Exam Prep Materials

Summary: "AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review, 4th Edition is a comprehensive three-volume set that covers the spectrum of orthopaedic specialties. With over 300 physician contributors, content is presented in a concise outline format, organized by specialty, and offers a quick bulleted review of concepts. Chapters feature color images, illustrations, tables, and charts to reinforce material"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review, 3rd edition offers sweeping coverage of the core of orthopaedic knowledge that spans the spectrum of the orthopaedic specialties. This convenient, comprehensive and user-friendly text combines the specific information you need to prepare for your examination. Study to prepare for your Board Exam! This 3-volume study set is designed to prepare orthopaedic residents for the Orthopaedic In Training Exam (OITE), and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Board Certification examination. Dr. Lieberman and his editorial team of Board-certified orthopaedic surgeons edited and present this thorough text in a concise outline format, giving you ready access to the important facts as a quick bulleted review of the concepts you need to know. Study to retain knowledge! With relevant content developed and updated by over 400 physician contributors and editors, this third edition reinforces what you've learned on your daily rounds and skills labs. Organized by specialty, each of the 149 chapters is loaded with color images, illustrations, tables, and charts to support the material and help you retain the information. Study to achieve proficiency! Pinpoint areas for further study by self-testing with nearly 500 multiple-choice companion study questions. Each question includes the preferred response with additional discussion and explanation of the topics. This set is your ideal exam study prep program"--Provided by publisher.

Summary: This book serves as a tool for general psychiatrists, medical students, residents, and fellows looking for a clinically relevant and high-yield overview of addiction psychiatry in preparation for their board exams - or for everyday clinical practice. Written by expert educators in addiction psychiatry, the text is organized by substances misused and populations affected. This book serves as both a primary learning tool for those new to the field, as well as a reference for those working in addiction treatment. Each chapter begins with summaries of high yield clinical pearls, followed by general information including treatment, and then ends with accompanying board-style review questions. The scope includes understanding substances of misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs), how to evaluate, diagnose, and monitor SUDs, how to treat SUDs both pharmacologically and behaviorally, and critical information for specific populations of patients. Absolute Addiction Psychiatry for Clinical Practice and Review is an excellent resource for all medical students, residents, fellows, and professionals taking certification exams in addiction, including those in psychiatry, addiction medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine, pain medicine, and others. The chapter "Laboratory Testing for Substance Use Disorders" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Contents:
Part I: Introduction, Evaluation, Treatment
Health Services for Addiction Treatment and Levels of Care
Laboratory Testing for Substance Use Disorders
Epidemiology, genetics, and neurobiology of substance use and disorders
Screening, Evaluation and Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder
Psychosocial Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Recovery from Addiction: Maintenance and Preventing Relapse
Part II: Addictions and their Treatments
Nicotine
Alcohol
Benzodiazepines and other Sedatives, Hypnotics, and Anxiolytics
Cannabinoids
OPIOIDS
Stimulants: Caffeine, Cocaine, Amphetamine and Other Stimulants
Steroids, Dissociatives, Club Drugs, Inhalants, and Hallucinogens
Behavioral Addiction
Part III: Populations
Adolescents and Students
Women and Pregnancy
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual or Allied
Underserved Populations
Older Adults
Professionals
Part IV: Other Topics
Co-occurring Medical Disorders
Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders
Prevention, Public Health, and Public Policy
Ethical and Legal Considerations.

Summary: This book presents over 500 breast imaging questions with detailed answers to prepare readers for the Radiology Core Exam. Radiology residents looking for preparation materials to use for the Core Exam are often frustrated with the lack of resources available. This book addresses that lack by providing an informative and invaluable high-yield breast imaging case review book for board review and lifelong learning purposes. Editors and authors have collected numerous high quality breast imaging cases that directly align with each diagnosis the Core Exam has included in their study guide. Cases include modalities from mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. High quality images are included for each case. The book is structured to follow the layout and topics of the ABR Study Guide, making all material boards-relevant. Within each section, cases are presented with boards-style multiple choice questions and detailed explanations, giving the reader over 500 breast imaging questions to learn from. Cases will include diagnosis, etiology, imaging characteristics, and management. Additional topics related to boards preparation and clinical practice are also addressed, including indications for screening, regulations, physics, and quality/safety. This is an ideal guide for radiology residents preparing for the breast imaging portion of their Radiology Core Examination, and for continued practice and learning for practicing radiologists.

