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A state-of-the-art reference on the training, techniques, and diagnostic skills needed to perform successful ultrasound exams in the Emergency Department. Includes detailed guidelines on performing ultrasound exams, case studies, and side-by-side comparisons of normal and abnormal scans. ... Read more

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Here is the definitive textbook of monitoring in the intensive care unit. For each condition, leading authority, Martin Tobin, and a host of internationally preeminent contributors examine in exhaustive detail pertinent equipment and instrumentation, numerical values and normal ranges, indications for monitoring, quality control issues, clinical pitfalls and more. Where appropriate scientific considerations are supplied with their clinical relevance. The upshot is a working guide facing the challenges of effective monitoring in day-to-day practice. ... Read more

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GOOD ICU BOOK FOCUSES ON HEMODYNAMICS
WRITTEN NICELY ON HEMODYNAMICS, AND TRIED TO COVER SOME OF THE ICU PROBLEMS ... Read more

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This popular reference provides a comprehensive review for the nurses preparing for critical care certification through the CCRN exam and those who wish to keep apprised of the current updates in the field. ... Read more

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The lesser of the evils out there.
I prefer this book over Pass the CCRN! because the layout is easier to read, whereas Pass the CCRN! is laid out in outline form and makes me feel like I'm just memorizing a bunch of facts. Also in this book, there are some good practice exams that are, from what other previous CCRN test-takers have told me, very similar in style and difficulty to the actual CCRN.

Needs a more simplistic approach
This is one of the few books available for CCRN certification. Practice exams cover too much material and may overwhelm you. The book should cover what you need to know instead of adding extra material that is not likely to be on the exam.

Great reference for Critical care and for review purposes
Each chapter is carefully and thoughtfully layed out. They also build on each other until the whole picture is before you. ... Read more

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Fractured ankles. . . dislocated shoulders. . . tennis elbow. . . bursitis.EMERGENCY ORTHOPEDICS: The Extremities, 4th Edition, covers virtually every musculoskeletal injury and disorder you'll encounter in practice, and gives you concise, complete information on how to diagnose and manage each case.

In this comprehensive, hands-on resource, you'll have instant access to virtually everything you should know about mechanisms of injury, treatment and complications with regard to the extremities.Hundreds of detailed line drawings and informative radiographs simplify diagnosis and enhance understanding of vital emergency procedures. ... Read more

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The most USED book I own!
While caring for an active population, I find this book invaluable. The organization is excellent and easy to reference. Concise diagnostic modalities and treatment protocols that are up to date and practical. Many illustrations and diagrams to aid in the diagnosis and treatment. Overall an excellent reference guide for any primary care provider. ... Read more

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The 2nd edition of ACLS Quick Review Study Guide offers a complete, concise overview of ACLS (advanced cardiac life support), acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke.Full-color throughout, it has been updated to reflect the new 2000 guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care.It features easy-to-access information with Stop and Review quizzes in each chapter and a comprehensive pre-test and post-test. Plus, the updated 2nd edition now includes a new chapter on The ABCDs of Emergency Cardiac Care, a new chapter on Acute Ischemic Stroke, and an expanded chapter on Airway Management. An all-new section of case presentations is also included, based on the 10 core algorithms of emergency cardiovascular care. ... Read more

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Buy this book for your ACLS class!
I am an RN and I recently passed the ACLS course given at my hospital. It was a two day course that was more of an overview of the information than a teaching session. I work on a floor with very sick patients, but we rarely have a code situation. I wanted to take ACLS in order to feel more comfortable when a code does take place. If I had not done as much preparation before the course as I did, I doubt I would have passed. This book helped me immensely to prepare for the class and understand all the information needed. Deffinately get this book before the classes take place, because there is so much information in the study guide and you don't want to go into information overload. As far as I know, this book contains the most up to date information from the ACLS authorities. Get this book and Dale Dubin's "Rapid Interpretation of EKGs" for your next ACLS course, especially if it is the first time you're taking it. Good Luck!!

