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Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 1 - History of Surgery: Access document
  - Importance of Understanding Surgical History: Access document
  - Historical Relationship between Surgery and Medicine: Access document
  - Knowledge of Human Anatomy: Access document
  - Method for Controlling Hemorrhage: Access document
  - Pathophysiologic Basis of Surgical Diseases: Access document
  - Anesthesia: Access document
  - Antisepsis, Asepsis, and Understanding the Nature of Infection: Access document
  - X-Rays: Access document
  - Turn of the 20th Century: Access document
  - Ascent of Scientific Surgery: Access document
  - Internationalization, Surgical Societies, and Journals: Access document
  - World War I: Access document
  - American College of Surgeons: Access document
  - Women Surgeons: Access document
  - African American Surgeons: Access document
  - Modern Era: Access document
  - Last Half of the 20th Century: Access document
  - Cardiac Surgery and Organ Transplantation: Access document
  - Political and Socioeconomic Influences: Access document
  - 20th Century Surgical Highlights: Access document
  - Future Trends: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
- Chapter 2 - Ethics in Surgery: Access document
- Chapter 3 - Molecular and Cell Biology: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Human Genome: Access document
  - Recombinant DNA Technology: Access document
  - Cell Signaling: Access document
  - Cell Division Cycle: Access document
  - Apoptosis: Access document
  - Human Genome Project: Access document
  - Novel Treatment Strategies: Access document
  - Ethical, Psychological, and Legal Implications: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 4 - The Role of Cytokines as Mediators of the Inflammatory Response: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Basic Definitions and Classification Systems: Access document
  - Interferon-v: Access document
  - Interleukin-1 and Tumor Necrosis Factor: Access document
  - Interleukin-6 and Interleukin-11: Access document
  - Interleukin-8 and Other Chemokines: Access document
  - Interleukin-12: Access document
  - Interleukin-18: Access document
  - Interleukin-4, Interleukin-10, and Interleukin-13: Access document
  - High Mobility Group B1: Access document
  - Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase and Cyclooxygenase-2: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 5 - Shock, Electrolytes, and Fluid: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Body Water and Solute Composition: Access document
  - Extracellular Water and Electrolytes: Access document
  - Biochemistry and Physiology of Acid-Base Regulation: Access document
  - Hyponatremia and Hypotonicity: Access document
  - Hypernatremia and Syndromes of Hypertonicity: Access document
  - Pathophysiology of Potassium: Access document
  - Calcium and Magnesium: Access document
  - Control of Plasma Volume and the Circulation of Interstitial Fluid: Access document
  - Cellular Aerobic Function and Dysfunction: Access document
  - Hypovolemic Shock: Access document
  - Shock from Sepsis: Access document
  - Shock from Cardiac Disease: Access document
  - Shock from Adrenal Insufficiency: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 6 - Hematologic Principles in Surgery: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Background: Access document
  - Hemostasis and Coagulation: Access document
  - Evaluation of Disorders of Hemostasis and Coagulation: Access document
  - Congenital Bleeding Disorders: Access document
  - Acquired Bleeding Disorders: Access document
  - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: Access document
  - Preparation of Blood Components: Access document
  - Clinical Indications and Use of Blood Components: Access document
  - Risks of Blood Transfusion: Access document
  - Massive Transfusion: Access document
  - Blood Substitutes and Alternatives to Transfusion: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 7 - Metabolism in Surgical Patients: Access document
  - Overview: Access document
  - Metabolic Adaptations in Catabolic States and Regulation of Nitrogen Balance: Access document
  - Fundamentals of Artificial Nutrition: Access document
  - Practical Approach to Artificial Nutrition: Access document
  - Artificial Nutrition in Specific Disease States: Access document
  - Controversies in Artificial Nutrition: Access document
  - Future Directions in Artificial Nutrition: Novel Approaches for Reducing Cachexia: Access document
  - Summary: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 8 - Wound Healing: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Tissue Injury and Response: Access document
  - Wound Healing Phases: Access document
  - Abnormal Wound Healing: Access document
  - Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids: Access document
  - Fetal Wound Healing: Access document
  - New Horizons: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 9 - Critical Assessment of Surgical Outcomes: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Two Main Applications of Outcomes Research: Access document
  - Data Sources: Access document
  - Is the Study Valid?: Access document
  - Is the Study Focusing of the Right Outcome Measure?: Access document
  - Is the Intervention Cost-Effective?: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 10 - Principles of Preoperative and Operative Surgery: Access document
  - Preoperative Preparation of the Patient: Access document
  - Systems Approach to Preoperative Evaluation: Access document
  - Additional Preoperative Considerations: Access document
  - Preoperative Checklist: Access document
  - Potential Causes of Intraoperative Instability: Access document
