Part 1: Clinical Skills and Investigations:; History-Taking and Physical Examination; Principles of Investigation; Part 2: The Management of Acute Surgical Illness and Trauma:; a) Acute Surgical Illness; Hypoxic States and Airway Obstruction; Haemorrhage, Hypovolaemia and Shock; Acute Renal Failure; Fluid, Electrolytes & pH Balance; Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome; b)Trauma: Management of Abdominal Trauma; Chest Trauma; Musculoskeletal Trauma; Soft Tissue Trauma; Burns; Part 3, General and Specialist Surgery:; a)General Surgery: Management of Digestive Tract Disorders; Breast Disorders; Endocrine Disorders; The Salivary Glands; Skin and Adnexae; b) Specialist Surgery: Management of Cardiovascular Disorders; Management of Pulmonary Disorders; Management of Genitourinary Disorders; Management of Neurosurgical Disorders; Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Management of ENT Disorders; Management of Opthalmic Disorders; Transplantation; Part 4, Perioperative Care:; Assessment of Patients for Surgery and Medical Management; Prophylaxis; Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products; Surgical Infections; Pain Relief; Rehabilitation; Index