Sorry. so so
If you are senior resident or higher in emergency medicine or internal medicine, this books seems to be too superficial for you. And most importantly it didn't reflect fully 'guidelines 2000 for CPR and ECG'- milestone in the resuscitation medicine: various opinions,arguement and final consensus on the basic life support,newly changed tachycardia algorithm,management of atrial fibrillation,amiodarone in pulseless VT,VF and so on- in you wanna see more exactly, do 'guidelines 2000 for CPR and ECG' and annals of emergency medicine appendix booklet printed in 2000. all that changed will affect and change text sooner . but on the other hand, this book has nice advantages - easily readable and well-organized, detail explanation of pitfall and pearl in basic life support and good discussion themes and self-test question. Recommend for starter , ACLS instructor (manual) or physician not related with resuscitation field.

Better than the AHA book
I am an ACLS and ACLS-EP instructor and highly recommend this book. Much more details than the AHA textbook, has an index, and is well written. Actually has a picture of WPW arrythmias, discusses Cardiac Glycosides as well as other things that an effective clinician needs to know. Honestly, if the AHA would let us, I would use this as the text instead of the official one. Unlike the official text this one is clear, has EKG's, and is helpful. If you are teaching ACLS this text is a MUST. If you are taking, this text is extremely helpful. If you have this, and read this, you will do much better than the rest of the class when it is time to test.
If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would give it a 7. (The AHA textbook is a 2)

A great supplement to the AHA ACLS provider manual
I bought this book because the AHA book just didn't have enough info for me. This book is very easy to read and gives tons of information which really helps put the total ACLS picture together. If you plan on taking ACLS or just want to know more about the hear this is a great book to own.

excellent ACLS resource
I'm a SICU nurse and I highly recommend Ms. Aehlert's book. It is by far the best book you will find on the market that will get you ready for ACLS. It's much better than the AHA course book for ACLS. This is an excellent resource and has now become an indispensable part of my reference library. I'm not a novice; I just completed my 4th ACLS class with excellent results, thanks to this book. Buy it before you take ACLS and you will not be disappointed. ... Read more

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The new, updated second edition of ECGs Made Easy continues to focus on the essential information needed to understand and interpret basic dysrhythmias. With plain language and straightforward explanations, this text targets the beginning ECG student. Packaged FREE with every text is ECGs Made Easy Pocket Reference, a quick reference handbook, color-coded to match the sections in the textbook. Major principles are restated for learning reinforcement, and key tables and ECGs from the text are included for easy reference. A handy heart rate calculator ruler and 12-lead ECG reference card are also included in the text. ... Read more

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Very good and informative book
This book presents the various arrythmias in a very good format. From atrial to junctional rhythms, her explanations and diagrams are very helpful and informative.

My only complaint, and why I didn't give it 5 stars, is that I wish she would have put some sort of cardiac pharmacology table in with the text (i.e. what drugs are indicated for the various dysrhythmias). ... Read more

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Well-known author Jean Proehl guides readers step-by-step through nearly 200 emergency nursing procedures. This comprehensive and liberally illustrated procedure manual includes contributions from expert emergency nurses from across the country, providing a national perspective and addressing regional differences in practice. The 3rd edition retains the popular, consistent format used in the 2nd edition, and provides approximately 12 new procedures to address changes in practice. This innovative revision features a smaller, handier trim size and a greatly reduced price, making it a must-have purchase for every ER nurse. The 3rd edition is also offered electronically as an E-Library to be licensed by emergency departments nationwide. ... Read more

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Emergency Nursing Procedures
Very comprehensive. Easy to read. Excellent illustrations. ... Read more

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The newly updated Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook is designed as the ultimate portable reference for the busy emergency physician or internist.This concise, organized pocket guide is packed with essential lists, figures, & tables providing instant reminders of hard-to-remember yet vitally important clinical information. The Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook is meticulously referenced and provides expert commentary on current academic controversies within the field. Convenient reference sections include dysrhythmia protocols, emergency drug infusions, antibiotic therapy, rapid-sequence intubation, toxicology, trauma care, burn care, and much more. ... Read more

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A very good pocket reference
A very handy pocket reference book for cheap! As good as most Palm programs, but it costs much less. Good for the EM Resident/Attending.

