Oxford American Handbook of Critical Care (Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine) - Softcover

Kellum, John; Gunn, Scott; Singer, Mervyn; Webb, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195305280 ISBN 13: 9780195305289

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2007

Synopsis

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners.

Part of the most popular medical handbook series in the world, the Oxford American Handbook of Critical Care is a dependable manual geared for ultra-quick reference any time. It is comprehensive enough to serve as a mini-text, yet it is thin and light and uses concise, bulleted text, quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers on the ward. Written by an acclaimed team of authors, this Handbook presents information in a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable volume in the proven format of the Oxford Handbook Series.

Why choose the Oxford American Handbook of Critical Care?

The design....
The Handbook uses a unique flexicover design that's durable and practical. Compact, light, and fits in your pocket! Also has quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers.

The iPhone App....
An intuitive iPhone application has been designed for the Handbook with the objective of allowing professional users to access the precise information they need or reference content with a three-click action. Available at http://itunes.com/apps/oxfordamericanhandbookofcriticalcare

The interior layout....
The Handbook is a quick reference in a small, innovative package. With one to two topics per page, it provides easy access and the emergency sections are in red to stand out. Icons throughout aid quick reference.

The information....
The Handbook succinctly covers all the essential topics in a one or two-page spread format with colored headings that break up the text and provide a logical structure for readers of all levels. Common clinical questions are answered clearly and extensively.

The history....
Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. These handbooks are among the best selling in the world.

The price....
You get an extremely useful tool at a great value!

About this title

About the Author:

John Kellum is a Professor of Critical Care at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Scott Gunn is an Assistant Professor of Critical Care at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Mervyn Singer is a Senior Lecturer in Intensive Care Medicine, Director, Bloomsbury Institute of
Intensive Care Medicine at the University College London Medical School.

Review:

"Recent key papers from primary literature...are presented...Abundant cross-referencing with other chapters is provided so that readers have ready access to complementary information."--Doody's

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0195305280
• ISBN 13: 9780195305289
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 595