Customer Reviews: Great pocket book This book packs lots of good information in a very small package. The information is basic, but it still covers a lot of information and it's perfect when you're on call, in a hurry, and want to double check that you have not forgotten anything. Of course it's not comparable to a text of surgery (obviously- it's $7 and Sabiston is well over $100-duh). I am buying another because my first is well-loved and has seen better days.
Handy pocket guide I agree with the reviewer from Dec.2003 - the pocket survival guides are not intended to be an authoritative reference on anything, especially not the science of surgery. But in its mission to provide house officers with a useful and quick reference on basic surgical issues, this book succeeds. Very compact & useful to have in your lab coat pocket while on call. - Surgical Resident
hey previous reviewer it's not intended to be a comprehensive textbook, rather a quick handy reference to carry in your pocket for emergencies. Intern survival guide and Greenfield's Surgery, apples and oranges here...
You get what you pay for This book is very sparse and spends little time on anything besides what is common. May be a good addition if you already have access to a decent textbook.
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