Recent reports in the literature have highlighted the importance of safety in affecting outcome in patient morbidity and mortality. This timely issue covers all of the issues affecting safety in the critical care and intensive care units and emergency department, including training, medication, regulations, infection control, electronic medical records, and system organization. The overall aim is to reduce medical errors.

Safety in Critical Care Medicine, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics (Volume 21-1) (The Clinics: Surgery, Volume 21-1)

Medical Books

Heffner MD, John E.

Fein MD, Alan M.

Medicine

Saunders

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. Handbook of 100 clinical case presentations in respiratory medicine, with diagnosis and concise discussion. For residents and medical students. Companion to Pulmonary Pearls, 1988. Halftone illustrations. DNLM: Lung Diseases - radiography - case studies.

Pulmonary Pearls II

Sahn MD, Steven A.

Hanley & Belfus

185 case summaries are presented randomly to challenge the reader. The first page of each case features a brief clinical summary, usually accompanied by an illustration. The reader is encouraged to formulate a differential diagnosis, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic plan. On the following page(s), the diagnosis is presented and discussed, with emphasis on unifying basic principles, interesting aspects of the patient's course, treatment, and outcome. Finally, information important to the correct management of the case―"clinical pearls"―is highlighted at the end. A few key references also are supplied for each case.

Critical Care Pearls

The new 2nd edition includes 100 brand new cases covering the diagnosis and management of interesting and challenging problems in general internal medicine. Each patient's case is followed by the physical examination and initial diagnostic impression which prompts the reader to derive his/her own preliminary diagnosis and plan for treatment . Laboratory findings are then given along with a detailed discussion of how the patient was diagnosed and the follow-up results. At the end of each case, valuable clinical pearls (major points) are provided.
<li>80 new case histories present vital clinical information on the diagnosis and treatment</li>of various disorders.<li>80 illustrations, with radiographs, EKG tracings, CT scans, MR images, and microscopic findings highlight key elements outlined in various cases.</li>Extremely useful problem solving format for preparation of board exams.

Internal Medicine Pearls

The new edition of this popular pulmonary/respiratory therapy text in question-and-answer format is completely updated and expanded. The new edition contains expanded coverage of endoscopy. Great as a concise clinical text or as a review for rounds and exams.
<li>The book contains 83 chapters organized in 18 sections, covering all aspects of pulmonary evaluation, disease, and therapy. All chapters are thoroughly revised and updated. The new edition features a new chapter on Interventional Bronchoscopy.</li>Thorough, highly detailed index.

Pulmonary/Respiratory Therapy Secrets: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

Parsons MD, Polly E.

Allied Health Professions

This addition to the popular Pearls Series® presents 71 case presentations of clinical interest related to end-of-life and palliative care for both hospitalized patients and patients receiving home care. The patient vignettes highlight considerations of pain and symptom management at the end of life, ethical issues related to life-supportive care, and approaches to assisting patients and families with the difficulties that surround death and dying.

Palliative and End-of-Life Pearls

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Byock MD, Ira

Diseases & Physical Ailments

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