Exam Prep Materials

Contents:
Coma, head trauma, and spinal cord injury / Galen V. Henderson and Matthew B. Bevers
Epilepsy / Rani A. Sarkis and Barbara Dworetzky
Dizziness / Gregory T. Whitman and Robert W. Baloh
Back and neck pain / Allan H. Ropper
Sleep disorders / Milena Pavlova
Cancer neurology / Eudocia Quant Lee and Patrick Y. Wen
Multiple sclerosis and related disorders / Maria K. Houtchens and James M. Stankiewicz
Autoimmune disorders / Ivana Vodopivec and Henrikas Vaitkevicius
Neuromuscular junction disorders and myopathies / Anthony A. Amato and Mohammed Kian Salajegheh
Motor neuronopathies and peripheral neuropathies / Mohammed Kian Salajegheh and Anthony A. Amato
Chronic pain / Daniel D. Vardeh
Headache and facial pain / Paul B. Rizzoli and Elizabeth Loder
Stroke and cerebrovascular disorders / Henrikas Vaitkevicius and Steven K. Feske
Movement disorders / Jordan D. Paulson and Lewis R. Sudarsky
Behavioral and cognitive neurology / Seth A. Gale and Kirk Daffner
Management of neurologic disorders in resource-limited settings / Aaron L. Berkowitz
Neuroophthalmology / Robert M. Mallery and Sashank Prasad
Toxic and metabolic disorders / Shamik Bhattacharyya and Martin A. Samuels
Infectious diseases / Jennifer Lyons and Tracey A. Cho.

Contents:
SBA type questions: Antenatal care.- Maternal medical disorders
Fetal medicine
Labour and delivery.- Postpartum issues.- Early Pregnancy care.- Gynaecological problems.- Subfertility and endocrinology.- Sexual and reproductive health.- Gynaecological oncology.- Urogynecology and pelvic floor problems.- Core surgical skills and postoperative care.- Surgical procedures
Clinical governance Single best answers and explanations: Antenatal care.- Maternal medical disorders
Fetal medicine
Labour and delivery.- Postpartum issues.- Early Pregnancy care.- Gynaecological problems.- Subfertility and endocrinology.- Sexual and reproductive health.- Gynaecological oncology.- Urogynecology and pelvic floor problems.- Core surgical skills and postoperative care.- Surgical procedures
Clinical governance .

Summary: "The Part 1 or written MCQ paper is often seen as a poor relation to the more intense clinical and viva preparation needed for the Part 2 exam. The belief is that most candidates usually pass the part 1 without too many difficulties. Occasionally a candidate will have to re sit if they fall a bit short of the pass mark but next time it should be plain sailing getting through"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is difficult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks"-- publisher's description.

Contents:
Front Matter. Copyright. Foreword. Preface. List of Contributors. 1. The role of science and research in paediatrics
2. Epidemiology and public health
3. History and examination
4. Normal child development
5. Developmental problems and the child with special needs
6.Paediatric emergencies and critical care
7. Accidents and poisoning
8. Child protection
9. Genetics
10. Perinatal medicine
11. Neonatal medicine
12. Growth and puberty
13. Nutrition
14. Gastroenterology
15. Infection and immunity
16. Allergy
17. Respiratory medicine
18. Cardiology
19. Nephrology
20. Genital disorders
21. Hepatology
22. Oncology
23. Haematology
24. Child and adolescent mental health
25. Dermatology
26. Diabetes and endocrinology
27. Musculoskeletal disorders
28. Neurology
29. Metabolic medicine
30. Ophthalmology
31. Hearing and balance
32. Adolescent medicine
33. Global child health
34. Palliative medicine
35. Ethics
36. Pharmacology and therapeutics
37. Clinical research
38. Statistics
39. Evidence-based paediatrics
40. Quality improvement and the clinician.

Summary: "An essential examination resource for anyone sitting their primary or maintenance of certification examinations in dermatology, pathology or dermatopathology, Self-Assessment in Dermatopathology uses histopathology as a catalyst for constructive and critical thinking and to trigger relevant clinical, genetic and syndromic associations. Concise explanations at the end of each chapter give short answers to each question and expand on each answer choice. Each chapter consists of an increasingly difficult selection of questions, allowing the reader to develop and self-test their knowledge. Tables relevant to the section covered have also been incorporated in the answer section. Using this practical approach, the reader will become familiar with the pathologic basis of clinically relevant dermatoses and cutaneous tumors. The question and answer format make this book the first resource of its kind. Thinking about information in a new way is the foundation of this book, making it an invaluable addition for any trainee"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
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1. General;
2. Genodermatoses and epidermal disorders;
3. Pigmentary disorders;
4. Tissue reaction patterns;
5. Disorders involving the dermis and, or subcutis;
6. Depositional diseases and cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease and depositional diseases;
7. Infections;
8. Tumors.

