Lecture Notes on Emergency Medicine

This core text covers all aspects of accident and emergency work. It concentrates on the essentials with "immediate action" first and then subsequent treatments. Crafted by two outstanding physicians, it has been written for students, junior doctors on foundation programmes, and trainees in accident and emergency medicine. In addition, it will be invaluable as a source of information and instruction for anyone, in particular primary care doctors and nurses, who need to know how to diagnose and manage the early stages of acute medical problems such as asthma or a broken arm. "This is one useful book, both to read and to refer to. Definitely a good investment." ("GKT Gazette")

"As a starting text for understanding of vital aspects for emergency medicine, it is simple to read, logically presented and provides relevant background to any given medical crisis...Greatly useful as a clinical reference." (
"The Gubernaculum, "Melbourne University's Medical Society Newsletter)

..".covers the topics well in a detailed manner, with pertinent and informative diagrams and examples." ("MAD, "The Student Magazine for Medics & Dentists at Bart's and the London)

Reviews of the first edition:

"This book will appeal not only to junior staff in accident and emergency medicine but also students, nurses, and anyone with a casual interest that exceeds the knowledge of first aid." ("British Medical Journal")

"The authors have succeeded admirably in their task...invaluable for doctors staffing accident and emergency departments...a ready source of