Download or read book Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine written by Sylvia C. McKean and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 2352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the knowledge and skills necessary to practice Hospital Medicine Presented in full color and enhanced by more than 700 illustrations, this authoritative text provides a background in all the important clinical, organizational, and administrative areas now required for the practice of hospital medicine. The goal of the book is provide trainees, junior and senior clinicians, and other professionals with a comprehensive resource that they can use to improve care processes and performance in the hospitals that serve their communities. Each chapter opens with boxed Key Clinical Questions that are addressed in the text and hundreds of tables encapsulate important information. Case studies demonstrate how to apply the concepts covered in the text directly to the hospitalized patient. Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine is divided into six parts: Systems of Care: Introduces key issues in Hospital Medicine, patient safety, quality improvement, leadership and practice management, professionalism and medical ethics, medical legal issues and risk management, teaching and development. Medical Consultation and Co-Management: Reviews core tenets of medical consultation, preoperative assessment and management of post-operative medical problems. Clinical Problem-Solving in Hospital Medicine: Introduces principles of evidence-based medicine, quality of evidence, interpretation of diagnostic tests, systemic reviews and meta-analysis, and knowledge translations to clinical practice. Approach to the Patient at the Bedside: Details the diagnosis, testing, and initial management of common complaints that may either precipitate admission or arise during hospitalization. Hospitalist Skills: Covers the interpretation of common "low tech" tests that are routinely accessible on admission, how to optimize the use of radiology services, and the standardization of the execution of procedures routinely performed by some hospitalists. Clinical Conditions: Reflects the expanding scope of Hospital Medicine by including sections of Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Geriatrics, Neurology, Palliative Care, Pregnancy, Psychiatry and Addiction, and Wartime Medicine.

Download or read book ABC of Tubes Drains Lines and Frames written by Adam Brooks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-13 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surgical patients are increasingly undergoing operative proceduresthat require complex post-operative care followed by prolongedrehabilitation in the community, and few leave surgery without awound, tube, line or drain. The care of these surgical adjuncts isundertaken either in hospital by ward staff or away from thehospital in the community, where GPs and practice nurses areexpected to take over the day-to-day management of this care. The ABC of Tubes, Drains, Lines and Frames is a practicalguide that provides a clear account of the key issues involved inthe assessment and management of surgical wounds, tubes, drains,lines and stomas – from the operating theatre to the CriticalCare unit and from the ward into the community. It highlightscommon pitfalls and includes ‘trouble shooting’sections that provide an understanding of the issues at all stagesof post-operative care. This new ABC is an invaluable resource for all GPs,practice nurses, surgical nurses, junior doctors, and communityparamedics.

Download or read book Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery written by Arri Coomarasamy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gynecologic and obstetric surgery is a craft that requires sound knowledge and skills. The specifics of each individual case must be understood to enable the best surgical management approach and to minimize complications. This resource book offers insightful management options to many of the challenges a gynecologic or obstetric surgeon may face before, during and after an operation. Divided into two sections, the book first covers general preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative challenges and, second, specific surgical procedures. It provides advice on both general gynecologic and obstetric operations, as well as subspecialist areas such as reproductive surgery, urogynecology and gynecologic oncology. The chapters are concise, beginning with illustrative case histories followed by background, management options, and any preventative approaches. Designed to guide the surgeon to safe practice throughout all stages, they offer practical and step-by-step help.

Download or read book Surgical Drains written by Concept Media and published by Concept Media. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This program will explore several types of surgical drains, focusing on the Jackson Pratt, Hemovac, Penrose, and wound vacuum. For each, the rationale for its use, nursing assessments, dressing changes, care and management of the drain, and potential complications are discussed using scenarios and art.

Download or read book Atlas of Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato Pancreato Biliary Surgery written by Pierre-Alain Clavien and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-13 with total page 971 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas covers in detail the technical aspects of all important procedures of the upper abdomen (esophagus, duodenum, stomach, liver, biliary system, pancreas, portal hypertension and spleen) including general, oncologic and transplantation surgery. Each procedure is associated with a short comment regarding indications of the various operative steps. Approximately 900 illustrations have been drawn by the same team of three artists of notable experience. The liver section follows the internationally accepted terminology of the Brisbane 2000 conference of the IHPBA. In this atlas experts of upper abdominal surgery share their experience step-by-step.

