A fully updated edition of the concise yet comprehensive text The market-leading at a Glance series offers easy-to-use, strongly visual, full-color texts for medical students and qualified practitioners. The second edition of this book provides a user-friendly introduction to the key concepts and knowledge required to dive successfully into this fast-paced, exciting, and increasingly important area healthcare. Readers of the second edition of Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance will also find: * Updates incorporating the latest research and clinical guidelines * Detailed discussion of topics including how the Emergency Department works, effective clinical reasoning, rational use of investigations, and core presentations in emergency medicine * Clear, easy-to-follow diagrams and concise text that are both accessible and easy to use Now expanded with new chapters and updated material throughout, Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance, Second Edition is the perfect resource anyone learning to work in emergency care e.g. medical students, ED nurses, physician associates, paramedics, advanced clinical practitioners, and doctors in training.