Evidence Based Medical Consultation

Description Medical consultation is an integral part of the job description for many internal medicine specialists who practice in an inpatient setting. This concise, pocket-sized handbook helps you to provide timely and effective, evidence-based consultations for a full range of commonly encountered clinical situations. Each chapter provides evidence-based answers to common medical consultation questions, giving you the practical guidance you need to successfully manage hospitalized patients. Key Features A practical organization expedites access to the most relevant health concerns for every type of hospitalized patient. 20-25 clinical questions for each patient type, followed by brief, evidence-based answers, address the most common clinical scenarios requiring medical consultation. A thorough and systematic search of current literature ensures that each clinical recommendation is based on the best available evidence.

Chapter 1. Preoperative Evaluation of the Healthy Patient Chapter 2. Perioperative Anesthesia Management in Medical Consultation Editor Chapter 3. Perioperative Pulmonary Evaluation Chapter 4. Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Chapter 5. Other Topics in Cardiology Consultation Chapter 6. Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in the Surgical Patient Chapter 7. Anticoagulation Management in the Surgical Patient Chapter 8. Hematologic Issues in Medical Consultation Chapter 9. Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Hyperglycemia in the Hospitalized Patient Chapter 10. Endocrine Issues During Acute Illness, Sepsis, and the Perioperative Period Chapter 11. Infectious Disease Issues in Medical Consultation Chapter 12. Medical Issues in the Psychiatric Patient Chapter 13. Selected Medical Problems Encountered During Pregnancy