Primary Surgery V1

This manual describes what a doctor can do if she/he cannot refer a patient, both in emergency and for `cold surgery'. Although common problems such as Caesarean section, the resection of dead gut, and the release of pus from infected bones are highlighted, it is recognized that rare problems are fairly common, and thus the manual aims to to be comprehensive. The organization and equipment found within an operating theatre is described, and an extensive equipmentlist is provided. von King