Contents:
Regulations and Standard of Care
BI-RADS Terminology
Screening Mammogram
Diagnostic Mammogram & US
MRI
Interventional Procedures
Pathology
Male Breast
Implants
Breast Cancer Work up and Surgical Planning
Post surgical Breast
Physics. .

Summary: This concise review book provides a set of evidence-based and up-to-date study questions that demonstrate knowledge of common neurological diseases. Presented in a case-based format, each chapter includes several questions that are intended for medical students, residents rotating through neurology, and neurologists looking for study sources. Filling a need for a supplemental resource to use when studying for board exams, particularly the NBME and RITE, Absolute Case-Based Neurology serves as an invaluable guide to neurology rotations, tests and daily practice.

Contents:
Neuroanatomy
Headache
Demyelinating Diseases
Epilepsy
Dementia
Vertigo
Pediatric Neurology
Movement Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Spinal Cord/Cauda Equina
Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
Head Trauma
Meningitis and Encephalitis
Toxic and Metabolic encephalopathy
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Summary: This book provides a comprehensive yet concise review of geriatric psychiatry in preparation for the board exam, or for reference during practice. Written by experts in the field, this text thoroughly reviews over 500 developmental, biological, diagnostic, and treatment questions for board certification. Unlike any other text on the market, this book takes a broader approach to the subject, making it accessible for physicians as well as other clinicians, including nurses, therapists, and social workers. Absolute Geriatric Psychiatry Review is an excellent resource for all clinicians who will care for the mental health of aging patients, including psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, social workers, nursing home administrators, and all others.

Contents:
Intro
Preface
Contents
Contributors
Part I: Developmental, Psychological and Social Aspects of Aging
Chapter 1: Life Course: Developmental and Transitional Events
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 2: Demography and Epidemiology
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 3: Culture and Gender
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 4: Family and Community
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 5: Ethics and Forensics
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 6: Economics and Health Policy
Questions Answers
Further Reading
Part II: Biological Aspects of Aging
Chapter 7: Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 8: Biochemistry and Neuropharmacology
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 9: Anatomy and Physiology
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Part III: Psychiatric Diagnosis
Chapter 10: Neurocognitive Disorders
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 11: Depressive Disorders and Bipolar and Related Disorders
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 12: Sleep-Wake Disorders Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 14: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 15: Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 16: Sexuality, Gender Dysphoria, and Paraphilic Disorders
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Part IV: Diagnostic Methods
Chapter 17: Interviewing and History Taking
Questions
Answers
Further Reading Chapter 18: Mental Status Examination
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 19: Functional Assessment
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 20: Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 21: The Neurological Examination
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 22: Clinical Laboratory Testing
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 23: Structural and Functional Imaging
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Part V: Treatments
Chapter 24: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 25: Cytochrome P450
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 26: Antidepressants
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 27: Mood Stabilizers
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 28: Antipsychotics
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 29: Anxiolytics
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 30: Hypnotics
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 31: Cognitive Enhancers
Questions
Answers
Further Reading
Chapter 32: Stimulants
Questions
Answers

Summary: Written in a succinct question and answer format, this comprehensive resource covers all areas of nephrology and common clinical scenarios. Nearly 1000 questions with detailed answers provide nephrology fellows, practicing nephrologists and clinicians a better understanding of nephrology and aid preparations for nephrology and internal medicine boards. Absolute Nephrology Review features the latest evidence and guidelines while fulfilling a critical need within the nephrology community.