ADULT EMERGENCY POCKETBOOK
Handy and compact! Great quick reference for dosing regimens and treatment protocols. Not error free though, so should only be used to jog one's memeory. Otherwise a must. ... Read more

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REAL ANSWERS TO CLERKSHIP QUESTIONS
* The only student-to-student, step-by-step guide to clerkship
* Detailed how-to-succeed and what-to-study guidance from medicine clerkship vets
* Hundreds of recently tested high-yield topics from shelf exams and the USMLE Step 2
* Insider tips for outstanding performance from students who've been there
* "Classifieds" do the research for you, featuring high-yield websites and top extracurricular opportunities and scholarships
* Tear-out cards with essential internal medicine concepts in pocket-ready format

The Student-to-Student Guide
* Discover med students' "secret weapon" for the clinical clerkship
* Get answers to shelf-exam questions from students who passed
* Save time with high-yield topics, mnemonics, and pocket-ready reminders
* Apply the First Aid formula for clerkship success! ... Read more

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First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship
This is a concise book, perfect for MSIIIs starting their IM Clerkship; it is also great for Step 2 review and the Medicine Shelf. MSIIIs can use this as an IM starting point and fill in the details concerning their own patients using Harrison's, Up to Date, or Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment.

Very useful but not by itself
First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship is a great book that gives you the key facts about many diseases. This is information that will help you answer questions during rounds and on exams. It's very well done, with nice illustrations. It's easy to get through, which is important since there's so much to learn during the Internal Medicine rotation (and not enough time!). I also recommend:

1) Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient by Ferri because you need something to help you take care of patients. First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship isn't great for managing patients or working them up

2) Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia because you need something for drug information (if you have epocrates, then you don't necessarily need this). First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship doesn't have much about drugs. Another plus is it's fairly cheap.

3) Internal Medicine Clerkship: 150 Biggest Mistakes because you need something that gives you the nuts and bolts of the rotation. This book tells you how to preround, give great oral case presentations, prepare complete write-ups, and impress during attending rounds. A lot of tips on how to get great evaluations. Not much of this is is in First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship.

4) Access to uptodate or some other medicine reference to help you work up patients.

5) Pretest book - you need to do questions before the shelf exam.

Bottom line is First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship is a great book but you need other things to help you do well during the rotation. Good luck!

Dr Schumacher MD
This is one of the best usmle review books available.The whole First aid series is the best to do well on the Usmle

First Aid for the Medicine clerkship
The best book I have used in medical so far. Questions I was pimped on during rounds, issues relevent to patient management, weird physical exam findings, strange syndromes (Felty's anyone?)were all covered in this book. I pretty much memorized the whole book, and all my attendings and residents during my medicine clerkship commented that my fund of knowledge was excellent. Everyone gave me honors, and it was literally all because of this book. Probably not adequate enough for the NBME shelf exam however, but combine it with some old kaplan step 2 questions and honoring that should be no sweat either. GET THIS BOOK!

