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Page 1: Cambridge University Press Emergency Medicine Catalogue 2014

EmErgEncy mEdicinE

Books 2014

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Recent and Forthcoming 3

Emergency Anaesthesia 11

Emergency Radiology 13

Bestsellers 14

Cambridge University Press advances learning, knowledge and research worldwide.

This catalogue contains a selection of our most recent publishing in this area. Please visit our website for a full and searchable listing of all our titles in print and also an extensive range of news, features and resources. Our online ordering service is

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Emergency Department Leadership and ManagementBest Principles and PracticeEdited by Stephanie KaydenPhilip D. AndersonRobert Freitasand Elke PlatzBrigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston

Written by an international panel of experienced emergency department leaders, Emergency Department Leadership and Management is aimed at doctors, nurses and healthcare administrators who want to improve their leadership skills and the quality of care in their emergency departments. It provides a practical, case-based leadership focus.

•Alloftheeditorsserveasco-foundersand directors of the International Emergency Department Leadership Institute (www.iedli.org)

•Examplecasesallowreaderstocompare common problems to the problems that they face in their own departments

2014 246 x 189 mm 387pp 55 b/w illus.  44 tables   978-1-107-00739-0 Hardback £60.00 Publication September 2014

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107007390

Prehospital Care of Neurologic EmergenciesEdited by Todd CroccoWest Virginia University

and Michael SayreUniversity of Washington

This book serves as a definitive resource for a host of emergency medical services personnel, concisely addressing the topic of neurologic emergencies. Using a straightforward approach, this text provides focused answers and treatment recommendations in difficult and time pressured circumstances.

•Presentscomplexinformationinaconcise format, helping readers to find answers quickly

•Includespracticalrecommendedtreatment plans which aid readers in managing patients quickly and accurately

•Afocusedliteraturereviewsupportsthese recommendations, pointing interested readers to the best sources of further evidence

2014 186 x 123 mm 176pp 2 b/w illus.  6 tables   978-1-107-67832-3Paperback £29.99 Publication August 2014

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107678323

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Observation MedicinePrinciples and ProtocolsSharon MaceDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland

The use of observation units within emergency departments eliminates unnecessary admissions, benefits patient care, and improves both risk management and cost-effectiveness. The number of units is growing worldwide, and many residency programs now include a component on observation medicine. This book gives a detailed account of how to set up and run an observation unit, and reviews all the medical conditions in which observational medicine may offer a benefit.

•Practicalapproach–givesadviceon how to set up and manage an observation unit

•Protocol-driven–manysampleprotocols can be adapted for local use

•Internationalinoutlook2015 246 x 189 mm 320pp 978-1-107-02234-8 Hardback c. £60.00 Publication March 2015

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107022348

Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review IllustratedSecond editionEdited by Yasuharu OkudaUSDepartmentofVeterans’Affairs,Orlando

and Bret P. NelsonMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

Fully up to date with recent practices in emergency medicine, including the mostrecentAHAguidelines,thismodelresource for the practising emergency medicine resident allows for a case-based interactive approach to studying for the oral boards examination, while also providing an excellent introduction to the field.

•Eachcaseincludescriticalactionsandclinical pearls, highlighting the most important aspects of diagnostics and treatment

•Containsover250figures,includingEKGs, x-rays, CT scans, and ultrasound images, providing the exam candidate with ample opportunity to become familiar with the image-based aspect of the examination

•Includes16newcasestocoverfurther diagnoses and aspects of the examination

2015 276 x 219 mm 592pp 978-1-107-62790-1Paperback c. £55.00 Publication March 2015

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107627901

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SimWars Simulation Case Book: Emergency MedicineEdited by Lisa JacobsonDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Florida

Yasuharu OkudaUSDepartmentofVeteransAffairs,Orlando

and Steven A. GodwinDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Florida

Enables novice simulation operators to run simulation cases for their programs and departments. Developed by leading emergency medicine simulation experts, this collection of cases includes topics to supplement UME and GME training,meetACGMEcorecompetencyrequirements, and challenge the physician in critical decision-making, procedural skills, ethical issues, teamwork and communication.