Contents:
1. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Disorders
2. Disorders of Mineral Metabolism and Nephrolithiasis
3. Acute Kidney Injury
4. Chronic Kidney Disease
5. Glomerular, Tubulointerstitial, and Vascular Diseases
6. Genetic Diseases and Pregnancy
7. Hypertension
8. Renal Pharmacology
9. Hemodialysis
10. Peritoneal Dialysis
11. Transplantation.

Summary: This practical question and answer book covers topics within the field of neurocritical care, including aspects of neurology, neurosurgery, general critical care, and emergency medicine. Each chapter serves as a standalone test, comprised of approximately 100 questions, and closely mimics the tone and scope of the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) certification exam in neurocritical care. Rationale and discussion are provided in the answers section at the end of each exam. This practical study guide will help prepare critical care fellows and residents from a variety of backgrounds (including internal medicine, neurology, anesthesiology, and emergency medicine) for the UCNS exam.

Summary: This practical book features more than 1000 questions and answers with illustrations for pediatric neurologists, adult neurologists, general pediatricians and students taking their initial board examination and maintenance of certification. All questions are in multiple choice format and followed by the correct answer with a full explanation and appropriate references. Chapters are sectioned by different topics in pediatric neurology, including Epilepsy, Metabolic Disorders and Movement Disorders and other topics. Timely and thorough, this is a handy and succinct resource.

Contents:
Autism
Behavior Disorders
Congenital & Genetic Disorders
Demyelinating Disorders
Eating Disorders
Epilepsy
Ethics and Professionalism
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Neuro-metabolic Disorders
Headache
Developmental Disorders
Infections
Mental Retardation
Movement Disorders
Neurological complications of Systemic Diseases
Neuromuscular Disorders
Neuro-Oncology
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neurophysiology
Sleep Disorders
Spinal Cord Disorders
Static encephalopathy/cerebral palsy/rehabilitation
Toxic Encephalopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular.

Summary: "The use of venous access devices (VADs) is central to the care that nurses provide to patients with cancer. Oncology nurses must base their practice on evidence-based research when available, but a lack of evidence has been a professional challenge for decades. With limited research to guide practice, ongoing controversies remain regarding optimal device management. Since 1989, the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) has provided guidelines to establish a foundation for access device management. With this new text, ONS has identified practice standards, developed from a synthesis of evidence, critical review, and analysis of aspects of access device management for which nursing is accountable. Access Device Standards of Practice for Oncology Nursing reviews the controversies in access device care, explores the range of devices currently available, details the advantages and disadvantages of each device to ensure optimal selection based on patient needs, and discusses the key legal ramifications concerning access devices and their management. With access device technology becoming more complex, this text is an essential resource for nurses practicing in a wide range of settings to ensure safe, effective care of patients with VADs."--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Access device standards, recommendations, and controversies
Short-term peripheral intravenous catheters
Midline catheters
Nontunneled central venous lines
Peripherally inserted central catheters
Tunneled central venous catheters
Implanted venous ports
Apheresis catheters
Complications of long-term venous access devices
Subcutaneous infusion devices
Arterial access devices
Intraventricular access devices
Epidural and intrathecal access devices
Intraperitoneal catheters
Pleural catheters
Ambulatory infusion pumps
Education, documentation, and legal issues for access devices.

Summary: A repository of medical knowledge from internal medicine, cardiology, genetics, pharmacy, diagnosis and management, basic sciences, patient care, and more. Continuously expanding, all databases in the repository contain the latest editions of selected medical titles.

Summary: "CardioSource Plus is a facility-wide subscription to CardioSource, the premier cardiovascular online portal providing immediate and convenient access to cutting-edge cardiovascular information PLUS unlimited access to ACC's full complement of online educational programs"--Website. CardioSource Plus includes a clinical trials database, clinical images, self-assessment materials, ACC clinical guidelines and Heart Sounds audio files. Users must register for some content and several premium services require an additional fee. To access CardioSource Plus products after login use the search box or navigate to Education and Meetings, then Products and Resources.

