This new edition has been fully revised to bring trainees and practitioners up to date with the latest developments in the management of medical emergencies and intensive care, with an emphasis on cardiac care.

The book covers major medical emergencies in cardiology, pulmonary medicine, central nervous system, metabolic medicine and rheumatology. A new chapter has been added on post-operative care after cardiac surgery.

Presented in an easy to read format, this practical guide includes numerous tables and graphs, with further reading suggestions for each topic.

 

Key points

• Fourth edition presenting latest developments in management of medical emergencies and intensive care
• New chapter on post-operative care after cardiac surgery
• Includes numerous tables and graphs
• Previous edition published in 2010

Soumitra Kumar MBBS MD DM FCSI FACC FESC FSCAI FICC FICP
Professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India