Table of Contents
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Reviewers |
xi |
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Contributors |
xiii |
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Preface |
xv |
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Test-Taking Tips |
xvi |
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PART I |
CARDIOVASCULAR |
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Cardiovascular Anatomy and
Physiology |
3 |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of
Cardiovascular Disorders |
17 |
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The |
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The 12-Lead ECG |
33 |
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Hemodynamic Monitoring |
47 |
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
(Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction) |
65 |
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Conduction Blocks |
77 |
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Congestive Heart Failure,
Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Crisis |
87 |
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Cardiogenic Shock |
97 |
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Hemorrhagic (Hypovolemic) Shock |
101 |
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Interpreting Dysrhythmias |
107 |
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Cardiomyopathies and Pericarditis |
123 |
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Treatment of Cardiac, Valvular, and Vascular Insufficiency,
and Trauma |
127 |
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Cardiovascular
Practice Exam |
139 |
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PART II |
PULMONARY |
171 |
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Pulmonary Anatomy and
Physiology |
173 |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of
Pulmonary Disorders |
193 |
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Alternative Methods of Ventilatory Support |
203 |
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Acute Respiratory Dysfunction |
213 |
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Acute Pulmonary Embolism and
Aspiration |
227 |
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Thoracic Trauma and Air-Leak
Syndromes |
233 |
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Pulmonary
Practice Exam |
245 |
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PART III |
ENDOCRINE |
263 |
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Introduction to the Endocrine
System |
265 |
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction
of the Pituitary Gland |
269 |
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Anatomy, Physiology, and
Dysfunction of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands |
275 |
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Anatomy, Physiology, and
Dysfunction of the Pancreas |
285 |
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24 |
Anatomy, Physiology, and Dysfunction
of the Adrenal Glands |
293 |
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Endocrine
Practice, Exam |
303 |
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PART IV |
IMMUNOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY |
313 |
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Physiology of the Immunologic
and Hematologic Systems |
315 |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of
Immunologic and Hematologic Problems |
333 |
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Hematologic and Immunologic Failure and
Its Effects on Other Organ Systems |
341 |
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Organ Transplantation |
357 |
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Life-Threatening Coagulopathies |
361 |
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Immunology
and Hematology Practice Exam |
367 |
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PART V |
NEUROLOGY |
377 |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the
Nervous System |
379 |
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Intracranial Pressure |
399 |
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Acute Head Injuries and
Craniotomies |
407 |
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Stroke |
415 |
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The Vertebrae and Spinal Cord |
421 |
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Encephalopathies, Coma, and Brain Herniation |
433 |
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Meningitis, Guillain-Barré, Muscular Dystrophy, and
Myasthenia Gravis |
441 |
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Seizures and Status Epilepticus |
449 |
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Neurology
Practice Exam |
457 |
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PART VI |
GASTROENTEROLOGY |
475 |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the
Gastrointestinal System |
477 |
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
and Esophageal Varices |
499 |
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Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatic
Failure, and Acute Pancreatitis |
507 |
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Intestinal Infarction, Obstruction,
Perforation, and Trauma |
521 |
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Management of the Patient
with a Gastrointestinal Disturbance |
533 |
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Gastroenterology
Practice Exam |
539 |
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PART VII |
RENAL |
551 |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the
Renal System |
553 |
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Renal Regulation of
Electrolytes |
567 |
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Diagnosis and Treatment of
Acute Renal Failure |
577 |
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46 |
Renal Trauma |
591 |
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Renal
Practice Exam |
595 |
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PART VIII |
MULTIORGAN PROBLEMS |
607 |
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Sepsis and Multiorgan Syndrome |
609 |
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Toxic Emergencies |
615 |
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Airway Obstruction |
623 |
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Burns |
525 |
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Multisystem Organ
Dysfunction Practice Exam |
633 |
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PART IX |
SYNERGY |
645 |
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Professionalism and the
Synergy Model |
647 |
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Synergy
Practice Exam |
651 |
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PART X |
BEHAVIOR |
659 |
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Behavioral and Psychological
Factors in Critical Care |
661 |
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Behavior
Practice Exam |
671 |
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Index |
677 |
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