Excellent book. Maybe only book you need for this clerkship.
Great book. It's like a potent offering of what you need to know for your Medicine clerkship. It is highly distilled, has quick easy-to-read facts/pearls, and leaves out the crud. I lost mine but I am constantly wanting to go back and review it. I may just buy it again, even though I am done with my Medicine rotation and I am pursuing Surgery as a career. ... Read more

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This text is a graphics intensive training manual on arrhythmia recognition.There are hundreds of individual rhythyem strips contained within the book, each with a small descriptive table outlining the various abnormalities in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence. ... Read more

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EMT-Paramedic Self-Assessment Exam Prep Review Manual, 3rd Ed. by Richard A. Cherry and Joseph J. Mistovich is the text to help students pass their National Registry and other certification exams. KEY FEATURES: All items are written and tested by educators and offer proven authoritative information. This review book blends a comprehensive collection of practice exam questions with helpful test taking tips and student hints. Rationales are provided for correct and incorrect answers.For Intermediate and Paramedic level emergency responders.* * * * * ... Read more

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Practical and easily accessible manual on the basic and advanced management of the neonate. Covers procedures, disorders, and neonatal pharmacology in a logical outline approach that highlights the essentials of each procedure. The popular On Call Problems section presents over 30 common and serious patient problems. The Fifth Edition has been extensively revised and updated with new strategies for management of specific newborn respiratory diseases, updated information on the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, and updated drug information. ... Read more

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A must-have for nights on-call in the NICU!
This book, particularly the new 5th edition (released in August, 2003) is a must-have for on-call nights in the NICU. Although not as complete in terms of information as a full textbook, this book contains a blurb on nearly every topic one might encounter in the NICU. It is also surprisingly up to date for a textbook, containing the latest standards of care on controversial topics such as PPHN, use of ECMO and BPD, plus lots of other conditions.

This is no longer a spiral-bound book, which has positives and negatives. On the positive side, it's probably more durable long-term - no more ripping of pages and holes out of the spiral. On the negative side, it's harder to keep your page open without bending the spine out of shape.

This is by far the best on-call reference manual for neonatology. It's highly recommended by everyone I speak with, from staff to fellows to residents. I would recommend it as well!

Always helpfull
All informations which are needed to work at an neonatal intensive care unit are in this book.
The chapters are clearly organized and the text is structured strictly to ensure that information can be quickly found.
Hopefully there will be anew edition soon.

Nicely done concise reference for the on-call physician.
This is a nicely written, well organized quick reference text for the practicing physician, or resident in training. I was impressed by the amount of clearly presented practical information. Definitely a good book to check for a quick suggestion for response to a clinical situation. I wish there had been a book like this one when I was a resident.

drugs,breastfeeding,infection,etc
I jyst like for loo ... Read more

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Emergency surgery is a battleground for the surgeon - a source of skills, experience, character building, and glory. The tired and overworked resident needs to know how the experienced surgeon "does it", to grasp a few recipes and take home a message or two. This simple and humorous book consists of informal uncensored chats between experienced surgeons and their trainees. The preferred clinical approach for a given patient is discussed against the background of several possible alternatives. The preferred pathway must fulfill certain prerequisites: save lives, decrease morbidity, be cost-effective, and be performed correctly. Short chapters with three main sections: preoperative phase, the operation, postoperative phase. Common pitfalls are discussed. ... Read more

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Amazing book
I enjoyed this book so much that I decided to translate it to Spanish(Editorial Mediterraneo,360 pags.,Santiago,2001). I wish to quote from the recent book review in the World Journal of Surgery (January 2002).

"Since Henry Mondor's text in the 1940s there has been no another book written with such ease and wit about emergency abdominal surgery, an attractive battlefield for so many surgical recruits. Dr. Moshe Schein, a general surgeon with broad experience in New York, has presented a compact handbook useful even in the smallest rural hospital. The book is divided into three sections: Before the Operation, The Operation, After the Operation. This partitioning allows convenient access to pertinent information about the diagnostic and operative hitches frequently encountered in daily practice. In its turn each section of the book is divided into chapters devoted to acute abdominal diseases as well known as perforated peptic ulcer and as rare as Curtis-Fitz-Hugh syndrome. In spite of its semi-belletristic style, the monograph addresses each question with competence; even such a complicated subject as the pathophysiology of urgent surgical situations is very clear and understandable. The features of operative techniques for the different emergency surgical procedures and the management of the postoperative period are thoroughly elucidated.

