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Decision Algorithms for Emergency Neurology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46436
Giuseppe Micieli, Anna Cavallini, Stefano Ricci, Domenico Consoli, Jonathan A. Edlow, editors.
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Springer
, c2021.
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This book adopts a novel approach: procedures. Instead of discussing the diagnostic categories of neurological syndromes, it focuses on the symptoms of common neurological presentations (especially in the emergency room or on the ward), and the diagnostic hypotheses that can be validated or rejected case by case as a result. Each chapter covers one of the main symptoms of emergencies in neurology – from transient consciousness disturbances to focal deficits, acute muscular disorders, respirator…
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- Giuseppe Micieli, Anna Cavallini, Stefano Ricci, Domenico Consoli, Jonathan A. Edlow, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
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- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xv, 624 p.) : 254 illus., 252 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030512767
- 9783030512750 (Print ed.)
- 9783030512774 (Print ed.)
- 9783030512781 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological
- Emergency Medicine
- Nervous System Diseases - diagnosis
- Symptom Assessment
- Specialty
- Emergency Medicine
- Neurology
- Abstract
- This book adopts a novel approach: procedures. Instead of discussing the diagnostic categories of neurological syndromes, it focuses on the symptoms of common neurological presentations (especially in the emergency room or on the ward), and the diagnostic hypotheses that can be validated or rejected case by case as a result. Each chapter covers one of the main symptoms of emergencies in neurology – from transient consciousness disturbances to focal deficits, acute muscular disorders, respiratory insufficiency in neurological disorders, headaches, delirium, seizures and epileptic status, para-and tetraplegia, and head trauma, to acute functional disorders – and includes tables and figures to allow readers to gain a quick and easy, yet comprehensive overview of the topic. The book guides readers through various scenarios generated by the onset of symptoms, the clinical tools for differential diagnostics, and the principles of acute and post-acute phase therapy, managed by decision algorithms supported by the most recent scientific evidence. The resulting precedural profile – created through the collaboration of over 80 specialists in neurology or other disciplines – makes this text a valuable tool for neurologists, neurology residents and allied professionals in their daily clinical practice, as well as medical students.
- Contents
- 1. Transient Loss of Consciousness -- 2. Coma -- 3. Delirium/Acute Confusional State -- 4. Motor and Nonmotor Epileptic Seizures -- 5. Headache -- 6. Fever and Neurological Signs -- 7. Acute Vision Disorders -- 8. Dizziness and Vertigo -- 9. Diagnostic Algorithm for Patients Presenting with Acute Dizziness: The ATTEST Method -- 10. Focal Neurological Deficits -- 11. Para- and Tetraplegia in the Emergency Room and in the Intensive Care Unit -- 12. Head Injuries -- 13 Muscle Pain, Weakness and/or Sensory Disorders -- 14. Movement Disorders Emergencies -- 15. Respiratory Emergencies in Neurological Diseases -- 16. Neurological Emergencies in Pregnancy and Puerperium -- 17. Functional Disorders in Emergency -- 18. Neurotoxicological Emergencies -- 19. Neurological Emergency Services: A Case for Change to the Model of Care?
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- NEW Springer 2021
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Surgical decision making
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43771
[edited by] Robert C. McIntyre, Richard D. Schulick.
(6th ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier
, c2020.
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Using a proven, practical, algorithmic approach, Surgical Decision Making summarizes evidence-based guidelines and practice protocols in an easy-to-follow format. Designed to sharpen the decision-making skills of both trainees and practicing surgeons, the 6th Edition directs your focus to the critical decision points in a wide range of clinical scenarios, helping you determine optimal evaluation and management to secure the best possible patient outcomes. Algorithms are accompanied by annotati…
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- McIntyre, Robert C.
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- [edited by] Robert C. McIntyre, Richard D. Schulick
- Edition
- 6th ed.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 512 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323525244
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Decision Making
- Decision Trees
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Abstract
- Using a proven, practical, algorithmic approach, Surgical Decision Making summarizes evidence-based guidelines and practice protocols in an easy-to-follow format. Designed to sharpen the decision-making skills of both trainees and practicing surgeons, the 6th Edition directs your focus to the critical decision points in a wide range of clinical scenarios, helping you determine optimal evaluation and management to secure the best possible patient outcomes. Algorithms are accompanied by annotations that explain all critical factors affecting decisions in a concise, readable manner.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Problem solving in chest imaging
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44015
[edited by] Subba R. Digumarthy, Suhny Abbara, Jonathan H. Chung.
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier
, c2020.
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Optimize diagnostic accuracy with Problem Solving in Chest Imaging, a new volume in the Problem Solving in Radiology series. This concise title offers quick, authoritative guidance from experienced radiologists who focus on the problematic conditions you’re likely to see-and how to reach an accurate diagnosis in an efficient manner.
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- Digumarthy, Subba R.
- Abbara, Suhny
- Responsibility
- [edited by] Subba R. Digumarthy, Suhny Abbara, Jonathan H. Chung
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 704 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323041324
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System
- Radiography, Thoracic
- Respiratory Tract Diseases - diagnostic imaging
- Abstract
- Optimize diagnostic accuracy with Problem Solving in Chest Imaging, a new volume in the Problem Solving in Radiology series. This concise title offers quick, authoritative guidance from experienced radiologists who focus on the problematic conditions you’re likely to see-and how to reach an accurate diagnosis in an efficient manner.
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Errors in Imaging
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45023
Haris Chrysikopoulos.
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Springer
, c2020.
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This book offers a thorough, clear and practical guide to identifying, preventing and correcting any error or bias that may arise during the interpretation and reporting of medical images. It combines information and insights from the fields of radiology, expertise theory, cognitive psychology, and advanced learning practices with the author’s considerable clinical (radiologic) experience. In addition, the book features an extensive “Teaching Cases Section” that simulates real-world situations,…
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- Chrysikopoulos, Haris
- Responsibility
- Haris Chrysikopoulos
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xviii, 214 p.) : 122 illus., 42 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030211035
- 9783030211028 (Print ed.)
- 9783030211042 (Print ed.)
- 9783030211059 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Diagnostic Imaging - methods
- Medical Errors - prevention & control
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- This book offers a thorough, clear and practical guide to identifying, preventing and correcting any error or bias that may arise during the interpretation and reporting of medical images. It combines information and insights from the fields of radiology, expertise theory, cognitive psychology, and advanced learning practices with the author’s considerable clinical (radiologic) experience. In addition, the book features an extensive “Teaching Cases Section” that simulates real-world situations, giving readers an opportunity to practice what they have just learned. The purpose of the book is to provide readers with essential information and strategies, and to point out the deficiencies of the current radiology education system, in order to minimize the occurrence and the clinical impact of errors in imaging by offering the proper education and training for imaging professionals. It offers a valuable guide for diagnostic radiologists and all other imaging professionals, whether in training or in practice. Though the main emphasis is on computed tomography and magnetic resonance, the general principles are applicable to all conventional imaging modalities.
- Contents
- Perception and cognition in medical imaging -- Definition of errors in imaging -- Categories of errors in imaging -- The radiology report -- Mechanisms of errors -- Expertise and competence -- Error reducing strategies -- Epilogue: Conclusions and personal thoughts about our education -- Teaching cases -- Glossary.
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- e-Book
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- Case Reports
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- Online
Surgical Decision Making in Geriatrics : A Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45338
Rifat Latifi, editor.
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Springer
, c2020.
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This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to all aspects of geriatric surgery within the broad confines of surgery in geriatrics including general surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, surgical oncology, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, plastic, colorectal, orthopedic, gynecologic, and urologic surgery. The text is split into four parts. The first part is organized under general considerations on the geriatric surgi…
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- Latifi, Rifat
- Responsibility
- Rifat Latifi, editor
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxii, 452 p.) : 62 illus., 52 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030479633
- 9783030479626 (Print ed.)
- 9783030479640 (Print ed.)
- 9783030479657 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- General Surgery - methods
- Geriatrics - methods
- Patient Care Planning
- Specialty
- General Surgery
- Geriatrics
- Abstract
- This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to all aspects of geriatric surgery within the broad confines of surgery in geriatrics including general surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, surgical oncology, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, plastic, colorectal, orthopedic, gynecologic, and urologic surgery. The text is split into four parts. The first part is organized under general considerations on the geriatric surgical patient and includes current trends in geriatric surgery, and a number of important general issues such as practical approaches to reversal of bleeding/anticoagulation, role of anesthetic concerns in advanced age, frailty index and measurements of physiological reserves, nutritional support in the elderly, quality of life in the elderly, drug use, and family involvement. Part two of the book focuses on surgery specific system-based problems in geriatric surgical patients. The third part addresses many other important aspects of geriatric surgery including palliative and end of life care for the elderly, religious issues and the elderly care surgery, elderly with mental health issues, and nursing care of elderly patients. The fourth and final part describes the need for geriatric surgical care education and the components that are essential for the curriculum of current and future generations of students. Written by experts in the field, Surgical Decision Making in Geriatrics addresses patient selection, pre-operative considerations, technical conduct of the most common operations, and avoiding complications.
