Analyzing preventive strategies as well as emerging trends in the bacteriology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of disease, this references explores factors that lead to the development of severe pneumonia, the most effective treatment methods for the condition, and recent efforts to improve disease outcomes-describing patients at risk for severe pneumonia, mortality predictors in ventilator-associated pneumonia, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in the intensive care unit.
Written by residents, fellows, and attending physicians, this handbook is ideal for residents called on to do an inpatient consult, for students working on an inpatient medicine service, and for specialists seeking information on pulmonology and general internal medicine management. Chapters cover pulmonary function testing, respiratory failure, hemoptysis, solitary pulmonary nodule, community-acquired pneumonia, pulmonary embolus, and much more.
This handy pocket guide simplifies the interpretation of chest x-rays. It describes the range of conditions likely to be encountered and guides the user through the process of examining and interpreting the film based on the appearance of the abnormality shown. It then helps the user determine the nature of the abnormality and points toward possible differential diagnoses.
Everything you need to ace to ace the USMLE Step 2 CK LANGE Q&A: USMLE Step 2 CK is a comprehensive Q&A review of the core topics tested on the exam. Chapters are organized by clerkship topics so you can study one topic at a time or use the book to prepare for clerkship exams. One complete practice test, formatted as 7 blocks of 50 questions -- just like the USMLE -- simulates the exam experience. Explanations discuss correct and incorrect answer options for a complete, high-yield review and all questions are in board format.
The Annual “Bible” of USMLE Step 1 Preparation!This newest compendium of the latest questions, most frequently tested facts, and mnemonics pertaining to the USMLE Step 1 test is based on information gleaned from students who have just taken the exam.