Summary: This practical study guide illustrates a variety of different scenarios of rheumatic disease in succinct question and answer format. It contains 120 complex cases with potentially unusual diagnoses designed to stimulate thought and further reading in this rapidly evolving specialty. The questions demonstrate both common and uncommon rheumatologic conditions that may be encountered on ward rounds or in clinic by using radiographs, pictures, and skin findings. Each case is based on a real-life diagnostic situation encountered by the author from his two decades of experience working in a busy consultative practice.Self Assessment in Rheumatology: An Essential Q & A Study Guide, Second Edition is an essential resource for students, postgraduate fellows, internists, and practicing physicians eager to learn more about rheumatology, test their fund of knowledge, or prepare for board examinations.

Contents:
Chapter 1. Assessment Questions 1-10
Chapter 2. Assessment Questions 11-20
Chapter 3. Assessment Questions 21-30
Chapter 4. Assessment Questions 31-40
Chapter 5. Assessment Questions 41-50
Chapter 6. Assessment Questions 51-60
Chapter 7. Assessment Questions 61-70.-Chapter 8. Assessment Questions 71-80
Chapter 9. Assessment Questions 81-90
Chapter 10. Assessment Questions 91-100
Chapter 11. Assessment Questions 101-110
Chapter 12. Assessment Questions 111-120.

Contents:
Preventive care
Ethics
Genetics
Obstetrics
Obstetrics screening and surveillance
Obstetrics high risk
Obstetrics postpartum
Breast and lactation
Gynecology
Contraception
Family planning
Sexually transmitted infections
Neoplasia
Menopause
Sexuality
Reproductive issues.

Contents:
Surgical physiology
Trauma and burns
Acute abdomen
Hernias
Esophagus and stomach
Small bowel
Colon, rectum, and anus
Hepatobiliary
Breast
Gynecological disorders
Endocrine surgery
Pancreas and spleen
Skin and soft tissue
Vascular surgery
Cardiothoracic surgery
Otolaryngology
Pediatric surgery
Transplant surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Neurology
Urology.

Contents:
-- I: Medicine
II: Obstetrics & Gynecology
III: Pediatrics
IV: Dermatology
V: Orthopedic Conditions
VI: Psychiatry/Psychosocial Issues

Summary: "Rather than attempting to summarize the contents of a thousand-page textbook into a miniature form, the SOAP series focuses exclusively on guidance through patient encounters. In a typical use, "finding out where to start" or "refreshing your memory" with SOAP books should be possible in less than a minute. Subjects are always confined to two pages, and the most important points have been highlighted. Topics have been limited to those problems you will most commonly encounter repeatedly during your training, and contents are grouped according to the hospital or clinic setting. Facts and figures that are not particularly helpful to surviving life on the wards, such as demographics, pathophysiology, and busy tables and graphs have purposely been omitted (such details are much better studied in a quiet environment using large and comprehensive texts)"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Clinically relevant anatomy of the cervical region
Clinically relevant anatomy of the thoracic region
Clinically relevant anatomy of the lumbar and sacral region
Evaluation of cervical spine disorders
Evaluation of thoracic and lumbar spine disorders
Evaluation of spinal deformities
Evaluation of impairment, disability, and workers’ compensation
Strategies for imaging and diagnosis in spinal disorders
Radiographic assessment of the spine
Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine
Computed tomography and CT-myelography
Nuclear imaging and spinal disorders
Cervical spinal disorders: Nonsurgical management strategies
Thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders: Nonsurgical management strategies
Pharmacologic management of pain in spine disorders
Diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injections
Electrodiagnosis in spinal disorders
Spinal orthoses
Indications for surgical intervention in spinal disorders and when not to operate
Preoperative assessment and planning for patients undergoing spine surgery
Anesthetic considerations and intraoperative management during spine surgery
Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring during spinal procedures
Postoperative management and adverse events after spine surgery
Procedures for decompression of the spinal cord and nerve roots
Spinal arthrodesis, graft materials, and graft techniques
Surgical approaches to the occiput and cervical spine
Surgical approaches to the thoracic, lumbar, and lumbosacral spine
Occipital and cervical spine instrumentation
Thoracic and lumbar spine instrumentation
Instrumentation and fusion at the lumbosacral junction and pelvis
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Artificial disc replacement
Revision spine surgery
Spinal cord stimulation and implantable drug delivery systems
Pediatric back pain
Pediatric cervical disorders
Early-onset scoliosis
Idiopathic scoliosis
Congenital spinal deformities
Neuromuscular spinal deformities
Sagittal plane deformities in pediatric patients
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in pediatric patients
Pediatric spinal trauma
Pathophysiology and pathoanatomy of degenerative disorders of the adult spine
Cervical degenerative disorders
Thoracic disc herniation and stenosis
Lumbar disc herniation
Discogenic low back pain
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Disorders of the sacroiliac joint
Adult idiopathic and degenerative scoliosis
Sagittal plane deformities in adults
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in adults
Evaluation of the spine trauma patient
Spinal cord injury
Upper cervical spine trauma
Lower cervical spine injuries
Thoracic and lumbar spine fractures
Sacral fractures
Spinal injuries in athletes
Disorders of the spinal cord and related structures
Primary spine tumors
Metastatic spine tumors
Metabolic bone diseases of the spine
Treatment options for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures
Spinal infections
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis and diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Spinal navigation, robotic surgery, and three-dimensional printing.

