Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients: A Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Practitioners

Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients is a clinically focused, practical and contemporary guide for assessing and managing patients with acute medical conditions. Suitable for all nurses and healthcare practitioners in medical assessment units, in medical wards, and A&E staff, it presents a structured approach based on common presenting features and focuses on the first 24 hours of the patient's hospital stay. The book draws on a wide range of supporting evidence and also provides the reader with sources for further reading.

Keywords: General Clinical Nursing