Pocket Acute Medicine (2025)
Pocket Acute Medicine (2025)
Stay calm, act fast! This structured reference helps you handle acute cases with confidence.
- Master 100+ topics and conditions with clear, structured explanations.
- Stay sharp under pressure with practical flowcharts and smart visuals.
- Designed for quick reference: compact, practical, and always within reach.
Product details
Product details
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9789083374024
- Print length: 404 pages
- Edition: first (2025)
- Dimensions: 170 mm x 120 mm
- The pocket fits in your white coat!
This pocket guide serves as a quick and easy reference during your hospital shifts. Designed for acute and emergency medicine, 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.
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"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
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 emergency and 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
The pocket uses a consistent format to help you quickly scan, understand, and act.
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
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
Clear, practical and visual
The Compendium Method© turns essential medical knowledge into clear flowcharts, visuals, and structured summaries – making it easy to scan, understand, and recall under pressure.
"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
The team behind the Pocket Acute Medicine
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
Author
MD, PhD, MSc, Noordwest Hospital, Alkmaar
Edward Tolpin
Author
BSc, University of Groningen, Groningen
Luisa Oliveira e Carmo
Author
MD, OLVG, Amsterdam
“Whenever in doubt with a severely ill or acute patient, this pocketbook is your best friend.”
- José Pedro Cidade, MD, IC-specialist
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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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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Want to learn more? Here are some great references to check out.
- Safety at the sharp end by Flin et al. (2008)
- Thinking, fast and slow by Kahneman (2012)
- The emergency mind by Dworkis (2021) –don’t forget to check out the podcast as well!
- The fearless organization by Edmondson (2018)
Why choose the Acute Medicine Pocket?
Be confident when it counts. Our unique method helps you stay focused and in control.
Understand acute conditions faster – thanks to clear tables, diagrams and visuals.
Recall key steps in emergencies using visual tools and clear formatting.
Content reviewed and approved by experienced medical specialists.
Based on up-to-date guidelines: always clinically relevant.