- Contents
- Part I. General Considerations for the Geriatric Surgical Patient -- Decision Making in Geriatric Surgery: More Surgery or Less Surgery? -- Is There Room for Common Sense in Surgical Decision-Making? -- Emergency Medicine Department Management of the Elderly -- Cardiovascular Comorbidities in the Elderly Undergoing Surgery -- Reversal of Oral Anticoagulants in the Elderly -- Frailty Assessment as Measurement of Physiologic Reserves in the Elderly -- Part II. System Based Specialized Surgical Problems in Geriatric Surgical Patients -- Anesthetic Concerns in the Elderly -- Nutrition Support in Elderly Patients Undergoing Surgery -- Neurosurgery in the Elderly -- Caring for the Geriatrics Trauma Patient: The Challenges and the Opportunities -- ENT Surgery in the Elderly -- Thoracic Surgery in the Elderly -- Cardiac Surgery in the Elderly -- Surgical Decisions in Breast Cancer in the Elderly -- Emergency General Surgery in the Elderly -- Inguinal Hernia Repair in the Elderly -- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in the Elderly: Techniques, Outcomes, and Pitfalls -- Bariatric Surgery in the Elderly -- Vascular Surgery in the Elderly -- Operative Surgical Oncology in the Elderly: Epidemiology, Opportunity, Outcome, and Ethical Issues -- Colorectal Surgery in the Elderly -- Liver Transplant Surgery in the Elderly -- Renal Transplantation in the Elderly -- Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery in the Elderly -- Plastic Surgery in the Elderly -- Drug Use in Elderly During Surgery: They Were Youngsters Once -- Urologic Surgery in the Elderly -- Gynecologic Surgery in the Elderly -- Postoperative Quality of Life in the Elderly -- Part III. Palliative Care, Spirituality, and Mental Health -- Surgical Decision Making in the Elderly with Serious Surgical Illness: The Role of Palliative Care -- Family Involvement: What Does a Loved One Want at the End-of-Life? -- Spiritual and Religious Considerations in the Care of the Elderly -- Perioperative Care in the Elderly with Mental Health Issues -- Part IV. Teaching Geriatric Surgery -- How Do We Teach Medical Students to Care for the Elderly.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery : An Evidence-Based Approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45442
Mark K. Ferguson, editor.
(Fourth edition)
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Springer
, c2020.
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This updated volume provides a practical guide to decision making within thoracic surgery. Focussed chapters contain pithy analyses and recommendations that allow useful information to be identified at a glance. All new chapters bring insight into the challenges faced operating on the lung, esophagus, diaphragm, airway, pleaura, mediastinum, and chest wall. Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery aims to help the reader navigate the complexities of thoracic surgery through clearly formatted and…
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- Ferguson, Mark K.
- Responsibility
- Mark K. Ferguson, editor
- Edition
- Fourth edition
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xv, 705 p.) : 19 illus., 17 illus. in color
- Series
- Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach
- Series Title
- Difficult decisions in surgery
- ISBN
- 9783030474041
- 9783030474034 (Print ed.)
- 9783030474058 (Print ed.)
- 9783030474065 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2198-7750
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Thoracic Surgery
- Treatment Outcome
- Specialty
- Thoracic Surgery
- Abstract
- This updated volume provides a practical guide to decision making within thoracic surgery. Focussed chapters contain pithy analyses and recommendations that allow useful information to be identified at a glance. All new chapters bring insight into the challenges faced operating on the lung, esophagus, diaphragm, airway, pleaura, mediastinum, and chest wall. Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery aims to help the reader navigate the complexities of thoracic surgery through clearly formatted and evidence-based chapters. The book is relevant to practicing and trainee surgeons, as well as medical professionals working within thoracic surgery.
- Contents
- 1. Introduction - 2. Evidence Based Medicine: Quality of Evidence and Evaluation Systems -- 3. Decision Analytic Techniques and Other Decision Processes -- 4. Decision Making: The Surgeon’s Perspective -- 5. Involving Patients in Difficult Decisions About Having Surgery -- Part I. Lung -- 6. EBUS vs. Mediastinoscopy for Initial Pathologic Mediastinal Staging in NSCLC -- 7. Does Preoperative Smoking Cessation Reduce Surgical Morbidity After Lung Resection? -- 8. Is Low Tech as Good as High Tech Exercise Testing in Assessing Healthy Candidates for Lung Resection? -- 9. Does Assessment of Frailty and Sarcopenia in Lung Resection Candidates Affect Patient Selection? -- 10. Can Frailty and Sarcopenia Be Mitigated in Lung Resection Candidates? -- 11. Is Antibiotic Prophylaxis Necessary for Major Lung Resection? -- 12. Uniportal Versus Multiportal VATS Lobectomy -- 13. Robotic Versus Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Major Lung Resection for Early Stage NSCLC -- 14. Does Blood Patch for Persistent Postoperative Air Leak Reduce Air Leak Duration -- 15. Is Resection of Persistent N2 Disease After Induction Therapy Effective? -- 16. N2 Disease Discovered at the Time of Vats Lung Resection: Resect or Abort? -- 17. Does Induction Immunotherapy Confer Increased Operative Risk for Lung Resection? -- 18. Does an Enhanced Recovery Program for Lobectomy Improve Surgical Outcomes? -- 19. Resection vs. SBRT for Stage I NSCLC in Patients with Good Pulmonary Function -- 20. Do Endobronchial Valves Assist in Resolution of Postoperative Persistent Air Leak? -- 21. Is Long-Term Surveillance Effective After Resection of Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer? -- 22. Does ECMO for Lung Failure in ICU Patients Improve Survival? -- 23. Does Local Therapy for Oligometastatic Disease in Lung Cancer Patients Improve Survival? -- 24. Is Pulmonary Metastasectomy Effective in Prolonging Survival? -- Part II. Esophagus -- 25. Surgical Resection Versus Endoscopic Therapy for T1bN0 Esophageal Adenocarcinoma -- 26. Does Induction Therapy for T2N0 Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Patients Improve Survival? -- 27. Can Frailty and Sarcopenia Be Mitigated in Esophagectomy Candidates? -- 28. Do Enhanced Recovery Programs for Esophagectomy Patients Improve Outcomes? -- 29. Does Jejunostomy Tube Feeding Improve Outcomes After Esophagectomy? -- 30. Surgery Versus Definitive Chemoradiotherapy for Regionally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Cancer -- 31. Robotic Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy (RAMIE) vs. Open Esophagectomy (OE) for Resectable Esophageal Cancer -- 32. Two-Field vs. Three-Field Lymphadenectomy for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma -- 33. What Is the Appropriate Extent of Lymph Node Dissection in Esophageal Cancer -- 34. Salvage Esophagectomy for Persistent or Recurrent Disease After Chemoradiation -- 35. Early Oral Feeding After Esophagectomy -- 36. Stent vs. Primary Repair for Esophageal Perforation -- 37. Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy vs. Stenting for Esophageal Anastomotic Leaks -- 38. Thoracoscopic Versus Endoscopic Therapy for Small Sub-epithelial Esophageal Tumors -- 39. Laparoscopic vs. Endoscopic Therapy for Achalasia -- 40. Laparoscopy or Endoscopic Therapy for Recurrent Symptoms from Achalasia -- 41. Laparoscopy or Thoracotomy for Symptomatic Recurrent Paraesophageal Hernia -- Part III. Diaphragm -- 42. Does Diaphragm Pacing for Bilateral Phrenic Nerve Paralysis Improve Function or Quality of Life? -- 43. Does Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for Unilateral Diaphragm Paralysis Improve Function or Quality of Life -- 44. Is Plication for Diaphragmatic Eventration Effective in Improving Lung Function? -- Part IV. Airways -- 45. Is Long-Term Stenting for Benign Airway Obstruction Effective? -- 46. Are Engineered Tissues Useful for Tracheal Reconstruction? -- 47. Management of Positive Margins After Resection of Primary Tracheal Malignancies -- 48. Optimal Management of Posttransplant Bronchial Stenosis: Stenting or Reoperation -- Part V. Pleura and Pleural Spaces -- 49. Is tPA/DNase Effective in the Management of Pleural Empyema? -- 50. VATS vs Open Management of Pleural Empyema -- 51. Indwelling Pleural Catheters Versus Talc Pleurodesis for Recurrent Symptomatic Malignant Pleural Effusions -- 52. Quality of Life: Extended Pleurectomy/Decortication vs Extrapleural Pneumonectomy -- Part VI. Mediastinum -- 53. Does Thymectomy Improve Outcomes in Patients with Nonthymomatous Myasthenia Gravis? -- 54. Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Evaluation of Suspected Encapsulated Thymoma -- 55. Robotic vs. Thoracoscopic Thymectomy for Thymoma -- 56. VATS for Resection of Mediastinal Parathyroid Adenomas -- 57. Thymectomy in the Setting of Pleural Metastasis -- 58. Sympathectomy for Malignant Ventricular Arrhythmias -- 59. The Extent of Surgery for Palmar Hyperhidrosis -- Part VII. Chest Wall -- 60. Synthetic Versus Biologic Reconstruction of Bony Chest Wall Defects -- 61. Traumatic Rib Fracture in the Absence of Flail Chest: Conservative Therapy or Surgical Fixation? -- 62. Is Surgical Management of Flail Chest Effective? -- 63. Epidural vs Regional Blocks for VATS and Thoracotomy -- 64. The Nuss Procedure Versus the Modified Ravitch Repair for Pectus Excavatum in Adults.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians : Case Vignettes in Everyday Hospital Medicine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45584
Kate Aberger, David Wang, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
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Rooted in everyday hospital medicine, Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians addresses the challenges of delivering complex care to patients living with serious illnesses. Spanning emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery and various subspecialties, each chapter reads like a story, comparing usual care with a step-by-step palliative-based approach. This case-based book features a multidisciplinary, palliative-trained authorship, including neurologists, nephrologists, emergency physici…
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- Aberger, Kate
- Wang, David
- Responsibility
- Kate Aberger, David Wang, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxiii, 227 p.) : 6 illus., 3 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030444143
- 9783030444136 (Print ed.)