Contents:
Cancer prevention, screening, and early detection
Genetic risk
Cancer diagnosis and staging
Chemotherapy, targeted biotherapy, and molecular therapy
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Blood and marrow stem cell transplantation
Complementary and integrative therapies
Clinical research
Pain, fatigue, and cognitive impairment
Myelosuppression
Cardiac and pulmonary toxicities
Gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and hepatic toxicities
Neurologic, ocular, and dermatologic toxicities
Metabolic emergencies
Structural oncologic emergencies
Psychosocial management
Cancer survivorship
Palliative and end-of-life care
Roles of the oncology advanced practice nurse
Professional practice of advanced practice nurses
Test questions.

Summary: "Advanced Surgical Recall provides a portable review of surgical information for students and residents who have progressed past the introductory Surgical Recall. Written in the same high-yield question-and-answer format, Advanced Surgical Recall presents the complex surgical questions and clinical scenarios that residents face every day."--Back cover.

Contents:
Introduction
Review of surgical acronyms and memory aids
Surgical syndromes
Surgical most commons
Surgical percentages
Surgical history
Surgical instruments
Sutures and stitching
Surgical knot tying
Incisions
Surgical positions
Surgical speak
Preoperative 201
Advanced procedures
Surgical operations you should know
Cell biology and cytokines
Wounds
Drains and tubes
Surgical anatomy
Surgical respiratory care
Renal facts
Fluids and electrolytes
Surgery by the numbers and surgical formulae
Blood and blood products
Surgical hemostasis
Surgical medications
Complications
Common on-call pages
Surgical nutrition
Shock
Surgical infection
Fever
Surgical prophylaxis
Surgical radiology
Anesthesia
Surgical ulcers
Surgical oncology
GI hormones and physiology
Acute abdomen and referred pain
Hernias
Laparoscopy
Trauma
Burns
Upper GI bleeding
The Stomach
Bariatric surgery
Ostomies
Small intestine
The Appendix
Carcinoid tumors
Fistulas
Colon and rectum
The Anus
Lower GI bleeding
Inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Liver
Portal hypertension
Biliary tract
Pancreas
The Breast
Endocrine
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid
Spleen
Surgically correctable hypertension
Soft tissue sarcomas and lymphomas
Skin lesions
Melanoma
Surgical intensive care
Vascular surgery
Pediatric surgery
Plastic surgery
Hand surgery
Otolaryngology head and neck surgery
Thoracic surgery
Cardiovascular surgery
Transplant surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Neurosurgery
Urology
Ophthalmology
Obstetrics and gynecology
Rapid fire review for the American board of surgery in-training examination (ABSITE).

Summary: Fully revised and updated based on valuable reader feedback, Aldeen and Rosenbaum's 1200 Questions to Help You Pass the Emergency Medicine Boards, Third Edition gives you the tools you need to pass the ABEM board exam on the first try. Questions are slightly more difficult than the average exam question, in order to challenge and add to your knowledge and fully prepare you for questions you're likely to see. Every question in this Third Edition has been reviewed for quality and relevance, ensuring that this unique study tool is an ideal choice to prepare for both the in-service residency exam and the board exam in emergency medicine.

Summary: Anatomy questions are asked in all parts of the FRCA examinations, and for many trainees it is a particularly daunting part of the exams. This important new book provides a comprehensive, exam-orientated clinical anatomy book for anaesthetists preparing for all parts of the FRCA. It covers all body regions, relating underlying anatomy to practical procedures and anatomical principles, spanning the breadth of the curriculum and comprising exam-style questions: a chapter of SAQ questions, one of OSCE stations, one of SOE questions and one of MCQs. The text is highly illustrated in full colour with ultrasound images, diagrams and photographs of cadaveric material and models. This is the first anatomy book specifically orientated for the FRCA exam, making it an essential resource for anaesthetists preparing for all parts of the FRCA examination.

Summary: This book is designed for Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE). This collection of questions and answers as well as short notes is intended to assist junior doctors in successfully sitting the GSSE. The questions are specifically designed to highlight key surgical anatomy, and are supplemented by images that replicate "spot-test" type questions. Illustrations are used here to highlight particular anatomical relationships that are difficult to grasp. Beyond the GSSE, this resource will be invaluable for those undertaking study for specialty-specific anatomy examinations, or the anatomy component of the fellowship examination. This is a "prep course" specifically designed for passing the Generic Surgical Science Examination required by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).

