Clinician's pocket reference, the scut monkey [electronic resource] / [edited by], Leonard G. Gomella, Steven A. Haist.
Series: McGraw-Hill's AccessMedicinePublication details: New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill Medical, c2007, c2004, c1997, c1993, c1989, c1986, c1983, c1981, c1980, c1979.Edition: 11th edDescription: 2v (xliii, 3610, 158) p. : ill., figs., tablesISBN:- 9780071454285 (print)
- 0071454284 (print)
- 1041-1348
- Clinician's pocket reference. the scut monkey
- RC46 .C55 2007
- WX 203 C643
- Also issued in print and PDF version.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Abbreviations -- "So you want to be a scut monkey": an introduction to clinical medicine -- Chapter 1. History and physical examination -- Chapter 2. Chartwork -- Chapter 3. Differential diagnosis: symptoms, signs, and conditions -- Chapter 4. Laboratory diagnosis: chemistry, immunology, serology -- Chapter 5. Laboratory diagnosis: clinical hematology -- Chapter 6. Laboratory diagnosis: urine studies -- Chapter 7. Clinical microbiology -- Chapter 8. Blood gases and acid–base disorders -- Chapter 9. Fluids and electrolytes -- Chapter 10. Blood component therapy -- Chapter 11. Nutritional assessment, therapeutic diets, and infant feeding -- Chapter 12. Enteral and parenteral nutrition -- Chapter 13. Bedside procedures -- Chapter 14. Pain management -- Chapter 15. Imaging studies -- Chapter 16. Introduction to the operating room -- Chapter 17. Suturing techniques and wound care -- Chapter 18. Respiratory care -- Chapter 19. Basic ecg reading -- Chapter 20. Critical care -- Chapter 21. Common medical emergencies -- Appendix.
Presents useful patient care information for medical students. This book offers treatment protocols and step-by-step information on the history and physical examination, differential diagnosis, and key lab and diagnostic tests. It focuses on topics like clinical microbiology, critical care, emergencies, and commonly used medications.
Also issued in print and PDF version.
Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on May 08, 2014.