
On Call Surgery E-Book
On Call Surgery E-Book
- 589 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
On Call Surgery E-Book
On Call Surgery E-Book
About this book
Ideal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this best-selling reference by Drs. Gregg A. Adams, Stephen D. Bresnick, Jared Forrester, and Graeme Rosenberg covers the common problems you'll encounter while on call without direct supervision in the hospital. On Call Surgery, 4th Edition, fits perfectly in your pocket, ready to provide key information in time-sensitive, challenging situations. You'll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication.- Features a logical, highly templated format so you can locate key information quickly.- Provides updated content and references, keeping you on the cutting edge of current, evidence-based information.- Includes the latest information on postoperative management of common surgical problems, complications, fluid/electrolyte management, and emergencies such as shock, hemorrhage, and cardiovascular crises. Also includes an up-to-date guide on bedside ultrasound and procedures.- Highlights critical information, reducing the likelihood of error.- Delivers consistent, easy-to-follow coverage of the most common on-call problems and approaches, including what to do from the initial phone call, questions you should ask to assess the urgency of each situation, "Elevator Thoughts, " how to immediately identify major threats to life, what to do at the bedside, and how to avoid common mistakes for every call.- Provides updated content and references, as well as an up-to-date drug formulary, keeping you on the cutting edge of current, evidence-based information.- NEW! Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structure of the Book
- Section 1. Introduction
- Section 2. Patient-Related Problems: The Common Calls
- Appendix A. Reading X-Rays, Reading ECGs
- Appendix B. Outlines of Common Surgical Notes
- Appendix C. Abbreviations
- Index