Description
Book SynopsisMRCS Part A: 550 SBAs and EMQs, Second Edition continues the tradition of the best-selling first edition by offering a wealth of practice questions covering applied basic sciences and principles of surgery for candidates preparing for the MRCS Part A written exam.
With 40% new content, including the addition of trauma and orthopaedic questions to provide complete coverage of surgical specialties, this book remains an essential revision tool designed to maximise chances of exam success.
Key points
- 550 SBAs and theme-based EMQs test knowledge of applied basic sciences and general surgical principles, respectively, reflecting the formats encountered in the exam
- Chapters organised by anatomy, physiology, pathology, principles of surgery and general surgery, to help you focus on areas of weakness
- Provides in-depth answers, with illustrations, to help consolidate knowledge and understand key concepts
- Gives practical advice on how to approach revision and useful tips to improve exam technique
Table of ContentsSection A APPLIED BASIC SCIENCES
Applied anatomy
Chapter 1 Skull and brain
Chapter 2 Head and neck
Chapter 3 Upper limb and breast
Chapter 4 Thoracic cavity
Chapter 5 Abdomen
Chapter 6 Pelvis
Chapter 7 Lower limb
Applied physiology
Chapter 8 Homeostasis, coagulation and bleeding
Chapter 9 Temperature regulation
Chapter 10 Metabolic pathways and abnormalities
Chapter 11 Fluid balance
Chapter 12 Sepsis and shock
Chapter 13 Central nervous system
Chapter 14 Cardiovascular system
Chapter 15 Respiratory system
Chapter 16 Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 17 Genitourinary system
Chapter 18 Endocrine system
Chapter 19 The liver
Applied pathology
Chapter 20 Inflammation
Chapter 21 Cellular injury and infection
Chapter 22 Wounds and wound healing
Chapter 23 Disorders of growth and differentiation
Chapter 24 Neoplasia
Chapter 25 Surgical immunology
Chapter 26 Surgical microbiology
Chapter 27 Surgical haematology
Chapter 28 Surgical biochemistry
Chapter 29 Central nervous system
Chapter 30 Cardiovascular system
Chapter 31 Respiratory system
Chapter 32 Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 33 Genitourinary system
Chapter 34 Endocrine system
Chapter 35 Breast disorders
Chapter 36 Musculoskeletal system
Chapter 37 Lymphoreticular system and liver
Chapter 38 Basic orthopaedic pathology
Section B PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY IN GENERAL
Principles of surgery in general
Chapter 39 Perioperative care
Chapter 40 Postoperative management and critical care
Chapter 41 Surgical technique and technology
Chapter 42 Management and legal issues in surgery
Chapter 43 Clinical microbiology
Chapter 44 Emergency medicine and trauma management
Chapter 45 Principles of surgical oncology
Chapter 46 The abdomen
General surgery
Chapter 47 Upper gastrointestinal surgery
Chapter 48 Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Chapter 49 Surgery of small and large bowel
Chapter 50 Endocrine and breast
Chapter 51 Vascular surgery
Chapter 52 Genitourinary surgery
Chapter 53 Transplantation
Chapter 54 Head and neck
Chapter 55 Surgical conditions of the skin
Chapter 56 Hand disorders
Chapter 57 Surgical disorders of the brain
Chapter 58 Differences between the paediatric and adult surgical patient
Chapter 59 Upper limb trauma
Chapter 60 Lower limb and spinal trauma
Chapter 61 Elective orthopaedics