- 9783030444150 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Palliative Care
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- Rooted in everyday hospital medicine, Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians addresses the challenges of delivering complex care to patients living with serious illnesses. Spanning emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery and various subspecialties, each chapter reads like a story, comparing usual care with a step-by-step palliative-based approach. This case-based book features a multidisciplinary, palliative-trained authorship, including neurologists, nephrologists, emergency physicians, surgeons, intensivists, and obstetricians. Divided into four parts, Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians outlines common clinical scenarios across settings and specialties to highlight unmet needs of patients with potentially terminal illnesses. Each case is broken down into the usual standard approach, and delves into detail regarding different palliative interventions that can be appropriate in those scenarios. These are meant to be practice changing; down to the actual words used to communicate with patients. In addition to the book’s focus on the principles of palliative care and the “art” of treating the patient, approaches to communication with the patient’s families for the best long-term outcomes are discussed. Concise and pragmatic, Palliative Skills for Frontline Clinicians is meant to be practice changing. It provides readers with both a new conceptual framework, as well as actual words to communicate with patients and medication doses for symptom management. It is an invaluable resource for non-palliative trained clinicians who wish to strengthen their palliative care skills.
- Contents
- Part I. Emergency Medicine -- 1. High-Yield Approach to the ED Goals of Care Conversation -- 2. A Palliative Approach to End-Stage COPD -- 3. This POLST Makes No Sense -- 4. Treating Pain and Prognosticating in Metastatic Cancer -- 5. Complex Pain Management and Goals of Care in a Debilitated Cancer Patient -- 6. To Intubate or Not to Intubate: Asking the Right Questions -- 7. ED Approach to the Hospice Patient -- Part II. Inpatient Medicine -- 8. "I Can’t Let Him Starve": Artificial Nutrition in Patients with Advanced Dementia -- 9. Shared Decision-Making in the Setting of a Large Ischemic Stroke -- 10. Prognostication and Goals of Care in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease -- 11. Saying Yes to Aggressive Measures: The Role of Neuropalliative Care in Critically Ill Patients with Potential for Recovery -- 12. “I am a Fighter”: Recognizing and Responding to Cancer Metaphors -- 13. “What Does the Awake Ventilated Patient Really Want?”: Shared Decision-Making in the ICU -- 14. A Mother’s Love – Support Despite Disagreeing with Goals of Care -- 15. End-Stage Renal Disease and Shared Decision-Making Dilemmas -- 16. Discontinuing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit -- 17. Teaching Learners How to Approach Family Decisions as a Process -- Part III. Surgery -- 18. Trach/PEG Consult in the ICU -- 19. Rescinding DNR Orders in the Operating Room -- 20. A Threshold Moment, Preserving Patient Dignity, and the Value of a Time-Limited Trial -- 21. Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Anticipating Poor Surgical Outcomes While Honoring Patient Autonomy -- 22. Surgery for the Hospice Patient: When Is It Appropriate? -- 23. Nonoperative Approach to Caring for the Ischemic Limb -- 24. Placing a Feeding Tube in a Patient with Dementia -- 25. Bowel Obstruction in a Dying Patient: To Operate or Not? -- 26. Geriatric Trauma Decision-Making Based on Functional Outcomes -- Part IV. Specialty Medicine -- 27. Decision by Surrogates for a Patient with a Psychiatric History -- 28. Palliative Approach to Patients with Concurrent Serious Illness and Substance Use Disorder -- 29. Responding to Spiritual Suffering and Hope During a Goals-of-Care Conversation -- 30. Trisomy 18: Early and Concurrent Palliative Care Enhances Delivery and Neonatal Planning -- 31. Navigating Complex Medical Decision Making in the Pediatric ICU.
- Format
- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Case Reports
- Location
- Online
Understanding research methods : for evidence-based practice in health
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat54590
Greenhalgh, Trisha M.
(2nd ed.)
--Milton, Australia:
Wiley
, 2020.
- Call Number
- W 20.5 G96 2020
- Location
- IWK Health Sciences Library
- Call Number
- W 20.5 G96 2020
- Author
- Greenhalgh, Trisha M.
- Other Authors
- Bidewell, John
- Warland, Jane
- Crisp, Elaine
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Milton, Australia
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Physical Description
- 135 p.
- ISBN
- 9.75E+12
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Research Design
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Research
- Format
- Book
- Location
- IWK Health Sciences Library
- Copies
- 1
- Loan Period
- 2 weeks
Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery : A Practical Guide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44125
Salvatore Docimo Jr., Eric M. Pauli, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2019.
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- Online
This book takes the major pathologies commonly studied in general surgery and presents them in a unique format based upon algorithms. The algorithms begin with the clinical presentation of the patient and work their way through the various diagnostic modalities available to the surgeon. This allows the physician to make a decision regarding treatment options based upon various patterns in the algorithms. This text serves as a very useful resource for surgeons as it allows complex clinical pathw…
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- Docimo Jr., Salvatore
- Pauli, Eric M.
- Responsibility
- Salvatore Docimo Jr., Eric M. Pauli, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxxii, 873 p.) : 241 illus., 12 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319984971
- 9783319984964 (Print ed.)
- 9783319984988 (Print ed.)
- Specialty
- General Surgery
- Abstract
- This book takes the major pathologies commonly studied in general surgery and presents them in a unique format based upon algorithms. The algorithms begin with the clinical presentation of the patient and work their way through the various diagnostic modalities available to the surgeon. This allows the physician to make a decision regarding treatment options based upon various patterns in the algorithms. This text serves as a very useful resource for surgeons as it allows complex clinical pathways to be conveniently organized in logical algorithms while providing a concise yet comprehensive manual to assist in clinical decision making. The algorithms were created by recognized experts in their field and include the most up-to-date clinical and evidence-based information. Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery: A Practical Guide provides a useful resource for surgeons in clinical practice, as well as surgical residents in training and those who are preparing for board examinations or recertification.
