On Call Principles and Protocols: Principles and Protocols
Marshall, Shane A.
Ruedy, John
Ideal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this highly templated, best-selling reference covers the common problems you’ll encounter while on call in the hospital. On Call Principles and Protocols, 7th Edition, by Drs. Shane A. Marshall and John Ruedy, provides 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. INDICE: INTRODUCTION1 Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of On-Call Problems2 Documentation of On-Call Problems3 Assessment and Management of Volume Status4 Viruses and the House OfficerPATIENT-RELATED PROBLEMS: THE COMMON CALLS5 Abdominal Pain6 Chest Pain7 Combativeness: The Out-of-Control Patient8 Confusion/Decreased Level of Consciousness9 Decreased Urine Output10 Diarrhea11 Fall Out of Bed12 Fever13 Gastrointestinal Bleeding14 Headache15 Heart Rate and Rhythm Disorders16 High Blood Pressure17 Hypnotics, Laxatives, Analgesics, and Antipyretics18 Hypotension and Shock19 Leg Pain20 Lines, Tubes, and Drains21 Polyuria, Frequency, and Incontinence22 Pronouncing Death23 Seizures24 Shortness of Breath25 Skin Rashes and Urticaria26 Stroke27 Syncope28 Transfusion ReactionsLABORATORY-RELATED PROBLEMS: THE COMMON CALLS29 Acid-Base Disorders30 Anemia31 Calcium Disorders32 Coagulation Disorders33 Glucose Disorders34 Potassium Disorders35 Sodium DisordersAPPENDIXESAppendix A Blood ProductsAppendix B Reading ElectrocardiogramsAppendix C MiscellaneousAppendix D SI Units Conversion TableAppendix E The On-Call FormularyIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-443-11104-4
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 21/02/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés