Why you need this book and how to use this book -- The changing landscape of medicine -- The emergency department (ER) experience -- Getting settled and finding your way -- Figuring out the care team -- Physicians of all kinds -- Lines, ports, drains, tubes and catheters -- Tests and procedures in the hospital -- Nutrition in the hospital -- Protocols and precautions -- Intensive care units -- Special patient populations -- Elective surgery -- Unplanned surgery -- Discharge -- Some final thoughts -- Glossary.
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