Pocket Acute Medicine

Navigating On-Call Shifts
A must-have quick reference for healthcare professionals working in acute and emergency medicine. Designed for hospital shifts and on-call situations, this pocket-sized guide covers over 100 acute conditions across multiple specialties, from electrolyte imbalances and respiratory emergencies to post-operative complications and pharmacotherapy.

"What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★ Lewis P.S., US (26 April 2025)
“Very helpful in clinical practice. Contents are concise and organized.”
★★★★★ Michael L., US (10 April 2025)
“Acute medicine. Super nice book, illustrations are great and the technical aspects of the book and its contents are very professional.”
Reviews from Specialists
★★★★★ David Baden, MD, A&E Doctor
“A practical guide for the acutely ill patient in the hospital. With attention to all domains within acute care. A must-have from beginner to expert.”
★★★★★ Kadir Yozgatli, MD, Anesthesiologist, A&E Doctor
“In any acute situation, a pocket book for quick reference is a lifesaver.”
Stay calm, act fast — this structured reference helps you handle acute cases with confidence. Pocket Acute Medicine is designed for quick and easy use during shifts, providing guidance across more than 100 topics and conditions in emergency and acute medicine. From electrolyte imbalances and respiratory problems to post-operative complications and pharmacotherapy, it equips you with the essentials for safe, effective patient care.
Inside you will find concise explanations, practical flowcharts, and structured summaries. Starting with foundational knowledge such as care for critically ill patients and resuscitation, it progresses through common presentations and management strategies, finishing with essential guidance on palliative care. It even includes a detailed FAQ to help you handle common on-call challenges quickly and efficiently.
Highlights include:
• Interpretations of ECGs, X-rays, and lab results for rapid assessment
• Key properties of commonly used medications for safe prescribing
• Overviews of frequent conditions encountered on duty with practical management tips
• Flowcharts and visual tools for recalling key steps under pressure
• Useful appendices with antimicrobial spectrums for quick reference
The Compendium Method© transforms complex acute medicine into clear visuals, diagrams, and tables, making it easy to scan, understand, and remember.
Written and reviewed by medical specialists, this pocket ensures accuracy, clinical relevance, and practicality. Compact, visual, and structured, it is designed to support healthcare professionals from their first shift through years of practice.
Pocket Acute Medicine — your essential companion for handling emergencies with clarity, confidence, and speed."

Contributor: Veerle Smit, MD (Editorial board member), Gwendolyn Vuurberg, MD, PhD (Editor-in-chief), Anique Baten, MD (Edited by), Demi van Bijlevelt, MD (Edited by), Carlijn Veldman, MD (Edited by), Romee Snijders, MD, PhD (Editorial board member)

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
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• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK as soon as stock is available.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-7 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 30 working days

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