Download or read book Surgical Drains written by Concept Media and published by Concept Media. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This program will explore several types of surgical drains, focusing on the Jackson Pratt, Hemovac, Penrose, and wound vacuum. For each, the rationale for its use, nursing assessments, dressing changes, care and management of the drain, and potential complications are discussed using scenarios and art.

Download or read book Chest Drains in Daily Clinical Practice written by Thomas Kiefer and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers all aspects of successfully treating patients using chest drains, beginning with anatomy and ending with physiotherapy and pain management. The aim of the book is to provide medical professionals with a step-by-step guide to using a chest drain, with specific chapters on indications, kinds of chest drains, catheters, drainage systems, how to insert a chest tube, complications during placement and handling of a chest drain, removing a chest drain, management of the pleural space and post-procedural care. Unlike general thoracic surgery textbooks, this book gives a complete overview of chest drains in clinical practice to ensure the best possible care of patients.

Download or read book The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook written by Kathy Steligo and published by Kathy Steligo. This book was released on 2005 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling guide to mastectomy and reconstruction has been rewritten and updated. This new second edition retains all the comprehensive information of the original issue, along with new information about the latest implant and flap reconstruction procedures, how to find a surgeon who specializes in these new techniques, and much more.No woman wants to lose her breasts. But having a mastectomy doesn't have to mean living without them. How do you find answers about mastectomy and reconstruction when you're still overwhelmed by your diagnosis and treatment? How real will your new breasts look and feel? What if you don't want implants? How painful and how long is the process? Will your insurance cover all the costs? What is recovery like?The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook ha all the answers. Easy-to-read and easily understood, the text explains mastectomy and demystifies reconstructive options. Readers will understand the benefits and risks of different procedures, so they can determine which technique, if any, is right for them.

Download or read book The Biology and Practice of Surgical Drains written by Steven H. Dougherty and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prevention and Control of Infections in Hospitals written by Bjørg Marit Andersen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 1127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers extensive information on preventive and infection surveillance procedures, routines and policies adapted to the optimal infection control level needed to tackle today’s microbes in hospital practice. It especially focuses on preventive measures for serious hospital infections. Each chapter includes a practical section that addresses the main aspects of procedures and treatment, and a theoretical section that contains updated documentation that can be used for further study, or to help select infection control measures. Infection control concerns all healthcare professional working directly or indirectly with patients; in diagnosis, treatment, isolation measures, operations, equipment, drugs, cleaning, textiles, transport, porter service, food and water, building and maintenance, etc. Hygiene and environmental control is central to infection prevention for patients, visitors and staff alike. Good hygienic practices, individual infection control, well implemented and frequent environmental cleaning, and a high professional standard of hygiene in the treatment and care of patients, are essential to patient safety and a safe working environment. Addressing this essential topic, this book is intended for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, students in health-related subjects, hospital managers and health bureaucrats, as well as patients and their families.

Download or read book Surgical Treatment written by René Holzheimer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Open Abdomen written by Federico Coccolini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first available practical manual on the open abdomen. Practicing physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and physiotherapists will find in it a ready source of information on all aspects of open abdomen management in a wide variety of settings. The coverage includes, for example, the open abdomen in trauma, intra-abdominal sepsis, and acute pancreatitis, step-by-step descriptions of different techniques with the aid of high-quality color figures, guidance on potential complications and their management, and features of management in different age groups. The book contents illustrate the most recent innovations and drawing upon a thorough and up-to-date literature review. Useful tips and tricks are highlighted, and the book is designed to support in daily decision making. The authors include worldwide opinion leaders in the field, guaranteeing the high scientific value of the content.

Download or read book Primary Knee Arthroplasty written by Urs Munzinger and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primary knee arthroplasty (PKA) has a long history and modern mobile bearing knee implants are successfully implanted worldwide since 1977. Primary Knee Arthroplasty focuses on basic science, personal surgical experiences, clinical, functional and radiographic outcomes of PKA, with special focus on challenging knees such as severe varus and valgus deformities with associated bone defects, fixed flexion deformities, soft tissue contractures, and arthrodesed knees. Patella treatment with or without resurfacing is addressed in great detail. Early criterion-based rehabilitation and the patient’s return to participating in sports are discussed as is the management of prosthetic or surgery related complications. Lavishly illustrated to complement the text, Primary Knee Arthroplasty is a ‘must-have’ for all practicing knee replacement surgeons, orthopedic surgeons in training, orthopedic nurses, and physiotherapists with a special interest in knee arthroplasty. Tips and tricks provided by experienced knee surgeons are indispensable for daily clinical practice.

