Classic Presentations and Rapid Review for USMLE, Step 2 [Paperback]

Theodore X. O'Connell (Author), Susan L. Taylor (Author), Sergio Huerta (Author), Aamer H. Jamali (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1888308052 | ISBN-13: 978-1888308051 | Publication Date: January 29, 1999 | Edition: 1

Covers all of the major medical disciplines, describing the classic presentation of important diseases and the management of patients with the particular disease. 350 clinical vignettes mimic Step 2 test conditions.

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Theodroe X O'Connell MD et al

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Infancy: A table and brief text regarding APGAR scores followed by: Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Classic Presentation: A premature infant with cyanosis, grunting respirations, and retractions. Respiratory distress syndrome is also referred to as hyaline membrane disease. This is a pulmonary disease associated with prematurity. It is caused by surfactant deficiency. Treat with surfactant. Sometimes intubation is necessary. Choanal Atresia

Classic Presentation: A newborn infant with failure to breath and cyanosis that is alleviated when the infant cries. Choanal atresia is caused by congenital membranous or bony septum between the nose and pharynx. Most infants breathe effectively only through their noses, so the obstruction is bypassed when they cry and thus breathe through their mouths. Those infants that are able to mouth breathe become cyanotic when they try to feed. Treat with surgical repair.

Product Details

• Paperback: 215 pages
• Publisher: J & S Publishing Co; 1 edition (January 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888308052
• ISBN-13: 978-1888308051
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,843,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Theodore X. O'Connell, M.D., is the Program Director of the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. O'Connell is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is also a partner in the Southen California Permanente Medical Group. Dr. O'Connell is the recipient of numerous clinical, teaching, and research awards. He has been published widely as the author of textbook chapters, review books, journal articles, and editorials. Dr. O'Connell received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. He completed an internship, residency, and chief residency in Family Medicine at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars There are better Step 2 books out there!, January 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Classic Presentations and Rapid Review for USMLE, Step 2 (Paperback)

This was by far the worst step 2 book ever published! I agree with what the others were saying, it IS a waste of paper and ink, and most of all a waste of TIME and MONEY. The "classic presentations" are lame and generic. They don't give you any special points to help you remember certain diseases, etc.. which was what I thought I was buying when I purchased this book. The format is so bare, it's like an outline, but after reading it, nothing stayed in my head. I wished I had run across these other reviews before plunking down the $30.00. I would suggest the other books that Amazon recommends, first aid for the boards, prescription for the boards are far better.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A poor excuse for a Step II review book!, August 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Classic Presentations and Rapid Review for USMLE, Step 2 (Paperback)

This book is an example of poor work. Medical students need to know this before they purchase this book because we are often unaware of the quality of the review book. It seems to me that the authors just wrote down whatever popped into their minds about a certain topic. It didn't matter if they were missing extremely vital imformation, or if the information was completely outdates. It seems to me that J&S just needed a Step II review book and the quality wasn't important. Most of the information in this book is much too basic, and much too outdated. Don't waste your time with this book, unless you really are missing the basics.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I would really give it 1/2 star, February 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Classic Presentations and Rapid Review for USMLE, Step 2 (Paperback)

This book really is as horrible as everyone says it is. The outline format really is just a skeleton outline. You truly have to know your basics well before using this book, and quite honestly, if you know your basics, don't bother buying this one. You will end up being frustrated and disappointed. Save your thirty bucks!