Office Urgencies and Emergencies (AAFP): The Academy Collection--Quick Reference Guides for Family Physicians

Written for family doctors, this handbook offers guidance on the management of emergencies of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, endocrinologic, neurologic, surgical, infectious, renal, and allergic varieties. Introductory chapters offer an overview of the management of such circumstances, and outline a general approach to treatment. Appendices cover supplies, office information, and general emergency medicine resources. Contributors are physicians specializing in emergency medicine and family practice. ^ Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)