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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery Paperback – 29 November 2007

by McLatchie (Editor), Borley (Editor), Chikwe (Editor)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery
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Thoroughly revised with a wide range of new topics, presentations, and a new layout to aid quick reference, the new edition of this bestselling Oxford Handbook serves as an accessible pocket reference for junior surgical trainees, medical students, nursing, paramedical and rehabilitation staff. It covers the assessment and preparation of the patient, anaesthesia and critical care, inflammation, wound healing and infection, and the key components of general surgical practice as well as chapters on other surgical specialties, including plastic, paediatric and orthopaedic surgery. There are step by step descriptions of common operative surgical techniques, practical hints and procedures, and information on signs, symptoms and rarities. Emergency presentations are clearly identified for rapid reference and investigations and management plans are set out in a clear and easy to follow way. Surgically relevant anatomy and physiology is provided for each area, quick reference symbols ensure the reader is guided to key facts and there is an increased focus on evidence-based practice throughout. A cut above the rest, this is the essential guide to clinical surgery and the surgical specialities.
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  1. Print length
    720 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Oxford University Press UK
  4. Publication date
    29 November 2007
  5. Dimensions
    10.16 x 2.54 x 18.42 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0198568258
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0198568254
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The third edition...represents an excellent consensus of specialists and surgical registrars attuned to what is happening and what is new. (Occupational Medicine)

...succeeds as an efficient study companion...perfect for last-minute cramming. (ICSM Gazette)

...provides a succinct surgical guide for junior residents and medical students...the book is a needed addition to the surgical literature. (Doody's Notes)

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`Review from previous edition In short it's a little surgical gem.' Glasgow University Medical Journal `[It] perfectly summarises surgery in all its glory... a concise and appropriate text for students and doctors alike... the 'Practical Hints and Procedures' is pure genius... I highly recommend this handbook for anyone embarking on a surgical rotation.' GKT Surgical Society Website June 2003 `This book... is destined to enter the hearts, mind and pockets of medical students, housemen, junior surgical trainees and a myriad of other healthcare professionals... forms part of the essential kit for anyone who employs the art and science of surgery to improve the quality of life of their patients.' GKT Surgical Society Website June 2003 `It goes the extra mile to provide enough up-to-date information to satisfy even the most hair-splitting consultant. I found it an indespensable assistant on the wards.' Priya Sastry `A must for all foundation year doctors and SHOs in surgery ...This book has an excellent layout' Dr Amjad Choudry

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; 3rd edition (29 November 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 720 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0198568258
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0198568254
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.16 x 2.54 x 18.42 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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A. L. Oliveira [R.D.]
5.0 out of 5 stars Good to have and peek around.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2012
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It's good and useful on rotation, but it won't answer to your immediate doubts. It's a very good compendium of surgical information, the care and cautions needed with surgical patients; it's particularly good explaining the why's and the how's of the pre/postop medication.
I used it mainly when the service was calm and when i had the time to check on the patients's whole story from the beggining, therapies and surgical care all the way.
For a student who wants to have an idea of how to manage a surgical patient, it's a good catch. NOt exactly essential to have around but let's face it, there aren't many surgical compendiums out there (that I know of). Comparing it to Operative Surgery (also from Oxford), this is more adjusted to the student and to the understanding, comprehension,behaviour in the OR, types of surgical knots (you can practice it) etc. Operative Surgery focuses more on the surgical procedure - ie, how to make an histerectomy, the material used,and how the whole thing is done - so it fits the general surgeon that is starting than the regular med student.
At least, that's how I see it.
Hope it's useful!
I would recommend it to those who want a surgical-like compendium around. It's simple and easy.
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Pippa
5.0 out of 5 stars All the info you need
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2013
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Like other Oxford Handbooks, this it has the most important information, displayed in an accessible way. Very useful for your daily life.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2016
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Really good value!
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catia
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2014
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Is a really good book, but unfortunally the book that i recieve have a different cover, but i hope that is the same book
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Doreen Cutajar
2.0 out of 5 stars The book was very used! Pages all bent and ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2016
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The book was very used! Pages all bent and highlighted throughout. However, for the price it was a bargain still
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