Description

Emergency medicine is a medical specialty that equips physicians with the knowledge and skills required to care for patients with very urgent healthcare needs. Emergency physicians provide a high level of emergency care for acutely ill and injured patients of all ages. They also work outside the emergency department, in clinics and community health centres, for aeromedical organisations and in developing countries around the world. Advances in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a reference book to assist doctors and other health professionals with patients presenting with acute problems. This book provides the most up-to-date coverage of treatment and management in acute medical care including resuscitation, diagnosis, investigations, treatment, and further care. This book contains essential information and provides a quick reference tool for emergency physicians, hospital residents, paramedics, ambulance officers, nurses and, general practitioners, as well as students of these disciplines.