Essential Evidence-Based Data for Common Clinical Encounters "This is very useful for providers who desire a fast review of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders without asking for in-depth information. Background information about pathophysiology and references are not included, but are not needed. This makes the book unique and quite different from other available resources on the topic. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Make sense of acid-base and electrolytes with this compact, on-the-go guide--filled with clinical facts, figures, and data. In this ultra-convenient resource, the authors have distilled down the most relevant insights from their acclaimed text Nephrology in 30 Days, giving you a complete, yet concise overview of acid-based and electrolytes--supported by evidence-based findings. You'll find at-a-glance tables and a bulleted format that puts key diagnostic and clinical information right at your fingertips. This one-stop guide gets you up to speed on the major issues in acid-base and electrolyte disturbances, from metabolic acidosis to serum calcium disorders. It's the perfect clinical companion to more in-depth acid-base texts--one that goes beyond educational principles to focus on the real world of clinical medicine and patient management. The perfect portable brain for the wards Vital facts and figures everyone forgets to remember Presented in easy-access tables

The most convenient, rapid-access resource for orthopedics and sports medicine, packed with clinical facts, figures, and data you will turn to again and again This portable guide is filled with evidence-based facts, figures, and data for understanding and managing common-but often challenging-complaints related to the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedics and Sports Medicine expertly covers all joints from the neck and shoulder, to the spine and ankle. Supporting this outstanding coverage is a handy table-based format that allows you to find and apply information as quickly and efficiently as possible. Features: All the bottom-line, clinical essentials required to effectively manage orthopedic conditions Clear tabular format Numerous illustrations Practical, ready-to-use coverage of exam procedures, plus the very latest disease and disorder information Evidence-based findings and references

Covers all clerkship requirements Can be used effectively with any reference book on the market Audience: Medical Students, Internal Medicine Residents, Family Medicine Residents, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants Content is backed up by evidence-based findings and references

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most convenient, quick-access admissions guide available, packed with clinical facts, figures, and data you will refer to again and again Concise yet complete, this indispensable resource is filled with not-to-be-missed details for admissions orders and the management of newly admitted patients. Hospital Admissions delivers accurate evidence-based data covering the most common diseases and conditions you will encounter in the hospital, making it an ideal at-a-glance resource for all physicians and students writing or learning admitting orders. Features: All the clinical essentials you require for admitting new patients to the medical units-right in the palm of your hand! Clear tabular format takes you right to the information you need, helping you to avoid wasting valuable time searching for answers Easy-to-follow, consistent template for all tables, consisting of: disposition, monitoring, diet, fluids, oxygen requirements, Dx studies, prophylaxis, consult service, nursing, and medications Includes free PDA download for even more ease-of-use and greater convenience

Market: 3rd year medical students; IM and FP residents; nurse practitioners; physician assistants EKGs are among the most common tests in medical practice today, and demand for up-to-date books on the subject is unprecedented

The Little Black Book of Hospital Medicine provides practical, concise evidence-based information on the diagnosis and treatment across the spectrum of illness and injury in the hospital setting. This book features a simple, accessible template for each subject, and quick and easy references to the relevant literature. The Little Black Book of Hospital Medicine is a convenient resource offering instant access to vital information and is the ideal resource for today’s hospitalist.

Hospital Medicine is the fastest growing field of Medicine, and the importance of hospitalists in the delivery of care and success of hospitals continues to increase. The practice of hospital medicine is both rewarding and challenging: hospitalists need to provide high-quality care using the best available evidence in an efficient, cost-effective manner. In recognition of the need for rapid access to essential information, this text provides a concise yet comprehensive source for busy clinicians. The Handbook of Hospital Medicine provides detailed reviews of all clinical topics in inpatient medicine, including common diagnoses, hospital- acquired conditions, medical consultation, and palliative care, as well as key non-clinical topics, such as quality improvement tools, approach to medical errors, the business of medicine, and teaching tips. It is the single source needed for hospitalists striving to deliver outstanding care and provide value to their patients and hospitals.

Part I. Admitting Orders -- Philosophy -- Components -- Part II. Pre- and Post-Procedure Orders -- Safe and Effective Handoffs -- Effective Discharge Planning -- Cardiovascular Disease -- ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction -- Unstable Angina (UA) and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial -- Infarction (NSTEMI) -- Atrial Fibrillation -- Congestive Heart Failure -- Syncope -- Hypertensive Emergency -- Aortic Dissection -- Endocrine Disease -- Adult Diabetic Ketoacidosis -- Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State -- Gastrointestinal Disease -- Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed -- Lower GI Bleed -- Complications of Cirrhosis -- Diverticulitis -- Acute Pancreatitis -- Acute Hepatitis and Acute Liver Failure -- Small Bowel Obstruction -- Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Cholecystitis -- Cholangitis -- Gastroparesis -- Geriatrics -- Delirium -- Falls -- Hip Fracture -- Hematology and Oncology -- Cancer, Admit for Chemotherapy -- Febrile Neutropenia -- Infectious Diseases -- Bacterial Endocarditis -- Cellulitis -- Fever in Injection Drug Use -- Meningitis -- Osteomyelitis -- Diabetic Foot Infection -- Pyelonephritis -- Acute Arthritis -- Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock -- Pulmonary Tuberculosis -- Central Line Infection -- Fever of Unknown Origin -- Neurologic Diseases -- Seizure -- Acute Ischemic Stroke -- Alcohol Withdrawal -- Renal and Electrolyte -- Acute Renal Failure -- Hyperkalemia -- Hyponatremia -- Nephrolithiasis -- Prevention of Contrast Nephropathy -- Pulmonary Disease -- Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism -- Community-Acquired Pneumonia in -- Immunocompetent Adults -- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation -- Asthma Exacerbation -- Common Orders in Hospitalized Patients -- Diabetes Management -- Acute Pain Management -- Comfort Care -- Transfusion -- Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis.