Code Blue: A Writer's Guide to Hospitals, Including the ER, OR and ICU

by Keith Wilson, David Page

Viewing the hospital from a writer's perspective, Drs. Wilson and Page provide the information you need, keying on the sights, sounds and smells associated with every medical department. You'll hear the rapid dialogue of ER staff trying to save a gunshot victim. You'll feel what it's like to be a doctor prepping for surgery. You'll witness the painstaking measures taken to save a patient in ICU, and much more.
Information is broken down into easy-to-reference chapters, featuring bulleted charts of medical jargon, terminology and facts.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Writing

312 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just do not see the reason for this book to be called "Code Blue." There was absolutely no sense of urgency here; just routine, historical information that anyone who has worked in a hospital could have known. I imagined an interesting set of ER or operating room scenarios; somewhat of a disappointment.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent resource guide if you plan to write a book with a medical theme. And if you don't plan to write a book, it's still a good idea to read it to see why it's a good idea to hire your own nurse to accompany you if you are unfortunate enough to have to spend any time in a hospital. It might be a a good idea to hire a lawyer too.