Summary: "As many readers know, Essential Psychopharmacology started in 1996 as a textbook (currently in its fourth edition) on how psycho- tropic drugs work and then expanded to a companion Prescriber's Guide in 2005 (currently in its sixth edition) on how to prescribe psychotropic drugs. In 2008, a website was added (stahlonline.org) with both of these books available online in combination with several more, including an Illustrated series of several books covering specialty topics in psychopharmacology. In 2011 a case book was added, called Case Studies: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology that shows how to apply the concepts presented in these previous books to real patients in a clinical practice setting. Now comes a compre- hensive set of questions and answers that we call Stahl's Self- Assessment Examination in Psychiatry: Multiple Choice Questions for Clinicians, designed to be integrated into the suite of our mental health/psychopharmacology books and products in the manner that I will explain here"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Basic neuroscience
Psychosis and schizophrenia and antipsychotics
Unipolar depression and antidepressants
Bipolar disorder and mood stabilizers
Anxiety disorders and anxiolytics
Chronic pain and its treatment
Disorders of sleep and wakefulness and their treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment
Dementia and cognitive function and its treatment
Substance use and impulsive compulsive disorders and their treatment
CME: posttest and certificate.

Summary: "A must-have study guide to review for the United States Medical Licensing Examination, USMLE Step 3 and easily recall medical scenarios while proving a linkage or a way each medical condition correlates to one another. There is no other Step 3 review book that uses a stepwise, quick, and high-yield approach in this manner. Step 3 Board-Ready USMLE Junkies will help you achieve success. For such an exam that is fast paced and intense, a guide that helps to see the interrelationships of diseases is a great choice to review. Features: · Updated content and material focusing on clinical perspectives to aid with passing the USMLE Step 3 examination. · It is an easy read: 1, 2, 3...style; yet detailed materials for USMLE Step 3. · High-yield formats which include signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. · Easy to recall short phrases and mnemonics. · Tips on when to admit to ICU. · Initial workup to consider in the emergency room. · Tips to consider during or while taking the examination. · Easy computer-based case simulation tips. · 1-liner Junky cases to help you with clinical cases. · It will help you achieve higher scores on your Step 3"-- From ProQuest Ebook Central product page

Contents:
Cardiology
Endocrinology
Dermatology
Gastroenterology
Hermatology
Oncology
Pulmonology
Infectious disease
Nephrology
Pediatrics
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Trauma/ER and surgery
Biostatistics
Neurology
Psychiatry and ethics
Immunology
Rheumatology
Ophthalmology

Summary: An important addition to the popular Step-Up series, Step-Up to Emergency Medicine uses the proven series format to provide a high-yield review of emergency medicine, ideal for preparing for clerkships/clinical rotations, end of rotation/shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2. Clinical pearls, full-color illustrations, an.

Contents:
Resuscitation
Cardiovascular emergencies
Pulmonary emergencies
Gastrointestinal emergencies
Urogenital emergencies
Infectious disease emergencies
Metabolic emergencies
Neurologic emergencies
Rheumatologic and allergic emergencies
Dermatologic emergencies
Eye, ear, nose, throat, and dental emergencies
Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
Psychiatric emergencies
Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies
Pediatric emergencies
Hematologic and oncologic emergencies
Traumatic emergencies
Orthopedic emergencies
Wound emergencies
Toxicologic emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Medicolegal considerations.

Summary: "Efficiently prepare for your family medicine rotation and exams! This high-yield review book gives you exactly the help you need to succeed on your family medicine clerkship, the NBME Family Medicine Shelf Exam, and the ambulatory component of the USMLE Step 2 CK. Focus on what you really need to know with chapters and topics based on the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine National Clerkship Curriculum, as well as content areas of the NBME Family Medicine Shelf Exam. Succinct outline approach keeps "extra" material to a minimum, focusing on the core content you need to know. "Quick Hits" in the margins highlight highly testable topics. Easy-to-follow algorithms show examples of effective clinical reasoning, particularly for similar complaints Includes must-know information on causes, risk factors, history and physical exam, lab studies and radiology, treatment, and complications for the most common diseases and disorders. Review questions with full explanations at the end of each chapter test your knowledge"-- Provided by publisher "When creating Step-Up to Family Medicine, we set out to write a review book to aid students on their family medicine clerkship and to study for the NBME Family Medicine Shelf Exam as well as to study for the ambulatory component of Step 2 CK"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:
Family medicine in context
Preventive care
Common symptoms
Immunologic disorders
Disorders of the blood
Mental disorders
Diseases of the nervous system
Cardiovascular disorders
Diseases of the respiratory system
Nutritional and digestive disorders
Gynecologic disorders
Renal, urinary, and male reproductive system
Pregnancy, childbirth, and puerperium
Disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Endocrine and metabolic disorders
Care of the older adult
Appendix 1. Herbal medicines and supplements
Appendix 2. Over-the-counter medications
Appendix 3. Preventive medicine guidelines.

Summary: This book provides a review of medicine, ideal for preparing for clerkships or clinical rotations, shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2.

Contents:
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Diseases of the pulmonary system
Obstructive lung diseases
Diseases of the gastrointestinal system
Endocrine and metabolic diseases
Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems
Connective tissue and joint diseases
Diseases of the renal and genitourinary system
Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders
Hematologic diseases and neoplasms
Infectious diseases
Diseases of the skin and hypersensitivity disorders
Ambulatory medicine.

Summary: Thoroughly updated and revised, this new edition provides a high-yield review of medicine, ideal for preparing for clerkship or clinical rotations, shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2. This book provides essential information in an efficient, easy-to-remember manner to help you excel on your exams and succeed in a clinical setting. -- Publisher description

Contents:
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Diseases of the pulmonary system
Diseases of the gastrointestinal system
Endocrine and metabolic diseases
Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems
Connective tissue and joint diseases
Diseases of the renal and genitourinary system
Fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base disorders
Hematologic diseases and neoplasms
Infectious diseases
Diseases of the skin and hypersensitivity disorders
Ambulatory medicine.

Summary: "Step-Up to Ob/Gyn is a primary review tool to prepare students for both the Ob/Gyn clerkship and the end-rotation NBME shelf examination. Texts in this series blend a bullet-outline format with comprehensive paragraphs, as needed, for optimal study and rotation preparation. Illustrations, charts, tables, graphs, mnemonics, and "Quick Hit" pearls for the clerkship all speed and supplement learning. Ample content without superfluous detail is the hallmark of this growing series. 100 USMLE-style clinical vignette-based questions with answers are provided in the print text, along with a companion Website on thePoint, which will offer an additional 100 USMLE-style questions in a quiz bank, an image bank, as well as an online ebook"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Section 1. Overview of women's health. The woman's health examination
The obstetrician/gynecologist's role in screening and preventive care
Ethics in obstetrics and gynecology
Embryology and anatomy
Reproductive physiology
Section 2. Obstetrics. Endocrinology of pregnancy
Maternal-fetal physiology
Preconception and antepartum care
Prenatal diagnosis, genetic disorder assessment, and teratology
Normal labor and delivery
Intrapartum fetal surveillance
Immediate care of newborn
Abnormal labor and malpresentation
Postpartum care/complications
Ectopic pregnancy
Common medical and surgical problems in pregnancy
Infectious diseases in pregnancy
Hypertension in pregnancy
Multifetal gestation
Fetal growth abnormalities: fetal growth restriction and macrosomia
Isoimmunization
Preterm labor
Third-trimester bleeding
Premature rupture of membranes
Postterm pregnancy and intrauterine fetal demise
Obstetric procedures
Section 3. Gynecology. Contraception
Sterilization
Reproductive tract congenital anomalies
Reproductive tract benign conditions
Vulvovaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases
Pelvic support defects, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infection
Endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain
Breast disorders
Gynecologic procedures
Sexual function and dysfunction
Sexual assault and domestic violence
Section 4. Reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Puberty
Amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding
Hirsutism and virilization
Menopause
Infertility
Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Section 5. Gynecologic oncology. Cell biology and principles of cancer therapy
Getational trophoblastic neoplasia
Benign vulvar disease
Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma
Cancer of the uterine corpus
Ovarian and adnexal disease.

