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Reviewers | |
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Contributors | |
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Preface | |
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Test-Taking Tips | |
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Cardiovascular | |
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Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disorders | |
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The Normal ECG | |
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The 12-Lead ECG | |
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Hemodynamic Monitoring | |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction | |
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Conduction Blocks | |
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Congestive Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis | |
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Cardiogenic Shock | |
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Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock | |
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Interpreting Dysrhythmias | |
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Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis | |
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Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency, and Trauma | |
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Cardiovascular Practice Exam | |
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Pulmonary | |
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Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Disorders | |
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Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support | |
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Acute Respiratory Dysfunction | |
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Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Aspiration | |
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Thoracic Trauma and Air-Leak Syndromes | |
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Pulmonary Practice Exam | |
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Endocrine | |
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Introduction to the Endocrine System | |
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pituitary Gland | |
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands | |
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Pancreas | |
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction of the Adrenal Glands | |
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Endocrine Practice Exam | |
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Immunology and Hematology | |
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Physiology of the Immunologic and Hematologic Systems | |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Immunologic and Hematologic Problems | |
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Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and Its Effects on Other Organ Systems | |
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Organ Transplantation | |
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Life-Threatening Coagulopathies | |
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Immunology and Hematology Practice Exam | |
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Neurology | |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System | |
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Intracranial Pressure | |
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Acute Head Injuries and Craniotomies | |
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Stroke and Intracranial Aneurysms | |
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The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord | |
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Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation | |
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Meningitis, Guillain-Barre, and Myasthenia Gravis | |
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Seizures and Status Epilepticus | |
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Neurology Practice Exam | |
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Gastroenterology | |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System | |
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Esophageal Varices | |
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Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis | |
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Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction, Perforation, and Trauma | |
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Management of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disturbance | |
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Gastroenterology Practice Exam | |
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Renal | |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System | |
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Renal Regulation of Electrolytes | |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Renal Failure | |
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Renal Trauma | |
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Renal Practice Exam | |
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Multiorgan Problems | |
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Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome | |
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Toxic Emergencies | |
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Airway Obstruction | |
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Burns | |
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Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Practice Exam | |
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Synergy | |
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Professionalism and the Synergy Model | |
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Synergy Practice Exam | |
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Comprehensive Practice Exam-1 | |
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Comprehensive Practice Exam-2 | |
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Index | |