Acute Care Casebook

Acute Care Casebook by Bret P. Nelson, published by Oxford University Press in 2019, is an illustrated edition comprising 408 pages. This book offers a case-based approach to the practice of acute care medicine, addressing a range of common patient presentations across various clinical environments. It includes over 70 illustrated cases that cover topics such as trauma and medical illness in settings like wilderness medicine, military and prehospital care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and intensive care.

Readers will find that Acute Care Casebook not only guides them through symptom evaluation and treatment but also emphasizes the thought processes and priorities of experienced clinicians. Each chapter presents key diagnoses and management insights from leading experts, equipping students and trainees in medicine, nursing, EMS, and other acute care specialties with essential knowledge. This resource is designed to prepare readers for diverse scenarios, from stabilizing trauma patients in the field to managing post-operative complications in the ICU.