Summary: "A guide for third year medical students preparing for the end-of-rotation NBME shelf exam, the pediatrics clerkship, and the USMLE Step 2 CK"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Disease of the pulmonary system
Diseases of the gastrointestinal system
Endocrine and metabolic diseases
Neurologic disorders
Rheumatologic disorders and orthopedic conditions
Diseases of the renal and genitourinary system
Fluids and electrolytes
Hematologic and oncologic diseases
Infectious diseases
Allergic and immunologic disorders
Dermatologic conditions
Diseases unique to adolescent medicine
Diseases unique to the newborn
Developmental and behavioral disorders
Dysmorphology and genetic disorders
Ophthalmologic disorders
Emergency medicine, critical care, toxicology, and child abuse
Diseases of the ear, nose and throat
Appendix: epidemiology and biostatistics.

Summary: This is an effective high-yield review of general and subspecialty surgery, written specifically for medical, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner students in their surgery clerkship/rotation. This text packs clinical pearls, illustrations, and Quick Hits in a single, ingenious tool, tailoring each element for immediate content absorption and faster, more efficient review. This review book gives you exactly what you need to prepare for the surgery clerkship, accompanying shelf exams, and more.

Contents:
Surgical physiology
Acute abdomen
Trauma and burns
Hernias
Esophagus and stomach
Small bowel
Colon, rectum, and appendix
Hepatobiliary system
Pancreas and spleen
Endocrine surgery
Breast
Skin and soft tissue
Vascular surgery
Pediatric surgery
Orthopedic surgery
Neurosurgery
Urology
Otolaryngology
Cardiothoracic surgery
Transplantation.

Contents:
Basic Concepts
the nervou system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The gastrointestinal system
The renal system
The endocrine system
The reproductive system
The musculoskeletal system
Hematology
Biochemistry and Genetics
Microbiology
Immunology
Crunch time review.

Summary: This book provides a high-yield, systems-based review - ideal for preparing for the end-of-rotation NBME shelf exam and studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK.

Contents:
Cardiovascular disorders
Pulmonary disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Genitourinary disorders
Endocrine disorders
Hematology and oncology
Selected topics in emergency medicine, critical care, and surgery
Neurologic disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Dermatology
Gynecologic and breast disorders
Obstetrics
Pediatrics
Psychiatric disorders
Epidemiology and ethics.

Summary: This book provides a high-yield, systems-based review - ideal for preparing for the end-of-rotation NBME shelf exam and studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK.

Contents:
Cardiovascular disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hematology and oncology
Selected topics in emergency medicine, critical care, and surgery
Musculoskeletal disorders
Pulmonary disorders
Genitourinary disorders
Endocrine disorders
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Neurologic disorders
Gynecologic and breast disorders
Obstetrics
Psychiatric disorders
Epidemiology and ethics.

Contents:
Histology
The cell
Epithelial cells
Support cells and the extracellular matrix
Contractile cells
Nervous tissue
Blood cells
Immune system
Blood and lymphatic circulatory systems and heart
Respiratory system
Alimentary tract
Liver
Musculoskeletal system
Endocrine system
Urinary system
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Skin and breast
Special senses.

