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E-raamat: Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine 3rd Revised edition [Oxford Medicine Online e-raamatud]

(Professor of Hepatology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College, London, UK), (Wellcome Trust Clin), (Consultant Cardiologist, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK and Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK)
  • Formaat: 912 pages, 55 black and white line drawings, 5 black and white half-tones and 4 plates
  • Sari: Oxford Medical Handbooks
  • Ilmumisaeg: 29-Apr-2010
  • Kirjastus: Oxford University Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780199230921
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  • Formaat: 912 pages, 55 black and white line drawings, 5 black and white half-tones and 4 plates
  • Sari: Oxford Medical Handbooks
  • Ilmumisaeg: 29-Apr-2010
  • Kirjastus: Oxford University Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780199230921
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"The best-selling Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine is an up-to-date, practical and comprehensive guide to the management of the acutely ill patient.This third edition has been revised throughout to include the most up-to-date guidelines and treatment management plans. A new junior author ensures that the content remains relevant and accessible to all medics approaching acute medicine for the first time. This edition includes a new chapter which focuses on common presentations, and quick reference boxes throughout highlight top priorities in the management of each condition. The section on practical procedures has also been expanded to include core competencies for the Foundation Programme.With brand new figures and clinical tips from the experienced authors, the third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness"--Provided by publisher.

An established guide to the management of the acutely ill patient, this bestselling Handbook has been revised throughout for the third edition. It relates pathophysiology to clinical features to help you make the diagnosis quickly and identify priorities for treatment. It provides step-by-step management advice for when you are awaiting specialist help. The new edition contains summary boxes detailing the key points in the management of common medical emergencies as well as a new chapter on differential diagnosis of common presentations. Details of specialist treatments are included to help you make an informed decision about your patients' ongoing care.

`This pocket-sized book contains an absolute wealth of information on acute medical problems and is very comprehensive in the breadth of its coverage.' Hospital Doctor

`This book is a no-nnsense guide to acute presentations and guides you succinctly through the presentation of causes of and (most importantly) a stepwise plan of action for common acute scenarios.' Medic World

The best-selling Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine is an up-to-date, practical and comprehensive guide to the management of the acutely ill patient.
This third edition has been revised throughout to include the most up-to-date guidelines and treatment management plans. A new junior author ensures that the content remains relevant and accessible to all medics approaching acute medicine for the first time. This edition includes a new chapter which focuses on common presentations, and quick reference boxes throughout highlight top priorities in the management of each condition. The section on practical procedures has also been expanded to include core competencies for the Foundation Programme.
With brand new figures and clinical tips from the experienced authors, the third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness.
Symbols and abbreviations xxvii
1 Cardiac emergencies
1(164)
Adult basic life support
4(2)
Adult advanced life support
6(2)
Universal treatment algorithm
8(2)
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
10(2)
ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
12(2)
STEMI: diagnosis 1
14(2)
STEMI: diagnosis 2
16(2)
STEMI: general measures
18(2)
