EKG unipolar and bipolar lead locations with detailed review of regular and right sided lead placement. Review of Einthoven's triangle. Anatomical review of lead locations, lung views, lobes and cardiac auscultation points.

<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>

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.

Most recent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) guidelines. This chapter has easy to follow algorithms to guide you through the most commonly used pediatric life support measures. Included in this chapter, Universal PALS Cardiac Algorithm, Universal PALS components with medications, Pediatric Bradycardia, Pediatric Tachycardia, PALS resuscitation medications list, and post resuscitation cardiac medications list.

Actions of insulin on the body with differences between Type I and Type II diabetes. Comprehensive diabetic medication charts including insulin and non-insulin medications. Insulin table lists onset, peak, duration of different insulin types. Chapter also includes diabetes diagnostic criteria, target plasma glucose levels and easy charts and equations to estimate glucose levels based on A1C values.

Insulin actions, diabetes diagnostic criteria and staging, screening recommendations, comparison of insulins and table of diabetic medications by class and target,&nbsp; details on how to estimate glucose levels based on A1C values as well as office visit recommendations.&nbsp;

Common epidemiology and evidence based medicine definitions and equations used in population studies and journal articles. Includes equations for sensitivity, specificity, prevalence, relative risk and other terms.

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).

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

<p>Calendar for the current academic year.</p>

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies for Internal Medicine Residents.

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.

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

Clinical practice guidelines for sepsis based on the latest recommendations (2021) for recognition, diagnosis and treatment of SIRS, Sepsis and Septic Shock. Guidelines use SOFA criteria in the diagnosis of Sepsis.&nbsp;

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><span style="color: rgb(22, 22, 22); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Coronavirus (COVID-19) recognition, testing, and management. This double-sided single card contains symptom recognition, appropriate testing and personal protective equipment (PPE) for all healthcare providers.&nbsp;Risk stratification&nbsp;management algorithm included based on the Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio&nbsp;(NLR) to help you decide where patients should be placed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br></p>

HIV basics with screening guidelines, disease testing, antiretrovirals and initial treatment regimens. Listing of CD4+ counts and complications.

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.

Anesthesia drug list.

Novel anticoagulant chart comparing mechanism of action, use, dosing, monitoring, drug interactions, and reversal agents. Edoxaban and Betrixaban were added in 2019 to the rapidly growing list of anticoagulants.

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.&nbsp;

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

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

Guidelines for the initiation of warfarin (Coumadin) and expected INR elevations. Also includes maintenance dosing and reversal strategies as well as listing of select drugs that increase INR.

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

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).

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

Guidelines for the initiation of warfarin (Coumadin) and expected INR elevations. Includes maintenance dosing and reversal strategies. Section also includes glucocorticoid conversions, common nutritional supplements and their compositions and opioid equivalents chart.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Chapter lists where tumors are more likely to spread in metastatic disease.</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>

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

<p><span style="color: rgb(84, 84, 84); font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The MoCA is a cognitive screening test designed to assist health professionals in the detection of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.</span></p>

Chapter details peripheral nerve muscular action and sensory distributions, anatomic landmarks and sensory testing for spinothalamic tract and posterior columns.

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

<p>Lumbar puncture procedure.</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.

MRI modalities T1 and T2 differences.

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

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

Procedure for declaring death in patients. Details the sequence to follow and sample death note. Also includes section on communication and handoffs and guidance for how to handle a Code Blue.

Helpful chapter on tests and exams to preform for declaring death. Includes brain death criteria and physical exam techniques. Sample Death Note included.

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.

Checklist of important items to include in your patient checkout process, as well as the listing History and Physical and Discharge Summary components in order.

Clinical note templates/samples including general progress (SOAP) notes, cross-cover, procedure, death, ICU, surgical and discharge/ transfer notes.&nbsp;<br style="color: rgb(76, 76, 76); font-family: Noto, &quot;Lucida Grande&quot;, Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br>

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

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.

This section includes a detailed menstrual cycle diagram covering events in ovulation. This chapter also includes the Stages of Labor as well as fetal heart rate monitoring parameters with accompanying fetal heart rate interpretation system.

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

Recommended antimicrobial prophylactic regimens by gynecological procedure.

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

Most up-to-date guidelines and indications for intrapartum group B streptococcal (GBS) prophylaxis.

Latest available U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for cervical cancer screening.&nbsp;

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention who develop recommendations for clinical preventive services. Screening recommendations in this chapter include, colorectal, skin, cervical, testicular cancers, as well as checkup recommendations for BMI, cholesterol, BMD, infectious diseases, eye, hearing and immunizations.

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 reviews the core osteopathic techniques and exam principles. Possible treatments are included along with Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Medicine contraindications.

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.

Transfusion guidelines for blood, for both adults and pediatrics.

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

Commonly used intramuscular (IM) injection sites and how to perform IM, subcutaneous and intradermal injections correctly.

Log for keeping track of all the procedures you have completed. Procedures listed are based on the America Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for Internal Medicine Residents.

Procedure note examples for Endotracheal Intubation, Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheter insertion, Femoral Central Venous Catheters, Lumbar Puncture (including lab tests to order by tube) Radial Artery Line Placement, and Paracentesis.

Guidelines for blood draws. Includes supplies needed, step by step venipuncture procedure, order and color of tubes. Also Includes details on intravenous site for blood draws with anatomical sites for punctures.

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.

Comparison of oxygen delivery systems. Includes flow rate, percentage of oxygen, and information on how and when to use. Also includes typical pharmacy PO/IV medication administration times and list of selected medications that can only be administered using IV pump.

The Wells’ Criteria is a clinical prediction tool that can be used to stratify patients for risk of clot. Includes two tools: one for PE risk calculation and one for DVT risk calculation. Criteria have been validated in both inpatient and emergency department settings. Its score is often used in conjunction with d-dimer testing to evaluate for PE.

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.

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

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)