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This is a comprehensive 'on-the-spot' reference of 77 of the most common surgical on-call problems. The problem-based, multidisciplinary approach allows the practitioner to make an initial diagnosis and respond quickly and systematically. This practical guide is an excellent resource for busy hospital residents and physicians and for medical students to have on-hand when on call.

Table of Contents:
Editors

Contributors

Preface

Chapter 1 On-call problems
1.Abdominal distension
2.Abdominal pain
3.Acidosis
4.Alkalosis
5.Anaphylaxis (drug reaction)
6.Anaemia
7.Arterial line problems
8.Aspiration
9.Bradycardia
10.Bright red blood per rectum (haematochezia)
11.Cardiopulmonary arrest
12.Chest pain
13.Chest tube problems
14.Changing neurologic status
15.Coagulopathy
16.Colostomy problems
17.Coma and acute mental status
18.Constipation
19.Cough
20.CVP (central venous pressure/line problems)
21.Death
22.Diarrhoea
23.Drain output - changing amount
24.Drain output - changing character
25.DTs - delerium tremens
26.Dyspnoea
27.Dysuria
28.Epistaxis
29.Epidural catheter problems
30.Fall from bed
31.Fever
32.Headache
33.Haematemesis
34.Haematuria
35.Haemoptysis
36.Hiccoughs (sigultus)
37.Hypercalcaemia
38.Hyperglycaemia
39.Hyperkalaemia
40.Hypernatremia
41.Hypertension
42.Hypocalcaemia
43.Hypoglycaemia
44.Hypokalaemia
45.Hyponatremia
46.Hypotension (shock)
47.Hypoxia
48.Inability to void (urinary retention)
49.Insomnia
50.Irregular pulse
51.IV (Intravenous) access problems
52.Nausea/vomiting
53.Nasogastric tube management - bloody drainage
54.Nasogastric tube management - change in the amount of output
55.Oliguria/anuria
56.Paresthesias
57.Phlebitis
58.Postoperative pain management
59.Pruritus
60.Pulmonary artery catheter problems
61.Pulseless extremity
62.Seizures
63.Subrapubic catheter problems
64.Swollen extremity
65.Syncope
66.Tachycardia
67.Transfusion reaction
68.Trauma assessment and resuscitation
69.Urinary catheter problems
70.Vaginal bleeding
71.Ventilator management: agitation
72.Ventilator management: high FIO2
73.Ventilator management: high peak pressure
74.Ventilator management: low Po2/high Pco2
75.Wheezing
76.Wound dehiscence
77.Wound drainage Chapter 2 Laboratory tests and their interpretations

Chapter 3 Bedside procedures
1.Arterial line
2.Arterial puncture
3.Bladder catheterisation
4.Central venous catheterisation
5.Chest tube insertion
6.Cricothyroidotomy (needle and surgical)
7.Endotracheal intubation
8.Gastrointestinal tubes
9.IV techniques, peripheral
10.Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis)
11.Lumbar puncture
12.Nasal packing
13.Paracentesis (peritoneal)
14.Pericardiocentesis
15.Peritoneal lavage (diagnostic peritoneal lavage)
16.Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
17.Pulmonary artery catheterisation
18.Sigmoidoscopy
19.Thoracocentesis
20.Venous cutdown

Chapter 4 Fluids and eletrolytes

Chapter 5 Nutritional management of the surgical patient

Chapter 6 Blood component therapy

Chapter 7 Ventilator management

Chapter 8 Management of perioperative complications

Chapter 9 Commonly used medications
1.Generic drugs: general classification
2.Generis drugs: Indications and dosage

Appendix

Index

Commonly used resuscitation medications



About the Author :
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide. McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS The Bernard W. Goodwin, Jr., Professor, Chairman, Department of Urology Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1015 Walnut Street, Room 1112 Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083 TEL: (215) 955-1702 e-mail: leonard.gomella@mail.tju.edu


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780074710906
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
  • Publisher Imprint: McGraw-Hill Education / Australia
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 595 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0074710907
  • Publisher Date: 30 Oct 2002
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 178 mm
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Width: 115 mm


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