Contents:
Histology
The cell
Epithelial cells
Support cells and the extracellular matrix
Contractile cells
Nervous tissue
Blood cells
Immune system
Blood and lymphatic circulatory systems and heart
Respiratory system
Alimentary tract
Liver
Musculoskeletal system
Endocrine system
Urinary system
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Skin and breast
Special senses
Self-assessment questions.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Foundations of Stroke Care
Chapter 2: About the SCRN® Exam
Chapter 3: Anatomy, Physiology, and Etiology of Strokes
Chapter 4: Associated Stroke Disorders
Chapter 5: Hyperacute Stroke Care
Chapter 6: Stroke Diagnostics
Chapter 7: Neurological and Functional Assessment and Severity Scores
Chapter 8: Acute Stroke Care
Chapter 9: Medications
Chapter 10: Postacute Stroke Care
Chapter 11: Primary and Secondary Preventive Care
Chapter 12: Case Studies
Chapter 13: Practice Exam
Chapter 14: Practice Exam: Answers.

Summary: The book provides A-Z information of surgical disorders in a concise and engaging format and serves as a complete reference for surgical trainees to prepare for the annual promotion and final clinical board exam specially the oral exam. It enhances the subject knowledge and provides distilled information required for clinical exams. The book teaches the resident how to approach a patient with a particular complaint, covering all the possible diagnoses, the operative techniques, and the post-operative follow up. The book provides evidenced based up-to-date information on the examination references in a very simple way. It includes algorithms and illustrations that provide better understanding and eliminate common areas of confusion that result in misdiagnosis and mismanagement; it focuses on the areas in which candidates commonly fail during the exams. Every chapter includes a practice section that provides the opportunity to practice learning outcomes in the form of multiple case scenarios and questions for discussion, along with ideal answers against which readers can test their knowledge using the provided checklist. These case scenarios are very interesting and unique asset of this book. The book is useful for surgical trainees and graduate students, who are preparing for their surgery board clinical exam. It may also be beneficial to the surgeons who have just qualified and passed their board, particularly who are in the early part of their professional career.

Contents:
Intro
Preface
Acknowledgment
Contents
About the Author
1: Surgical Aspects of Breast Diseases for Clinical Board Exams
1.1 Part I: Knowledge
1.1.1 Approach to Patient with Breast Lesion
1.1.2 Management of Benign Breast Lesions
1.1.3 Management of Invasive Breast Cancer
1.1.4 Operations for Breast Cancer
1.1.5 Modified Radical Mastectomy
1.1.6 Postoperative Follow-Up
1.2 Part II: Practice
1.2.1 Case Scenarios for Practice
1.2.2 Answer Key
References
2: Surgical Aspects of Thyroid Diseases for Clinical Board Exams 2.1 Part I: Knowledge
2.1.1 History of Thyroid Complaint
2.1.2 Approach to Patient with Thyroid Nodule
2.1.3 Management of Common Benign Thyroid Disease
2.1.3.1 Thyroiditis
2.1.3.2 Hyperthyroidism
2.1.4 Operation for Thyroid Gland
2.2 Part II: Practice
2.2.1 Case Scenarios for Practice
2.2.2 Answer Key
References
3: Surgical Aspects of Parathyroid Diseases for Clinical Board Exams
3.1 Part I: Knowledge
3.1.1 Approach to Patient with Hypercalcemia
3.2 Part II: Practice
3.2.1 Case Scenarios for Practice
3.2.2 Answer Key
References 4: Surgical Aspects of Adrenal Diseases for Clinical Board Exams
4.1 Part I: Knowledge
4.1.1 Approach to Patient with Adrenal Incidentaloma
4.1.2 Pheochromocytoma
4.1.3 Cushing Syndrome
4.1.4 Approach to Patient with Suspected Hyperaldosteronism
4.1.5 Adrenocortical Cancer
4.1.6 Adrenalectomy
4.1.7 Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
4.2 Part II: Practice
4.2.1 Case Scenarios for Practice
4.2.2 Answer Key
References
5: Surgical Aspects of Liver Diseases for Clinical Board Exams
5.1 Part I: Knowledge 5.1.1 History of Right Upper Abdominal Pain or Mass
5.1.2 Approach to Patient with Liver Mass
5.1.3 Benign Liver Lesions
5.1.4 Malignant Liver Lesions
5.1.5 Portal Hypertension
5.1.6 Hepatic Operations
5.2 Part II: Practice
5.2.1 Case Scenarios for Practice
5.2.2 Answer Key
References
6: Surgical Aspects of Biliary Diseases for Clinical Board Exams
6.1 Part I: Knowledge
6.1.1 Management of Asymptomatic Gallstones
6.1.2 Management of Acute Cholecystitis
6.1.3 Approach to Patient with Jaundice
6.1.4 Approach to Patient with Cholangitis 6.1.5 Management of Choledocholithiasis
6.1.6 Management of Mirizzi Syndrome
6.1.7 Management of Gallstone Ileus
6.1.8 Management of Cystic Disorders of the Bile Duct
6.1.9 Management of Bile Duct Injury
6.1.10 Management of Gallbladder Cancer
6.1.11 Management of Extrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
6.1.12 Biliary Operations
6.2 Part II: Practice
6.2.1 Case Scenarios for Practice
6.2.2 Answer Key
References
7: Surgical Aspects of Pancreatic and Splenic Diseases for Clinical Board Exams
7.1 Part I: Knowledge