- Contents
- Management of Cutaneous Melanoma -- Basal Cell Carcinoma -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Management of Soft Tissue Sarcoma -- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection -- Management of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx (OPSCC) -- Evaluation of Neck Mass -- Evaluation of an Enlarged Cervical Lymph Node -- Salivary Gland Tumors -- Massive Hemoptysis -- Mediastinal Masses -- Tracheal Stenosis -- Incidental Lung Nodule -- Management of Lung Cancer -- Management of Empyema -- Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax -- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm -- Nipple Discharge -- Breast Mass Evaluation -- Ductal Carcinoma in situ -- Lobular Carcinoma in situ -- Enlarged Axillary Lymph Node -- Metastatic Breast Cancer -- Recurrent Breast Cancer -- Paget’s Disease -- Locoregional Recurrence of Breast Cancer -- Metastatic Breast Cancer -- Inflammatory Breast Cancer -- Breast Reconstruction -- Management of Male Breast Cancer -- Management of Esophageal Motility Disorders -- Management of Achalasia -- Barrett’s Esophagitis -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- Hiatal Hernia -- Esophageal Carcinoma -- Esophageal Perforation -- Acidic and Basic injuries -- Gastric Ulcer Management -- Duodenal Ulcer Management -- Complications of Peptic Ulcer Disease -- Management of Recurrent Peptic Ulcer Disease -- Management of Gastric Cancer -- Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors -- Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage -- Small Bowel Obstruction -- Small Bowel Tumors -- Management of Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumors -- Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas -- Management of Chron's Disease -- Management of Postoperative Ileus -- Management of Gallstone Illeus -- Management of Short Bowel Syndrome -- Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding -- Management of Diverticulitis -- Management of Large Bowel Obstruction -- Management of Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction -- Management of Colonic Volvulus -- Appendicitis -- Ulcerative Colitis -- Crohn’s Colitis -- Ischemic Colitis -- Clostridium Difficile Colitis -- Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes -- Colon Polyps -- Colon Cancer -- Rectal Prolapse -- Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome -- Rectal Cancer -- Rectovaginal Fistula -- Management of Hemorrhoids -- Management of Anal Fissure -- Management of Perianal Abscess and Fistula-in-Ano -- Management of Anal Cancer -- Management of Fecal Incontinence -- Evaluation of Liver Nodule -- Cystic Diseases of the Liver -- Management of Benign Liver Masses -- Hepatic Abscess -- Malignant Liver Tumors (Metastatic Liver Disease) -- Diagnosis and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Diagnosis and Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis -- Portal Hypertension and Shunting -- Acute Cholecystitis and Biliary Colic -- Acalculous Cholecystitis -- Post cholecystectomy -- Management of Post-cholecystectomy Cholangitis -- Management of Choledocholithiasis -- Acute Cholangitis -- Cholangiocarcinoma -- Diagnosis and Management of Gallbladder Cancer -- Choledochal Cysts -- Cholecystectomy of the Pregnant Patient -- Acute Pancreatitis -- Chronic Pancreatitis -- Pancreas Divisum -- Walled-off Pancreatic Fluid Collections -- Periampullary Carcinoma -- Management of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms -- Pancreatic Necrosis -- Management of Splenic Abscess -- Atraumatic Indications for Splenectomy -- Hypothyroidism -- Hyperthyroidism -- Thyroiditis -- Goiter -- Thyroid Nodule -- Thyroid Cancer -- Hyperparathyroidism -- Cushing’s Syndrome and Disease -- Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome) -- Glucagonoma -- Management of Pheochromocytoma -- Management of Aldosteronoma -- Management of Gastrinoma -- Management of Insulinoma -- Management of Somatostatinoma -- Management of VIPoma -- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia -- Tracheoesophageal Fistula -- Other Diaphragmatic Hernias: Late-presenting Bochdalek Hernia, Morgagni Hernia, and Giant Hiatal Hernia of Infancy -- Duodenal Obstruction in Newborns -- Small Intestinal Atresia -- Management of Malrotation -- Management of Imperforate Anus -- Hirschsprung Disease -- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia -- Meconium Ileus -- Pediatric Intussusception -- Management of Pyloric Stenosis -- Necrotizing Enterocolitis -- Omphalocele and Gastroschisis -- Biliary Atresia -- Carotid Artery Stenosis -- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm -- Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm -- Aortic Dissection -- Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia -- Chronic Lower Extremity Ischemia -- Intermittent Claudication -- Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis -- Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia -- Management of Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia -- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome -- AV Shunt Complications -- Management of the Renal Mass -- Prostate Cancer -- Management of Scrotal/Testicular Mass -- Diagnosis and Management of Fournier’s Gangrene -- Hypotension and Blunt Abdominal Trauma -- Traumatic Brain Injury -- Penetrating Neck Trauma -- Penetrating Chest Trauma -- ED Thoracotomy -- Blunt Chest Wall Trauma -- Blunt Cardiac Injury -- Deceleration Injury – Blunt Aortic Injury -- Penetrating Abdominal Trauma -- Blunt Abdominal Trauma -- Management Algorithm for Acute and Chronic Diaphragmatic Injuries -- Management of Traumatic Liver Injuries -- Management of Pancreatic Trauma -- Management of Traumatic Splenic Injuries -- Management of Kidney and Ureter Injuries -- Urethral Injuries -- Pelvic Fractures -- Bladder Injuries -- Rectal Injuries -- Extremity Compartment Syndrome -- Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage -- Airway Management -- Intubation and Extubation -- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) -- Management of Sepsis -- Management of Shock -- Blood Transfusion Indications -- Abdominal Compartment Syndrome -- Acute Renal Failure -- Post-operative Pulmonary Emboli -- Burns Management -- Acid-Base Disorders -- Hyponatremia -- Hypernatremia -- Hypokalemia -- Hyperkalemia -- Management of Hypocalcemia -- Management of Hypercalcemia -- Paradoxical Aciduria -- Inguinal Hernia -- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia -- Femoral Hernia -- Obturator Hernia -- Ventral Hernia Repair -- Incarcerated and Strangulated Hernia -- Management of Open Abdomen -- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction -- Indications for Bariatric Surgery -- Work-up of Abdominal Pain in the Bariatric Patient -- Internal Hernia – Diagnosis and Treatment -- Marginal Ulcer: Diagnosis and Treatment -- Ventral Hernia Repair in Bariatric Patients -- Acute Leak Following Bariatric Surgery -- Vitamin and Micronutrient Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery -- Pregnancy and Cholelithiasis -- Pregnancy and Appendicitis -- Pregnancy and Breast Cancer -- Pregnancy and Hernia.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Difficult Decisions in Cardiothoracic Critical Care Surgery : An Evidence-Based Approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44149
Vassyl A. Lonchyna, editor.
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, 2019.
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Critical care medicine is responsible for many of the most important advances in outcomes after cardiothoracic surgery in the past two decades. The expertise developed in this subspecialty accounts for the resiliency that characterizes gold standard results evident in institutions recognized for excellence. This volume is intended to share ideas and algorithms that will improve outcomes in cardiothoracic critical care units. This book is part of the Difficult Decisions in Surgery series that co…
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- Lonchyna, Vassyl A.
- Responsibility
- Vassyl A. Lonchyna, editor
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xviii, 719 p.) : 48 illus., 30 illus. in color
- Series
- Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach
- Series Title
- Difficult decisions in surgery
- ISBN
- 9783030041465
- 9783030041458 (Print ed.)
- 9783030041472 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2198-7750
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Critical Care - methods
- Thoracic Surgery
- Specialty
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Thoracic Surgery
- Abstract
- Critical care medicine is responsible for many of the most important advances in outcomes after cardiothoracic surgery in the past two decades. The expertise developed in this subspecialty accounts for the resiliency that characterizes gold standard results evident in institutions recognized for excellence. This volume is intended to share ideas and algorithms that will improve outcomes in cardiothoracic critical care units. This book is part of the Difficult Decisions in Surgery series that covers surgical specialties. The volumes are multi-authored, containing brief chapters, each of which are devoted to one or two specific questions or decisions within that specialty that are difficult or controversial. The volumes are intended as a current and timely reference source for practicing surgeons, surgeons in training, and educators that describe the recommended ideal approach, rather than customary care, in selected clinical situations.
