Clinical Physician Practical Handbook - (9th Edition)

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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Emphasizes new fundamental knowledge points. Briefly explains medical history, physical examination, differential diagnosis, important laboratory and diagnostic tests, as well as bedside procedures. Comprehensively covers suturing techniques, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), respiratory therapy, electrocardiograms (ECGs), intensive care, and emergency medicine. Provides detailed information on the usage and dosages of 750 common drugs. Features well-organized charts and tables. Quickly access important information to help you adapt to clinical work with ease. The content of this book is rich and well-organized, aiding readers in understanding and comprehension. The author provides concise explanations on how to write medical records, progress notes, discharge summaries, handover records, surgical records, and delivery records, as well as the differential diagnosis and clinical significance of common symptoms, signs, and laboratory tests. The book briefly discusses common blood gas analysis, acid-base balance, fluid and electrolyte disorders, nutrition and diet, total parenteral nutrition, and blood component therapy. The chapter on bedside procedures not only includes common thoracentesis and bone marrow aspirations but also modern resuscitation techniques such as endotracheal intubation, nasogastric intubation, central venous catheterization, and pulmonary artery catheterization. Detailed explanations of procedures, indications, and contraindications are provided, accompanied by corresponding illustrations, benefiting learners greatly. The book also introduces intensive care, respiratory monitoring, surgical suturing, and wound care, which greatly helps beginners expand their medical knowledge.