Summary: "Surgery: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the perfect way for students to assess their knowledge of surgery for the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams. It includes 500 USMLE-style questions and answers that address the clerkship's core competencies along with detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. Readers will find vignette-style questions and updates on the latest surgical techniques. All questions have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards and completed their clerkship to ensure they match the style and difficulty level of the exam"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
Surgical Critical Care. Respiratory and Cardiovascular Physiology / Marcin Jankowski, Frederick Giberson
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Oxygen Delivery, and Shock / Filip Moshkovsky, Luis Cardenas, Mark Cipolle
ECMO / Andy Michaels
Arrhythmias, Acute Coronary Syndromes, and Hypertensive Emergencies / Rondi Gelbard, Omar K Danner
Sepsis and the Inflammatory Response to Injury / Juan C Duchesne, Marquinn D Duke
Hemodynamic and Respiratory Monitoring / Stephen M Welch, Christopher S Nelson, Stephen L Barnes
Airway and Perioperative Management / Stephen M Welch, Jeffrey P Coughenour, Stephen L Barnes
Acute Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation / Adrian A Maung, Lewis J Kaplan
Infectious Disease / Yousef Abuhakmeh, John Watt, Courtney McKinney
Pharmacology and Antibiotics / Michelle Strong, CPT Clay M Merritt
Transfusion, Hemostasis, and Coagulation / Erin Palm, Kenji Inaba
Analgesia and Anesthesia / Marquinn D Duke, Juan C Duchesne
Delirium, Alcohol Withdrawal, and Psychiatric Disorders / Peter Bendix, Ali Salim
Acid-Base, Fluid, and Electrolytes / Joshua Dilday, Asser Youssef, Nicholas Thiessen
Metabolic Illness and Endocrinopathies / Andrew J Young, Therese M Duane
Hypothermia and Hyperthermia / Raquel M Forsythe
Acute Kidney Injury / Remigio J Flor, Keneeshia N Williams, Terence O'Keeffe
Liver Failure / Muhammad Numan Khan, Bellal Joseph
Nutrition Support in Critically Ill Patients / Rifat Latifi, Jorge Con
Neurocritical Care / Herb A Phelan
Thromboembolism / Herb A Phelan
Transplantation, Immunology, and Cell Biology / Leslie Kobayashi, Emily Cantrell
Obstetric Critical Care / Gerard J Fulda, Anthony Sciscione
Pediatric Critical Care / Erin M Garvey, J Craig Egan
Envenomations, Poisonings, and Toxicology / Michelle Strong
Common Procedures in the ICU / Joanelle A Bailey, Adam D Fox
Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound, and Interventional Radiology / Keneeshia N Williams, Remigio J flor, Terence O'Keeffe
Emergency Surgery. Neurotrauma / Faisal Shah Jehan, Bellal Joseph
Blunt and Penetrating Neck Trauma / Leslie Kobayashi, Barret Halgas
Cardiothoracic and Thoracic Vascular Injury / Leslie Kobayashi, Amelia Simpson
Abdominal and Abdominal Vascular Injury / Leslie Kobayashi, Michelle G Hamel
Orthopedic and Hand Trauma / Brett D Crist, Gregory J Della Rocca
Peripheral Vascular Trauma / Amy V Gore, Adam D Fox
Urologic Trauma and Disorders / Jeremy Juern, Daniel Roubik
Care of the Pregnant Trauma Patient / Ashley McCusker, Terence O'Keeffe
Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum / Matthew B Singer, Andrew Tang
Small Intestine, Appendix, and Colorectal / Vishal Bansal, Jay J Doucet
Gallbladder and Pancreas / Matthew B Singer, Andrew Tang
Liver and Spleen / Cathy Ho, Narong Kulvatunyou
Incarcerated Hernias / Cathy Ho, Narong Kulvatunyou
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections and Other Soft Tissue Infections / Jacob Swann, LTC Joseph J DuBose
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery / Gregory Peirce, LTC Eric Ahnfeldt
Thermal Burns, Electrical Burns, Chemical Burns, Inhalational Injury, and Lightning Injuries / Joseph J DuBose, Jacob Swann
Gynecologic Surgery / K Aviva Bashan-Gilzenrat
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery / Jonathan Nguyen, Bryan C Morse
Pediatric Surgery / Matthew Martin, Aaron Cunningham, Mubeen Jafri
Geriatrics / K Aviva Bashan-Gilzenrat, Bryan Morse
Telemedicine and Telepresence for Surgery and Trauma / Kalterina Latifi, Rifat Latifi
Statistics / Alan Cook
Ethics, End-of-Life, and Organ Retrieval / Allyson Cook, Lewis J Kaplan
Index
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Summary: This updated book continues the ABCDE chapter format from the second edition, incorporating an escalating level of diagnostic and management complexity and a concise bibliography in each chapter. It remains demarcated into two sections: the first (e.g. ABCDE chapters) equips surgical trainees in managing non-ICU-based patients, whilst the second provides a basic introduction to ICU care. The chapters introduce standard definitions, pathological processes, diagnostic features and common management plans. These are based on a range of updated recommended guidelines from NICE and SIGN and common ALS principles in critical care patients, as well as current ATLS® and CCrISP® standards. The most common causes of systemic complications in surgical patients are explained, e.g. updated sections on sepsis and major haemorrhage protocols, to name but a few. A must-have revision guide for all surgical trainees, from final-year medical students through to junior surgical registrars.

