A collaboration of ESTES (European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery) and AAST (American Association for the Surgery of Trauma), The ESTES/AAST Emergency Surgery Course Handbook: A Practical Reference in Expecting the Unexpected presents authoritative, unified treatment guidelines in emergency general surgery (EGS). Global experts in the field, led by the Emergency Surgery Course Steering Committee, address common issues such as delayed recognition and delayed or inappropriate treatment, while helping readers hone their EGS skills and improve patient outcomes.
This handbook.....
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Covers the full range of emergency general surgery, from initial assessment through management of specific diseases that present acutely
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Contains numerous illustrations, algorithms, photographs, and tables throughout, all in vibrant full color
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Chapters contain case presentations and follow-up questions and answers—perfect for reviewing real-life scenarios and improving critical thinking skills in patient management
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Covers key topics such as initial assessment and resuscitation of the emergency surgery patient, imaging in EGS, damage control in EGS, and more, as well as individual chapters on the diseases and conditions that the emergency general surgeon will encounter while on call
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Please note all students will receive a book ~14 days prior to Day 1 of the course. Bulk book purchases for each Emergency Surgery Course will receive a discount. Contact [email protected] for more information