•Includesover40peer-reviewedsimulation scenarios that have been tested and implemented at national conferences including the Society for AcademicEmergencyMedicineAnnualMeetingandtheAmericanCollegeofEmergencyPhysiciansScientificAssembly

•Includesstep-by-stepinstructionson running SimWars competitions including tips on judging, set-up, case development, and equipment

•Caseshavebeendevelopedwithafocus on critical decision-making, team training, communication, procedural skills, patient safety and ethical decisions, and can be used to meet multiple aspects of patient care and clinical practice

2015 276 x 219 mm 320pp 67 b/w illus.  19 colour illus.   978-1-107-62528-0Paperback c. £60.00 Publication March 2015

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107625280

Acute Care and Emergency GynecologyA Case-Based ApproachEdited by David ChelmowChristine R. Isaacsand Ashley CarrollVirginia Commonwealth University

Clinical case studies emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and self-directedlearning–alldesirablegenericskills for health care professionals. This book contains 100 cases summarizing acute problems in gynecology. Each case is well-illustrated with imaging and other investigations, and contains lists of further reading.

•Case-basedapproachprovidesauseful adjunct to problem-based learning and continuing professional development

•IncludesmajorSocietyguidelinesand recommendations whenever applicable; presents expert opinion for common situations where Society guidelines do not exist

•Casesarehighlystructuredforrapidaccess to information during patient consultations

2014 276 x 219 mm 350pp 40 b/w illus.  91 colour illus.  39 tables   978-1-107-67541-4Paperback £65.00 Publication November 2014

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107675414

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Practical Procedures in Orthopaedic Trauma SurgerySecond editionEdited by Peter V. GiannoudisUniversity of Leeds School of Medicine

and Hans-Christoph PapeUniversityofAachenMedicalCentre

This highly illustrated textbook is an essential guide for trainee surgeons, providing step-by-step approaches to performing surgical procedures. The new edition has been extensively expanded and revised to comprehensively cover the range of common trauma procedures performed by surgeons in training. Intraoperative colour photographs help readers visualise the techniques described.

•Includesover1000illustrationshelping readers to visualise the techniques described

•Theconcise,practicalstyleensuresinformation is easy to find and absorb

•Writtenbyexpertsinorthopaedicsand trauma from around the world, drawing on decades of collective experience

2014 246 x 189 mm 514pp 422 b/w illus.  672 colour illus.   978-0-521-28119-5Paperback £70.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9780521281195

Geriatric Emergency MedicinePrinciples and PracticeEdited by Joseph H. KahnBrendan G. Magauran, Jrand Jonathan S. OlshakerBoston University School of Medicine

The elderly are frequent visitors to emergency departments, where they require specific evaluation and management taking into account their unique pathophysiology. This comprehensive textbook provides guidelines for community and academic emergency medicine practitioners striving to improve delivery of care to this growing, vulnerable population.

•Eachchapterincludespearlsandpitfalls, providing a rapid review of the key components of the chapter

•Dedicatedchaptersdiscusstopicsthat are of particular relevance in the geriatric population such as falls, elder abuse and end-of-life considerations

•Practicalguidelineshelpreaderstoapply theory in a clinically relevant manner

2014 276 x 219 mm 379pp 35 b/w illus.  75 tables   978-1-107-67764-7Paperback £55.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107677647

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Orthopedic EmergenciesExpert Management for the Emergency PhysicianEdited by Michael C. BondDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore

Edited in association with Andrew D. PerronDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Maine MedicalCenter,Portland

and Michael K. AbrahamDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore

Aquickbedsidereferenceforanyemergency care provider looking after patients with orthopedic emergencies. The concisely written chapters include pearls and pitfalls, images, diagrams, treatment recommendations and step-by-step guides for placing splints and performing orthopedic procedures.

