The Surgical Handbook

A patient-focused practical handbook for rapid acquisition of broad surgical knowledge

The Surgical Handbook
by Michael Karsy and esteemed colleagues addresses training gaps by
exposing early trainees, medical students, residents, advanced practice
providers, and non-specialists to a diverse array of surgical
subspecialty diseases and acute management topics. The impressive
breadth of content presented in this resource reflects multidisciplinary
contributions. The text covers far more than existing medical
handbooks, while featuring concise distillation of key points conducive
to learning.

The book is organized by 16 sections starting with
general perioperative and operative management of topics that apply to
all surgeons, such as critical care, trauma, and general surgery.
Subsequent chapters encompass a full spectrum of surgical
specialties—from vascular and cardiothoracic—to neurosurgery and
orthopaedics, as well as handy evidence-based reference guides. The
focused collection of topics within each section serves as a useful
resource for learning about management of specific diseases and also a
starting point for self-directed learning.

Key Highlights

• Bullet points, illustrations, diagrams, and figures enhance rapid acquisition of knowledge
• Tables
  on acute diagnosis and management of common inpatient scenarios such as
  electrolyte and acid/base disturbances provide easy-to-use tools
• Clinical
  references include practice pearls on trauma management, key
  medications for common inpatient conditions, acute patient events (e.g.
  cardiac and stroke), anesthesia and intubation medications, and
  preoperative and post-anesthesia issues

This backpack
companion will benefit medical students and junior surgical residents
during rotations and clerkships and help early-career clinicians gain
insights into timely disease recognition, initial management, surgical
risks, and when to make referrals.

This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.