Description
This reference considers acute medical emergencies through the priorities of initial assessment and subsequent care. The sixth edition addresses conditions across organ systems while discussing where care can be provided, including ambulatory services, same-day assessment, and community-based models. It connects the early critical period with management after diagnosis and initial treatment.
Topics covered
- Early assessment and priorities during acute medical deterioration.
- Organ-system emergencies and care after initial diagnosis and treatment.
- Ambulatory care, same-day emergency care, and hospital-at-home services.
Who it’s for
Acute medicine and emergency trainees, junior doctors, and clinicians studying urgent medical care.
Study use: Compare the early priorities with the ongoing management section to understand how the approach changes after initial assessment.
