Pocketbook of Surgery Paperback / softback

by Michael S. (Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, The Norfolk and Norwich Universit Delbridge, Wissam, MBBS, MSc, MEd, MBA, FRCS (CCST) (Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, 1 Al-Jundi

Part of the Churchill Pocketbooks series

Paperback / softback

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Description

This quick reference guide for medical students and junior doctors is essential during surgery rotations. Churchill's Pocketbook of Surgery covers the fundamental principles of all the major surgical specialties including aetiology, diagnosis and management, pre-operative and post-operative care.

It includes an overview of important considerations such as consent, clinical audit, common operations, and provides a checklist of emergency situations. Fully updated, succinct and clearly structured, this is a must-have book that you will return to time and again. New chapter on the heart and thoracic great vesselsUpdated content on new surgical approaches and minimally invasive surgeryShock chapter has been updated to reflect the tenth edition of ATLSIntroductory chapter on consent, medicolegal issues, statistics and clinical auditNew colour illustrations throughoutSmall, portable format - refer to it during your surgical roundsSuccinct text and clearly structured - easy to navigate for doctors on the goCovers all the major surgical specialtiesProvides an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatmentOutlines common operations such as appendicectomy and thyroidectomyChecklist of emergency situations for quick referenceHints and tips throughoutAn enhanced eBook version is included with purchase.

The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.