The Pulmonary Artery Catheter
The Pulmonary Artery Catheter This chapter presents the spectrum of hemodynamic parameters that can be monitored with pulmonary artery catheters. The clinical applications of these parameters are described in future…
CRITICAL CARE
Venous Thromboembolism
Venous Thromboembolism This chapter presents the current practices for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (venous thromboembolism or VTE). The major focus is on prevention,…
Alimentary Prophylaxis
Alimentary Prophylaxis This chapter describes the following preventive practices in the alimentary tract (which extends from the mouth to the rectum): Gastric acid suppression to prevent bleeding from stress ulcers….
The Indwelling Vascular Catheter
The Indwelling Vascular Catheter This chapter describes the routine care and adverse consequences of indwelling vascular catheters, with emphasis on central venous catheters. I. Routine Catheter Care The recommendations for…
Central Venous Access
Central Venous Access Vascular access in critically ill patients often involves the insertion of long, flexible catheters into large veins entering the thorax or abdomen. This type of central venous…
Common Conditions Where a Referral to a Specialist May Be Indicated
Common Conditions Where a Referral to a Specialist May Be Indicated Diseases of the Eye Advanced Cataracts Corneal Ulcers Glaucoma Neoplasms of the eye and orbit Optic Neuritis Retinopathy Strabismus…
Introduction: Office Treatment of Common Diseases
Introduction: Office Treatment of Common Diseases Introduction This section deals with the treatment of the most common disease the author has encountered in over 50 years of the practice of…
Introduction
Introduction The author is sure that on numerous occasions, experienced clinicians have diagnosed a common disorder and begun treatment only to find that either the patient does not recover as…
