Surgical Critical Care: For the MRCS OSCE

This updated book covers the ABCDE chapter format from the second edition, providing a comprehensive guide to diagnostic and management complexity in surgical patients. It includes a concise bibliography and is divided into two sections: one for non-ICU-based patients and one for ICU care. The chapters introduce standard definitions, pathological processes, diagnostic features, and common management plans based on updated guidelines and ALS principles. It is a valuable revision guide for surgical trainees.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 360 pages
\n Publication date: 04 February 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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This extensively revised and updated book maintains the ABCDE chapter format introduced in the second edition, seamlessly integrating an increasingly intricate range of diagnostic and management complexities. Each chapter now includes a comprehensive bibliography, providing valuable resources for further exploration. The book is divided into two sections: the first section, comprising chapters such as ABCDE, equips surgical trainees with the skills to manage non-ICU-based patients effectively. The second section serves as a foundational introduction to ICU care. The chapters present standard definitions, pathological processes, diagnostic features, and comprehensive management plans. These guidelines are derived from a multitude of updated recommended guidelines from esteemed organizations like NICE and SIGN, as well as fundamental principles of critical care in surgical patients. Additionally, the book aligns with the latest ATLS® and CCrISP® standards, ensuring that trainees are well-versed in the most current practices. Furthermore, the book delves into the most prevalent causes of systemic complications encountered in surgical patients, offering detailed explanations of updated sections on sepsis and major hemorrhage protocols, among others. This comprehensive revision guide is an indispensable resource for surgical trainees, spanning from final-year medical students to junior surgical registrars. Its user-friendly format, comprehensive content, and up-to-date references make it an essential tool for preparing for surgical exams and advancing one's clinical expertise.

\n Weight: 392g\n
Dimension: 123 x 187 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108702546\n
Edition number: 3 Revised edition\n