Akuuttihoito-opas

The acute care guide's practical instructions, drawn up by Finnish experts and in accordance with the latest treatment recommendations, serve all those working in the emergency department. The guide helps to determine the urgency of procedures and examinations and guides you to act according to good treatment practices in an emergency situation. The guide, which has been in use for over 40 years, acts as a basic guideline for emergency work in many treatment units. Reporters: Markku Mäkijärvi, Veli-Pekka Harjola, Hannu Päivä, Juha Valli and Eija Vaula.

Medicines for acute care contains information on 237 medicines in hospital use. Up-to-date instructions help to act appropriately, systematically and correctly. The main focus is on intravenously administered preparations. The limitations and emphasis of the content are based on the authors' long-term work experience. Reporters: Maija Kaukonen, Stepani Bendel, Juha Grönlund, Sanna Hoppu, Piia Kipinä, Irma Koivula, Jani Mononen and Mirka Sivula.

Treatment of poisonings helps identify poisonings quickly and gives instructions on the necessary treatment and follow-up. In relation to treatment principles, prevention of absorption, acceleration of elimination and medical treatment are examined. Editors: Tuomas Lilius, Sari Karlsson, Leena Soininen and Juha Valli.