Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery

Laura J. Moore

ISBN 10: 1493902369 / ISBN 13: 9781493902361

Published by Springer New York, Springer New York, 2015

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The current medical literature contains ample text addressing the topics of trauma and critical care. However, there are few texts existing that specifically address the common surgical problems encountered by practicing acute care surgeons. Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of the most common clinical problems encountered by acute care surgeons. Focusing on the clinical care of the patient, this volume explores the general principles of acute care surgery and the specific disease states that are commonly encountered by acute care surgeons. The work also touches upon the ethical issues and systems development behind acute care surgery, including practical considerations for establishing an acute care surgery program, ethical considerations in acute care surgery, and the role of palliative care. Authored by respected experts in the field and illustrated throughout with detailed photographs, Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery is of great value to resident surgeons in training, fellows, and practicing surgeons in acute care surgery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery
• Publisher: Springer New York, Springer New York
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493902369
• ISBN 13: 9781493902361
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 279W x 210H x 30D millimeters 279 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1319 grams

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Synopsis

The current medical literature contains ample text addressing the topics of trauma and critical care. However, there are few texts existing that specifically address the common surgical problems encountered by practicing acute care surgeons. Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of the most common clinical problems encountered by acute care surgeons. Focusing on the clinical care of the patient, this volume explores the general principles of acute care surgery and the specific disease states that are commonly encountered by acute care surgeons. The work also touches upon the ethical issues and systems development behind acute care surgery,  including practical considerations for establishing an acute care surgery program, ethical considerations in acute care surgery, and the role of palliative care.

Authored by respected experts in the field and illustrated throughout with detailed photographs, Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery is of great value to resident surgeons in training, fellows, and practicing surgeons in acute care surgery.

About the Author

Laura J. Moore, MD, FACS
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Surgery, Houston, TX, USA

Krista L. Turner, MD, FACS
Weill Cornell Medical College, The Methodist Hospital, Department of Surgery, Houston, TX, USA

S. Rob Todd, MD, FACS
New York University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, New York, NY, USA