Gi emergencies: a quick reference guide contains practical information regarding the diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal emergencies. each chapter is written by a fellow or resident with an experienced clinician. this offers the perspective of a trainee, who has many basic questions about how to handle a given situation, combined with the experience of a seasoned practitioner who can guide the work-up and treatment of each clinical case. the result is a reference that provides the clinical acumen of a trained gastroenterologist in an easy-to-use format for physicians to approach gi emergencies efficiently and thoroughly. the dual-perspectives blend perfectly together to create a practical, evidence-based read for the learning physician. in gi emergencies: a quick reference guide, dr. robert c. lowe and dr. francis a. farraye, along with 20 contributors, help physicians deal with problems as they occur in a "real-time" format. some topics include: - evaluation and management of acute liver failure - caustic ingestions, foreign bodies, and food impaction - nonvariceal upper gi hemorrhage - acute pancreatitis - complications of endoscopy the case-based format is less formal than that of a typical textbook, making it enjoyable without losing the educational value and evidence-based recommendations needed to provide excellent patient care. with succinct key teaching points, gi emergencies: a quick reference guide assists physicians who are training interns, residents, and medical students in training, making it an all-around reference for those in the gastroenterology field.