  - Principles of Operative Surgery: Access document
  - The Operating Room: Access document
  - Surgical Devices and Energy Sources: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 12 - Surgical Infections and Choice of Antibiotics: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Surgical Site Infections: Access document
  - Specific Surgical Infections: Access document
  - Pathogens in Surgical Infections: Access document
  - Antimicrobials: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 13 - Surgical Problems in the Immunosuppressed Patient: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Clinical Immunosuppression: Access document
  - Primary Immunosuppression: Access document
  - Acquired Immunosuppression: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 14 - Surgical Complications: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Wound Complications: Access document
  - Complications of Thermal Regulation: Access document
  - Cardiac Complications: Access document
  - Renal and Urinary Tract Complications: Access document
  - Metabolic Complications: Access document
  - Gastrointestinal Complications: Access document
  - Hepatobiliary Complications: Access document
  - Neurologic Complications: Access document
  - Ear, Nose, and Throat Complications: Access document
  - Special Considerations: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 18 - Minimally Invasive Surgery: Access document
  - Laparoscopic Surgery: Access document
  - Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: Access document
  - Conclusion: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 19 - Emerging Technology in Surgery: Informatics, Electronics, Robotics: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics: Access document
  - The Concept and Functions of Surgical Robots: Access document
  - Classification of Surgical Robots: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
Mason: Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part 2 - Diagnosis and Evaluation of Respiratory Disease: Access document
  - Section G - Evaluation: Access document
    - Chapter 26 - Preoperative Evaluation: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Assessment of Cardiac Risk in Patients with Lung Disease: Access document
      - Changes in Anesthetics and Surgical Practices: Access document
      - Preoperative Evaluation of High-Risk Patients: Access document
      - Pulmonary Resection: Access document
      - Summary: Access document
      - References: Access document
Zipes: Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine 7th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part IX - Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations: Access document
  - Chapter 76 - Medical Management of the Patient Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Preoperative Evaluation: Access document
    - Intraoperative Management: Access document
    - Postoperative Management: Access document
      - Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance: Access document
      - Respiratory Management: Access document
      - Hypertension: Access document
      - Perioperative Myocardial Infarction: Access document
      - Low-Output Syndrome and Shock States: Access document
      - Perioperative Arrhythmias: Access document
      - Hemostatic Disturbances: Access document
      - Neurological Complications: Access document
      - Infection: Access document
      - Peripheral Vascular Complications: Access document
      - Other Complications: Access document
    - Rehabilitation and Preparation for Discharge: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part V - Preventive Cardiology: Access document
  - Chapter 37 - Systemic Hypertension: Mechanisms and Diagnosis: Access document
    - Other Causes of Hypertension: Access document
      - Perioperative Hypertension: Access document
    - References: Access document
- Part IX - Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations: Access document
  - Chapter 74 - Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease: Access document
    - Other Cardiovascular Disorders: Access document
      - Cardiac Surgery During Pregnancy: Access document
    - References: Access document
Cummings: Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part Eight - Neck: Access document
  - Chapter 117 - Surgical Complications of the Neck: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Wound Complications: Access document
    - Vascular Complications: Access document
    - Neural Complications: Access document
    - References: Access document
Rakel: Textbook of Family Practice 6th Ed.-2002 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 31 - Office Surgery: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Competency: Access document
  - Universal Precautions: Access document
  - Facilities and Equipment: Access document
  - Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Sedation: Access document
  - Wound Healing: Access document
  - Principles of Wound Closure: Access document
  - Office Surgical Procedures: Access document
  - References: Access document
Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd Ed.-2001 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 13 - Medical Evaluation of the Patient Undergoing Surgery: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Preoperative Evaluation of the Healthy Patient: Access document
  - Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Modification: Access document
  - Pulmonary Risk Assessment and Modification: Access document
  - Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis: Access document
  - Hemodynamic Monitoring: Access document
  - Perioperative Drug Therapy: Access document
