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Trauma Chronicles by Stephen Westaby (2023, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMensch Publishing
ISBN-101912914743
ISBN-139781912914746
eBay Product ID (ePID)7065857929
Product Key Features
Number of Pages278 Pages
Publication NameTrauma Chronicles
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPulmonary & Thoracic Medicine, Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services, Surgery / Thoracic
Publication Year2023
TypeTextbook
AuthorStephen Westaby
Subject AreaMedical
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal617.412092
Synopsis'Never, never, never give in', Winston Churchill's famous quotation best sums up the life of Stephen Westaby, the world-leading cardiothoracic surgeon. This book chronicles the triumphs and failures of his surgical life, the lives saved and extended, the innovations (such as artificial hearts) he developed, and his research discoveries. Having spent his childhood in the backstreets of a northern steel town, he went on to become one of the world's preeminent heart surgeons. HIs drive for perfection in his profession took him to the world-renowned Harefield Hospital, the foremost heart surgery centre in Birmingham, Alabama, the newly-created Cardiothoracic Centre in Oxford, and then in 2019 in Wuhan he was the first Western doctor to learn about Covid before the virus was identified. Following on from his two earlier best-selling works, Fragile Lives and The Knife's Edge this volume is written with humour and a doctor's reverence for life and his patients. The Trauma Chronicles gives an unmissable insight into the world of one of the greatest living heart surgeons., Ever wondered what it's like to hold a human heart in your hands? This book takes you on a riveting journey through the life and career of Stephen Westaby, a world-renowned heart surgeon. From his humble beginnings to his tireless pursuit of perfection, Westaby's story is one of resilience, determination, and an unyielding commitment to saving lives. Can Westaby maintain his relentless drive in the face of numerous triumphs and failures, and the emotional toll of his profession? And how does he navigate the challenges of healthcare systems in the UK and the US? Every decision Westaby makes in the operating theatre could mean the difference between life and death for his patients. Reading this book is an emotional rollercoaster ride, packed with gripping tales of emergency surgeries and life-threatening situations that will leave you in awe of the resilience of the human spirit. Stephen Westaby, a world-renowned heart surgeon, has worked at prestigious institutions such as Harefield Hospital and the cardiothoracic centre in Oxford, and has trained alongside some of the greatest pioneers of cardiac surgery., This book chronicles the triumphs and failures of his surgical life, the lives saved and extended, the innovations (such as artificial hearts) he developed, and his research discoveries.
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