Acute Medicine Algorithms by Singer
Acute Medicine Algorithms is an essential pocket reference for everyone in the intensive care unit. It takes a unique approach to the management of acutely ill patients - with a straightforward decision-tree format which provides unequivocal guidelines for acute medical conditions. It includes 70 algorithms - either problem orientated or related to specific conditions - together with complementary notes and references. The book provides junior doctors and SHO's in the ITU with an invaluable aid to learning and revising the management of acute medical care and provides experienced physicians with a thought-provoking digest of current practices and procedures. Acute Medicine Algorithms continues the tremendous success of the highly-acclaimed Critical Care Algorithms from the same author team. All those involved in acute medical care will find this book an indispensable clinical tool that will prove an invaluable reference in day-to-day practice and as a revision and discussion text.Dr Andrew Webb is Medical Director at UCL Hospitals and Consultant Physician in Critical Care Medicine. As a medical director his role is unusual in that it includes the executive and operational director responsibility for University College Hospital including the divisions of Critical Care & Theatres, Emergency Services, Medicines & Therapies, Pathology, Outpatients & Imaging and Surgery. He has been a Consultant in critical care medicine since 1989 and was Honorary Treasurer for the ICS during 2000-2003. He is currently chair of the Critical Care Advisory Committee for the Welsh Assembly Government. He has interests in haemodynamic monitoring, fluid management and healthcare management. He is co-author of several major critical care texts and papers on fluid management in ICU and the peri-operative period.
Mervyn Singer is Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at University College London. He has published numerous books, reviews, chapters and original research publications in critical and acute medicine, and led single- and multi-centre clinical trials. His research interests include the pathophysiology and management of sepsis and multi-organ failure, shock states, tissue oxygenation, infection, haemodynamics and haemodynamic monitoring.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192624598 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192624598 |
| Title | Acute Medicine Algorithms |
| Author | Mervyn Singer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1994-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 182 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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