Full Description
Back by popular demand: the world's most widely-used medical reference, now in its 20th edition. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy has been thoroughly updated and expanded with a larger trim size to include 40% new and revised content, including 36 new chapters with more than 200 tables and 100 figures.
Packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders, this comprehensive guide was written by a team of renowned medical experts. It is intended for everyday use by healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of the best care to their patients. The new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy makes it easy to find the right information at the moment it's needed, with the help of section thumb tabs. It is a must-have for medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
New larger trim 7 3/4 x 9 1/4 to accommodate 40% new content
36 completely new chapters
Revised and expanded chapters in Cardiovascular, Genitourinary, Gynecologic, Neurologic, Pregnancy, and Infants and Children
Pediatrics and trauma section significantly revised and expanded
Key Points summarize the facts at-a-glance
New Pearls & Pitfalls highlight noteworthy medical info and areas of caution
16-page full-color insert aids visual recognition of skin, eye, and oral disorders
Contents
Guide for Readers
Abbreviations
Editors and Editorial Board
Consultants
Contributors
1 Nutritional Disorders
2 Gastrointestinal Disorders
3 Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
4 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
5 Pulmonary Disorders
6 Critical Care Medicine
7 Cardiovascular Disorders
8 Ear, Nose, and Throat, and Disorders
9 Dental Disorders
10 Eye Disorders
11 Dermatologic Disorders
12 Hematology and Oncology
13 Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
14 Immunology; Allergic Disorders
15 Infectious Diseases
16 Psychiatric Disorders
17 Neurologic Disorders
18 Genitourinary Disorders
19 Gynecology and Obstetrics
20 Pediatrics
21 Geriatrics
22 Clinical Pharmacology
23 Injuries; Poisoning
24 Special Subjects
Appendixes
Ready Reference Guides
Normal Laboratory Values
Trade Names of Some Commonly Used Drugs
Index
