Endorsements

The Third Edition of Guide to the Essentials in Emergency Medicine is an essential text for the frontline Emergency Department clinician in Singapore and beyond. The new edition has additional chapters, photos and videos (accessible online), which stretch the already extensive coverage of the book even further, and enhance the learning of contemporary Emergency Medicine, such as CT interpretation, which is so important in the present day. The first part takes a symptom-based approach to ED presentations, which is useful for new ED clinicians, and follows this up with detailed chapters on all aspects of modern Emergency Medicine care. The text provides extensive clinical illustrations and references. Overall, this is an excellent book for both new members of the Emergency Medicine team and for more experienced clinicians looking for a concise but comprehensive text, for the whole range of Emergency Medicine conditions that they will encounter.

Professor Colin A Graham, Director and Professor of Emergency Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dean of Students, Morningside College, Chinese University of Hong Kong

I have been using Associate Prof Shirley Ooi’s Guide to the Essentials in Emergency Medicine book since the first year of my Emergency Medicine residency programme, 15 years ago. The book has become a compulsory reference for Emergency Medicine practitioners across Indonesia, not only because it provides the necessary knowledge of Emergency Medicine, but also because it gives the reader clear instructions regarding how to manage emergency patients. We learn that emergency patients always come with clinical presentations, that’s why Part 1 focuses on the most common ones. Part 2 then provides us with quick references for more specific conditions. I may say the book shares the holistic framework necessary to work well as healthcare providers in the emergency department. I personally know Associate Prof Ooi to be always open to suggestions, which she carefully notes for future improvement. This consideration is the reason which makes every new edition of this book more useful, user friendly, insightful, but still handy. On this this Third Edition some chapters have QR codes to access online clinical photos, videos, and advanced chapters. This new feature ensures that the book remains portable despite its brand-new 9 additional chapters, and more than 100 new clinical photos and videos. I am sure that you will enjoy learning Emergency Medicine from this guide!

Dr Ali Haedar, Clinical Lecturer & Senior Consultant Emergency Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Faculty of Medicine - Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia

It was a pleasure to review this Third Edition of Guide to the Essentials in Emergency Medicine. The editors and authors have covered the complexity and generality of Emergency Medicine with an approach as structured as well thought out. They have also addressed the continuum of care, from the challenges faced in General Practice through to the Emergency Department. The caveats and pearls provide useful guides for the emergency physician. Comprehensive and yet to the point. An important addition to anyone’s Emergency Medicine library.

Dr Taj Hassan, Consultant, Emergency Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Chair & Co-Lead Leeds Emergency Medicine Research Group; Director of CAILTEC (Centre for AI Learning & Technological integration in Emergency Care); European Lead on Board, International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM); Immediate Past President, Royal College of Emergency Medicine

It gives me immense pleasure to present Guide to the Essentials in Emergency Medicine, Third Edition, written by Associate Prof Shirley Ooi from Singapore and her wonderful team. The science and arts of Emergency Medicine and emergency care is an ever-evolving large canvas. In recent times we have also realised the importance of frontline specialities, including emergency care, to respond to global crisis like COVID-19. Addressing this need, the book not only encompasses the basics of Emergency Medicine for post-graduate residents, but also for the undergraduates, who need to know and respond in case of medical emergencies, catastrophic disasters, and pandemics. Special emphasis is also given to modern-day imaging (CT Interpretations) to provide up-to-date knowledge of how to approach common medical emergencies within health systems. Access to online resources is provided as additional aid, to facilitate further understanding of the content. In a nutshell, I hope this book will serve as a building block for emergency physicians and medical students across the World, in their comprehension on how to deliver safe and effective emergency care.

Dr Tamorish Kole, President Asian Society for Emergency Medicine (ASEM); Visiting Professor at University of South Wales, UK; Chair Disaster Medicine Special Interest Group, International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM)

Congratulations must go to Associate Prof Shirley Ooi, Dr Matthew Low and Associate Prof Peter Manning on the publication of the Third Edition of Guide to the Essentials of Emergency Medicine. Born out of a desire to improve the care for patients with emergencies, the fledgling guidelines have morphed to become a sophisticated aid to the busy clinician, whether it be in the emergency department or the busy GP’s clinic. These excellent guidelines are easy for reference, and this Third Edition has been updated with the latest improvements in care delivery. They will be most helpful to family doctors and clinicians who manage emergencies for their patients and will be a most useful and essential addition to their medical library. A comprehensive guide in such a compact package will be a welcome aide memoire on the desk of every GP!

Dr Tan Tze Lee, President College of Family Physicians, Singapore

Every chapter, every page, as I read this book, I asked myself “How come YOU didn’t think of that when teaching your students?” Just remarkable, just absolutely a remarkable book for all frontliners! An easy-to-use resource which provides a simple approach to cases in the Emergency Department, as well as when preparing an exam. A seriously good “buddy” and “guidance” to many junior and senior physicians alike. Every one of you – nurses, paramedics, medical students, junior residents, clinical specialists – own it, read it! Do it! Now!

Professor Nik Hisamuddin NA Rahman, Senior Consultant and Lecturer in Emergency Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, USM, Malaysia

They say Emergency Medicine is the most interesting and frightening first 15 minutes of all specialties. Unfortunately, most Emergency Medicine reference books have an issue with TMI, too much information, it is like drinking from a firehose. This does not work well for those practicing Emergency Medicine in a stressful, time-dependant environment, where there is a need for quick clinical decision making, while appreciating the high risks involved. In this era, where we need to safely care for aging patients and complex patients with multiple comorbidities, the Third Edition of Guide to the Essentials in Emergency Medicine fills that void for that quick, just-in-time learning and application needed in the Emergency Department and beyond. It is deliberately concise, yet precise and prescriptive, providing state-of-the-art advice on the pearls and pitfalls of the plethora of presentations seen in our emergency departments. It has been fully updated and revised to include additional 9 new chapters, more than 100 new clinical photos and videos, and updated references. There are also QR codes to access online material and resources for advanced learners. Whilst emergency medicine is fast-changing field and readers are advised to keep abreast by reviewing peer-reviewed literature, the Authors must be credited to have produced a worthy, dependable, and up-to-date tool, a “must have”. It is highly recommended for medical students, doctors, nurses, paramedics who have to diagnose, stabilise, and manage acute medical and surgical emergencies on the fly. If I had to carry only one “go-to” resource on my next shift, this would certainly be it!

Associate Professor Mohan Tiru, Deputy Chairman, Medical Board, Pre-hospital & Surgical Divisions, Senior Consultant Emergency Physician, Woodland Health, National Healthcare Group, Singapore