Summary: "Written in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format, Surgical Recall is a best-selling, high-yield reference for clerkship students. Covering both general surgery and surgical subspecialties, this portable resource provides accurate, on-the-spot answers to the questions you’re most likely to encounter during your rotations and on the shelf exam. The eighth edition—now in full color—distills the content even further to give you exactly what you need: survival tactics and tips for success, key information for those new to the surgical suite, and expanded opportunities for self-assessment in a variety of formats. Strategic two-column format provides chapter content in the form of questions on the left and answers on the right to facilitate quick, effective review"--Publisher's description.

Summary: "Written in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format, Surgical Recall, 7e is a popular, high-yield reference for 3rd and 4th year clerkship students performing surgical rotations. This portable resource addresses both general surgery and surgical subspecialties and provides accurate, on-the-spot answers. The book s popular two-column format provides questions on the left and answers on the right to facilitate self-pimping and quick review. This edition is packed with survival tactics and tips for success on the boards and wards, as well as key information for those new to the surgical suite. Those who go on to surgery residencies can continue to test their knowledge with Advanced Surgical Recall." -- Publisher.

Contents:
Surgical syndromes
Surgical most commons
Surgical percentages
Surgical history
Surgical instruments
Sutures and stitches
Surgical knot tying
Procedures for the surgical ward and clinic
Incisions
Surgical positions
Surgical speak
Preoperative 101
Surgical operations you should know
Wounds
Drains and tubes
Surgical anatomy pearls
Fluids and electrolytes
Blood and blood products
Surgical hemostasis
Common surgical medications
Complications
Common causes of ward emergencies
Surgical respiratory care
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
Stomach
Bariatric surgery
Ostomies
Small intestine
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
Breast
Endocrine
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid
Spleen and splenectomy
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
Orthopaedic surgery
Neurosurgery
Urology
Clinical microvignettes
Surgical pathognomonic microvignettes
Complications microvignettes
Blood microvignettes
Diagnostic surgical stimulation and radiographic tests
Surgical laboratory microvignettes
Medical treatments of surgical diagnoses
Eponyms microvignettes.

Summary: "This edition of Surgical Recall has been distilled even further to allow optimal performance on BOTH the shelf exam and the wards. Rapid-Fire "microvignettes" throughout the text are once again provided so you can test your knowledge and also get familiar with finding the words in every vignette that are the key to unraveling the puzzle they hold"-- Provided by publisher.