Full Description
This portable, quick and easy access guide covers all the most important aspects of the medical registrars' role, including practical advice on managing and running a medical take; the management of medical emergencies; the ethical dilemmas that may be faced during an on call and the practical procedures that a medical registrar is expected to perform during an on call. Flow charts, diagrams and photos aid understanding. This is the only book specifically aimed at the medical registrar, providing specific guidance on when, what and how to initiate management.
Contents
The Medical Registrar. The Medical Take. Medico-Legal. Cardiac Arrest. Medical Emergency. Shock. Haemorrhage. Bleeding in liver/renal disease. Cardiology. Arrhythmias. Respiratory Medicine. Non Invasive Respiratory Support. Diabetes and Endocrinology. Electrolytes. Renal. Renal Replacement therapy. Gastroenterology. Abnormal liver function. Elderly Medicine. Orthopaedics/Orthogeriatrics. Rheumatology. Neurology. Seizures. Stroke. Headache and meningitis/encephalitis. Traumatic brain injury and surgery. Haematology. Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy. Transfusion. Anticoagulation. Palliative care and pain management. Infectious diseases. Poisoning. Rash. Surgical Patients: Medical problems. Obstetric Patients: Medical problems. Vascular Access. Quick reference guides
