General surgical emergencies : an on-the-spot guide

by M.D. James Hill

Description

General Surgical Emergencies is essential reading for surgical trainees, providing practical insight and helping to prevent errors and improve the standard of care given to patients. The clinical section deals with the common emergency clinical presentations encountered in a busy general hospital, including urology and vascular surgery as well as abdominal and colorectal problems. This section highlights the important elements of history, examination and investigation appropriate for the show more adequate assessment of the emergency patient. The pitfalls of management are illustrated by both examples of 'disaster scenarios' and by pointing out common errors. The book is both practical and detailed in the essentials of diagnosis and perioperative management, leading to clear advice. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the requirement for continuity of care and lays down rational rules as to how this may be achieved. It touches on guidelines, the responsibility of doctors and how to deal with intepersonal difficulties. The issues of delegation and consent are addressed. The last section of the book is particularly valuable as it deals with the important topic of postoperative complications. This is a subject that the surgical trainee finds difficult and is a common source of delay and error. show less