Emergency medicine is a medical specialty that equips physicians with the knowledge and skillsrequired to care for patients with very urgent healthcare needs. Emergency physicians provide a highlevel of emergency care for acutely ill and injured patients of all ages. They also work outside theemergency department, in clinics and community health centres, for aeromedical organisations and indeveloping countries around the world. Emergency Medicine: The principles of practice are a referencebook to assist doctors and other health professionals with patients presenting with acute problems.Thebook provides the most up-to-date coverage of treatment and management in acute medical careincluding resuscitation, diagnosis, investigations, treatment and further care. This book containsessential information and provides a quick reference tool for emergency physicians, hospital residents,paramedics, ambulance officers, nurses and general practitioners, as well as students of thesedisciplines.