Pocket Acute Medicine (pre-order)
Pocket Acute Medicine (pre-order)
45% pre-order discount! 90 pockets available at this price.
This pocket guide serves as a quick and easy reference during your hospital shifts. It covers the most common acute issues across various specialties. Over 100 topics and conditions are addressed, ranging from electrolyte imbalances and respiratory problems to post-operative complications and pharmacotherapy.
Please note: this is a pre-order. We expect to ship the pocket by the end of February
Shipping & Return
Shipping & Return
✅ Please note: this is a pre-order. We expect to ship the pocket by the end of February
✅ Shipping costs are calculated at checkout
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✅ Returns are possible within 30 days of delivery
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Product details
Product details
- Language: English
- Written and updated according to European guidelines
- ISBN: 9789083374024
- Print length: 404 pages
- Edition: first (2025)
- Dimensions: 170 mm x 120 mm
- The pocket fits in your white coat!
- We expect to ship it by the end of February
"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."
David Baden, MD, A&E doctor:
Take a look inside
Designed for quick reference in acute medical settings
Starting with foundational knowledge, such as care for critically ill patients and resuscitation, it progresses through common presentations in acute medicine, providing essential management strategies.
Additionally, it covers important aspects of palliative care, offering guidance on supporting patients at the end of life. It includes an invaluable detailed FAQ for on-call situations, helping practitioners swiftly address common issues or uncertainties during demanding shifts.
Contents
Find various aspects of acute medicine:
Interpretations of ECGs, X-rays, and lab results
Key properties of commonly used medications
An overview of common conditions encountered on duty
A brief introduction to palliative care
Practical flowcharts
Useful appendices with antimicrobial spectrums
"In any acute situation, a pocket book for quick reference is a lifesaver."
Kadir Yozgatli, MD, Anesthesiologist, A&E doctor
In one glance: clear images
With thanks to our medical illustrators.
Crawford classification
ECG progression over time in infarction
Physiology of ECG components
All the essential knowledge at your fingertips
The Compendium Medicine pockets are concise yet comprehensive pocket-sized books. The Pocket Acute Medicine is designed for quick reference in acute and emergency medical settings.
Quality guaranteed by medical specialists
Prof. Andre Wolff
Specialist
MD, Anaesthesiologist, pain specialist, Professor in Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine. UMC Groningen
Dr. Marieke Visser
Specialist
MD, PhD, MBA, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam
Dr. Bas Schouwenberg
Specialist
MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Centre
Dr. Geert Kleinnibbelink
Specialist
MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen
Dr. Kadir Yozgatli
Specialist
MD, Klinikum Links der Weser, Bremen
Dr. Jose Pedro Cidade
Specialist
MD, Western Lisbon Medical Center, Lisbon
Dr. David Baden
Specialist
MD, PhD, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht
Dr. Lisette Langenberg
Specialist
MD, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam
Dr. Vicky Tallentire
Soundingboard
MD, Consultant Acute Physician, Edinburgh
Dr. David Brinkman
Specialist
MD, PhD, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam
Dr. Benjamín Fernández Marambio
Soundingboard
MD, Head and Neck Surgery & Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Hospital Clínico San Borja-Arriarán, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Chile
Dr. Tycho Olgers
Specialist
MD, PhD, University Medical Center Groningen
Dr. Bernard Fikkers
Specialist
MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen
Dr. Jeroen Vister
Soundingboard
MD, University Medical Centerl Groningen
Dr. Hannah Gillespie
Soundingboard
MD, Newcastle University, UK
Acute Medicine pocket FAQ
Is your question not listed here? You can reach out to us by email: contact@compendiummedicine.com.
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The pocket is guided by the collective effort of students, doctors, and a team of over 10 specialists, including experts in emergency medicine. This collaborative approach ensures the content is accurate, practical, and tailored to the needs of medical professionals and students dealing with acute medical scenarios.
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The quality is ensured by a team of medical specialists who supervised and revised the text written by medical students.
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This book is written for a diverse range of readers, including medical students during their rotations, residents, and potentially medical specialists who are not specialized in acute medicine but wish to refresh their knowledge and skills in handling acute medical situations.
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The supervising team consists of a diverse group of medical doctors, some of whom specialize in acute medicine, while others focus on readability and clinical applicability. This ensures the highest medical quality of the pocket while keeping it user-friendly and practical for everyday use.
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The guidelines in this book are written and updated according to European guidelines.
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Currently, we're offering our pockets as paperback only. While we may explore digital options in the future, it's not on our roadmap at the moment.
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We ship to almost every country in the world. If you're unable to complete your order, simply send us an email. We will be more than happy to assist you and arrange shipping to your location. You will receive the discount that applies at the time you email us.
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We expect to ship it to you in February 2025.
Team
A team of students and doctors share the passion to bring healthcare together and make medicine clear and accessible worldwide!
Romée Snijders
Editor-in-chief
MD, PhD, Founder Compendium Medicine
Veerle Smit
Editor-in-chief
MD, Founder Compendium Medicine
Gwendolyn Vuurberg
Chief Editor
MD, PhD, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine resident at Rijnstate & Radboud University Medical Center
Demi van Bijlevelt
Senior Editor
MD, St. Jansdal Hospital, Harderwijk
Carlijn Veldman
Senior Editor
MD, Martini Hospital, Groningen
Endry Lim
Junior Editor
MD, PhD, MSc, Noordwest Hospital, Alkmaar
Edward Tolpin
Author
BSc, University of Groningen, Groningen
Luisa Oliveira e Carmo
Author
MD, OLVG, Amsterdam
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