The Washington manual rheumatology subspecialty consult
By: editors, Kevin M. Latinis ... [et al.].
Contributors: Latinis, Kevin.
Series: The Washington manual subspecialty consult series
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
Subjects: Rheumatology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Rheumatism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Arthritis -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Rheumatic Diseases -- diagnosis -- Handbooks.; Rheumatic Diseases -- therapy -- Handbooks.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Handbooks.
Other titles: Rheumatology subspecialty consult
Description: This handbook is a practical guide to inpatient and outpatient rheumatology consultations. It focuses on how to approach rheumatological problems, how to perform a musculoskeletal examination and arthrocentesis, and which medications are appropriate, including dosage and recommended monitoring. The book covers symptoms and diseases and acute and chronic problems with the same front-lines practicality as the world-famous Washington ManualT of Medical Therapeutics. Content includes overviews of the major rheumatic diseases and sections on crystalline arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis, infectious causes of arthritis, and miscellaneous rheumatology consultations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.