Clinician's Pocket Reference

4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW

"This pocket reference is packed with information that is important for medical students and interns on a day-to-day basis. It is rich with practical information that might otherwise be located in different manuals....Medical students and other healthcare providers beginning their clinical rotations are the intended audience. The fundamental information is important for all clinicians to master, thus the book serves housestaff quite well also....This book continues to be a favorite among medical students and housestaff for good reason."--Doody's Review Service

"This book continues to be a favorite among medical students and housestaff for good reason."--Doody's Review Service

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 to topics like clinical microbiology, critical care, emergencies, and commonly used medications

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

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

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