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Clinician's Pocket Reference
by Steven A. Haist

Clinician's Pocket Reference Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The original Scut Monkey Handbook is the essential survival guide for the wards and in the clinic.

*Emphasis on essential information for effective daily patient management

*Up-to-date coverage of current treatment protocols

*The perfect bridge from the preclinical to the clinical years

*Step-by-step information on the history and physical examination, differential diagnosis, key laboratory and diagnostic tests, and bedside procedures

*Must-have answers on suturing techniques, total parenteral nutrition, respiratory care, ECGs, critical care, and emergencies

*"Medications" chapter includes over 1000 commonly used drugs with adult and pediatric dosages and key prescribing data

*Easy-to-read charts and tables

Synopsis:

The original Scut Monkey Handbook is the market-leading survival guide for the wards and in the clinic!

This portable, pocket-sized "manual of manuals" provides essential patient care information for medical students. You will find totally up-to-date coverage of current treatment protocols and step-by-step information on the history and physical examination, differential diagnosis, key lab and diagnostic tests, and much more.

  • Revised format and design delivers bulleted, concise information as well as numerous flow charts and tables
  • Thoroughly updated and revised with particular attention on topics such as clinical microbiology, critical care, emergencies, and commonly used medications

About the Author

Leonard Gomella, MD, FACS is Chairman of the Dept. of Urology, Jefferson Medical College.

Steven Haist, MD, MS is Professor of Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center.

Table of Contents

1. History and Physical Examination

2. Chartwork

3. Differential Diagnosis: Symptoms, Signs, and Conditions

4. Laboratory Diagnosis: Chemistry, Immunology, Serology

5. Laboratory Diagnosis: Clinical Hematology

6. Laboratory Diagnosis: Urine Studies

7. Clinical Microbiology

8. Blood Gases and Acid-Base Disorders

9. Fluids and Electrolytes

10. Blood Component Therapy

11. Nutritional Assessment, Therapeutic Diets, and Infant Feeding

12. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

13. Bedside Procedures

14. Pain Management

15. Imaging Studies

16. Introduction to the Operating Room

17. Suturing Techniques and Wound Care

18. Respiratory Care

19. Basic ECG Reading

20. Critical Care

21. Common Medical Emergencies

22. Commonly Used Medications

Product Details

ISBN:
9780071402552
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Medical McGraw-Hill Medical
Subject:
Reference
Author:
Haist, Steven A.
Author:
Gomella, Leonard G.
Subject:
Internal Medicine
Copyright:
Edition Number:
11
Series:
LANGE Clinical Science
Publication Date:
October 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
656
Dimensions:
8.23x4.73x1.06 in. 1.34 lbs.