- Contents
- 1. Introduction -- Part I. Quality, Care and Ethics -- 2. Quality and Value in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit -- 3. OR to ICU Patient Handoff: A Matter of Communication -- 4. Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit: A Universal Need -- 5. Ethics: When to Turn Off the VAD -- 6. Communication Surrounding Prognostication in the ICU: More Than Mere Talk? - Part II. Resuscitation -- 7. Defibrillation/Pacing First for Witnessed Cardiac Arrest in Post-cardiac Surgery Patients -- 8. Emergency Resternotomy in Post-operative Cardiac Surgery Patients Who Suffer Cardiac Arrest -- 9. Epinephrine and Vasopressin Use Following Cardiac Arrest After Cardiac Surgery -- 10. Cardiac Arrest in the Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Patient: Is Conservatism an Aggressive Approach? -- Part III. Hemodynamics -- 11. Intravascular Devices in the ICU -- 12. Role of Ultrasound Guidance for Central Venous Access, Chest Tube Insertion, and Interventional Management of Cholecystitis in ICU Patients -- 13. Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the CT ICU: Helpful or Just Another Toy? -- 14. Inotropes and Vasopressors in the CT ICU: Getting the Mixture Right -- 15. Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Adult Cardiac Surgery -- 16. Atrial Fibrillation: Aggressive Treatment in the Postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient -- Part IV. Pulmonary Support in the CT Patient -- 17. What is the Role of the ABCDEF Bundle in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation? -- 18. ECMO as a Bridge to Lung Transplantation -- 19. When on ECMO: Awaken, Extubate and Mobilize -- Part V. Mechanical Assist Devices -- 20. Percutaneous Assist Devices as Salvage from Cardiogenic Shock -- 21. The LVAD Patient with Dark Urine and Elevated LDH: Diagnosis and Treatment of Pump Thrombosis -- 22. Liver Dysfunction in a Patient with Ventricular Assist Device -- Part VI. Transplantation -- 23. Vasoplegia in the Postoperative Period After Cardiac Transplantation -- 24. Severe Hypertension After Cardiac Transplantation -- 25. Post-Transplant Right Ventricular Failure -- 26. Lung Infiltrates in Post-Operative Lung Transplant Patients: Pneumonia, Rejection or Edema? -- 27. Clearance of Pulmonary Secretions After Lung Transplantation -- Part VII. Electrolytes and Nutrition -- 28 Perioperative Nutrition Support in Cardiothoracic Surgery -- 29. Glycemic Control Does Matter in the Cardiac Surgery Patient -- Part VIII. Coagulopathy -- 30. The Bleeding Post-op CT Patient: Coagulation Tests Versus Thromboelastography -- 31. Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery: Should Massive Transfusion Be in a 1:1:1 Ratio? -- 32. If the Platelets Are Low, Is It HIT? -- 33. Newest Antithrombotic Agents: Uses, Challenges, and Reversal Strategies for Surgical Procedures -- 34. Complex Cardiac Surgery Without Blood Transfusions: Lessons Learned from Managing Jehovah Witness Patients -- Part IX. Acute Kidney Injury -- 35. Cardiac Surgery Acute Kidney Injury: Controversy in Renal Support -- 36. Role of Biomarkers in Predicting AKI in the CT ICU -- 37. Cardiorenal Syndrome in Heart Failure Patients: ICU Management -- 38. Management of Patients with Difficult Vascular Access Issues -- Part X. ICU Catastrophes -- 39. Free Air in the Postoperative CT Patient: Observe or Operate? -- 40. Ischemic Bowel in the Post Cardiothoracic Patient -- 41. Confusion in the ICU: Anticoagulated VAD Patient with MS Changes -- 42. Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient: Thrombolytic Therapy or Mechanical Thrombectomy? -- 43. Neurologic Catastrophe in the CT ICU: A Neurosurgeon’s Dilemma -- 44. Management of Malperfusion Syndrome in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection -- 45. Ischemic Leg Following IABP Insertion: Timing of Diagnosis and Treatment.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Difficult Decisions in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44622
Zhen Gooi, Nishant Agrawal, editors.
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, c2019.
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This book provides a practical guide to decision making in head and neck oncologic surgery. As new technology is introduced, there is increasing knowledge regarding the efficacy of traditional head and neck surgical therapies and how to select among these varied and complex approaches is becoming increasingly difficult. Concise easy to follow chapters are devoted to one or two specific questions or decisions in head and neck oncologic surgery, aiding the reader to develop their decision making …
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- Gooi, Zhen
- Agrawal, Nishant
- Responsibility
- Zhen Gooi, Nishant Agrawal, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 387 p.) : 10 illus., 5 illus. in color
- Series
- Difficult Decisions in Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach
- Series Title
- Difficult decisions in surgery
- ISBN
- 9783030151232
- 9783030151225 (Print ed.)
- 9783030151249 (Print ed.)
- 9783030151256 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2198-7750
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery
- Mouth Neoplasms - surgery
- Patient Care Planning
- Specialty
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Surgical Oncology
- Abstract
- This book provides a practical guide to decision making in head and neck oncologic surgery. As new technology is introduced, there is increasing knowledge regarding the efficacy of traditional head and neck surgical therapies and how to select among these varied and complex approaches is becoming increasingly difficult. Concise easy to follow chapters are devoted to one or two specific questions or decisions in head and neck oncologic surgery, aiding the reader to develop their decision making skills. Difficult Decisions in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery is a timely reference source for practicing surgeons, surgeons in training, and educators on the recommended ideal approaches in selected clinical situations.
- Contents
- Part I. Oral Cavity -- 1. Elective Versus Therapeutic Neck Dissection for Clinically Node Negative Early Oral Cancer -- 2. Management of Moderate Dysplasia of the Oral Cavity -- 3. Ideal Resection Margins in Oral Cavity Cancer -- 4. Should Margin Sampling Be Obtained from the Specimen or from the Resection Bed in Oral Cavity Cancer? -- 5. Should Level IIb Be Addressed Routinely in Clinically Node Negative Oral Cancers? -- 6. Role and Efficacy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- 7. Surgical or Non-surgical Treatment for Advanced Oral Cavity Cancer -- Part II. Oropharynx -- 8. Surgical Versus Non-surgical Management of Early T-Stage Oropharyngeal Cancer -- 9. Management of Unknown Primary Cancer of the Head and Neck -- Part III. Larynx -- 10. Early Oral Feeding Following Primary Total Laryngectomy -- 11. Primary Surgery Versus Organ Preservation in Advanced Laryngeal Cancer -- 12. Surgery or Radiation Therapy for Early Stage Glottic Cancer -- Part IV. Thyroid/Parathyroid -- 13. How Should Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer with Distant Metastatic Disease Be Managed? -- 14. Should Routine (Prophylactic) Central Neck Dissection Be Performed for Clinically Node Negative Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma? -- 15. Management of the Clinically Negative Lateral Neck in Medullary Thyroid Cancer -- Part V. Soft Tissue -- 16. Should Pre-operative Embolization Be Utilized Routinely for Carotid Body Tumors Prior to Surgical Excision? -- 17. Vagal Paraganglioma and Schwannoma—Surgical or Non-surgical Management -- Part VI. Salivary -- 18. Parotid Malignancy with Facial Weakness: Should the Facial Nerve Be Sacrificed? -- 19. Adjuvant Management of Advanced High-Risk Salivary Gland Malignancy -- Part VII. Cutaneous -- 20. Management of the Parotid Gland in Cutaneous External Auditory Canal Skin Cancer -- 21. What Is the Ideal Resection Margin in Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma? -- 22. Does Recurrent Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Warrant Adjuvant Treatment After Surgical Resection? -- 23. Management of the Parotid/Neck Following a Positive Sentinel Node Biopsy in Patients with Cutaneous Melanoma of the Head and Neck -- Part VIII. Reconstruction -- 24. Is Routine Anticoagulation Warranted Following Free Flap Reconstruction? -- 25. Does Two Venous Anastomoses Lead to Better Outcomes in Free Flap Reconstruction of the Head and Neck? -- 26. Reconstruction for Early Oral Cavity Cancer -- Part IX. Multidisciplinary -- 27. Prophylactic Versus Reactive Gastrostomy Tube Placement for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients -- 28. Is Antibiotic Therapy Warranted in Clean-Contaminated Head and Neck Surgery Beyond 24 h? -- 29. What Is the Best Imaging Modality to Predict Extracapsular Nodal Extension? -- 30. Is There a Role for Triple Endoscopy in the Staging of Head and Neck Cancer? -- 31. Is There a Role for Induction Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Advanced Head and Neck Cancer? -- 32. Is Routine Carotid Imaging Warranted Following Radiation Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer -- 33. Should Perineural Invasion Warrant Adjuvant Therapy in Surgically Treated Head and Neck Cancer.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Clinical Controversies in Device Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44743
Jonathan S. Steinberg, Andrew E. Epstein, editors.
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, c2019.
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This book addresses the tough clinical issues faced by electrophysiologists and cardiologists who treat patients with Cardiac Implantable Electrical Devices (CIEDs) in real-world practice. With contributions from widely recognized international leaders in the field, this 10-chapter resource covers a variety of controversies with CIEDs, from discerning what device is appropriate to use for heart failure to ethical issues in their use at the end of a patient’s life. To supplement these discussion…
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- Steinberg, Jonathan S.
- Epstein, Andrew E.
- Responsibility
- Jonathan S. Steinberg, Andrew E. Epstein, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (x, 140 p.) : 43 illus., 32 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030228828
- 9783030228811 (Print ed.)
- 9783030228835 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac - therapy
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Pacemaker, Artificial
- Risk Factors
- Abstract
- This book addresses the tough clinical issues faced by electrophysiologists and cardiologists who treat patients with Cardiac Implantable Electrical Devices (CIEDs) in real-world practice. With contributions from widely recognized international leaders in the field, this 10-chapter resource covers a variety of controversies with CIEDs, from discerning what device is appropriate to use for heart failure to ethical issues in their use at the end of a patient’s life. To supplement these discussions, chapters review opposing positions on both sides of a controversy and present clinical material to illustrate the different perspectives. Clinical Controversies in Device Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias is an essential resource not only for physicians, residents, and fellows in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiology but also for associated professionals including nurses and technicians who work with CIEDs.