Contents:
Upper Limb
Lower Limb
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis
Head and Neck
Surgical Embryology.

Contents:
Anesthesia equipment and physics
Respiratory physiology and critical care medicine
Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of intravenous drugs
Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of volatile anesthetics
Blood products, transfusion, and fluid therapy
General anesthesia
Pediatric physiology and anesthesia
Obstetric physiology and anesthesia
Neurologic physiology and anesthesia
Anatomy, regional anesthesia, and pain management
Cardiovascular physiology and anesthesia.

Contents:
I: Basic sciences
Anesthesia equipment and physics
Respiratory physiology and critical care medicine
Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of intravenous drugs
Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of volatile anesthetics
II: Clinical sciences
Blood products, transfusion, and fluid therapy
General anesthesia
Pediatric physiology and anesthesia
Obstetric physiology and anesthesia
Neurologic physiology and anesthesia
Anatomy, regional anesthesia, and pain management
Cardiovascular physiology and anesthesia.

Contents:
Autonomic nervous system
Respiratory and pulmonary physiology
Blood gas and acid-base analysis
Volume regulation, volume disturbances, and fluid replacement
Electrolytes
Transfusion therapy
Coagulation
Airway management
Pulmonary function testing
Volatile anesthetics
Opioids
Intravenous anesthetics and benzodiazepines
Muscle relaxants and monitoring of relaxant activity
Local anesthetics
Inotropes and vasodilator drugs
Preoperative medication
Preoperative evaluation
The anesthesia machine and vaporizers, and anesthesia circuits and ventilators
Patient positioning
Mechanical ventilation in critical illness
Pulse oximetry
Capnography
Central venous catheterization and pressure monitoring
Flow-directed therapy
Blood pressure disturbances, arterial catheterization, and blood pressure monitoring
Awareness during anesthesia
Temperature disturbances
Postanesthetic care
Ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction
Heart failure
Valvular heart disease
Aorto-occlusive diseases
Intracranial and cerebrovascular disease
Reactive airway disease
Aspiration
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards)
Pulmonary hypertension
Perioperative hepatic dysfunction and liver transplantation
Renal function and anesthesia
Increased intracranial pressure and traumatic brain injury
Malignant hyperthermia and other motor diseases
Degenerative neurologic diseases and neuropathies
Alcohol and substance abuse
Diabetes mellitus
Nondiabetic endocrine disease
Obesity and sleep apnea
Allergic reactions
Herbal supplements
Trauma
The burned patient, laser surgery and operating room fires
Neonatal anesthesia
Pediatric anesthesia
Congenital heart disease
Fundamentals of obstetric anesthesia
Obstetric analgesia and anesthesia
High-risk obstetrics
Geriatric anesthesia
Sedation and anesthesia outside the operating room
Pacemakers and internal cardioverter defibrillators
Spinal anesthesia
Epidural analgesia and anesthesia
Peripheral nerve blocks
Principles of anesthesia in heart transplantation
Cardiopulmonary bypass
Lung isolation techniques
Somatosensory-evoked potentials and spinal surgery
Anesthesia for craniotomy
Minimally invasive surgery
Electroconvulsive therapy
Acute pain management
Chronic pain management.

