Internal Medicine On Call [Paperback]

Steven A. Haist (Author), John B. Robbins (Author), Leonard G. Gomella (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0838542786 | ISBN-13: 978-0838542781 | Publication Date: May 2, 2002 | Edition: 3

A concise, portable reference that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of over 60 of the most common internal medicine on-call problems(now updated with three new problems: dizziness, overdoses, and pruritis). Each on call chapter includes a presenting problem, immediate questions, differential diagnosis, laboratory and other diagnostic data, and treatment plan.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

“Well organized and convenient for students and house officers with too much to carry and not enough pockets!”
Dr. John Brodhead, University of Southern California School of Medicine

Use the ON-CALL series when you want “on-the-spot” treatment advice for the most frequently encountered problems in internal medicine
* Carry ON CALL if you need a comprehensive overview of the initial evaluation and treatment of more than 60 of the most common problems seen daily on the wards
* Unique ON CALL FORMAT is organized for quick access to essential information you need to manage patients efficiently
* Thoroughly revised on-call problems reflect current practice and treatment options
* NEW ON CALL problems: dizziness, overdoses, and pruritis
* ON CALL Therapeutics section offers a quick reference to commonly used medications and includes both generic drugs as well as vitamins, minerals, and natural products
* Must-have reference for students and residents

About the Author

Steven A Haist, MD, MS Associate Professor of Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Department of Internal Medicine University of Kentucky Medical Center Lexington, KY John B. Robbins, MD General Internist Private Practice Gallatin Internal Medicine Clinic Bozeman, MT Leonard G. Gomella, MD The Bernard W. Goodwin Associate Professor of Prostate Cancer and Director, GU Oncology Kimmel Cancer Center Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA

Product Details

• Paperback: 697 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange; 3 edition (May 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838542786
• ISBN-13: 978-0838542781
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #464,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overall very good, how about a new edition?, July 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Internal Medicine On Call (Paperback)

I am an intern in IM at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital. I have been using this book since day 1. It has saved me many times and my patients as well. The book is excellent for making a differential diagnoses and I like the fact that it lists common problems encountered while on call. It's great to follow all the recommended steps and really learn as you go along. The best example is hyperkalemia. I have used this 3 times in the last week. It's a great step by step guide to your differentials, what labs to order and what meds to push. I am using the 1st edition from 1991 and I still find it very useful as we still use most of the same drugs. I found it to be very helpful and a life saver. I would like to see a new edition with updated meds. I find myself using this book more than Wash manual or any other book I have. If I get called on abd pain, or fever, or anything, I look it up while in the elevator on the way to the floor and by the time I get there, I have a good idea on how to manage my patient effectively and safely. I would recommend this book for all residents and med students.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best on-call handbook!, November 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Internal Medicine On Call (Paperback)

This is by far the best on-call handbook written. It covers not only common crosscover problems, but has an excellent laboratory and medication reference as well. As a resident supervising procedures, the procedure section has some of the best illustrations and descriptions I've seen. In our Internal Medicine program, we often admit patients "solo" on overnight call, and this book has been a lifesaver (literally!) I forced my ICU intern to purchase this book, as I felt it was vital to getting through those late night nursing calls.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Internal Medicine on Call, July 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Internal Medicine On Call (Paperback)

this book is very good for some one who needs fast practical note to handle the newly admitted patient. I read many books in Internal Medicine area ( washington manuel, Current medical diagnosis and treatment, manual of adult ambulatory medicine, mini cecil ) but non of those books gave me what I wanted to know about how to handle the patient that just arrived and I should admitte. this book gives you general but very important informations STEPWISE and you wont be confused as reading big textbooks. the chapter on lab parameter is excellent and very useful. The surgery edition of this series is 85% same as the Internal Medicine one and if you read one it will cover the other too.