ABSTRACT

The first 72 hours following assessment and admission to the emergency department are crucial to a patient's care. As the medical practitioner on duty, you need good diagnostic skills and the ability to formulate a quick, safe and appropriate management plan. Making Sense of Acute Medicine is here to help.This book is the perfect introduction to ac

chapter 1|12 pages

The shocked patient

chapter 2|18 pages

The comatose patient

chapter 3|16 pages

Chest pain

chapter 4|24 pages

Breathlessness

chapter 5|12 pages

Palpitation

chapter 6|10 pages

Syncope

chapter 7|14 pages

Seizures

chapter 8|18 pages

Dizziness

chapter 9|12 pages

Acute confusion

chapter 10|18 pages

Acute headache

chapter 11|18 pages

Weakness

chapter 12|14 pages

Abdominal pain

chapter 13|10 pages

Haematemesis and melaena

chapter 14|14 pages

Diarrhoea and vomiting

chapter 15|12 pages

Jaundice

chapter 16|14 pages

The patient with a fever

chapter 17|14 pages

Joint problems

chapter 18|18 pages

Skin rashes

chapter 19|12 pages

Back pain

chapter 20|12 pages

Leg swelling