Summary: "This review book serves as the core of study preparation for the American Board of Anesthesiology's BASIC Examination"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The organization of this review book conforms to the official "Content Outline for Initial Certification in Anesthesiology" issued by the American Board of Anesthesiologists for the ADVANCED examination. Each chapter succinctly summarizes key concepts for each topic in the exact order as described in the Content Outline"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: 'Anesthesiology Critical Care Board Review' fills a much-needed niche, offering a high-yield review of content for the American Board of Anesthesiology's Critical Care board exam in a question and answer format. Concise explanations and targeted references are provided for each question

Summary: Focused on rotations in regional anesthesia and chronic pain, this book provides a structured review of the concepts covered in the American Board of Anesthesiology in-training exam. The first section of the book covers regional anesthesia with dedicated chapters on basic science, acute postoperative pain, and nerve blocks for neuraxial, lower and upper extremity blocks, and head and neck. The second section on chronic pain includes chapters on basic science and common pain conditions - including craniofacial pain, CRPS, neuropathic pain, and cancer pain. This section closes on multimodal analgesia and other treatment approaches. Each chapter presents a common clinical topic and is organized by indications, preparation, technique, complication, prevention, clinical pearls, and related ABA key points. Highlights must-know information in bold throughout the text. Concise, practical, and easy-to-read, this book will aid anesthesiology residents, certified nurse anesthetists, and medical students in their study regarding patient care practices on regional anesthesia and chronic pain. The book will also be useful to residents going into regional anesthesia and pain medicine subspecialties during the year of their anesthesiology training.

Contents:
Basic science:Principles of Ultrasound: Obtaining an Image, Resolution, Depth-Basic science: Local anesthetics and adjuvants for nerve blocks-Acute postoperative pain: Patient-Controlled Analgesia-Acute postoperative pain: Regional vs General anesthesia-Acute postoperative pain: Pediatric Regional Anesthesia-Regional Anesthesia for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery-Nerve injury in regional anesthesia-Bier block-Local anesthetic systemic toxicity
Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Spine anatomy; Epidural (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Caudal)
Epidural adjuvants
Spinal and combined spinal epidural
Somatic and autonomic blockade-ASRA Guidelines on Implications of Anticoagulants and Platelet Inhibitors-Sciatic nerve block and Lateral Femoral Cutaneous nerve block-Femoral Nerve Block and Adductor Canal Block-Lumbar Plexus Block And Obturator Nerve Block-Popliteal Sciatic Block-Ankle Block
Interscalene and superior trunk block-Supraclavicular nerve block-Infraclavicular and Axillary nerve block-Wrist blocks: Ulnar, Radial, Median nerve blocks-Suprascapular nerve block- Intercostal nerve block-Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks-Thoracic paravertebral nerve block- Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block-Erector spinae block
Pectoralis nerve block -Glossopharyngeal, Superior Laryngeal, Transtracheal block- Retrobulbar block and Peribulbar block-Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for awake carotid endarterectomy- Pain Mechanisms and Pathways
Opioid Receptors
Social, Vocational and Psychological Influences on Pain Perception-Gender and Age Differences in Pain Perception-Pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain; somatic vs visceral pain-Myofascial Pain syndrome-Fibromyalgia-Headache and Botulinum Neurotoxins-supraorbital, infraorbital, auriculotemporal nerve block-Trigeminal Neuralgia-Occipital Neuralgia and Nerve Block-Stellate ganglion block-Celiac plexus nerve block and neurolysis-Lumbar Sympathetic block-Genitofemoral nerve block
Pudendal nerve block-Neuroablation Techniques for Pain Management-Spinal Cord Stimulation and intrathecal drug delivery system-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
World Health Organization Analgesic Ladder-NSAIDs and Acetaminophen for Acute and Chronic Pain-Antidepressants and Anticonvulsants for Neuropathic pain-Opioid Analgesics, Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction-Equianalgesic doses of opioids-NMDA blocker: Methadone and Ketamine-Non-pharmacological approaches to chronic pain management.

Summary: This book describes in concise yet detailed step-by-step instructions on how to perform common procedures, including complex airway management, vascular access, neuraxial blocks, and nuanced anesthetic techniques; it not only covers this breadth of procedures, but presents them in an accessible manner. Chapters follow the format of the indications for a particular procedure, a list of equipment required, step-by-step instructions for performing the procedure, common complications, and troubleshooting techniques. The book is designed intentionally for the busy physician to be able to easily read the essential information, including lists of equipment necessary, numbered steps to perform the procedure, tables of common errors and methods to troubleshoot, indications and contraindications for procedures, detailed photos of equipment setup, and handmade diagrams and images. Anesthesiology Resident Manual of Procedures is comprehensive and written with the physician-in-training in mind, as well as those who are completing their residency or fellowship in the fields of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and emergency medicine.

