Revision notes for MCEM. Part A / edited by Mark Harrison.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Harrison, Mark, editor.

Series:

Oxford specialty training.

Oxford specialty training

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emergency medicine--Examinations--Study guides.

Emergency medicine.

Emergency medicine--Case studies.

Emergency medicine--Examinations, questions, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (550 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the only book that MCEM candidates will need to pass the MCEM Part A exam. This revision guide is framed around the most recent CEM syllabus, focussing on all the components of the exam and covering the basic sciences as they apply to Emergency Medicine. Each section of the book is tailored to match different elements of the syllabus, allowing candidates to revise efficiently and comprehensively.This concise revision tool is completely up-to-date, reflecting the latest developments in the examination. High quality artwork and a bullet-point style help candidates to absorb information q

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Abbreviations; PASSING THE MCEM; SECTION A: Anatomy; CHAPTER A1 Upper limb; CHAPTER A2 Lower limb; CHAPTER A3 Thorax; CHAPTER A4 Abdomen; CHAPTER A5 The Head and neck; CHAPTER A6 Central nervous system; CHAPTER A7 Cranial nerve lesions; SECTION B: Medical microbiology; Part A: Principles of microbiology; CHAPTER BA1 Natural and innate immunity; CHAPTER BA2 Mechanisms of disease; CHAPTER BA3 Controlling infection; CHAPTER BA4 Principles of investigation; CHAPTER BA5 Principles of immunization; Part B: Specific pathogen groups; CHAPTER BB1 Streptococci and Staphylococci

CHAPTER BB2 TuberculosisCHAPTER BB3 Clostridial infection; CHAPTER BB4 Neisseria; CHAPTER BB5 Pertussis; CHAPTER BB6 Klebsiella, Salmonella, E. coli; CHAPTER BB7 Gram negative gastrointestinal disease; CHAPTER BB8 Legionella; CHAPTER BB9 Pseudomonas; CHAPTER BB10 Chlamydia; CHAPTER BB11 Herpes simplex and zoster; CHAPTER BB12 HIV; CHAPTER BB13 Hepatitis; CHAPTER BB14 Measles, mumps, rubella; CHAPTER BB15 Respiratory viruses; CHAPTER BB16 Gastrointestinal viruses; CHAPTER BB17 Yeasts and fungi; CHAPTER BB18 Worms; CHAPTER BB19 Malaria; SECTION C: Physiology

CHAPTER C1 Basic cellular physiologyCHAPTER C2 Respiratory physiology; CHAPTER C3 Cardiovascular physiology; CHAPTER C4 Gastrointestinal physiology; CHAPTER C5 Renal physiology; CHAPTER C6 Endocrine physiology; SECTION D: Pharmacology; CHAPTER D1 Gastrointestinal system; CHAPTER D2 Cardiovascular system; CHAPTER D3 Respiratory system; CHAPTER D4 Central nervous system; CHAPTER D5 Infections; CHAPTER D6 Endocrine system; CHAPTER D7 Fluids and electrolytes; CHAPTER D8 Musculoskeletal system; CHAPTER D9 Immunological products and vaccines; CHAPTER D10 Anaesthesia; BASIC SCIENCES

SECTION E: PathophysiologyCHAPTER E1 Respiratory; CHAPTER E2 Cardiovascular system; CHAPTER E3 Neurology; CHAPTER E4 Renal; CHAPTER E5 Haematological system; CHAPTER E6 Metabolic response to insult; SECTION F: Pathology; CHAPTER F1 Inflammatory response; CHAPTER F2 Immune response; CHAPTER F3 Infection; CHAPTER F4 Wound healing; CHAPTER F5 Haematology; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-176842-1

0-19-101577-6

0-19-102936-X

OCLC:

858762963