Washington Manual™ of Surgery (washsurg) (Mobile)

Overview:

Washington Manual of Surgerypowered by Skyscape Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Revised and updated by residents and faculty of one of the world''s top surgical training programs, The Washington Manual of Surgery, provides reliable guidelines and algorithms for management of surgical diseases.Incorporates evidence-based medicine into each chapter, so readers can fully understand the reasoning behind the recommendations. Minimally invasive techniques, including endovascular, are incorporated into all relevant anatomical site and disease sections. Coverage of vascular disease has been reorganized into three sections: cerebrovascular disease, thoracoabdominal vascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease.Key Features The mobile version and user-friendly outline format ensure fast access to information.Incorporation of a significant amount of evidence-based medicine into each of the sections.Increased coverage to evaluate risk factors for new surgical procedures, including bariatric surgery to manage morbid obesity.Information on initiating "damage-control" surgery to minimize hemorrhage, prevent contamination, and protect patients from further injury.Increased coverage of minimally invasive surgery for pediatric patients.All of the sections have been updated to reflect the most current standards of practice in each topic.Additionally, you''ll get valuable added features, available only from Skyscape:New interactive flowcharts: Complex algorithms and protocols are transformed from static images into dynamic step-by-step decision support tools. This innovative feature can quickly and easily walk you through even the most intricate decision models. Built-in Medical Calculators: Provide instant access from within clinical topics to the Body Mass Index Catabolic index Creatinine-height index Basal energy expenditure Total lymphocyte count Nutrition risk index Obstructive Sleep Apnea Scoring System Anion GapPrognostic nutritional index Laboratory evaluation-FENa Van nuys scoring system and Glasgow Coma Scale!Full Images: Vivid images that aid in diagnostic workup.Table Viewer: All the richness of extensive tables, easily viewable on the compact screen of your mobile device.

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