The ON CALL Series *Concise and portable for 'on-the-spot' treatment advice *Comprehensive overview of the initial evaluation and treatment *Features the most frequently encountered problems in a specialty *Includes laboratory and diagnostic tests, procedures, and commonly used medications *Perfect for residents and students on the wards Over 80 of the most common internal medicine problems. Thoroughly revised to reflect current practices and treatment options. KEY FEATURES Revision Highlights: On-Call Problem section thoroughly revised to reflect current practices and treatment options Updated and expanded information on interpretation of laboratory tests and bedside procedures Thorough update of the Commonly Used Medications chapter and the addition of important new drugs Logically organized, quick-access reference to the evaluation and management of problems encountered on the surgical service " essential information is located immediately and provides a complete picture of the initial evaluation and treatment of specific problems Problem-oriented approach to the information is uniquely suited to the way in which surgery is taught and practiced " focuses on the diagnostic and therapeutic modalities used to address medical problems seen on the wards Differential diagnosis, key laboratory and diagnostic tests, and treatment plans for 80 of the most common surgical problems " synthesizes issues relating to the diagnosis and treatment of common problems Chapters on laboratory and diagnostic tests, procedures, and commonly used medications " highlight important information in the management of the patient"s problem 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 Alan T. Lefor, MD, MPH, FACS Director, Division of Surgical Oncology Director, Surgical Education and Academic Affairs Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS Chairman, Department of Urology Jefferson Medical College Thomas Jefferson University 1015 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083 Eric A. Wiebke, MD, FACS Associate Professor Department of Surgery Indiana University Indianapolis, Indiana Douglas L. Fraker, MD, FACS Associate Professor of Surgery University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TABLE OF CONTENTS I. On Call Problems II. Laboratory Tests & Their Interpretation III. Bedside Procedures IV. Fluids and Electrolytes V. Nutritional Management of the Surgical Patient VI. Blood Component Therapy VII. Ventilator Management VIII. Management of Perioperative Complications IX. Commonly Used Medications