Contents:
Chapter 1. Airway Anatomy and Tracheobronchial Tree
Chapter 2. Optimizing Intubation Positioning
Chapter 3. How To Assemble and Use The Fiberoptic Scope and Tower
Chapter 4. Asleep Fiberoptic Intubations
Chapter 5. Awake Fiberoptic Intubation
Chapter 6. Nasotracheal Intubation
Chapter 7. Codes / Out of Or Emergency Airway Management
Chapter 8. Airway Exchanges
Chapter 9. Deep Extubations
Chapter 10. Aspiration On Induction
Chapter 11. Intubating Without Muscle Relaxant
Chapter 12. Jet Ventilation For ENT Surgery
Chapter 13. Intubating With A Bougie
Chapter 14. Intubating With C-Spine Precautions
Chapter 15. Intubating With Video Laryngoscope
Chapter 16. Intubating On The Ground
Chapter 17. Double Lumen Endotracheal Tubes
Chapter 18. Emergency Cricothyroidotomy
Chapter 19. Laryngeal Mask Airways (lmas)
Chapter 20. Troubleshooting Tracheostomies
Chapter 21. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV's
Chapter 22. Where To Look For PIV's
Chapter 23. Subclavian Central Lines Without Ultrasound
Chapter 24. Internal Jugular Central Line Without Ultrasound
Chapter 25. Femoral Lines Without Ultrasound
Chapter 26. How To Assemble An Arterial Line Transducer
Chapter 27. Radial Arterial Lines
Chapter 28. Dorsal Pedal Arterial Lines
Chapter 29. Belmont Infuser
Chapter 30. Single Shot Spinal
Chapter 31. Lumbar Epidurals
Chapter 32. Continuous Spinal
Chapter 33. Combined Spinal-Epidurals
Chapter 34. Thoracic Epidurals
Chapter 35. Wet Taps and Epidural Blood Patches
Chapter 36. Total Intravenous Anesthetics (TIVA)
Chapter 37. Monitored Anesthesia Care/MAC
Chapter 38. Emergence Without Nitrous Oxide
Chapter 39. Craniotomies
Chapter 40. Liver Transplants.

Summary: "Popular as a classroom text, for review, and as a clinical quick-reference, this time-saving resource helps medical students master the rationale behind antibiotic selection for common bacterial pathogens and infectious diseases. Updated content reflects the latest antibiotic medications available on the market, and new full-color illustrations strengthen users' understanding of the application of antibiotic drug treatment.New full-color illustrations reinforce comprehension with greater clarity. Updated content familiarizes users with the most relevant antibacterial agents and treatment guidelines. Succinct, practical guidelines simplify challenging content for easier understanding. Additional pearls emphasize mnemonics and enhance retention of critical information. Remember boxes, History boxes, and drug tables save time with fast access to key information for selecting anti-infection agents. Extensive review cases and questions reinforce learning and clinical application."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Part I:
Bacterial basics
Part II:
Antibacterial agents
Part III:
Definitive therapy
Part IV:
Empiric therapy
Part V:
Clinical cases
Part VI:
Review questions and answers.

Summary: Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge in Paediatrics will leave the reader with a sound knowledge of all the core topics relevant to paediatrics and child health. It will also provide a useful study aid for those undertaking the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice examination. The book covers how and why illnesses develop in children and young people, the appropriate investigations and treatment required, the urgency of implementation and the impact of the disease process on the child and their family.

Summary: "The 26 virtual patient cases in Aquifer Geriatrics provide the AGS National Online Curriculum for medical and health professions students."--Website.

Summary: "The 15 virtual patient cases in Aquifer Neurology provide coverage of the clerkship guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Neurology."--Website.

