- ISBN: 9781405170253 | 1405170255
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/26/2010
This concise guide provides a clear account of the key issues involved in the assessment, investigation, resuscitation, and management of patients who present to the on-call surgical team. The authors discuss anesthesia, pre-op resuscitation/optimization, and initial post-operative care (including preliminary high dependency/critical care), as well as the complications and acute issues of hospitalized patients. Important sections on "trouble shooting" and "common pitfalls" help you save precious time.