The ABSITE review / Steven M. Fiser.

Author/creator Fiser, Steven M., 1971- author.
Format Electronic
Edition7th edition.
PublicationPhiladelphia, PA : Wolters Kluwer, [2022]
Description1 online resource (1 volume (unpaged)) : illustrations (some color)
Supplemental ContentDirect link to eBook
Subjects

Contents Intro -- Credits -- Preface to the First Edition -- Preface to the Seventh Edition -- 1 Cell Biology -- Cell Membrane -- Cell Cycle -- Nucleus, Transcription, and Translation -- Cellular Metabolism -- Other Cell Organelles, Enzymes, and Structural Components -- 2 Hematology -- Introduction -- Coagulation Factors -- Coagulation Measurements -- Bleeding Disorders -- Hypercoagulability Disorders -- Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) -- Pulmonary Embolism (PE) -- Hematologic Drugs -- 3 Blood Products -- Introduction -- Hemolysis Reactions -- Other Reactions -- Other Transfusion Problems -- 4 Immunology
Contents T Cells (Thymus) -- Cell-Mediated Immunity -- B Cells (Bone) -- Antibody-Mediated Immunity (Humoral) -- MHC Classes -- Natural Killer Cells -- Antibodies -- IL-2 -- Tetanus -- 5 Infection -- Introduction -- Microflora -- Fever -- Gram-Negative Sepsis -- Clostridium Difficile Colitis (Pseudomembranous Colitis) -- Abscesses -- Wound Infection (Surgical Site Infection) -- Line Infections -- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections -- Fungal Infection -- Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP -- Primary) -- Secondary Bacterial Peritonitis -- HIV -- Hepatitis C -- CMV Infection -- Other Infections
Contents 6 Antibiotics -- Introduction -- Antibiotic Mechanism of Action -- Mechanism of Antibiotic Resistance -- Appropriate Drug Levels -- Specific Antibiotics -- 7 Medicines and Pharmacology -- Introduction -- 8 Anesthesia -- Anesthesia Induction -- Inhalational Induction Agents -- Intravenous Induction Agents -- Muscle Relaxants (Paralytics) -- Local Anesthetics -- Narcotics (Opioids) -- Benzodiazepines -- Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia -- Perioperative Complications -- 9 Fluids and Electrolytes -- Total Body Water -- Maintenance IV Fluids -- Fluid Resuscitation (For Significant Dehydration)
Contents GI Fluid Secretion -- GI Electrolyte Losses -- Potassium (Normal 3.5-5.0) -- Sodium (Normal 135-145) -- Calcium (Normal 8.5-10.0 -- Normal Ionized CA 1.0-1.5) -- Magnesium (Normal 2.0-2.7) -- Phosphate (Normal 2.5-4.5) -- Respiratory Acidosis -- Respiratory Alkalosis -- Metabolic Acidosis -- Metabolic Alkalosis -- Acute Renal Failure -- Tumor Lysis Syndrome -- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) -- Chronic Renal Failure -- 10 Nutrition -- Introduction -- Preoperative Nutritional Assessment -- Respiratory Quotient (RQ -- Metabolic Cart/Indirect Calorimetry) -- Postoperative Phases
Contents Starvation or Major Stress (Surgery, Trauma, Systemic Illness) -- Nitrogen Balance -- Fat Digestion -- Carbohydrate Digestion -- Protein Digestion -- Central Venous TPN (General Composition) -- Cori Cycle -- Metabolic Syndrome (Need 3) -- 11 Oncology -- Introduction -- Tumor Markers -- Oncogenesis -- Radiation Therapy (XRT) -- Chemotherapy Agents -- Miscellaneous -- 12 Transplantation -- Transplant Immunology -- Drugs -- Types of Rejection -- Kidney Transplantation -- Liver Transplantation -- Pancreas Transplantation -- Heart Transplantation -- Lung Transplantation -- Opportunistic Infections
Abstract "The first outline-style ABSITE review book is still the best! The ABSITE Review, 7th Edition, remains your #1 choice for effective, efficient review for this critically important exam. Written in a high-yield, memory-prompting outline format, Dr. Fiser's concise handbook covers every topic on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination, thoroughly updated for today's residents. It provides a rapid review of essential surgery information with sufficient explanation to build knowledge and confidence as you prepare for the ABSITE. Covers every topic on the ABSITE, from basic science to clinical knowledge in general surgery and surgical subspecialties. Uses a streamlined outline and list format, full-color illustrations, tables, and algorithms to facilitate quick study and rapid memorization. Highlights must-know information in bold throughout the text. Reflects the current ABSITE and can be used independently of other study materials. Also useful for certification or recertification with a proven format that allows you to spend more time studying important facts and less time searching for them. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience. Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionDescription based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 05, 2024).
Issued in other formPrint version: Fiser, Steven M., 1971- ABSITE review Seventh edition. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2022] 9781975190293
LCCN 2021053856
ISBN9781975190323 electronic publication
ISBN1975190327 electronic book
Stock number9781975190323 Ingram Content Group

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