Emergencies in Diabetes: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention

Emergencies in Diabetes: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention
by Krentz, Andrew J.


Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 180
Publication Date: 2004-07-23
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471498149
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471498148
Binding: Paperback


While diabetes can usually be well-controlled using modern therapies, metabolic emergencies inevitably occur. This book provides an easy-to-read yet the comprehensive account of emergencies in diabetes conveniently collected into the one volume. For each topic, a brief review of the pathophysiology is followed by a description of cardinal clinical features, clinical and biochemical assessment and clinical management

Clear, informative text for rapid and easy assimilation
Emphasis on evidence-based medicine
Effective use of illustrations to highlight and the summarize key points

Designed to fit conveniently into the pocket of a white coat, this book should be readily to hand in all hospital medical wards, particularly A&E. It will be useful to junior hospital doctors across a wide range of the specialties, senior house officers in general medical training, and nurses involved in the care of patients with diabetes
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