Flowchart summarizing the ACC/AHA evidence-based recommendations for treatment of hypertension in adults. Includes hypertension classification and stages, treatment thresholds, goals, and medications and dosing. Guidelines include the initial evaluation based on age and comorbidities.

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>

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.

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;

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

Autonomic system throughout the body with Parasympathetic and Sympathetic innervations as well as relevant nuclei and ganglia.

MRI modalities T1 and T2 differences.

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

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

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

Detailed listing of all the cranial nerves with locations, components, examination, and physical exam findings with cranial nerve damage or lesion.

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

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

<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>

<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>

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

<p>Lumbar puncture procedure.</p>

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

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).

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.

Commonly used medical phrases with Spanish translations.

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

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.

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

<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>

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

Anesthesia drug list.

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.

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

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>

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.

Detailed History and Physical Exam template with assessment descriptors to provide a structured assessment of a patient's health and health problems.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Pediatric vitals, fluids, commonly prescribed medications and dosages, Asthma management and pneumonia treatments are included in this chapter.

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.

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

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.

Transfusion guidelines for blood, for both adults and pediatrics.

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.

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.

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.

Step-by-step instructions on how to read a Chest X-ray with detailed frontal and lateral anatomy of the heart and lungs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

2024 recommended immunization schedules for children, adolescents, and adults. Also includes tetanus prophylaxis in routine wound management.&nbsp;

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