Table of Contents

1. History and Physical Examination2. Chartwork3. Differential Diagnosis: Symptoms, Signs, and Conditions4. Laboratory Diagnosis: Chemistry, Immunology, Serology5. Laboratory Diagnosis: Clinical Hematology6. Laboratory Diagnosis: Urine Studies7. Clinical Microbiology8. Blood Gases and Acid-Base Disorders9. Fluids and Electrolytes10. Blood Component Therapy11. Nutritional Assessment, Therapeutic Diets, and Infant Feeding12. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition13. Bedside Procedures14. Pain Management15. Imaging Studies16. Introduction to the Operating Room17. Suturing Techniques and Wound Care18. Respiratory Care19. Basic ECG Reading20. Critical Care21. Common Medical Emergencies22. Commonly Used Medications

About the Author

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
TEL: (215) 955-1702
e-mail: leonard.gomella@mail.tju.edu



Steven A. Haist, MD, MS
Professor of Medicine,
Division of General Medicine,
Department of Internal Medicine,
University of Kentucky Medical Center,
Lexington, KY
TEL: (859)257-5499
e-mail: sahaist@pop.uky.edu

Reviews

"This pocket reference is packed with information that is important for medical students and interns on a day-to-day basis. It is rich with practical information that might otherwise be located in different manuals. 4 Stars!"--Doody's Review Service 1995 Australian Yachtsman of the Year 20081120