•Spiralboundtoallowforeasyuseatthe bedside

•Eachchapterhighlightskeypointsandprovides common pitfalls to avoid and pearls to help you provide the best care possible

•Detailedguideonhowtoperformthemost common orthopedic reductions and procedures

2013 234 x 156 mm 283pp 167 b/w illus.  8 tables   978-1-107-69661-7Paperback £45.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107696617

Practical Emergency Resuscitation and Critical CareEdited by Kaushal ShahDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

Jarone LeeDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston

Kamal MedlejAmericanUniversityofBeirut

and Scott D. WeingartDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

Written for medical students and residents in training who are newly exposed to critically ill patients. It offers concise and evidence-based information that can be easily accessed to assist in the management of these patients in the emergency department or elsewhere.

•Providesportableaccesstothe‘nuts and bolts’ management of the critically ill patient

•Bulletpointformatrenderscontenteasy to read and remember

•Offersaccurate,evidence-basedandclinically relevant material

2013 234 x 156 mm 504pp 44 b/w illus.  138 tables   978-1-107-62685-0Paperback £45.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107626850

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Case Studies in Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care UltrasoundEdited by David J. McLarioUniversity of Louisville, Kentucky

and John L. KendallUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine

Ultrasound is hugely beneficial in investigating and managing many pediatric emergencies. This volume features fifty-nine cases covering a wide range of diagnostic and procedural applications. Each case is written by expert contributors and accompanied byhigh-qualityimages.Amust-readfor pediatricians, emergency physicians, pediatric anesthesiologists and critical care physicians.

•Accompanyingvideosillustratekeytechniques

•Hundredsofhigh-qualityimagesenable learning from real examples

•Keypointsarepulledoutofeachcase to give readers the essential take-home messages in an accessible format

2013 276 x 219 mm 302pp 358 b/w illus.  84 colour illus.   978-1-107-60924-2withDVD-ROM £60.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107609242

The Stroke BookSecond editionEdited by Michel T. TorbeyOhioStateUniversity

and Magdy H. SelimDepartment of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston

Designed for busy professionals needing quick answers, this is a concise and practical reference for anyone who manages critically ill cerebrovascular patients. This revised and updated new edition includes a chapter summarizing key clinical trials for stroke therapies and a color plate section to illustrate key pathology and diagnostic imaging.

•Algorithms,tablesandsummaryboxes give immediate easy access to recommended management strategies

•Acolorplatesectionillustrateskeypathology and diagnostic imaging

•Theresultsofmajorclinicaltrialsaresummarized, facilitating evidence-supported practice

Review of previous edition: ‘The Stroke Book is concise, well-written, and easy to read … with excellent sections on basic stroke entities that may be encountered by healthcare professionals … excellent value for a book of this size, quality, and content.’Journal of Neurosurgery

2013 234 x 156 mm 391pp 101 b/w illus.  17 colour illus.  58 tables   978-1-107-63472-5Paperback £38.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107634725

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Pocket Guide to the American Board of Emergency Medicine In-Training ExamEdited by Bob CambridgeEmergencyDepartment,SanAntonioMilitaryMedicalCenter,SanAntonio

Every year emergency medicine resident physicianstaketheABEMIn-TrainingExamination to assess their medical knowledge. While many study guides exist, few are aimed specifically at this examinationortheResidentPhysician.This handbook is a comprehensive resource to study whenever or wherever you are.

