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

Algorithm for initiation and escalation of hypertension drug treatments based on comorbidities. The management of hypertension in diabetes is also included.

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.

Chapter includes Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) definitions, as well as algorithms for Cardiac Stress Testing, STEMI, NSTEMI, unstable angina and chronic stable angina. Includes Heart Score, EDACS (Emergency Department Assessment of Chest Pain) Scores and TIMI risk scores. 

Blank contacts page to help you organize all your important phone numbers/pager numbers and email addresses.

The latest guidelines from the American Heart Association for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS) diagnosis and treatment in critical situations. Also includes Basic Life Support (BLS), as well as ACLS drugs and dosing. These recommendations are from the latest American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

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.

Chapter details the actions of insulin on the body, classification of Type I or II diabetes. Comparison of insulin type with onset, peak, and duration of each type of insulin. Also includes diabetic medications by class and estimates of average blood glucose based on HbA1c.

Guidelines on phlebotomy tubes including orientation, closure, inversion, effect of lipemia and special handling requirements. Gel tube use, remote or far away draw sites, clotting times and test affected by pumping the fist are also included within this chapter.

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.

Commonly seen infections in Long Term Care (LTC) facilities with antibiotic treatment guidelines. This chapter is updated with the newest C. diff diarrhea guidelines from the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) in 2018.

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

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. 

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.

Clearly organized chart detailing the various Gram + and Gram - bacteria as well as fungi classifications. Antibiotic chart to help you select the right coverage based on the bacteria.

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.  

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. 

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

<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>

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

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

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

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

<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.

<p>Lumbar puncture procedure.</p>

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Recommended antimicrobial prophylactic regimens by gynecological procedure.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chapter details treatment options for ear infections, detailed pediatric asthma treatment, asthma treatment ladder and pediatric asthma score, sepsis rule out, pneumonia treatment and commonly used medications.

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.

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.

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.

<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>

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