• A comprehensive guide to the most up-to-date therapies and protocols for managing a wide range of acute medical situations
• Relates pathophysiology to features to aid diagnosis
• Identifies priorities for treatment and provides step-by-step management advice
• Contains the latest evidence-based guidelines, and reflects current recommended management of medical emergencies

New to this Edition:

• New chapter on acute medicine and the older patient
  
  Current, comprehensive, and focused, the bestselling Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine returns for its fourth edition.
  
  Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, this trusted, quick-reference guide includes the latest evidence-based guidelines and recommended management of medical emergencies alongside new figures and clinical tips from experienced authors and a team of dedicated specialist reviewers. With a new chapter on acute medicine and the older patient, and even more distilled key points and practice tips, it is accessible to all members of the multidisciplinary team and practitioners across an even wider range of specialties. The Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness.
  
  Your practical guide to the presentation, causes, and management of the acutely ill patient, this Handbook will take you step-by-step through the management of the patient while awaiting specialist help, and beyond, with details of specialist treatments to help you make an informed decision about your patient's ongoing care.