Ärzte sind weder allwissend, noch perfekt. Dennoch vertrauen wir ihnen unser Leben an. Die Kunst der Mediziner und ihre Fehlbarkeit: Was empfindet ein Chirurg beim ersten Schnitt in lebendiges Fleisch? Wie passieren Kunstfehler? Von mysteriösen Erkrankungen bis zu menschlichen Katastrophen im OP - Gawande ... more »

Little new has been introduced into the armamentarium for asthma therapy in the last thirty years apart from improvements in b2-adrenoceptor agonists, corticosteroids and cysteinyl leukotriene antagonists However, the introduction of a fully humanised monoclonal antibody to immunoglobulin E (IgE) (omalizumab ... more »

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Companion Handbook provides a quick and convenient way to find on-the-spot answers on diagnosis and management of emergent conditions in children. Like its parent textbook, this handbook focuses on the salient points of managing pediatric emergencies but uses an outline ... more »

Blitzschnell gefunden: Das Wörterbuch enthält den aktuellen medizinischen Wortschatz in einem übersichtlichen, benutzerfreundlichen Layout. Über 53.000 Stichwörter aus allen Bereichen der Medizin mit knapper Definition, Begriffserklärung, Synonymen lassen kaum eine Frage offen. Plus anschauliche anatomische ... more »

In this work, two teachers of anaesthesia provide the practical information on all the procedures an anaesthetist is called upon to perform, both every day and in an emergency. The whole spectrum of anaesthetic practice is covered, from assessing the airway and checking the machines to management of ... more »

Product Info This handbook bridges the gap between the colorectal surgeon, the stoma nurse and the dermatologist more »

Designed for carrying in the pocket, this invaluable little book provides instant information on management of infants and children in emergency situations. From recognition of the sick child to dealing with life threatening trauma, it covers all the major conditions likely to be encountered in the emergency ... more »

Product Info This second edition contains new material on podiatry and its input for management of nail disorders. more »

A portable companion to Principles of Critical Care, this handbook provides the same quality coverage as it summarizes the most important clinical portions of the large text in surprising detail. The new single volume format takes an organ system approach to critical care with sections addressing cardiovascular ... more »

Within these pages is the promise of a long-awaited good night's rest. For decades, millions of people have experienced the irresistible urge to move their legs without understanding why. These disagreeable leg sensations get worse with inactivity, making sitting still and sleep painful and sometimes ... more »

This text was written especially for pre-hospital staff and provides the information needed to deal with seriously ill and severely injured children before arrival at hospital. Emphasis is placed in as speedy a transportation to hospital as possible, while providing appropriate emergency care. more »

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Companion Handbook provides a quick and convenient way to find on-the-spot answers on diagnosis and management of emergent conditions in children. Like its parent textbook, this handbook focuses on the salient points of managing pediatric emergencies but uses an outline ... more »