Anesthesia drug list.

Select cardiac and sedation medications used in the ICU. Includes load and dosing parameters. The Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) is also included.

Detailed listing of commonly prescribed opioid and non-opioid pain medications with doses, uses, contraindications and warnings. Steroid comparison chart with equivalents and conversions are also included.

Common medications for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation with mechanisms of action, dosing, side effects and warnings. Includes medications and doses for opioid induced constipation (OIC), chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), irritable bowel syndrome - constipation (IBS-C).

Dosing and side effect profiles of commonly prescribed antidepressants; sleep hygiene recommendations and comparison chart of antipsychotic adverse effects.

This chapter focuses on the treatment of patients with acutely elevated blood pressures. Drug treatments are listed and include mechanisms of action, dosages, duration and adverse effects. 

Advanced chart of critical care medications with dosages, comparison of physiological responses, target receptors and half-lives. Includes pressors, IV beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and vasodilators.  

Medications used for rapid intubations with dosing and cautions. Also includes select other medications used for emergency situations (hypertensive emergency, anti-epileptics, and others).

This section describes the dosing and side effects of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG). Also describes Plasma Exchange. IVIG is used to treat various autoimmune, infectious, and idiopathic diseases. IVIG is an approved treatment for graft versus host disease and ITP. It is accepted for use in persons with Kawasaki disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and polymyositis/dermatomyositis.

Listing of common medications that should not be crushed when given to patients.

Extensive chapter reviews Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) workup and treatments for STEMI, NSTEMI, UA. Includes TIMI Risk Scores, Killip Classification and Canadian Cardiovascular Society Angina Classification. Stress testing algorithm and the acute management of myocardial infarctions with details on medications and interventions included.

<p>This chapter covers the latest guidelines on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with the classification and treatment of hyperlipidemia based on the Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) risk assessment score. Chapter also includes statin and non-statin treatment options for lipid management.</p>

Common Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) clinical study types are defined along with approach to evaluation of randomized control trials. Also includes Fagan nomogram that allows you to estimate the probability of disease given a particular test result. Great pocket resource for EBM review and referencing.

Listing of the various hospital diets including restrictions for each type of specialized diet. Chapter has tables covering common nutritional supplements/meal replacements. Types of dysphagia are also covered as are descriptions, standard labeling, and abbreviations for dysphagia modified food and liquid consistencies&nbsp;according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDSSI).

Commonly used medical phrases with Spanish translations.

Evidence based recommendations on avoiding wasteful or unnecessary medical testing, treatments and procedures for geriatric patients. Developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Geriatrics Society.

Listing of over 50 abbreviations commonly used by medical professionals. Also includes common symbols and unapproved abbreviation listing.

Classification of cellulitis infections based on severity along with antibiotic treatment recommendations based on severity and risk factors for MRSA, anaerobes and Pseudomonas.

Comparative Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) compositions for different conditions. Includes comparison of cell type, wbc, pressure, glucose, protein, and miscellaneous testing options for bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis, herpes encephalitis and many other conditions.

<p>This chapter includes CURB-65 and Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI)&nbsp;scores pneumonia severity as well as treatment guidelines for community acquired, hospital acquired, and ventilator-associated pneumonias. Includes the latest evidence based antibiotic treatments for pneumonia, clinical indicators for additional diagnostic testing, risk factors for medication toxicity and poor tolerance of antimicrobial agents.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Interpret ABGs (arterial blood gasses) and acid-base status with step-by-step instructions to determine primary disorders and expected compensation. Includes differential diagnoses for metabolic or respiratory acidosis/alkalosis. Also includes how to calculate and use A-a gradients to evaluate hypoxemic conditions.

Basic guidelines for using and optimizing non-invasive ventilation modalities as well as mechanical vents with weaning and extubation criteria. Includes ARDS criteria and strategies to decrease ARDS incidence. Acid base analysis guidelines are also included.

MRI modalities T1 and T2 differences.

<p>Palsy differential for cranial nerves III, IV, VI with the eight classical cortical aphasias.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Extensive listing of commonly used neurology drugs with half-life, metabolism, dosing and contraindications.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lumbar puncture procedure.</p>

<p>Listing of the small fiber neuropathies and radiculopathies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of convulsive status epilepticus (SE) and non-convulsive status epilepticus.</p>

Guidelines for management of acute stroke including inclusion and exclusion criteria for the use of TPA and mechanical thrombectomy in acute stroke. The chapter also covers stroke mimics, stroke syndromes with diagrams of location and relevant vasculature, and the NIH stroke scale.

