Books by Timothy J. (University of Birmingham Hodgetts

This and over 60 other easily memorised phrases are the starting points for Resuscitation Rules. Their accompanying short texts provide a core of authoritative information that can be mentally retained and acted upon in emergency situations. This pocket sized guide contains succinct rules on the fundamentals of resuscitation, together with helpful line illustrations, for use in the most commonly encountered situations. Contents include: basic life support. advanced cardiac life support. medical emergencies. paediatric resuscitation. In line with the current European Resuscitation Council guidelines, the rules are an invaluable support for doctors, nurses and ambulance staff who are called upon to provide resuscitation both in-hospital and pre-hospital.

Trauma Rules 2 retains its lively and fun presentation to help you remember the essential principles of trauma care and feel confident about handling and treating patients appropriately in the first hours of injury. Thoroughly expanded and updated, and now including military trauma rules, the second edition of this popular pocket book now offers: 70 easy-to-memorize rules covering the important aspects of trauma care clear, authoritative explanations and instructive illustrations the three principal stages of trauma management: approach to the patient, initial assessment and resuscitation, and investigation and definitive care Trauma Rules 2 is compiled especially for those dealing with the immediate and early management of the severely injured patient.