Washington Manual Internship Survival Guide

Washington Manual Internship Survival Guide 9781451143249
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Publication Date: Mar 20, 2013
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Edition: Fourth
ISBN/ISSN: 9781451143249
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Description

This 4th edition of The Washington Manual Internship Survival Guide contains all the essential information needed for a successful internship.

Designed to help residents improve their skills from their very first day on the wards, this pocket-size reference book offers practical medical advice for the top 10 workups and common calls and complaints residents will encounter during their rotations, including key history, what not to miss, and when to call for help.

 FEATURES
• Includes a quick-reference detachable 12-panel pocket card with step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations of procedures
• New sections offer valuable insights into patient safety and risk management
• Expanded coverage gives reader a better understanding of pain management and critical care
• Thorough updates give residents the most current medical practices

Features

 FEATURES
• Includes a quick-reference detachable 12-panel pocket card with step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations of procedures 
• New sections offer valuable insights into patient safety and risk management
• Expanded coverage gives reader a better understanding of pain management and critical care
• Thorough updates give residents the most current medical practices

About the Author(s)

  • Thomas M De Fer MD
  • Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO



Specs

  • Edition: Fourth
  • Product Format: Softbound
  • ISBN: 9781451143249
  • Trim Size: 4.25 x 7.125
  • Pages: 264
  • Pub Date: Mar 20, 2013
  • Weight: 1.0

Table of contents

1.                Objectives2.                Keys to Survival 3.                ACLS Algorithms 4.                Books, Websites and Other Resources 5.                Useful Formulae 6.                Patient and Staff Relations 7.                Patient Safety 8.                Risk Management 9.                Triage 10.              Admissions 11.              Daily Assignments 12.              Discharges 13.              Cross-Coverage 14.              Other Notes of Importance 15.              Top Ten Workups 16.              Pain Control 17.              Fluids and Electrolytes 18.              Acid-Base Disorders 19.              ECG and Radiography 20.              Therapeutic Dosing 21.              Approach to Consultation 22.              ABCs of Critical Care 23.              Guide to Procedures 24.              Final Touches