STEMI: reperfusion therapy (thrombolysis) 1
20(1)
STEMI: thrombolysis 2
21(3)
STEMI: reperfusion by primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
24(2)
Surgery for acute STEMI
26(1)
STEMI: additional measures
27(1)
Right ventricular (RV) infarction
28(2)
STEMI: predischarge risk stratification
30(2)
STEMI: complications
32(2)
Ventricular septal defect post myocardial infarction (MI)
34(1)
Acute mitral regurgitation post MI
35(1)
Pseudoaneurysm and free wall rupture
35(1)
Cocaine-induced MI
36(2)
Ventricular tachyarrhythmia post MI
38(1)
Atrial tachyarrhythmia post MI
38(1)
Bradyarrhythmias and indications for pacing
39(1)
Bradyarrhythmiaspost MI
39(1)
Hypotension and shock post MI
40(2)
Cardiogenic shock
42(2)
Non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)/unstable angina (UA)
44(2)
NSTEMI/UA: diagnosis
46(2)
NSTEMI/UA: risk stratification
48(2)
NSTEMI/UA: late risk stratification
50(1)
NSTEMI/UA: medical management 1
51(1)
NSTEMI/UA: medical management 2
52(2)
NSTEMI/UA: invasive versus non-invasive strategies
54(1)
NSTEMI/UA: discharge and secondary prevention
54(1)
Arrhythmias: general approach
55(1)
Tachyarrhythmias heart rate (HR) >120bpm
56(2)
Treatment options in tachyarrhythmias
58(2)
Broad compiex tachycardia: diagnosis
60(2)
Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (MVT)
62(2)
Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (PVT)
64(2)
Ventricular tachycardia: drugs
66(2)
Narrow complex tachyarrhythmias (SVT)
68(3)
Dosages of selected antiarrhythmics for SVT
71(1)
Atrial fibrillation (AF): assessment
72(2)
AF: management
74(3)
AF: rate control
77(1)
Atrial flutter
78(1)
Multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT)
79(1)
Accessory pathway tachycardia (AV re-entrant tachycardia, AVRT)
80(1)
Atrioventricular-nodal re-entry tachycardia (AVNRT)
81(1)
Bradyarrhythmias: general approach
82(2)
Sinus bradycardia or junctional rhythm
84(1)
Intraventricular conduction disturbances
85(1)
Types of atrioventricular (AV) conduction block
86(1)
Pulmonary oedema: assessment
87(2)
Pulmonary oedema: causes
89(1)
Pulmonary oedema: management 1
90(1)
Pulmonary oedema: management 2
91(2)
Pulmonary oedema: management 3
93(2)
Pulmonary oedema: specific conditions
95(1)
Infective endocarditis (IE)
96(2)
IE: diagnosis
98(1)
IE: investigations
99(1)
IE: antibiotics
100(2)
IE: monitoring treatment
102(2)
Culture-negative endocarditis
104(2)
Right-sided endocarditis
106(1)
Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE)
106(2)
Surgery for IE
108(2)
Endocarditis prophylaxis
110(2)
Acute aortic regurgitation (AR)
112(2)
Acute mitral regurgitation (MR)
114(2)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): assessment
116(2)
DVT: management
118(2)
Pulmonary embolism (PE): assessment
120(2)
PE: investigations 1
122(2)
PE: investigations 2
124(2)
Pulmonary embolism: management 1
126(2)
Pulmonary embolism: management 2
128(2)
Fat embolism
130(2)
Hypertensive emergencies
132(2)
Hypertensive emergencies: management
134(2)
Hypertensive emergencies: drug treatment
136(2)
Hypertensive emergency with retinopathy (accelerated and malignant hypertension)
138(2)
Hypertensive encephalopathy
140(2)
Aortic dissection: assessment
142(2)
Aortic dissection: investigations
144(2)
Aortic dissection: management 1
146(2)
Aortic dissection: management 2
148(2)
Acute pericarditis: assessment
150(2)
Acute pericarditis: management
152(2)
Bacterial pericarditis
154(2)
Cardiac tamponade: presentation
156(2)
Cardiac tamponade: management
158(2)
Congenital heart disease in adults 1
160(2)
Congenital heart disease in adults 2
162(4)
2 Respiratory emergencies
165(58)
Acute pneumonia: assessment
166(2)
Acute pneumonia: investigations
168(2)
Acute pneumonia: management
170(2)
Acute pneumonia: specific situations
172(1)
Acute pneumonia: complications
173(1)
Mycoplasma pneumonia
174(1)
Legionella pneumonia
174(1)
Viral pneumonia
175(1)
Chlamydia pneumonia
175(1)
Psittacosis
175(1)
Miscellaneous conditions
176(2)
Acute asthma: assessment
178(2)
Acute severe asthma: immediate therapy
180(2)
Acute severe asthma: further management
182(2)
Mild-moderate asthmatic attacks
184(2)
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): assessment
186(2)
