Written by and for physician assistants, this compact, portable resource presents all of the information needed on the job. It reviews symptoms, pathophysiology, laboratory studies, differential diagnosis, treatment, and pediatric and obstetric considerations for the conditions most commonly encountered in practice. Coverage of every major medical subspecialty makes the book indispensable in any clinical setting.
New to this edition
- Covers brand-new topics such as Congenital Heart Disease • Abdominal Trauma • General Principles of ACLS • Metabolic Bone Disease • Cholicystitis • Bartholins Cyst/Abcess • Normal Pregnancy and Complications • Arterio¬sclerosis Obliterans • Embolism/Thrombosis • Head Injury • Hydrocephalus • Meningioma • Subarachnoid • Adrenal/Renal Cancer • Gastric Cancer • Glioma • Liver Tumor • Musculoskeletal Tumor • Pancreatic Cancer • Testicular Cancer • Uterine Cancer • Epistaxis • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder • Pulmonary Contusion • Foot • Fractures • Spine • Strain/Sprain • Incontinence • Hydrocele • Hypospadius • Testicular Torsion Varicocele • and Anesthesia.
- Includes information on geriatric considerations and preventive medicine for every disease and disorder..
- Offers a new full-color insert with 48 photographs depicting some of the most common dermatologic problems.
- Presents detailed material on commonly performed procedures, written by experienced practitioners.
Key Features
- Organizes information by disease and presents it in a concise outline format—so it's easy to find, absorb, and use.
- Uses a logical, consistent approach for each health condition: Definition · History · Physical Examination · Patho¬physiology · Diagnostic Studies · Differential Diagnosis · Treatment · Pediatric Considerations · Obstetrical Considerations · Geriatric Considerations · and Prevention.
- Features "Pearls for the PA" to help readers provide optimal patient care.
Author Information
By James Brox Labus, PA-C, Bachelor of Science, Health Education; President, Mid-Level Medical Services and Lecturer, Emory University Physician Assistant Program, Atlanta, GA, USA
1. Cardiology
Arrhythmia: Atrial/Ventricular • Congestive Heart Failure • Cor Pulmonale • Coronary Athersclerotic Heart Disease • Essential Hypertension • Pericarditis/Pericardial Effusion • Valvular Heart Disease (Diastolic/Systolic) • Contusion • Congenital Heart Disease
2. Dermatology
Acne Vulgaris • Alopecia • Bacterial Infections • Benign Cutaneous Neoplasm • Dermatitis/Eczema • Dermatophytosis (Fungal Infection • Infestations of the Skin • Papulosquamous Conditions • Premalignant and Malignant Skin Tumors • Vascular Conditions • Viral Disease (Vesicular) • Viral Infections (Other)
3. Emergency Medicine
Burns • Hyperthermia • Hypothermia • Near Drowning • Poisoning • Psychiatric Emergencies • Respiratory Arrest • Shock • Abdominal Trauma • General Principles/ATLS
4. Endocrinology
Adrenal Disorders • Diabetes Mellitus • Hyperlipidemia • Hyperparathyroid • Metabolic Bone Disease • Pituitary Adenoma • Thyroid Disease
5. Gastroenterology
Appendicitis • Cholicystitis • Crohn’s Disease • Diverticulitis • GERD • Hemorrhoid • Pancreatitis (Acute) • Peptic/Gastric Ulcer • Ulcerative Colitis
6. Gynecology
Bartholins Cyst/Abcess • Cervicitis • Dysmenorrhea • Endometriosis • Fibrocystic Breast Disease • Ovarian Cyst • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease • Pelvic Organ Prolapse • Vaginitis • Normal Pregnancy/Complications
7. Hematology
Bleeding Disorders • Polycythemia Vera • Anemia • Sickle Cell Disease • Arteriosclerosis Obliterans • Embolism/Thrombosis
8. Infectious Disease
Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome • Infective Endocarditis • Gastroenteritis • Gonorrhea • Hepatitis • Mononucleosis • Sepsis • Syphillis • Tuberculosis
9. Nephrology
Acid-Base Disturbances • Acute Renal Failure • Chronic Renal Failure • Electrolyte Imbalances • Glomerular Disease • Nephrolithiasis • Pyelonephritis (Upper Tract Infection) • Renal and Vascular Hypertension • Tubulointerstitial Disease
10. Neurology
Dementia • Encephalitis • Head Injury • Hydrocephalus • Memingioma • Meningitis • Migraine Headache • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson’s Disease • Peripheral Neuropathy • Seizure • Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attack • Subarachnoid
11. Oncology
Adrenal/Renal Cancer • Breast Cancer • Bladder Cancer • Cervical Cancer • Colorectal Cancer • Gastric Cancer • Glioma • Hodgkin’s Disease • Leukemia • Liver Tumor • Lung Cancer • Lymphoma • Malignant Melanoma • Muscu¬loskeletal Tumor • Multiple Myeloma • Oropharyngeal Cancer • Ovarian Cancer • Pancreatic Cancer • Prostate Cancer • Testicular Cancer • Thyroid Cancer • Uterine Cancer
12. Ophthalmology
Cataracts • Conjunctivitis • Glaucoma • Ocular Hemorrhage • Optic Neuritis • Retinal Detachment
13. Otorhinolaryngology
Benign Positional Vertigo • Cerumen Impaction • Epistaxis • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction • Labyrinthitis • Meniere’s Disease • Nasal Polyps • Otitis Externa • Otitis Media • Pharyngitis • Rhinitis • Sinusitis • Tonsillitis
14. Psychiatry
Adjustment Disorders • Anxiety Disorders • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder • Eating Disorders • Mood Disorders • Personality Disorders • Psychotic Disorders • Somatoform/Dissociative Disorders
15. Pulmonary
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) • Asthma • Bronchitis • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Intersitial Lung Disease • Pleural Effusion • Pleurisy • Pneumonia • Pneumothorax • Pulmonary Contusion • Pulmonary Embolism • Sleep Apnea
16. Rheumatology/Orthopedics
Ankylosing Spondylitis • Fibromyalgia • Gout • Osteoarthritis/Osteoarthorosis • Polymyalgia Rheumatica • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Tendonitis/Bursitis • Fracture • Foot • Spine • Strain and Sprain
17. Urology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia • Epidedymitis • Impotence • Incontinence • Orchitis • Priapism • Prostatitis • Urethritis • Urinary Tract Infection • Hydrocele • Hypospadius • Testicular Torsion • Variococele
18. Anesthesia
"A comprehensive review...by an impressive group of practicing PAs and PA educators...All PAs should consider adding this handbook to their book¬shelves; its value is in its ability to give succinct information immediately, as you're thinking about a patient or between rounds."—ADVANCE for Physician Assistants
