Synopses & Reviews
SURGERY ON CALLfourth editionAlan T. Lefor, MD, MPH, FACS • Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS“Well organized and convenient for students and house officers with too much to carry and not enough pockets!”Dr. John Brodhead,University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine,on an earlier volume in the seriesOn-the-spot treatment advice for more than 75 of the most common surgical on-call problems• Comprehensive overview of the evaluation and treatment of common problems that present on a surgical service• Unique ON CALL FORMAT organized for quick access to essential information you need to manage patients efficiently• Differential diagnosis, key laboratory and diagnostic tests, and treatment plans for 75+ common on-call problems• Thoroughly updated on-call problems, procedures, and tests reflect current practice and treatment options• NEW ON CALL problems and proceduresON CALL MEDICATIONS section offers a quick reference to commonly used drugs, including important new medicationsVisit us at www.accessmedbooks.com
Synopsis
The ON CALL Series *Concise and portable for -on-the-spot- treatment advice
*Comprehensive overview of the initial evaluation and treatment
*Features the most frequently encountered problems in a specialty
*Includes laboratory and diagnostic tests, procedures, and commonly used medications
*Perfect for residents and students on the wards
Over 80 of the most common internal medicine problems. Thoroughly revised to reflect current practices and treatment options.
Synopsis
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A concise, portable, and hands-on reference that focuses on the initial evaluation and treatment of common problems in surgery
On-the-spot treatment advice for more than 75 of the most common surgical on-call problems- Comprehensive overview of the evaluation and treatment of common problems that present on a surgical service- Unique ON CALL FORMAT organized for quick access to essential information you need to manage patients efficiently- Differential diagnosis, key laboratory and diagnostic tests, and treatment plans for 75] common on-call problems- Thoroughly updated on-call problems, procedures, and tests reflect current practice and treatment options- NEW ON CALL problems and proceduresON CALL MEDICATIONS section offers a quick reference to commonly used drugs, including important new medicationsVisit us at www.accessmedbooks.com
About the Author
Alan T. Lefor, MD, MPH, FACS
Director, Division of Surgical Oncology
Director, Surgical Education and Academic Affairs
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS
Chairman, Department of Urology
Jefferson Medical College
Thomas Jefferson University
1015 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
Table of Contents
I. On Call ProblemsII. Laboratory Tests & Their InterpretationIII. Bedside ProceduresIV. Fluids and ElectrolytesV. Nutritional Management of the Surgical PatientVI. Blood Component TherapyVII. Ventilator ManagementVIII. Management of Perioperative ComplicationsIX. Commonly Used Medications