<p>Illustrations of the lumbosacral and brachial plexuses.</p>

<p>Drugs used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Table contains drug action, use, and side effects.</p>

<p>Ataxia differential with Parkinson's symptoms and treatments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Easily locate visual field lesions using this chapter that helps you correlate your visual field clinical exam findings with the anatomic location of the lesion.<br></p>

What to expect with cross cover call for neurological conditions including altered mental status, delirium, seizure, and CVA and what to do in those situations.

<p>Chapter reviews the associated symptoms, differential diagnosis and treatments of vertigo.<br></p>

<p>Chapter reviews antiepileptic drug (AED) use, target serum level, and side effects.</p>

Cross cover chapter focuses on reviewing what's important when seeing patients on cross cover with details on tests to order and exams to follow. Includes evaluations for chest pain, shortness of breath, falls, fevers and other common calls.

Daily Progress Note template to help you write daily progress notes in the right sequence with general guidelines.

Sample hospital admission orders in sequence with explanations to help guide you as you write your hospital admission orders.

Admission history and physical exam template for labor and delivery. Includes descriptors to help with each section.

Commonly used OB medications for labor, delivery and post-op medications for nausea, sleep, infections, itching, hemorrhage, GBS and more.

Sample OB notes with descriptors for Intrapartum Progress Notes, Delivery Note -Vaginal Delivery, Delivery Note - C section, and Postpartum Progress Notes.

Guidelines on the treatment of asymptomatic UTI and acute cystitis in pregnancy. Includes antibiotic dosing.

Listing of Over the Counter (OTC) medications considered safe in pregnancy with FDA Pregnancy Class listing.

Ottawa ankle and Ottawa knee rules with sets of guidelines for clinicians to help decide if a patient with foot, ankle or knee pain requires an X-ray to diagnose a possible fracture.

Step-by-step algorithm from the initial "Golden Minute" of birth to guide providers in newborn resuscitation.&nbsp;

Chapter has age based pediatric vitals and age-based hypotension definitions as well as evaluation and treatments for common pediatric conditions. The chapter has a comprehensive Asthma treatment guide including pediatric asthma score, asthma treatment steps with medication charts. There are also treatments for Bronchiolitis, Croup,and ear infections. age-based febrile infant evaluation/treatment protocols and common OTC meds with dosing.

Chart of phlebotomy tube by color, additive, use and common order of draw.

Transfusion guidelines for blood, for both adults and pediatrics.

IV catheter selection guide based on gauge and use with associated implications. Central line listing along with information regarding flushing solutions and frequency for each type of line.

Find the right suture material and follow our procedure guidelines. Laceration repair guidelines with recommendations for local anesthesia, suture type and suture removal schedule. Details different suture types and other closure options.

Detailed review of supplies, preparation and procedures for central venous catheter placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar punctures, arthrocentesis and joint injections. Also includes lab tests to order, Light's criteria for pleural exudates and diagnostic clues from pleural fluid appearance.

Tables of common diagnostic x-rays describing joints included and typical views. Also includes common fluoroscopy studies (e.g. GI related barium studies, myelograms, etc.) with indications and patient prep requirements.

Extensive tables providing guidance for MRI/MRA/MRV study selection/indications/IV contrast requirements and cautions. Ultrasound tables provide information to aid in selection of study type/indication and NPO status required for each study.

Chapter contains information on contrast media reactions with treatment guidelines, protocols for premedication for known contrast allergies, metformin precautions and precautions to avoid nephrogenic systemic fibrosis with MRI contrast agents.

Chapter contains indications for each type of interventional radiology procedure, contrast use, need for conscious sedation and labs, NPO status and typical exam time.

Extensive tables providing guidance for nuclear studies/PET scan study selection/indications and patient preparation, including NPO requirements for each type of study.

Extensive tables providing guidance for CT study selection/indications/IV contrast requirements and patient preparation. Ultrasound tables provide information to aid in selection of study type/indication and NPO status required for each study.

Latest recommendations for adult pneumonia vaccinations series, including PCV15 (Vaxneuvance), PCV20 (Prevanar 20) and PPSV23 (Pneumovax 23)