- Contents
- 1. The Use of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy -- 2. Risk Stratification Beyond Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: Role of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance -- 3. Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillators -- 4. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Heart Failure in Patients Without Left Bundle Branch Block -- 5. Biventricular Pacing for Patients with Complete Heart Block -- 6. CRT Devices in Heart Failure: Does the Patient Need a Pacemaker or Defibrillator? -- 7. His Bundle Pacing Versus Biventricular Pacing for CRT -- 8. Replacement of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators When Ventricular Function Has Recovered -- 9. Use of Implantable Monitors for Arrhythmia Detection -- 10. Ethical Conundra in CIED Therapy: Ethical Implantation, Ethical End-of-Life Care.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Decision Making in Vocal Fold Paralysis : A Guide to Clinical Management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44755
Milan R. Amin, Michael M. Johns, editors.
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, c2019.
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This guide brings thought leaders and master clinicians together to share their wisdom and expertise regarding clinical decisions surrounding unilateral and bilateral vocal fold paralysis. Designed as a what- to-do and why as opposed to a how-to guide, the authors detail the reasoning process from work up, through intervention, to post-treatment decision making. The text is organized around decision points in the management of vocal fold paralysis such as decisions in regard to timing, interven…
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- Amin, Milan R.
- Johns, Michael M.
- Responsibility
- Milan R. Amin, Michael M. Johns, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiii, 277 p.) : 60 illus., 43 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030234751
- 9783030234744 (Print ed.)
- 9783030234768 (Print ed.)
- 9783030234775 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Vocal Cord Paralysis - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- NeurologyÂ
- Primary care (Medicine)
- Specialty
- Otolaryngology
- Abstract
- This guide brings thought leaders and master clinicians together to share their wisdom and expertise regarding clinical decisions surrounding unilateral and bilateral vocal fold paralysis. Designed as a what- to-do and why as opposed to a how-to guide, the authors detail the reasoning process from work up, through intervention, to post-treatment decision making. The text is organized around decision points in the management of vocal fold paralysis such as decisions in regard to timing, intervention, implants, reinnervation, drugs, voice therapy, and post-operative care. Individual chapters focus on specific steps in the process of evaluation and treatment, explore the decisions that can and should be made, and provide answers and direction for the reader. Authors explain the issues around the decision point and use their considerable experience to offer their opinion and as well as the thought process behind it. Decision Making in Vocal Fold Paralysis will be a useful guide for practitioners that deal with vocal fold paralysis, including otolaryngologists, general surgeons, neurologists, speech language pathologists, primary care physicians, and oncologists.
- Contents
- Part I: Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis -- Diagnostic Studies in Work-Up for Vocal Fold Paralysis: When and Why -- Timing of Intervention for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis -- Early Management of Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis -- Management of Dysphagia in Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis -- Management of Nerve Sacrifice with Thyroidectomy -- Static Medialization: Fat Injection Versus Medialization Larygoplasty -- Choosing the Right Implant -- Decision Making in Arytenoid Adduction -- Role of Adjunctive Procedures like Cricothyroid Subluxation and Arytenopexy or Arytenoid Adduction -- Decision Making Around Reinnveration -- Decision Making in Pediatric Unilateral Vocal Fold Movement Impairment -- Decision Making in Postoperative Care Following Laryngeal Surgery for Vocal Fold Paralysis -- Medialization Laryngoplasty: Revision Surgery -- Part II: Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis -- Diagnostic Studies in Work-Up for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: When and Why -- Acute Management of Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis -- Long Term Interventions for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Endoscopic and Open Procedures -- Decision Making in Patients with Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis with Glottal Insufficiency: Balancing Voice vs. Airway -- Reinnervation/Pacing for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Critical Issues in Head and Neck Oncology : Key Concepts from the Sixth THNO Meeting
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42548
Jan B. Vermorken, Volker Budach, C. René Leemans, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Piero Nicolai, Brian O'Sullivan, editors.
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Springer
, c2018.
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This book provides an overview of the latest advances in head and neck cancer using a multidisciplinary approach. Commencing with a discussion of epidemiological and diagnostic aspects, including the role of vaccination and key pathological features, the book then follows by examining the role of oncogenomics, proteomics, next generation sequencing and homologous recombination function in predicting outcomes. The topics are presented by epidemiologists, pathologists and basic scientists with fu…
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- Vermorken, Jan B.
- Budach, Volker
- Leemans, C. René
- Machiels, Jean-Pascal
- Nicolai, Piero
- O'Sullivan, Brian
- Responsibility
- Jan B. Vermorken, Volker Budach, C. René Leemans, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Piero Nicolai, Brian O'Sullivan, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 363 p.) : 50 illus., 44 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319988542
- 9783319988535 (print ed.)
- 9783319988559 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - therapy
- Specialty
- Medical Oncology
- Abstract
- This book provides an overview of the latest advances in head and neck cancer using a multidisciplinary approach. Commencing with a discussion of epidemiological and diagnostic aspects, including the role of vaccination and key pathological features, the book then follows by examining the role of oncogenomics, proteomics, next generation sequencing and homologous recombination function in predicting outcomes. The topics are presented by epidemiologists, pathologists and basic scientists with further contributions from medical oncologists, head and neck cancer surgical specialists (ORL/HNS), and radiation oncologists in chapters that discuss therapeutic approaches for oral, oropharyngeal and thyroid cancer. Special topics such as the development of novel staging classifications, optimal larynx preservation approaches for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, surgical reconstruction, new surgical approaches in oropharynx cancer, potential for treatment de-escalation, systemic therapy in nasopharyngeal cancer and salivary gland tumors and treatment approaches for tumors of unknown primary site are discussed in detail. Finally, the role of immunotherapy in the field is highlighted. The chapters are based on the latest data presented at the 6th Trends in Head and Neck Oncology Conference and reflect the most up-to-date information in the field. They are written by many of the most internationally acclaimed authors in the field and are therefore an excellent source for all those interested or actively working in the field of head and neck cancer.
- Contents
- Part I. Epidemiology and diagnosis -- The role of vaccination in head and neck cancer prevention -- Cellular and molecular pathology in head and neck cancer -- Part II. Prediction of outcome -- Oncogenomics/proteomics of head and neck cancer -- Targeted next-generation sequencing in head and neck cancer -- Homologous recombination function as predictor of treatment response -- Part III. Oral cavity cancer -- Surgical management of oral cavity cancer -- Reconstruction in oral cavity cancer: when and how -- Induction chemotherapy: does it have a place in oral cavity cancer? -- Are there alternative local treatments in oral cavity cancer? -- Part IV. Oropharynx cancer -- HPV assessment in oropharynx cancer: what is the gold standard? -- A new staging system for oropharynx cancer and why? -- Should we de-escalate the treatment in HPV-positive oropharynx cancer? -- Is there a new role for surgery in oropharynx cancer? -- Can we expect less toxicity with newer forms of radiation? -- Part V. Miscellaneous topics -- What is the optimal larynx preservation approach and who are the candidates? -- Is the approach to patients with unknown primary tumors any different in 2017? -- Cytotoxic chemotherapy and targeted therapy in nasopharynx cancer -- Are there alternative chemotherapy regimens for EXTREME in recurrent/metastatic SCCHN? -- New data on systemic therapy of salivary gland tumors -- Treatment of elderly patients with head and neck cancer -- Part VI. Thyroid cancer -- World-wide thyroid cancer "epidemic": what is going on? -- The surgical approach to thyroid cancer -- Part VII. Keynote address -- Tumor immunology, immunotherapy and its application to head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
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- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Congress
- Location
- Online
Clinical Cases in Heart Failure
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42567
Ravi V. Shah, Siddique A. Abbasi, editors.
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Springer
, c2018.
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This concise practical guide is designed to facilitate the clinical decision-making process by reviewing a number of cases and defining the various diagnostic and management decisions open to clinicians. It is well illustrated and diverse in scope, enabling the reader to obtain relevant clinical information regarding both standard and unusual cases in heart failure in a rapid, easy to digest format. Clinical cases are a key component in modern medical education, assisting the trainee or recerti…
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- Shah, Ravi V.
- Abbasi, Siddique A.
- Responsibility
- Ravi V. Shah, Siddique A. Abbasi, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 120 p.) : 15 illus., 14 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Clinical cases in cardiology
- ISBN
- 9783319658049
- 9783319658032 (print ed.)