Acute exacerbation of COPD: management
188(2)
Acute exacerbation of COPD
190(2)
Respiratory failure: assessment
192(2)
Respiratory failure: investigations
194(2)
Respiratory failure: management
196(2)
Adult respiratory distress syndrome 1
198(2)
Adult respiratory distress syndrome 2
200(2)
Adult respiratory distress syndrome 3
202(2)
Pneumothorax: assessment
204(2)
Pneumothorax: management
206(2)
Acute pneumothorax: management
208(2)
Tension pneumothorax
210(2)
Haemoptysis: assessment
212(2)
Haemoptysis: management
214(2)
Pleural effusions
216(2)
Chronic massive effusion
218(1)
Empyema
219(1)
Acute upper airway obstruction
220(3)
3 Gastroenterological emergencies
223(58)
Acute upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding 1
224(2)
Acute upper GI bleeding 2
226(2)
Acute upper GI bleeding 3
228(2)
Peptic ulcer disease
230(1)
Erosive gastritis/oesophagitis
230(2)
Variceal haemorrhage: medical management
232(2)
Variceal haemorrhage: further management
234(1)
Mallory-Weiss tear
234(2)
Acute gastroenteritis: assessment
236(2)
Bacterial gastroenteritis
238(1)
Viral gastroenteritis
239(1)
Clostridum difficile
240(1)
Giardiasis
240(2)
Travellers' diarrhoea
242(2)
Bloody diarrhoea
244(2)
Bacterial dysentery
246(1)
Amoebic dysentery
247(1)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 1
248(2)
Inflammatory bowel disease 2
250(2)
Inflammatory bowel disease 3
252(2)
Jaundice: assessment
254(2)
Viral hepatitis
256(2)
Alcoholic hepatitis
258(2)
Drug-induced hepatitis
260(1)
Autoimmune hepatitis
260(1)
Acholuric jaundice
260(1)
Sepsis
261(1)
Ischaemic hepatitis
261(1)
Obstructive jaundice
261(1)
Gallstone disease
262(1)
Acute cholecystitis
263(1)
Biliary obstruction
264(2)
Ascites
266(2)
Acute liver failure: assessment and investigations
268(2)
Acute liver failure: management
270(2)
`Acute-on-chronic' liver failure
272(1)
Hepatic encephalopathy
273(1)
Liver abscesses
274(2)
Acute pancreatitis: assessment
276(2)
Acute pancreatitis: management
278(3)
4 Renal emergencies
281(28)
Acute kidney injury (AKI) 1
282(2)
AKI 2
284(2)
AKI: investigations
286(2)
AKI: management
288(2)
AKI: further management
290(2)
Anuria
292(1)
Interstitial nephritis
293(1)
Rhabdomyolysis
294(2)
Hepatorenal syndrome
296(2)
Acute upper urinary tract infections
298(2)
Renal colic and renal stones
300(2)
Haematuria
302(2)
Renovascular disease
304(2)
Cholesterol embolism
306(1)
Contrast nephropathy
306(3)
5 Shock
309(22)
Shock
310(2)
Shock assessment
312(2)
Shock management
314(2)
Sepsis syndrome and septic shock
316(2)
Septic shock management
318(2)
Sepsis syndrome/septic shock antibiotics
320(1)
Toxic shock syndrome
321(1)
Anaphylaxis
322(2)
Lactic acidosis
324(2)
Appendix 1 Haemodynamic calculations
326(1)
Appendix 2 Understanding circulatory failure
327(1)
Appendix 3 Inotrope support
328(2)
Appendix 4 Sodium bicarbonate
330(1)
6 Neurological emergencies
331(114)
Coma: assessment
332(2)
Coma: immediate management
334(2)
Coma: clues from examination
336(2)
Coma: management
338(2)
Limb weakness: assessment
340(2)
Limb weakness: localizing the lesion
342(2)
Acute dizziness: assessment
344(2)
Acute dizziness: management
346(2)
Acute loss of vision
348(2)
Approach to acute/sub-acute visual loss
350(2)
Painful red eye: assessment
352(2)
Painful red eye: management
354(1)
Acute bacterial meningitis: assessment
355(1)
Acute bacteria! meningitis: immediate management
356(2)
Acute bacterial meningitis: continuing therapy
358(1)
Acute bacterial meningitis: complications and their treatment
359(1)
Meningitis with lymphocytic CSF
360(2)
Acute viral encephalitis
362(2)
Head injury: presentation
364(2)
Head injury: assessment
366(2)
Head injury: immediate management
368(2)
Head injury: further management
370(2)
Raised intracranial pressure (ICP)
372(2)
Raised ICP: further management
374(2)
Intracranial space-occupying lesion
376(2)
Extradural haemorrhage
378(2)
Intracerebral haemorrhage
380(2)
Subdural haematoma
382(2)
Subarachnoid haemorrhage: assessment
384(2)
Subarachnoid haemorrhage: immediate management
386(2)
Subarachnoid haemorrhage: further management
388(2)
Status epilepticus (tonic-clonic)
390(2)
Status epilepticus (tonic-clonic) 2
392(2)
Stroke: overview
394(2)
Stroke: haemorrhage or infarct?
