Acute Medicine

Uncommon problems tend to be overlooked; they are usually difficult to diagnose and a challenge to manage. Acute Medicine: Uncommon Problems and Challenges gathers together all uncommon problems relevant to the treatment of seriously ill patients in a quick one-stop reference. Each topic contains both essential diagnostic and treatment information and discusses the implications for intensive care management, obviating the need to refer to specialized sources. The A-Z format with frequent cross-referencing aids rapid access to key information and cartoons throughout aid learning. Intensivists, anaesthetists, emergency specialists and a wide range of other healthcare professionals will find this an invaluable resource when faced with acute medical problems. From Abruptio placentae to Zollinger–Ellison syndrome, Acute Medicine: Uncommon Problems and Challenges will help you diagnose and manage the tricky acute problems you encounter in daily clinical practice. Features   • A wide range of topics that are difficult to find information on are pulled together in this practical, quick-reference text • Problems are organised alphabetically for easy access to individual topics • Illustrated with cartoons throughout to enhance teaching Table of Contents Preface A-Z of uncommon problems and challenges Index. J. F. Cade, Royal Melbourne Hospital