•Excellentcomprehensivereviewofemergency medicine in a portable format

•Over100rapidreviewquestionsallowself-assessment

•Alltherelevantclinicalemergencymedicine information without additional filler

2013 234 x 156 mm 254pp 38 b/w illus.  89 tables   978-1-107-69626-6Paperback £32.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107696266

Emergency PsychiatryArjun ChanmugamJohns Hopkins Medical Institutions

Patrick TriplettJohns Hopkins Medical Institutions

and Gabor KelenThe Johns Hopkins University

Providersinprimarycare,emergencycare or other acute care environments encounter patients with psychiatric problems. These presentations can be difficult to manage and often pose significant challenges for both the provider and the patient. This book reviews the most common psychiatric disorders and provides succinct management recommendations.

•Comprehensive,succinctreviewofthe most common acute psychiatric presentations

•Providesstraightforwardrecommendations for practical application

•Writtenandeditedbybothemergencyphysicians and psychiatrists

2013 234 x 156 mm 318pp 978-0-521-87926-2 Hardback £65.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9780521879262

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Vascular EmergenciesExpert Management for the Emergency PhysicianEdited by Robert L. RogersUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

and Thomas ScaleaUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

Edited in association with Lee WallisUniversity of Cape Town

and Heike GeduldUniversity of Cape Town

Developed by emergency physicians, vascular surgeons and trauma surgeons, Vascular Emergencies focuses on the acute presentation in the emergency department. It provides practical advice on the diagnosis, treatment and aftercare that is crucial when caring for patients with vascular emergencies.

•Focusesontheinitialemergencydepartment presentation

•Containspracticalpearlsandpitfalls

•Writtenbyemergencyphysicians2013 246 x 189 mm 298pp 104 b/w illus.  24 colour illus.   978-1-107-03502-7 Hardback £60.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107035027

Behavioral Emergencies for the Emergency PhysicianEdited by Leslie S. ZunDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Mt Sinai Hospital, Chicago

Edited in association with Lara G. ChepenikYale University School of Medicine

and Mary Nan S. MalloryUniversity of Louisville, School of Medicine

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of psychiatric emergencies, providing the expertise emergency physicians need to comfortably manage these patients, even when specialized psychiatric back-up is lacking. Relevant pharmacology, management options, potential dilemmas in special populations and challenging diagnoses such as malingering, factitious and personality disorders are discussed.

•Guidetoevaluationandtreatmentof behavioral patients aids quick and appropriate management

•Comprehensivevolumeprovidinginformation on all aspects of psychiatric and behavioral emergencies

•Writtenbypractisedclinicians,drawing on their own experience to depict realistic scenarios and outcomes

2013 276 x 219 mm 414pp 13 b/w illus.   978-1-107-01848-8Paperback £55.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107018488

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Emergency Anaesthesia

Paediatric Anaesthetic Emergency Data ManualJames ArmstrongNottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham

and Hannah KingNottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham

Anaesthetisingchildrencanbedauntingfor trainee or non-specialist consultant anaesthetists. This book provides pre-calculated drug dosing and equipment data for managing children of all ages. It also has colour-coded, checklist style sections containing easy to follow treatment plans to help manage paediatric emergency situations, both in theatre and beyond.

•Checklistbasedapproachtomanagement of paediatric emergencies, with pre-calculated ‘age-by-page’ emergency information from birth to twelve years, facilitating quick and accurate treatment of patients

•Spiralboundwithcolourcodedsections for immediate access to information in an emergency

•Anaestheticsimplicationsforover50 common congenital conditions summarised for rapid access

2014 228 x 152 mm 68pp 978-1-107-42933-8 Spiral bound £38.00 Publication July 2014

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107429338

Acute MedicineA Symptom-Based ApproachEdited by Stephen HaydockTaunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Duncan WhiteheadTaunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, UK

and Zoë FritzAddenbrooke’sHospital,Cambridge

Describes the basic science, clinical presentation and management of the 67 common acute medical presentations stipulated in the Royal College of Physicianssyllabusforjuniorandmiddle grade doctors training in all medical specialties. Discussion of case scenarios explains decision-making rationale, allowing readers to apply their knowledge to other situations.