I was unable to tear myself away from Moshe Schein's book, and I have learned much from it, in spite of my surgical maturity. This manual deserves to be readily available in every emergency service and operating room. Undoubtedly it will come to be highly useful for surgeons at every level, and not only for surgical "teenagers."

I complete my review with one of the aphorisms from the book: "It is more difficult to decide when not to operate than when to operate and what operation to perform." This sentence reflects exactly the substance of the book.

Boris D. Savchuk, M.D.

Department of Surgery, Central Clinical Hospital, Moscow, Russia"

An excellent surgery book from a qualified author
This is one of the most useful and interesting surgical book in my library. It exposes simply and clearly the situations that a surgeon must face daily and gives precious and updated hints on diagnosis and management of abdominal emergencies.You will read it in two hours with pleasure and interest and remember forever.If you enjoy it, the author published previously other surgical books with the same characteristics that you will appreciate.In two words, buy it!

Excellency,knowledge,experience
One of the best practical, useful and workable books written for residents, students and also experienced surgeons.Easy to read and understand, gives solutions to many of the daily problems that a surgeon must face in the ER.You even enjoy the reading as it is light,pleasant to read it and reread it whenever it's necessary ... Read more

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OUTSTANDING - a MUST READ for anyone working in the outdoors
As a field geologist, Gulf War veteran and former EMT, I can say that this book is the most comprehensive text I have ever seen regarding outdoor dangers, survival and wilderness medicine. If you work outdoors or spend a lot of time recreating outside, this is a MUST HAVE book!

Wilderness Medicine
As an RN,Trauma Nurse Specialist, I found this book to be well written and highly informative. With the speed of modern travel it's also a great reference to have for injuries and illnesses that can occur in far away places that one doesn't see often, or ever in your "home" ED. ... Read more

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This extensively updated review is the highly motivated paramedic's ultimate tool for test preparation.Expanding on three successful editions, the fourth edition: Is based on the 1999 EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum, as well as the American Heart Association's 2000 Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care for Healthcare Providers; Uses the self-test format to target the areas you need to study further; Includes multiple-choice as well as scenario-based questions-types utilized in national and state exams-to sharpen your test-taking skills; and contains a section on preparing for any practical exam.For any intermediate or paramedic level emergency responder. ... Read more

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The best-selling pocket reference in emergency medicine! Condenses the essential clinical content from the premier text Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. Includes color photos of dermatologic and ophthalmic conditions, pharmacologic considerations throughout, and tables of critical differential diagnoses. ... Read more

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The most innovative and authoritative reference to family health and medicine ever produced, the ACP Complete Home Medical Guide gives readers the information needed on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions. Focusing on the latest advances in medical science, with a user-friendly approach to ones own health care, this is an unbeatable reference. ... Read more

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Complete Home Medical Guide-American College of Physicians
This home medical guide is a complete rendition which
names diseases, disease processes, diagnostic approaches
and treatment options for practically every conceivable
ailment. The volume is easy to read and it is devoid
of too much medical jargon. There are many pictures depicting
the human anatomy, or portions thereof, in full color.
The approaches to describing the various disease processes
are modern. In addition, the work distinguishes between related
diseases and conditions. A beauty of the work is that it
describes how patients function given the most debilitating
medical conditions presented. For instance,
ankylosing spondylitis causes permanent disability in 1 in 20
patients wherein they lose the ability to do routine
tasks/functions. Basic medical terms are defined exhaustively.
The book is a worthy purchase as a desk reference for
a wide constituency of medical providers and the general
public. This is a worthy addition to your existing medicinal health library. It contains brand new protocols. As such,
I recommend purchasing this volume because it will help you
to formulate the various disease processes encountered into
precise medical language and diagnostic terminology.
Clearly, the volume has been researched thoroughly and it is
ready for general public use. Another feature of the work is
that the authors describe comparative costs for complex
surgeries so that consumers have a basis to compare prices. ... Read more