This practical, pocket-sized reference provides guidance on the core clinical information essential for rotating through a surgery clerkship. Divided into three sections, the text outlines the practical skills and procedures needed on rotation; organizes clinical discussions by presentations (symptom, sign, or abnormal lab value); and presents discussions of problems organized by specific diagnosis.
- Includes information on pre- and post-operative assessment throughout.
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This practical, pocket-sized reference provides guidance on the core clinical information essential for rotating through a surgery clerkship. Divided into three sections, the text outlines the practical skills and procedures needed on rotation; organizes clinical discussions by presentations (symptom, sign, or abnormal lab value); and presents discussions of problems organized by specific diagnosis.
- Includes information on pre- and post-operative assessment throughout.
- Details a full range of basic procedures.
- Enables readers to assess their knowledge and prepare for exams with a wealth of multiple-choice questions at the end of the text.
- Focuses readers on the core material and most common complaints seen on rotation.
- Features helpful learning aids such as Key Points which focus the reader on essential information · real life clinical examples in Practice Cases · and Learning Objectives that reinforce learning in each Practice Case.