•Eachchapterexplainsthebasicscience, clinical approach and management in the context of national guidelines, offering a ‘one stop shop’ for each presentation

•Teachesalogicalapproachthatcanbe generalised beyond the typical patient, explaining not just what you do but why you do it

•Coversthequestionsoftenaskedby juniors on the ward round, enabling the reader to develop skills, knowledge and confidence as a registrar

2014 246 x 189 mm 544pp 34 b/w illus.  74 tables   978-1-107-63357-5Paperback £55.00 Publication November 2014

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107633575

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Managing the Critically Ill ChildA Guide for Anaesthetists and Emergency PhysiciansEdited by Richard SkoneFiona ReynoldsSteven CrayOliver Bagshawand Kathleen BerryBirmingham Children’s Hospital

Managing the Critically Ill Child provides practical information and straightforward management advice for emergency medicine, anaesthesia and intensive care physicians who may have to treat an acutely ill or injured child. It helps readers apply their knowledge from adult practice to paediatric cases, and avoid pitfalls where the approaches differ.

•Pitfallsinpaediatricmanagementarehighlighted

•Paediatricpathologyispresentedusing a systematic approach, making this a quick reference text

‘Registrars who are involved with initial care of paediatric patients in an emergency room should seriously contemplate making an investment in this guide. Furthermore, every anaesthesia department ought to get a library copy for younger specialist colleagues or for older specialists who only infrequently handle critically ill children.’BritishJournalofAnaesthesia

2013 234 x 156 mm 357pp 31 b/w illus.  100 tables   978-1-107-65232-3Paperback £40.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107652323

Regional Anesthesia in TraumaA Case-Based ApproachJeff GadsdenColumbiaUniversityCollegeofPhysiciansandSurgeons

This book is intended for practitioners and trainees in anesthesiology, emergency medicine and trauma surgery. Through a case-based approach, common trauma scenarios are described, and options for management of pain using nerve blocks are explored, with a focus on pitfalls, controversies and technical tips, with up-to-date references.

•Providesabroadscopeofapproachesand solutions to traumatic pain management from the scene of the accident to the rehabilitation phase

•Therealclinicalcasesplacetheblock techniques in a real context, considering each patient as a whole rather than just a limb to be blocked

•Coverscontroversialmanagementtopics to encourage consideration of the pros and cons for various ‘hot topics’ such as nerve blocks in those at risk from complications

‘This monograph is compact yet full of practical clinical pearls … this is an enjoyable monograph and is highly recommended for anyone interested in regional anesthesia.’CanadianJournalofAnesthesia

2013 234 x 156 mm 146pp 68 b/w illus.  17 tables   978-1-107-60223-6Paperback £35.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107602236

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Emergency radiology

Pediatric Emergency Critical Care and UltrasoundEdited by Stephanie J. DonigerChildren’s Hospital and Research Center, Oakland

The first comprehensive bedside ultrasonography resource focusing on pediatric patients, PediatricEmergencyCritical Care and Ultrasound explains the principles of ultrasound, its diagnostic application in all organ systems and its use as a procedural adjunct. Essential reading for pediatric emergency physicians, adult emergency physicians, intensivists/critical care physicians and pediatricians.

•Thefirstcomprehensivetextbookforpediatric bedside ultrasound

•Illustrationsandimagesdepicttechniques, facilitating learning of bedside ultrasonography

•Casestudiesdescribecommonpediatric-specific applications, enabling learning from examples of real pediatric patients

•Writtenandeditedbyworld-renowned experts and pioneers in both emergency ultrasound and pediatric emergency ultrasound

2014 276 x 219 mm 367pp 102 b/w illus.  734 colour illus.  25 tables   978-1-107-06234-4 Hardback £85.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107062344

Pearls and Pitfalls in Emergency RadiologyVariants and Other Difficult DiagnosesEdited by Martin L. GunnUniversity of Washington School of Medicine

There has been an enormous increase in utilization of imaging technology in emergency departments. PearlsandPitfallsinEmergencyRadiologyprovides an outline of common imaging artefacts, anatomic variants and critical diagnoses for the radiologist. Each case is presented in a succinct format, highlighting its key pearls and potential pitfalls.

