AAST/ESTES Emergency Surgery Course Handbook 1st Edition

AAST/ESTES Emergency Surgery Course Handbook 1st Edition

The AAST/ESTES Emergency Surgery Course Handbook 1st Edition is a trusted practical reference designed to strengthen understanding and performance in emergency surgery and trauma care. Created through collaboration between the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES), this handbook unites global expertise in emergency general surgery (EGS) to improve both clinical skills and patient outcomes.

This surgical handbook provides a clear pathway for managing acute conditions that surgeons often face in real-time scenarios. It covers every step—from the initial assessment and resuscitation of an emergency surgery patient to detailed chapters on disease management, operative techniques, and post-operative care. Each section integrates treatment guidelines developed by the Emergency Surgery Course Steering Committee, ensuring consistency and accuracy in practice.

With contributions from global experts and surgeons on call, this book delivers insights grounded in both research and real-world trauma surgery experience. It helps readers recognize challenges such as delayed recognition or inappropriate treatment and provides structured solutions to prevent them. The inclusion of case presentations, clinical scenarios, and surgical cases encourages practical learning and sharpens critical thinking—key to mastering surgical education.

Throughout its pages, learners will find algorithms, illustrations, photographs, and tables presented in vibrant color, enhancing comprehension and making complex topics easier to visualize. The book emphasizes damage control principles, imaging in EGS, and effective surgical management strategies that guide professionals working in hospital settings or the emergency department.

The AAST/ESTES Emergency Surgery Course Handbook is not just for surgeons—it serves as a complete learning tool for residents, students, and healthcare professionals pursuing medical training in acute care surgery or emergency medicine. The ebook version is optimized for seamless reading experience on any computer, tablet, or smartphone, and it also supports audiobook or text-to-speech formats for flexible study options.

The book’s structured approach, grounded in clinical decision making and surgical protocols, empowers learners to approach emergency treatment with confidence. Every topic reflects up-to-date medical standards, ensuring readers are equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed choices that save lives.

In essence, this handbook is more than a reference—it’s a mentor that guides professionals through the unpredictable nature of emergency surgery, providing both clarity and confidence in the operating room.

Key Benefits

• Covers the full scope of emergency general surgery (EGS) and acute care surgery
• Developed by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) and European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES)
• Features case presentations, algorithms, and illustrations to support critical thinking and clinical decision making
• Enhances EGS skills and supports trauma management for better patient outcomes
• Ideal for surgeons, residents, and students involved in surgical education and healthcare learning
• Available in ebook format for accessible reading experience on multiple devices

Price in Pakistan

The AAST/ESTES Emergency Surgery Course Handbook 1st Edition is available in Pakistan for PKR 800 (black and white) and PKR 1600 (matt paper). Prices may vary slightly based on the platform or online purchase source.

Availability

This medical book is available for order through Books N Beyond Medical Books Shop, one of the most reliable suppliers for medical books in Pakistan. Customers can place orders with home delivery and cash on delivery options. The store provides fast delivery service nationwide, making it convenient for students and professionals to access trusted medical education resources right from their homes.