On Call Principles and Protocols

Ruedy MDCM FRCPC LLD (hon) DMED (hon), John

ISBN 10: 1437723713 / ISBN 13: 9781437723717

Published by Saunders, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On Call Principles and Protocols
• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437723713
• ISBN 13: 9781437723717
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Portable and extremely practical, On Call Principles and Protocols, 5th Edition, by Drs. Marshall and Ruedy, is the bestselling handbook you can trust to guide you quickly and confidently through virtually any on-call situation. This new edition takes you step by step through the most common on-call problems and approaches, giving you up-to-date information and clear protocols on what to do and how to do it quickly, from phone calls to "elevator thoughts" to patients’ bedsides. You’ll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication.

• Effectively manage calls in the hospital with coverage of topics such as Approach to Diagnosis and Management of On-Call Problems; Documentation; Assessment and Management of Volume Status; and AIDS, HBV, HCV, Influenza, and the House Officer.
• Access key information on the most common on-call problems and approaches with consistent, templated coverage of what to do from the initial phone call, "Elevator Thoughts," how to immediately identify major threats to life, and what to do at the bedside.
• Learn the questions you should ask to assess the urgency of each situation, and master the ideal approach to diagnose and manage patients, communicate with colleagues and families, and avoid common mistakes for every call.
• Understand the major threats to life you must consider before arriving at bedside.
• Find information quickly with an easy-to-read format, color highlighting of medications and other critical information, and a unique layout designed for fast reference.
• Keep this portable guide right where you need it - in your pocket when you’re on call.

• Stay up to date in all relevant areas of clinical practice with thorough revisions in every chapter.
• Learn how best to handle life-threatening issues regarding stroke in a brand-new chapter.
• Quickly access a detailed, updated and expanded formulary of commonly used medications.