Main description:

This new edition has been fully revised to bring trainees and practitioners up to date with the latest developments in the management of medical emergencies and intensive care, with an emphasis on cardiac care.

The book covers major medical emergencies in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, central nervous system, metabolic medicine and rheumatology. A new chapter has been added on post-operative care after cardiac surgery.

Presented in an easy to read format, this practical guide includes numerous tables and graphs, with further reading suggestions for each topic.

Key points

• Fourth edition presenting latest developments in management of medical emergencies and intensive care


• New chapter on post-operative care after cardiac surgery


• Includes numerous tables and graphs


• Previous edition published in 2010

Contents:

1. Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction


2. Management of Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction


3. Cardiogenic Shock


4. Acute Heart Failure


5. Management of Chronic Heart Failure


6. Syncope


7. Atrial Fibrillation


8. Tachycardias


9. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


10. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute Myocardial Infarction


11. Vascular Emergencies


12. Acute Cardiac Care in Pediatric Practice


13. Hypertensive Crisis


14. Acid-base Disturbances


15. Electrolyte Imbalance


16. Management of Adult Severe Acute Asthma


17. Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD


18. Mechanical Ventilation


19. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome/Acute Lung Injury


20. Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding


21. Stroke


22. Acute Kidney Injury


23. Endocrine Emergencies


24. Rheumatological Emergencies


25. Antimicrobial Therapy Including Management of Septic Shock


26. Cardiac Surgery: Postoperative Care


27. Drugs Used in Cardiovascular Emergency