Pocket Acute Medicine: Navigating On-Call Shifts - Paperback

by Romée Snijders (Editorial Board Member), Veerle Smit (Editorial Board Member), Gwendolyn Vuurberg (Editor in Chief)

Stay calm, act fast - this structured reference helps you handle acute cases with confidence. Pocket Acute Medicine is designed for quick and easy use during shifts, providing guidance across more than 100 topics and conditions in emergency and acute medicine. From electrolyte imbalances and respiratory problems to post-operative complications and pharmacotherapy, it equips you with the essentials for safe, effective patient care.

Inside you will find concise explanations, practical flowcharts, and structured summaries. Starting with foundational knowledge such as care for critically ill patients and resuscitation, it progresses through common presentations and management strategies, finishing with essential guidance on palliative care. It even includes a detailed FAQ to help you handle common on-call challenges quickly and efficiently.

Highlights include:

• Interpretations of ECGs, X-rays, and lab results for rapid assessment
• Key properties of commonly used medications for safe prescribing
• Overviews of frequent conditions encountered on duty with practical management tips
• Flowcharts and visual tools for recalling key steps under pressure
• Useful appendices with antimicrobial spectrums for quick reference

The Compendium Method(c) transforms complex acute medicine into clear visuals, diagrams, and tables, making it easy to scan, understand, and remember.

Written and reviewed by medical specialists, this pocket ensures accuracy, clinical relevance, and practicality. Compact, visual, and structured, it is designed to support healthcare professionals from their first shift through years of practice.

Pocket Acute Medicine - your essential companion for handling emergencies with clarity, confidence, and speed.