INTERNAL MED CALL (BOOK and PDA)

This quick reference assists in the initial evaluation and treatment of life-threatening as well as frequently encountered medical problems.

Associate Editors

ii

(9)

Contributors

xi

(8)

Preface

xix

1. ON CALL PROBLEMS

1

(300)

1. Abdominal pain

1

(1)

2. Acidosis

2

(15)

3. Alkalosis

17

(6)

4. Anaphylactic Reactions

23

(2)

5. Anemia

25

(6)

6. Arterial Line Problems

31

(3)

7. Aspiration

34

(3)

8. Bradycardia

37

(5)

9. Cardiopulmonary Arrest

42

(9)

10. Central Venous Line Problems

51

(4)

11. Chest Pain

55

(9)

12. Coagulopathy

64

(5)

13. Coma, Acute Mental status Changes

69

(8)

14. Constipation

77

(4)

15. Cough

81

(4)

16. Delirium Tremens

85

(7)

17. Diarrhea

92

18. Dyspnea

199

19. Dysuria

103

(5)

20. Falls

108

(4)

21. Fever

112

(7)

22. Fever in the HIV-Positive Patient

119

(6)

23. Foley Catheter Problem

125

(2)

24. Headache

127

(6)

25. Heart Murmur

133

(7)

26. Hematemesis, Melena

140

(3)

27. Hematochezia

143

(4)

28. Hematuria

147

(4)

29. Hemoptysis

151

(5)

30. Hypercalcemia

156

(5)

31. Hyperglycemia

161

(5)

32. Hyperkalemia

166

(4)

33. Hypernatremia

170

(4)

Hypertension

174

(4)

35. Hypocalcemia

178

(3)

36. Hypoglycemia

181

(4)

37. Hypokalemia

185

(5)

38. Hypomagnesemia

190

(3)

39. Hyponatremia

193

(6)

40. Hypophosphatemia

199

(4)

41. Hypotension

203

(5)

42. Hypothermia

208

(4)

43. Insomnia

212

(4)

44. Irregular Pulse

216

(4)

45. Jaundice

220

(4)

46. Joint Swelling

224

(5)

47. Leukocytosis

229

(5)

48. Leukopenia

234

(5)

49. Nausea and Vomiting

239

(5)

50. Oliguria/Anuria

244

(6)

51. Pacemaker Troubleshooting

250

(4)

52. Pain Management

254

(4)

53. Phlebitis

258

(2)

54. Polycythemia

260

(5)

55. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Problems

265

(4)

56. Seizures

269

(5)

57. Syncope

274

(5)

58. Tachycardia

279

(10)

59. Thrombocytopenia

289

(5)

60. Transfusion Reaction

294

(3)

61. Wheezing

297

(4)

II. LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS

301

(40)

III. PROCEDURES

341

(40)

1. Arterial Line Placement

341

(1)

2. Arterial Puncture

342

(1)

3. Arthrocentesis

343

(4)

4. Bladder Cantheterization

347

(1)

5. Bone Marrow Aspiration

348

(2)

6. Central Venous Catheterization

350

(8)

7. Endotracheal Intubation

358

(2)

8. Gastrointestinal Tubes

360

(1)

9. Intravenous Techniques

361

(3)

10. Lumbar Puncture

364

(5)

11. Paracentesis

369

(1)

12. Pulmonary Artery Catheterization

370

(4)

13. Skin Biopsy

374

(3)

14. Thoracentesis

377

(4)

IV. FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES

381

(2)

V. BLOOD COMPONENT THERAPY

383

(4)

VI. VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT

387

(18)

1. Indications and Setup

387

(4)

2. Routine Modification of Settings

391

(1)

3. Troubleshooting

392

(13)

VII: COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS

405

(134)

Classes of Generic Drugs

405

(9)

Indications and Dosages of Generic Drugs

414

(125)

Appendix

539

(6)

Table A-1. Fahrenheit/centigrade temperarture conversion

Table A-2. Pounds/kilograms weight conversion

Table A-3. Glasgow Coma Scale

Figure A-1. Calculating body surface area

Table A-4. Endocarditis prophylaxis

Table A-5. Specimen tubes for venipuncture

Index

545

Commonly Used Resuscitation Drugs

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INTERNAL MED CALL (BOOK and PDA)

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