396(1)
Stroke: thrombolysis
396(2)
Stroke: other investigations
398(1)
Stroke: management
399(1)
Stroke: complications
400(1)
Stroke: acute blood pressure control
401(1)
Stroke: secondary prevention
402(1)
Cerebral infarction syndromes
403(1)
Brainstem stroke
404(2)
Cerebellar stroke
406(2)
Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs)
408(2)
Confusional states and delirium: assessment
410(2)
Confusional states and delirium: management
412(2)
Acute alcohol withdrawal
414(2)
Neuromuscular respiratory failure: assessment
416(2)
Neuromuscular respiratory failure: investigations and management
418(2)
Myasthenic crises
420(2)
Spinal cord compression: assessment
422(2)
Spinal cord compression: management
424(2)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
426(2)
Botulism
428(2)
Tetanus
430(2)
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
432(2)
Examination of brainstem function 1
434(2)
Examination of brainstem function 2
436(2)
Examination of brainstem function 3
438(2)
Oculocephalic and oculovestibular responses
440(2)
Brain death
442(3)
7 Infectious diseases
445(34)
Fever in a traveller 1
446(2)
Fever in a traveller 2
448(2)
Malaria: assessment
450(2)
Malaria: investigations
452(1)
Malaria: management
453(1)
Malaria: anti-malarial therapy
454(2)
Infections presenting with fever and rash
456(2)
Primary varicella infection (chickenpox)
458(2)
Herpes zoster (shingles)
460(1)
Varicella infection control
461(1)
Meningococcal infection: assessment
462(2)
Meningococcal infection: management
464(2)
Enteric fever (typhoid)
466(2)
Viral haemorrhagic fevers
468(2)
Rickettsial infections
470(1)
Q fever
471(1)
Human bites
471(1)
Non-human mammalian bites
472(1)
Infections in intravenous drug users
472(1)
Necrotizing fasciitis
473(1)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SAKS)
473(1)
Bioterrorism
474(5)
8 Emergencies in HIV-positive patients
479(36)
Emergency presentations of HIV infection
480(2)
Factors influencing presentation in HIV disease
482(2)
HIV testing
484(2)
Clinical indicator diseases for adult HIV infection
486(1)
Primary HIV infection (PHI)
487(1)
Acute neurological conditions in HIV-positive patients: assessment
488(2)
Acute neurological conditions in HIV-positive patients: investigations
490(2)
Acute neurological conditions in HIV-infected patients: treatment
492(2)
Respiratory emergencies in HIV-positive patients: assessment
494(2)
Respiratory emergencies in HIV-positive patients: investigations
496(2)
Respiratory emergencies in HIV-positive patients: management
498(2)
Gastrointestinal (GI) presentations in HIV-positive patients: assessment
500(2)
GI presentations in HIV-positive patients: investigations
502(1)
GI presentations in HIV-positive patients: management
503(3)
Pyrexia of unknown origin
506(1)
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)
507(1)
Dermatologtcal presentations
508(1)
Haematological presentations
509(1)
Antiretroviral toxicity
510(2)
Drug interactions with antiretroviral therapy
512(1)
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
513(2)
9 Endocrine emergencies
515(58)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): assessment
516(2)
DKA: management 1
518(2)
DKA: management 2
520(2)
DKA: complications
522(2)
Hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma (HONK) 1
524(2)
HONK 2
526(2)
Hypoglycaernic coma: assessment
528(2)
Hypoglycaernic coma: management
530(2)
Urgent surgery in patients with diabetes
532(2)
Hyponatraemia: assessment
534(2)
Hyponatremia: causes
536(2)
Hyponatraemia: management
538(2)
Hypernatraemia
540(2)
Acute hypocalcaemia
542(2)
Hypercalcaemia
544(2)
Hypophosphataemia
