Publisher's Synopsis
Designed as a quick reference, for medical students, residents and practitioners, prior to performing an emergency procedure. The book contains descriptions of procedures, including preparatory and aftercase phases. Features include cautions - showing where problems occur and how to prevent them; notes - to highlight key points or alternatives; and axioms - telling critical "rules and laws" of a procedure.;This edition features a new chapter on dental procedures and the chapter on airways and vascular contains new techniques.