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.
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