Problems in surgical intensive care
Chapter 12 Problems in surgical intensive care Tim Crozier 12.1 Introduction: what is intensive care? Intensive care is a relatively new specialty, which has evolved at a considerable pace over…
Back and related limb neurological problems
Chapter 5 Back and related limb neurological problems Ming Kon Yii, Andrew Danks, Marinis Pirpiris 5.1 Introduction ‘In seeking absolute truth we aim at the unattainable and must be content…
Dermatologic Signs of Systemic Disease
Dermatologic Signs of Systemic Disease Lisa M. Grandinetti, Kenneth J. Tomecki COMMON CUTANEOUS DISORDERS Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis (Fig. 1) is a common chronic, superficial inflammatory disease of the scalp,…
Common Skin Infections
Common Skin Infections Nathaniel C. Cevasco, Kenneth J. Tomecki BACTERIAL INFECTIONS Humans are natural hosts for many bacterial species that colonize the skin as normal flora. Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus…
Nail Disease
Nail Disease Sharon Longshore Thornton, Kenneth J. Tomecki The primary function of the nail is protection. Nail concerns are common, but the exact prevalence of nail disease is unknown. Nail…
Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult
Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult Richard A. Krasuski DEFINITION Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) generally fall into two categories: patients who have been recognized, treated, and followed during…
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiac Arrhythmias Fredrick J. Jaeger DEFINITION Broadly defined, cardiac arrhythmias are any abnormality or perturbation in the normal activation sequence of the myocardium. The sinus node, displaying properties of automaticity,…
Pancreatic Disorders
Pancreatic Disorders Tyler Stevens ACUTE PANCREATITIS Definitions Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that can extend to extrapancreatic tissues. AP is broadly classified as mild or…
Pulmonary Function Testing
Pulmonary Function Testing Thomas R. Gildea, Kevin McCarthy Pulmonary function testing has come into widespread use since the 1970s. This has been facilitated by several developments.1,2 Because of miniaturization and…
Tick-Related Infections
Tick-Related Infections Alan Taege Ticks are the vectors of at least 10 clinically significant zoonotic illnesses in the United States (Box 1). These illnesses may be caused by bacterial, viral,…
