Established for over 65 years as the must-have reference on the medical ward, The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics is now in its 34th edition and builds upon that proud tradition-with even more of the current information, delivered in a time-saving, quick reference style. Portable, accessible and comprehensive, the Manual delivers a concise discussion of pathophysiology, an evidenced-based presentation of current therapies and a practical format, making it a favorite on-call reference for house staff, medical students, faculty and other health care professionals around the world. Key Features: New streamlined format that helps you keep pace with the latest advances in the field while removing redundancies and outdated information Enhanced table of contents for quicker reference New chapter on toxicology prepares you to respond effectively to any poisoning, overdose or exposure emergency Decision support algorithms for quick reference Table of Contents: Patient Care in Internal Medicine Nutrition Support Preventive Cardiology Ischemic Heart Disease Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Vascular Heart Disease Cardiac Arrhythmias Critical Care Obstructive Lung Disease Pulmonary Diseases Allergy and Immunology Fluid and Electrolyte Management Renal Diseases Treatment of Infectious Diseases Antimicrobials Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Solid Organ Transplant Medicine Gastrointestinal Diseases Liver Diseases Disorders of Hemostasis and Thrombosis Anemia and Transfusion Therapy Medical Management of Malignant Disease Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders Endocrine Diseases Arthritis and Rheumatologic Diseases Neurologic Disorders Medical Emergencies Toxicology Appendix A: Immunizations and Post exposure Therapies Appendix B: Infection Control and Isolation Recommendations Appendix C: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithms

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