Contents:
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Part I: Evidence-Based Strategies for Success
Chapter 1: Evidence-Based Strategies for Successful Test Performance
The Importance of Practice
Visualize and Believe in Your Success
Take Care of Your Mind and Body
Practice Daily Stress-Reduction Tactics
Test-Day Strategies
Celebrate Your Success
References
Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Approach to History and Physical Exam
Evidence-Based Assessment
History Taking
Therapeutic Communication
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations Physical Examination
Knowledge Check: Evidence-Based History and Physical Exam
Part II: Evidence-Based Assessment and Diagnosis
Chapter 3: Integumentary System
Key History Considerations
Physical Examination: Inspection and Palpation
Red Flags in History and Physical Exam
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations
Key Differentials for Skin
Key Differentials for Nails
Key Differentials for Hair
Knowledge Check: Integumentary System
Chapter 4: Head, Neck, and Lymphatics
Key History Considerations
Physical Examination: Inspection and Palpation Red Flags in History and Physical Exam
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations
Key Differentials for the Head and Neck
Key Differentials for the Lymphatic System
Knowledge Check: Head, Neck, and Lymphatics
Chapter 5: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Key History Considerations
Physical Examination: Inspection, Palpation, and Special Tests
Red Flags in History and Physical Exam
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations
Key Differentials
Knowledge Check: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Chapter 6: Cardiovascular System
Key History Considerations Physical Examination: Inspection, Palpation, and Auscultation
Red Flags in History and Physical Exam
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations
Key Differentials
Knowledge Check: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 7: Respiratory System
Key History Considerations
Physical Examination: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation
Red Flags in History and Physical Exam (Box 7.1)
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations
Key Differentials
Reference
Knowledge Check: Respiratory System
Chapter8: Nervous System
Key History Considerations Physical Examination
Red Flags in History and Physical Exam
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations
Key Differentials
Knowledge Check: Nervous System
Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal System
Key History Considerations
Physical Examination: Inspection, Palpation, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength, Special Tests, and Neurologic Tests
Red Flags in History and Physical Exam
Population Health and Life-Span Considerations
Key Differentials
Reference
Knowledge Check: Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 10: Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems
Key History Considerations

Contents:
Psychoacoustics
Audiometric testing
Vestibular evaluation
Amplification
Pediatric audiology
Doctoral education in audiology.

Summary: This extensively revised new edition provides a quick study and reference guide for physicians who treat patients with autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBDs), the most life-threatening inflammatory diseases of the skin. AIBDs are rare, comprising less than 1% of the dermatological patients and as such, they are often given little focus in general dermatology literature, despite being complicated and demanding diseases to manage. Chapters cover the latest developments in diagnostic assays and the use of pemphigoids. New contributions include how AIBD affects children and the care of wounds in instances of blistering disease from the perspective of a nurse practitioner. Autoimmune Bullous Diseases: Text and Review is written in a direct and simple style with tables and figures to illustrate this difficult field practically. At the end of each chapter the reader is challenged to check the learned matter with multiple-choice questions, while it contains protocols and follows international guidelines, making it suitable study material for courses on autoimmune bullous diseases. Residents and researchers in dermatology and adjacent disciplines will find this book useful as a quick guide when dealing with these patients.

Contents:
Basic Principles of the Immune System and Autoimmunity
Dermatological examination of bullous diseases
How to take a biopsy
Direct Immunofluorescence Microscopy
Indirect Immunofluorescence Microscopy
Immuno-assays
Structure of Desmosomes
Pemphigus vulgaris
Pemphigus foliaceus
Paraneoplastic pemphigus
IgA Pemphigus
Drug-induced pemphigus
Structure of hemidesmosomes and the epidermal basement membrane zone
Pemphigoid Diseases Affecting the Skin
Mucous membrane pemphigoid
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis
Drug-induced Pemphigoid and Linear IgA Disease
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Stevens Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema exsudativum multiforme
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda and Pseudoporphyria
Bullous dermatitis artefacta
Autoimmune bullous diseases in childhood
Wound care in autoimmune bullous diseases
Appendix: Patient support groups and international centers for AIBD.