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Written by Washington University residents, this small pocket book contains all the essential information that interns need from day 1 on the wards, including ACLS algorithms, useful formulas, patient notes, top 10 workups, common calls/complaints, and common consultative questions in all subspecialties. Content includes vital pointers on what not to miss, when to refer/call for help, triage, cross-covering, and working with difficult patients. This edition has been thoroughly updated and several chapters have been expanded, particularly the critical care chapter. Other revisions include expanded coverage of anticoagulation and new guidelines on patient safety issues, DVT prophylaxis, and GI prophylaxis. This edition is also available for PDAs. See PDA listing for details. The Washington Manual(R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.
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In this pocket-sized guide aimed at those beginning an internship, Lin (medicine, Washington U., St. Louis), along with other former Washington U. residents and faculty members in medicine, offers information on ACLS algorithms, important resources, useful formulas, triage, cross-coverage, patient and staff relations, admissions, daily assessments, notes, and discharges. The outline format also covers common calls and complaints, pain control, therapeutic considerations, and the top ten workups, including chest and abdominal pain, fever, and headache. Also explained are fluids, electrolytes, vital signs, electrocardiography, and radiology, and approaches to getting consults in different fields, procedures, and critical care notes. The book complements the Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics and Washington Manual of Ambulatory Therapeutics. The new edition contains updated therapeutics, guidelines on patient safety, an expanded chapter on critical care, and guidelines for DVT and GI prophylaxis and prevention of contrast nephropathy. There is no bibliography. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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