- 9783319658056 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2523-3009
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Heart Failure
- Specialty
- Cardiology
- Abstract
- This concise practical guide is designed to facilitate the clinical decision-making process by reviewing a number of cases and defining the various diagnostic and management decisions open to clinicians. It is well illustrated and diverse in scope, enabling the reader to obtain relevant clinical information regarding both standard and unusual cases in heart failure in a rapid, easy to digest format. Clinical cases are a key component in modern medical education, assisting the trainee or recertifying clinician to work through unusual cases using best practice techniques. Cardiology is a key discipline in this regard and is a highly visual subject requiring the reader to describe often very subtle differences in the presentation of patients and define accurately the diagnostic and management criteria on which to base their clinical decision-making. This title therefore provides valuable assistance to trainees and clinicians alike in evaluating pati ents and defining an appropriate procedure for each case covered.
- Contents
- 1. New-Onset LV Dysfunction -- 2. Restrictive Cardiomyopathy -- 3. Acute Decompensated Heart Failure -- 4. Valvular Disease and Heart Failure: Mitral Regurgitation -- 5. Valvular Disease and Heart Failure: Aortic Stenosis -- 6. Low Output Heart Failure -- 7. Management of Stage D Heart Failure -- 8. Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. -- 9. Management of Cardiogenic Shock.
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- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Case Reports
- Location
- Online
Diagnostic Meta-Analysis : A Useful Tool for Clinical Decision-Making
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42593
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, editor.
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Springer
, c2018.
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This book is the first exclusively devoted to the systematic synthesis of diagnostic test accuracy studies. It builds upon the major recent developments in reporting standards, search methods, and, in particular, statistical tools specifically devoted to diagnostic studies. In addition, it borrows extensively from the latest advances in systematic reviews and meta-analyses of intervention studies. After a section dedicated to methods for designing reviews, synthesizing evidence and appraising i…
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- Biondi-Zoccai, Giuseppe
- Responsibility
- Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, editor
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 319 p.) : 45 illus., 15 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319789668
- 9783319789651 (print ed.)
- 9783319789675 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Decision Support Techniques
- Evidence-Based Medicine - methods
- Meta-Analysis as Topic
- Specialty
- Diagnosis
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Abstract
- This book is the first exclusively devoted to the systematic synthesis of diagnostic test accuracy studies. It builds upon the major recent developments in reporting standards, search methods, and, in particular, statistical tools specifically devoted to diagnostic studies. In addition, it borrows extensively from the latest advances in systematic reviews and meta-analyses of intervention studies. After a section dedicated to methods for designing reviews, synthesizing evidence and appraising inconsistency in research, the application of these approaches is demonstrated in the context of case studies from various clinical disciplines. Diagnosis is central in medical decision-making, and in many other fields of human endeavor, such as education and psychology. The plurality of sources of evidence on diagnostic test accuracy poses a huge challenge for practitioners and researchers, as do the multiple dimensions of evidence validity, which include sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios. This book offers an invaluable resource for anyone aiming to improve decision-making processes in diagnosis, classification or risk prognostication, from epidemiologists to biostatisticians, radiologists, laboratory physicians and graduate students, as any physician interested in refining his methodological skills in clinical diagnosis.
- Contents
- Part I -- 1. Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis -- 2. The Evidence Hierarchy -- 3. Peculiarities of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- 4. Meta-analyses of Clinical Trials vs Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- Part II -- 5. Designing the Review -- 6. Registering the Review -- 7. Searching for Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- 8. Abstracting Evidence -- 9. Appraising Evidence -- 10. Synthesizing Evidence -- 11. Appraising Heterogeneity -- 12. Statistical Packages and Diagnostic Meta-analysis and Their Application -- 13. Network Meta-analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Studies -- 14. Transition to Intervention Meta-analysis -- 15. Updating Diagnostic Test Accuracy Systematic Reviews: Which, When and How Should They be Updated? -- Part III -- 16. Diagnostic Meta-Analysis: Case Study in Endocrinology -- 17. Diagnostic Meta-Analysis: Case Study in Gastroenterology -- 18. Diagnostic Meta-Analysis: Case Study in Oncology -- 19. Diagnostic Meta-analysis: Case Study in Surgery -- Part IV -- 20. Avenues for Further Research -- 21. Conclusion.
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- e-Book
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Difficult Decisions in Endocrine Surgery : An Evidence-Based Approach
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Peter Angelos, Raymon H. Grogan, editors.
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Springer
, c2018.
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of difficult decisions encountered within endocrine surgery. Brief uniformly formatted chapters are devoted to answering specific questions relevant to a range of topics across endocrine surgery based upon detailed analysis of available evidence.Topics covered include clinical decision analysis, decision making from the surgeon's and patient's perspective, using surgery as opposed to observation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma, and the use of par…
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- Angelos, Peter
- Grogan, Raymon H.
- Responsibility
- Peter Angelos, Raymon H. Grogan, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxviii, 483 p.) : 28 illus., 15 illus. in color
- Series
- Difficult decisions in surgery: an evidence-based approach
- Series Title
- Difficult decisions in surgery
- ISBN
- 9783319928609
- 9783319928586 (print ed.)
- 9783319928593 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2198-7750
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Endocrine Gland Neoplasms - surgery
- Endocrine Surgical Procedures
- Abstract
- This book provides a comprehensive overview of difficult decisions encountered within endocrine surgery. Brief uniformly formatted chapters are devoted to answering specific questions relevant to a range of topics across endocrine surgery based upon detailed analysis of available evidence.Topics covered include clinical decision analysis, decision making from the surgeon's and patient's perspective, using surgery as opposed to observation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma, and the use of parathyroid cryopreservation. Difficult Decisions in Endocrine Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach features a wealth of information on ideal approaches for making clinical decisions in selected clinical situations. It is an important and timely resource for all endocrine surgical trainees, fellows, practitioners, educators, and healthcare providers involved in the management of these patients.
- Contents
- Evidence-based Medicine and the GRADE Approach -- Clinical Decision Analysis -- Decision Making from the Surgeon's Perspective -- Decision Making from the Patient's Perspective -- Surgery Versus Active Surveillance for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma -- Prospective Screening Protocol for FNMTC Family Members: Ultrasound Versus Physical Examination -- Operative Management Versus Observation for Thyroid Nodules Larger than 4 cm with Benign Cytology -- Lobectomy Versus Total Thyroidectomy for Follicular Microcarcinomas -- Initial Total Thyroidectomy Versus Lobectomy with Intraoperative Frozen Section for Thyroid Nodules that are "Suspicious for PTC" -- Primary Repair Versus No Repair for Transected Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve -- Surgery Versus Observation for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma -- First-line Therapy for Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer: Operation Versus Medical Management -- Same-Day Versus Overnight Inpatient Surgery for Total Thyroidectomy -- Prophylactic Versus Selective Central Neck Dissection in Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Cancer -- Subtotal Parathyroidectomy Versus Total Parathyroidectomy with Autotransplantation for Patients with MEN-1 and Primary Hyperparathyroidism -- Four-Gland Exploration versus 4D Computed Tomography in Patients with Nonlocalized Primary Hyperparathyroidism -- Lymph Node Dissection Versus No Lymph Node Dissection for Parathyroid Cancer -- Early Versus Late Parathyroidectomy for Tertiary (Posttransplant) Hyperparathyroidism -- Observation Versus Surgery for Pregnant Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism -- Four-gland Exploration Versus Focused Parathyroidectomy for Hyperparathyroidism Jaw Tumor Syndrome -- Long-Term Success of Surgery for Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Versus Four-Gland Exploration -- The Evidence For and Against Parathyroid Cryopreservation: Should We Continue to Promote Parathyroid Cryopreservation? -- Should Antibiotic Prophylaxis Be Given Prior to Thyroidectomy or Parathyroidectomy? -- The Value of Intraoperative Parathyroid Hormone Monitoring in Primary Hyperparathyroidism Cases that are Localized -- Transperitoneal Versus Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy -- Bilateral Adrenalectomy Versus Medical Management for Cushing's Syndrome with Bilateral Adrenal Hyperplasia -- Routine Screening for Primary Hyperaldosteronism in Hypertensive Patients: Yes or No? -- Routine Glucose Monitoring in Postoperative Pheochromocytoma Patients: Yes or No? -- Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Management of Malignant Pheochromocytoma -- Alpha Blocker Versus Calcium Channel Blocker for Pheochromocytoma -- Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Therapy for Recurrent Adrenocortical Carcinoma -- Resection Versus Observation for Adrenal Gland Metastasis -- Routine Versus Selective Adrenal Vein Sampling for Primary Aldosteronism -- Surgery Versus Observation for Asymptomatic Nonfunctioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors -- Routine Lymph Node Dissection Versus Duodenal Inspection Alone for the Treatment of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 Patients with Hypergastrinemia -- Resection Versus Chemotherapy for Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas -- Observation Versus Surgery for Nonlocalized Insulinoma. .