546(2)
Addisonian crisis: assessment
548(2)
Addisonian crisis: management
550(2)
Myxoedema coma
552(2)
Thyrotoxic crisis: assessment
554(2)
Thyrotoxic crisis: management
556(2)
Pituitary apoplexy
558(2)
Hypopituitary coma
560(2)
Phaeochromocytomas: assessment
562(2)
Phaeochromocytomas: management
564(2)
Polyuria
566(2)
Malignant hyperthermia
568(2)
Neurolepetic malignant syndrome
570(3)
10 Haematologkal emergencies
573(48)
Blood transfusion reactions
574(2)
Sickle cell crisis: presentation
576(2)
Sickle cell crisis: management
578(2)
Bleeding disorders: general approach
580(2)
Abnormal coagulation 1
582(2)
Abnormal coagulation 2
584(1)
Circulating inhibitors of coagulation
584(2)
Abnormal platelets
586(2)
Anticoagulant therapy
588(1)
Bleeding with fibrinolytic therapy
589(1)
Bleeding in liver disease
590(1)
Bleeding in uraemia
590(1)
Massive transfusion/cardiopulmonary bypass
591(1)
Haemophilia and related disorders 1
592(2)
Haemophilia and related disorders 2
594(2)
Combined thrombotic and haemorrhagic disorders
596(1)
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
596(2)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and haemolytic-uraemic syndrome (HUS)
598(2)
Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia
600(1)
Heparin-associated thrombocytopenia
601(1)
Acute leukaemias: presentation
602(2)
Acute leukaemias: management
604(1)
Acute leukaemias: treatment
605(1)
Early complications of bone marrow transplantation (BMT)
606(2)
Complications of BMT
608(2)
The febrile neutropenic patient 1
610(2)
The febrile neutropenic patient 2
612(2)
Infections in the transplant patient
614(1)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in transplant patients
615(1)
Hyperviscosity syndrome
616(1)
Tumour lysis syndrome
617(1)
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy
618(1)
Superior vena cava obstruction
619(1)
Massive mediastinal mass
620(1)
11 Rheumatological emergencies
621(32)
Acute monoarthritis: presentation
622(2)
Acute monoarthritis: investigations
624(1)
Septic arthritis
625(1)
Crystal arthropathy
626(2)
Polyarthritis
628(2)
Rheumatoid arthritis
630(1)
Seronegative arthritides (spondyloarthropathies)
631(1)
Reactive arthritis
632(1)
Ankylosing spondylitis
632(1)
Enteropathy arthritis
633(1)
Infections
633(1)
Vasculitis
634(2)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
636(2)
Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) 1
638(2)
Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic PAN 2
640(2)
Cryoglobulinaemia
642(2)
Giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)
644(2)
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)
646(2)
Back pain
648(2)
Prolapsed intervertebral disc
650(2)
C1-esterase inhibitor deficiency (angioneurotic oedema)
652(1)
12 Dermatological emergencies
653(16)
Cutaneous drug reactions
654(2)
Erythroderma
656(2)
Urticaria
658(2)
Autoimmune bullous disease
660(2)
Eczema herpeticum
662(1)
Herpes zoster
662(2)
Generalized pustular psoriasis
664(2)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) 1
666(2)
TEN 2
668(1)
13 Psychiatric emergencies
669(22)
Acute confusion: assessment
670(2)
Acute confusion: management
672(2)
Acute alcohol withdrawal
674(2)
Dealing with violent patients
676(2)
Deliberate self-harm
678(2)
The Mental Health Act and common law
680(2)
Treating patients against their will
682(1)
The law on consent and capacity
683(1)
Patients who do not wish to stay in hospital
684(2)
Detaining a patient in an emergency
686(2)
Mentally ill patients in hospital
688(3)
14 Drug overdoses
691(44)
Overdoses: general approach
692(2)
Drug overdoses and antidotes
694(2)
Amphetamines
696(1)