•Thestructuredformatandkeypointsprovide a quick reference point for the emergency department

•Over100casesprovideafullyillustrated compendium of what to look for and what to dismiss

•Describesimportantdiagnosesthat are commonly missed or misinterpreted

2013 276 x 219 mm 387pp 792 b/w illus.  25 colour illus.   978-1-107-02191-4 Hardback £75.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9781107021914

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Bestsellers

An Introduction to Clinical Emergency MedicineSecond editionEdited by S. V. MahadevanStanford University School of Medicine, California

and Gus M. GarmelKaiserPermanenteMedicalCenter

This fully revised edition is a must-have resource for individuals practising in the challenging field of emergency medicine.

•Chaptersarearrangedbypresentingcomplaints, which helps readers methodically evaluate and manage patients

•Includesdetailed,practicaltablesandextensive DDXs for each presenting complaint, highlighting life-threatening conditions

Review of the first edition: ‘An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine has something for everyone, at all levels, from student to senior. … The principal ‘added value‘ of the book is the symptoms-based, rather than diagnosis-based, approach. Patients are managed according to the severity of their presentation, often when the clinical ‘picture‘ is incomplete, so the focus is on clinical decision-making.’Clinical Medicine

AMWA Physician Category Textbook of the Year Award 2006 – Winner

2012 276 x 219 mm 910pp 120 b/w illus.  286 colour illus.  379 tables   978-0-521-74776-9Paperback £74.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9780521747769

A Practical Guide to Pediatric Emergency MedicineCaring for Children in the Emergency DepartmentEdited by N. Ewen Amieva-WangStanford University School of Medicine, California

Edited in association with Jamie ShandroUniversity of Washington

Aparajita SohoniAlamedaCountyMedicalCenter,Oakland,California

and Bernhard FasslUniversity of Utah

This practical guide provides all the information needed to diagnose and treat a wide variety of pediatric disorders.

•Quickreferenceincludingemergencymedications, age-based weights, vital signs and equipment sizes

•Specialsectionsdedicatedtospecificpediatric populations and needs

•Tutorialsprovideexpertguidanceinpediatric emergency medicine and in-depth information on rare conditions

•High-qualityphotosandillustrationsprovide visual comparisons of conditions in children and adults and emergency procedures

‘… a truly practical guide … in a well-organized format … It is an excellent resource for emergency medicine practitioners and would be quite helpful in any emergency department that sees children.’JournaloftheAmericanMedicalAssociation

2011 276 x 219 mm 876pp 235 b/w illus.  175 colour illus.  309 tables   978-0-521-70008-5Paperback £68.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9780521700085

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Manual of Emergency and Critical Care UltrasoundSecond editionVicki E. NobleMassachussetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

and Bret P. NelsonMount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

Ultrasound has revolutionized the way that many acute injuries and conditions are managed in the Emergency Department, allowing diagnoses to be made within seconds. This book provides a practical and concise introduction to bedside emergency ultrasound, essential for all critical care physicians.

•Literaturereviewforeachapplicationcondenses key research into an easy-to-read table

•Hundredsofimagesaidpatternrecognition of normal and abnormal anatomy

•Evidence-basedalgorithmsforultrasound use help clinicians incorporate bedside ultrasound into their practice

‘… a useful tool which should be read by all critical care and emergency medicine trainees, and it warrants a place on the shelf in all departments as a quick reference guide.’Anaesthesia

2011 228 x 152 mm 356pp 315 b/w illus.  112 colour illus.   978-0-521-17091-8Paperback £49.00

For all formats available, seewww.cambridge.org/9780521170918

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