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- e-Book
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- Online
Spinal Deformity : A Case-Based Approach to Managing and Avoiding Complications
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edited by Praveen V. Mummaneni, Paul Park, Charles H. Crawford III, Adam S. Kanter, Steven D. Glassman.
--Cham, Switzerland:
Springer
, c2018.
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Although there are a number of excellent books dedicated to spinal deformities, this text employs a case-based format which offers the advantage of easy readability. This format will allow the reader to better synthesize the dense information encompassing spinal deformity complications and pearls to avoid them. Example cases highlight the importance of appropriate diagnosis, radiographic assessment, classification, surgical decision making, and complication avoidance. In addition, complication …
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- Mummaneni, Praveen V.
- Park, Paul
- Crawford III, Charles H.
- Kanter, Adam S.
- Glassman, Steven D.
- Responsibility
- edited by Praveen V. Mummaneni, Paul Park, Charles H. Crawford III, Adam S. Kanter, Steven D. Glassman
- Place of Publication
- Cham, Switzerland
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xv, 352 p.) : 183 illus., 60 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319600833
- 9783319600826 (print ed.)
- 9783319600840 (print ed.)
- 9783319867724 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects
- Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
- Spinal Curvatures - surgery
- Spinal Diseases - surgery
- Spine - abnormalities
- Specialty
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Abstract
- Although there are a number of excellent books dedicated to spinal deformities, this text employs a case-based format which offers the advantage of easy readability. This format will allow the reader to better synthesize the dense information encompassing spinal deformity complications and pearls to avoid them. Example cases highlight the importance of appropriate diagnosis, radiographic assessment, classification, surgical decision making, and complication avoidance. In addition, complication management is emphasized since complications will occur regardless of skill level, experience, or meticulous technique given the complex nature of spinal deformity. Written by key thought leaders, this book not only provides state of the art concepts and techniques but also provides pearls and tips to manage and avoid complications. This book will be useful to the spinal surgeon of any experience level who is interested in optimizing their care for patients with symptomatic spinal deformity. In addition, the concepts presented in this text will be valuable to residents and fellows training in spinal surgery.
- Contents
- A Historic Overview of Complications in Spinal Deformity Surgery -- Occipital Cervical Surgery Complication -- C1-2 Fusion Complication -- Mid Cervical Kyphosis Surgery Complication -- Cervical Kyphosis (Post-Laminectomy) Surgery Complication -- Cervival Osteomyelitis and Kyphosis Complication -- Cervical Traumatic Deformity (Bilateral Facet Dislocation) Complication -- Cervical Kyphosis (Neuromuscular) Surgery Complication -- Cervicothoracic Kyphosis (AS) Surgery Complication -- Iatrogenic Cervicothoracic Kyphosis Surgery Complication -- Thoracic Scoliosis (AIS) Posterior Surgery Complication -- Scheuermann's Kyphosis Surgery Complication -- Thoracic Deformity (Pott's Disease) Surgery Complication -- Thoracolumbar Scoliosis (AIS) Posterior Surgery Complication -- Congenital Thoracolumbar Deformity Complication -- Thoracolumbar Deformity (Trauma) Surgery Complication -- Thoracic Deformity (Tumor) Surgery Complications -- Thoracic/Lumbar Deformity (Tumor) MIS Surgery Complication -- Lumbar Deformity (Vascular) Surgery Complication -- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) Posterior Surgery Complication -- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) Anterior/Posterior Surgery Complication -- Thoracolumbar Deformity MIS (Palsy) Surgery Complication -- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) MIS (Lateral) Surgery Complications -- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) MIS Surgery (PSO/TLIF) Complication -- Lumbar Scoliosis (Degenerative) MIS Surgery (PJK) Complication -- Lumbar Deformity MIS Lateral (Visceral) Surgery Complication -- Thoracolumbar deformity MIS ACR complications -- Lumbar Deformity (Infection) Surgery Complication -- Sagittal Plane Deformity SurgeryÜPedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO) Complication -- Sagittal Plane Deformity Surgery (VCR) Complication -- Lumbar Deformity Listhesis (Moderate-High grade) Complication -- Pediatric Moderate/High Grade Spondylolisthesis Surgery Complication -- High Grade Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis Surgery Complication -- Sacral Insufficiency Fracture Surgery Complication -- Sacral Tumor Surgery Complication.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Pediatric Surgery : A Quick Guide to Decision-making
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43093
Subhasis Roy Choudhury.
--Singapore:
Springer
, c2018.
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This book covers all the common surgical diseases affecting children, reflecting the latest available information. In addition, it discusses recent advances in pediatric surgery, including fetal interventions and minimally invasive surgery. The text is presented in a concise and reader-friendly style and complemented by numerous photographs and illustrations to aid in comprehension. Each chapter is structured in a systematic uniform pattern, examining the embryology, incidence, and approach to …
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- Choudhury, Subhasis Roy
- Responsibility
- Subhasis Roy Choudhury
- Place of Publication
- Singapore
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxxiii, 401 p.) : 446 illus., 349 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9789811063046
- 9789811063039 (print ed.)
- 9789811063053 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Fetus - surgery
- Infant
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Specialty
- Pediatrics
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Abstract
- This book covers all the common surgical diseases affecting children, reflecting the latest available information. In addition, it discusses recent advances in pediatric surgery, including fetal interventions and minimally invasive surgery. The text is presented in a concise and reader-friendly style and complemented by numerous photographs and illustrations to aid in comprehension. Each chapter is structured in a systematic uniform pattern, examining the embryology, incidence, and approach to diagnosis and management, along with flow charts and algorithms where appropriate. The book is primarily intended for fellows-in-training and surgeons in pediatric surgery and pediatric specialties. In addition to familiarizing readers with common pediatric surgical conditions and helping them plan simple approaches to their management, it also offers an essential on-the-go guide.
- Contents
- Part 1: General -- Part 2: Trauma -- Part 3: Head, Neck and Spine -- Part 4: Thorax -- Part 5: Abdomen -- Part 6: Pediatric Oncology -- Part 7: Pediatric Urology -- Part 8: Miscellaneous.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Handbook of Outpatient Medicine
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Elana Sydney, Eleanor Weinstein, Lisa M. Rucker, editors.
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Springer
, c2018.
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This handbook provides a quick, portable, algorithm-based guide to diagnosis and management of common problems seen in adult patients. Written by experienced primary care practitioners, the book emphasizes efficient decision making necessary in the fast-paced realm of the medical office. It covers general considerations such as the physical examination, care of special populations, and pain management and palliative care. It also focuses on common symptoms and disorders by system, including end…
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- Sydney, Elana
- Weinstein, Eleanor
- Rucker, Lisa M.
- Responsibility
- Elana Sydney, Eleanor Weinstein, Lisa M. Rucker, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 578 p.) : 80 illus., 62 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319683799
- 9783319683782 (print ed.)
- 9783319683805 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ambulatory Care - methods
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Specialty
- General Practice
- Patient Care
- Abstract
- This handbook provides a quick, portable, algorithm-based guide to diagnosis and management of common problems seen in adult patients. Written by experienced primary care practitioners, the book emphasizes efficient decision making necessary in the fast-paced realm of the medical office. It covers general considerations such as the physical examination, care of special populations, and pain management and palliative care. It also focuses on common symptoms and disorders by system, including endocrine, respiratory, cardiac, orthopedic, neurologic, genitourinary, and gynecologic. For each disorder, symptoms, red flags, algorithms for differential diagnosis, related symptoms and findings, laboratory workup, treatment guidelines, and clinical pearls are discussed. Handbook of Outpatient Medicine is a valuable resource for primary care physicians, residents, and medical students.
- Contents
- Part I. General Considerations -- Physical exam/Screening/Health maintenance -- Transition care of teens with chronic health conditions -- Home care/Care of elderly -- End-of-life care/Pain management/Palliative -- Care of HIV patients -- Part II. Endocrine -- Diabetes -- Lipids -- Thyroid dysfunction -- Obesity -- Part III. Respiratory -- Cough -- Shortness of breath -- Sinusitis -- Sore throat -- Sleep apnea -- Part IV. Cardiac -- Hypertension -- Chest pain -- Anemia -- Edema -- Part V. Dermatologic -- Rash -- Hair loss -- Part VI. Orthopedic -- Knee pain -- Shoulder pain -- Back pain -- Part VII. Neurologic -- Dizziness -- Headache -- Part VIII. Gynecologic -- Vaginal discharge -- Contraception -- Part IX. Genitourinary -- Dysuria -- Renal insufficiency -- Prostate problems -- Part X Gastroenterologic -- Abdominal pain -- Abnormal liver tests -- Part XI. Psychiatric -- Depression/Anxiety -- Insomnia -- Memory loss/Cognitive impairment.
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- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Handbook
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- Online
