Now on its fourth edition the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia provides authoritative concise guidance on all aspects of anaesthesia Evidence-based up-to-date & clinically-focused it is indispensable for both anaesthetic trainees & experienced practitioners Building on the award-winning success of previous editions the Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is as relevant & important as ever Fully revised with the latest guidelines drugs & procedures this book ensures readers have the most up-to-date knowledge easily to hand The fourth edition

Includes:: new content on obesity surgery colloids vs crystalloids & enhanced recovery as well as intraoperative fluid management new anticoagulants BIS updates pulse contour analysis & much more Wherever you are on your career path in anaesthesia this handbook is your essential companion

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After more than twenty years of recognition as the indispensable guide for all dental students & practitioners the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry has been fully revised & updated for its new sixth edition now better than ever! The authors have distilled the essentials of clinical practice into a readily accessible style Concise & practically focused the handbook balances a pragmatic approach alongside evidence-based clinical knowledge guidelines & protocols This handbook is in full colour with even more images & diagrams to aid understanding It has been fully updated with sources & further reading including the most up-to-date e-learning & web resources The handbook

Includes:: revised chapters on fast-moving areas of dental practice such as therapeutics & anaesthesia as well as updates on the aetiology & management of cancer reflecting recent discoveries New material also

Includes:: the impact of bisphosphonates & new approaches to the management of Class III malocclusions in the growing child Sections on the differences in healthcare & legal requirements of the UK devolved countries have been added & all life support protocols have been updated This concise & practical distillation of the essential knowledge & skills for dental practice has been highly regarded by dental students & practitioners for over twenty years Now it is more vital than ever for you to ensure the most up-to-date edition is always close to hand!



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Covering the core clinical specialties the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties contains a comprehensive chapter on each of the clinical areas you will encounter through your medical school & Foundation Programme rotations Now updated with the latest guidelines & developed by a new & trusted author team who have contemporary experience of life on the wards this unique resource presents the content in a concise & logical way giving clear advice on clinical management & offering insight into holistic care Packed full of high-quality illustrations boxes tables & classifications this handbook is ideal to be used at direct point of care whether on the ward or in the community & for study & revision Each chapter is easy to read & filled with digestible information with features including ribbons to mark your most-used pages & mnemonics to help you memorize & retain key facts while"es from patients help the reader understand each problem better enhancing the doctorpatient relationship With reassuring & friendly advice throughout this is the ultimate guide for every medical student & junior doctor for each clinical placement & as a revision tool This tenth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties remains the perfect companion to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine together encompassing the entire spectrum of clinical medicine & helping you to become the doctor you want to be ...

Focused on the practical issues of nursing care & nursing procedures the Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing has been written by nurses for nurses Reflecting current best practice this handbook is an easily accessible & evidence-based guide for all levels of nursing staff working in critical care environments It provides the nurse at the bedside with the answers to day-to-day problems experienced when caring for critically ill patients & is also a guide to some of the less commonly encountered issues Now including more detail on the psychological issues facing critically ill patients & further information on the intricacies of receiving & transferring critically ill patients to & from critical care environments this handbook is a concise practical evidence-based guide for nursing professionals caring for critically ill patients ...

Fully revised & updated the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the definitive best-selling guide for all of the common conditions that present to the emergency department Whether you work in emergency medicine or just want to be prepared this book will be your essential guide Following the latest clinical guidelines & evidence written & reviewed by experts this handbook will ensure you are up to date & have the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations practices & procedures In line with the latest developments in the field such as infection control DNR orders advanced directives & learning disability the book also

Includes:: new sections specifically outlining patient advice & information as well as new & revised vital information on paediatrics & psychiatry For all junior doctors specialist nurses paramedics clinical students GPs & other allied health professionals this rapid-reference handbook will become a vital companion for both study & practice

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Fully reviewed & revised for its second edition the Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases & Microbiology maintains its position as the must-have guide to all aspects of infectious diseases & microbiology Reflecting the current approach to joint postgraduate training programmes the handbook takes an integrated approach to both subjects It covers the basic principles of bacteriology & virology along with specific guidance on individual diseases & conditions all in the accessible Oxford Handbook style Now including new topics on important subjects such as microbiology specimen collection commonly used media molecular diagnostics & antimicrobials in pregnancy as well as incorporating new guidelines from WHO NICE & BASHH among others this handbook ensures that the informaiton you need is accessible clear & easy-to-understand Practical & comprehensive this handbook

Includes:: coverage of National Frameworks & current legislation together with information on topical issues such as bioterrorism & preventative medicine Fully reviewed by specialist senior readers & with useful links to up-to-date clinical information & online resources this is an important addition to the Oxford Handbook Series

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Fully updated for this second edition the Oxford Handbook of Neurology is the definitive guide for all those working in neurology & neurosurgery This practical & concise quick-reference resource

Includes:: a wealth of information & invaluable clinical guidance to ensure all readers stay up-to-date in this fast-moving specialty Now including brand new chapters on neurological emergencies & neurology within other medical specialties this handbook

Includes:: the most cutting-edge management & treatment options drugs & neurosurgical techniques Covering the entire breadth of neurology with additional sections on neuroanatomy neurosurgery neuroradiology & neurophysiology it

Includes:: common presentations & disorders as well as information on neurological assessment Packed full of illustrations to ensure ease-of reference & valuable clinical advice from experts in the field the reader can be sure they will always have all the information they need at their fingertips





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Fully revised & updated for the new edition the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry provides the most up-to-date information clinically relevant to the doctor on the ground Using a presentation-based format it provides detailed advice on clinical decision making after diagnosis This handbook is an indispensable companion for any professional working in psychiatric medicine Covering all major psychiatric conditions & sub-specialties this handbook provides practical & comprehensive guidelines & in-depth coverage of psychiatric assessment psychopathology evidence-based practice therapeutic issues & transcultural psychiatry It is indexed alphabetically by ICD-10 DSM-IV classification codes & acute presentations for quick access It reflects the recent major changes to psychiatric training & examination as well as the latest drug information Reviewed by experienced clinicians & revised by Specialist Trainees this handbook not only gives expert advice for psychiatry professionals but is also directly relevant to trainees in psychiatry For the third edition new information

Includes:: guidance on Adult ADHD information on new drugs of abuse (eg GBL GHB mephodrone) & clinical decision-making in the prison setting With such broad coverage & depth of guidance this is the must-have pocket guide for all professionals & trainees working in psychiatry

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Fully revised & updated for the third edition the Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice remains the first resort for all those working in this broad field Structured to assist with practical tasks translating evidence into policy & providing concise summaries & real-world issues from across the globe this literally provides a world of experience at your fingertips Easy-to-use concise & practical it is structured into seven parts that focus on the vital areas of assessment data & information direct action policy health-care systems personal effectiveness & organisational development Reflecting recent advances the most promising developments in practical public health are presented as well as maintaining essential summaries of core disciplines This handbook is designed to assist students & practitioners around the world for enhanced management of disasters epidemics health behaviour acute & chronic disease prevention community & government action environmental health vulnerable populations & more ...

The Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine fourth edition is the definitive resource for medical problems in tropical regions & in low-resource settings Comprehensive in scope & concise in style this portable guide ensures that you always have the vital information you need at your fingertips Fully revised & updated for its fourth edition it

Includes:: brand new chapters on humanitarian crises poisoning & envenoming nosocomial infections & antibiotic resistance The paediatric illness sections have been expanded & website links have been fully updated & extended With the clear easy-reference style of the trusted Oxford Handbook format written & reviewed by an international team of clinical experts this is a truly global handbook & an essential resource Make sure you never leave home without it!

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