As the prototype for all volumes in the Secrets Series(r), this mini-textbook of surgery has been completely revised and updated in this new 4th Edition . It presents information in a succinct, engaging, and lively manner. * Follows the preferred question-and-answer format that is unique to The Secrets Series(r) * Serves as a quick reference for students, residents and surgeons * New chapters on: * Preparing for Your Surgery Rotation * Dysrhythmias * Trauma: Initial Assessment * Hemorrhagic Shock * What is Cancer? * What is Atherosclerosis? * Risks of Blood Borne Disease (Do Surgeons Need to Be Careful?) * Ethics of Surgical Critical Care