Download or read book Drowning in Drainage written by Quan Dinh Ngo and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "DROWNING IN DRAINAGE? is a synopsis or guide to drains from the Division of Surgery, Liverpool Hospital. It fills a gap in the market and would be very useful for junior staff in most teaching and rural hospitals. It certainly has the basic information that junior staff need early in their surgical career. There is a trend, as discussed by the authors, in most major general surgical procedures not to use drains at all. There is increasing evidence that the use of drains prophylactically may be disadvantageous with respect to early healing and wound infection. And while the flushing of a drain is a reasonable approach, it is fraught with danger, including infection, despite attempting aseptic technique. The single most important message for junior staff is - 'if in doubt contact your senior'. DROWNING IN DRAINAGE? is very reader-friendly and the illustrations are well done. I consider it a timely publication that should be available to residents in all surgical wards. In particular, it is ideal for busy surgical residents who often have to cover areas of surgery they are not working in, and at night when complications with drains occur." - S Praga Pillay, General Surgeon, Brisbane, QLD

Download or read book Basic Techniques in Pediatric Surgery written by Robert Carachi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-05-24 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique manual is a “surgical cookbook” designed to provide clear and concise guidance for trainees in pediatric surgery. With the aid of simple line drawings depicting each operative step, more than one hundred frequently performed procedures are explained and demonstrated. The reader will learn how to perform each procedure effectively and safely, avoiding potential complications. The full range of surgery is covered, including basic surgical skills, day surgery procedures, emergency surgery procedures and minimally invasive surgery. The book will be of value not only to trainees in pediatric surgery but also to trainees in general surgery, theatre nurses, parents and carers.

Download or read book Use Of Surgical Drains In Gynaecology Surgery Revisited written by Ping Ling Ho and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use of Surgical Drains in Gynaecology Surgery RevisitedWe present two cases of unanticipated post-operative haemorrhage in which routine use of surgical drains have saved the day.Keywords: surgical drain, post-operative haemorrhageCase Scenario 1A 43 year old healthy patient underwent uncomplicated total abdominal hysterectomy for large uterine fibroids. A Jackson-Pratt surgical drain was inserted. The next day, there was a sudden increase in drain output consisting of frank blood. Her haemoglobin dropped to 6g/dL. During re-laparotomy, a small ooze was detected near the infundibulo-pelvic ligament, and this was arrested by diathermy.Case Scenario 2 A 52 year old patient underwent myomectomy for a large solitary fibroid. Within eight hours after wound closure, the patient had lost 500 millilitres of blood and detected through a Jackson-Pratt drain. At re-laparotomy, we sutured and stopped a small arterial bleeding vessel at the bladder base.Discussion and ConclusionIt is said, u201cNobody has regretted putting in a drain but many have regretted not putting one in after surgeryu201d. The art of surgery aims for minimal blood loss during operation and zero loss after that. This involves a degree of faith in both surgical skills and patientsu2019 haemostatic mechanisms. By the time haemodynamic deterioration occurs, significant morbidity might have set in. A surgical drain pose hardly any increase in surgical time or infection that delays patientsu2019 discharge. We conclude that routine use of surgical drain can reduce morbidity from unanticipated post-operative haemorrhage.

Download or read book Fundamentals of General Surgery written by Francesco Palazzo and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive guide to the surgical skills required during general surgery. General Concepts are covered with descriptions of basic terminology, the logic behind specific approaches, limitations of specific skills, technical and practical considerations, and safety of using specific approaches and skills. More advanced topics including gastro-intestinal anastomosis, exploring a patient after a major trauma, and managing crisis situations are also discussed, as well as current controversies and future directions within general surgery. Fundamentals of General Surgery is relevant to trainees in general surgery and its subspecialties, and aims to give them an easy to access resource that contains real life examples, iconography, and recommended further reading.