Antipsychotic drugs
697(1)
Benzodiazepines
698(1)
β-blockers
699(1)
Calcium channel blockers
700(2)
Carbon monoxide
702(2)
Cocaine
704(2)
Cyanide
706(2)
Digoxin
708(2)
Ecstasy
710(1)
Ethanol: acute intoxication
711(1)
Ethylene glycol
712(2)
Flunitrazepam
714(1)
Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) or liquid ecstasy
714(1)
Iron
715(1)
Lithium
716(1)
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
717(1)
Methanol
718(2)
Isopropanol
720(1)
Olanzapine
720(1)
Opiates
720(2)
Paracetamol: assessment
722(2)
Paracetamol: management
724(2)
Paraquat
726(1)
Risperidone
727(1)
Salicylates
728(2)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
730(1)
Theophylline
731(1)
Tricyclic antidepressants
732(1)
Valproate
733(2)
15 Practical procedures
735(78)
Arterial blood sampling
736(2)
Arterial line insertion 1
738(2)
Arterial line insertion 2
740(2)
Central line insertion
742(2)
Internal jugular vein cannulation
744(2)
Subclavian vein cannulation
746(2)
Ultrasound (US)-guided central venous catheterization 1
748(2)
US-guided central venous catheterization 2
750(2)
Pulmonary artery catheterization 1
752(2)
Pulmonary artery catheterization 2
754(2)
Pulmonary artery catheterization 3
756(2)
Indications for temporary pacing
758(2)
Temporary cardiac pacing: ventricular pacing
760(2)
Temporary cardiac pacing: atrial pacing
762(2)
Temporary cardiac pacing: complications
764(2)
Pericardial aspiration 1
766(2)
Pericardial aspiration 2
768(2)
DC cardioversion 1
770(2)
DC cardioversion 2
772(2)
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation 1
774(1)
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation 2
775(1)
Principles of respiratory support
776(2)
Mechanical ventilation
778(1)
Nasal ventilation
779(1)
Positive pressure ventilation
780(2)
Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
782(2)
Endotracheal intubation
784(2)
Aspiration of a pneumothorax
786(1)
Aspiration of a pleural effusion
787(1)
Insertion of a chest drain 1
788(2)
Insertion of a chest drain 2
790(2)
Ascitic tap (paracentesis)
792(1)
Total paracentesis
793(1)
Insertion of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
794(1)
Percutaneous liver biopsy
795(1)
Transjugular liver biopsy
795(1)
Transjuguiar intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
796(1)
Peritoneal dialysis (PD)
797(1)
Intermittent haemodialysis
798(1)
Haemofiltration
798(1)
Plasmapheresis
799(1)
Renal biopsy
800(1)
Phi determination (gastric tonometer)
801(1)
Joint aspiration
802(2)
Intracranial pressure monitoring
804(2)
Lumbar puncture 1
806(2)
Lumbar puncture 2
808(2)
Needlestick injuries
810(3)
16 Differential diagnosis of common presentations
813(26)
Introduction
814(1)
Systemic enquiry
815(1)
Abdominal pain 1
816(2)
Abdominal pain 2
818(1)
Abdominal pain (referred)
819(1)
Abdominal distension
819(1)
Back pain
820(1)
Blackouts
820(1)
Breathlessness/dyspnoea
821(1)
Chest pain
822(1)
Chest pain (pleuritic)
822(1)
Collapse
822(1)
Confusion
823(1)
Constipation
823(1)
Cough
823(1)
Cutaneous manifestations of internal malignancy
824(1)
Diarrhoea
825(1)
Diarrhoea (bloody)
825(1)
Dysphagia
826(1)
Falls
826(1)
Fever
826(1)
Fever in a traveller
827(1)
Fits
827(1)
Haematemesis and melaena
827(1)
Haematuria
828(1)
Haemoptysis
829(1)
Headache
830(1)
Hemiparesis
830(1)
Hoarseness
831(1)
Itching/pruritus
831(1)
Joint pain/swelling
832(1)
Leg swelling
833(1)
Melaena
833(1)
Muscle weakness
834(1)
Nausea
834(1)
Palpitations
835(1)
Seizures
835(1)
Tremor
836(1)
Unconsciousness/reduced consciousness
837(1)
Vomiting
837(1)
Weak legs
838(1)
Wheeze
838(1)
Appendix 839(12)
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