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

Detailed diagram of skin areas that are supplied in large part by a single spinal nerve. This diagram can be used to help find the location of nerve related injuries and deficits.

Confusion Assessment Method (CAM-ICU) tool used to diagnose and monitor delirium in ICU patients.

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

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

Guidelines for stroke evaluation and management in Long Term Care (LTC) facilities. Provides stroke signs and stroke mimics. Also includes indications and exclusion criteria for TPA based on patient's wishes.

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

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

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

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

<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>

<p>EEG electrode placement map with frequencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Electromyogram (EMG) and nerve conduction study (NCS) characteristics.&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>Lumbar puncture procedure.</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 includes the Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) exam for evaluation of cognitive impairment and the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) used to evaluate for impaired consciousness. Score guidelines included for both exams for easy and rapid interpretation.&nbsp;

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

MRI modalities T1 and T2 differences.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Commonly used medical phrases with Spanish translations.

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.

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.

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).

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

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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>

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.

Listing of the newborn reflexes with description of the reflex and when it's observed. APGAR score chart is included in this chapter as is expected weight gain for the newborn and expected milestones during pregnancy.

Pediatric age-specific vitals, fluids, commonly prescribed medications, asthma management, pneumonia treatments, evaluation of fever in infants &lt; 8 weeks, evaluation of first UTI and management of GBS and hep B also included in this chapter.

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;

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

General guide for radiology order structure, common radiology order abbreviations and renal function precautions.

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.

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 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.