  - Prophylactic Antimicrobial Therapy: Access document
  - Thromboembolism Prophylaxis: Access document
  - Management of Selected Clinical Problems in Patients Undergoing Surgery: Access document
Hoffman: Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice 4th Ed.-2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Part X - Consultative Hematology: Access document
  - Chapter 154 - Hematologic Problems in the Surgical Patient: Bleeding and Thrombosis: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Preoperative Evaluation of Hemostatic Risk: Access document
    - Hemostatic Agents: Access document
    - Management of Patients with Hemostatic Abnormalities: Access document
    - References: Access document
    - References: Access document
Abeloff: Clinical Oncology 3rd Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 27 - Surgical Interventions in Cancer: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Historical Perspective: Access document
  - Multidisciplinary Approach: Access document
  - Role of the Surgical Oncologist: Access document
  - Training in Surgical Oncology: Access document
  - Cancer Management: Access document
  - Treatment: Access document
  - Education and the Cancer Surgeon: Access document
  - Future Directions: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 52 - Establishing and Maintaining Vascular Access: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Choosing the Right Device: Access document
  - Inserting Vascular Access Devices: Access document
  - Complications of Vascular Access Devices: Access document
  - Management of Nonfunctioning Catheters: Access document
  - Vascular Access Device Maintenance: Access document
  - Summary: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 53 - Acute Abdomen, Bowel Obstruction, and Fistula: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - General Considerations: Access document
  - Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Access document
  - Perforation: Access document
  - Inflammatory Conditions in the Cancer Patient: Access document
  - Intestinal Obstruction: Access document
  - Abdominal Problems in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation: Access document
  - Fistula: Access document
  - References: Access document
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- Schwartz's Principles of Surgery: Table of contents
- Current Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment: Table of contents
Family Practice Handbook 4th Ed.-2001: Table of contents
- Chapter 15: General Surgery: Table of contents
  - Wound Management: Access document
  - Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment: Access document
  - Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation: Access document
  - Preoperative Laboratory Evaluation: Access document
  - Preoperative Management of Anticoagulation: Access document
  - Preoperative Care and Evaluation: Access document
  - Postoperative Care: Access document
  - Postoperative DVT Prophylaxis: Access document
  - Abdominal Pain: Access document
  - Appendicitis: Access document
  - Gallbladder Disease: Access document
  - Intestinal Obstruction: Access document
- Chapter 21: Office/Hospital Procedures: Table of contents
  - Tympanometry: Access document
  - Chest Tube Placement: Access document
  - Intraosseous Infusion: Access document
  - Regional Blocks: Access document
  - Central Venous Lines: Access document
  - Thoracentesis: Access document
  - Nasal Foreign Body Removal: Access document
Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Preoperative Testing: Access document
- Perioperative Medication Management: Access document
- Perioperative Anticoagulation Management: Access document
- Perioperative Pulmonary Management: Access document
- Perioperative Cardiac Management: Access document
- Perioperative DVT Prophylaxis: Access document
- Perioperative Management of the Diabetic Patient: Access document
- Perioperative Management of the Female Patient: Access document
- Perioperative Management of the Patient with Chronic Renal Failure: Access document
- Perioperative Management of the Patient with Liver Disease: Access document

Emergency Medicine Resources See also General Emergency Medicine Resources

Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 24 - Surgical Critical Care: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Central Nervous System: Access document
  - Cardiovascular System: Access document
  - Respiratory System: Access document
  - Gastrointestinal System: Access document
  - Acute Renal Failure: Access document
  - Hepatic Dysfunction: Access document
  - Endocrine System: Access document
  - Hematologic System: Access document
  - Sepsis and Multiple Organ Failure: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 21 - Emergent Care of Musculoskeletal Injuries: Access document
  - Epidemiology of Orthopedic Injuries: Access document
  - Terminology: Access document
  - Fixation Principles: Access document
  - Patient Evaluation: Access document
  - Initial Management: Access document
  - Orthopedic Emergencies: Access document
  - Common Long Bone Fractures: Access document
  - Complications: Access document
  - Postoperative Mobilization: Access document
  - Summary: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 70 - Pediatric Surgery: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Newborn Physiology: Access document
  - Fluids/Electrolytes/Nutrition: Access document
  - Extracorporeal Life Support: Access document
  - Trauma: Access document
  - Lesions of the Neck: Access document
  - Alimentary Tract: Access document
  - Abdominal Wall: Access document
  - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Access document
  - Congenital Chest Wall Deformities: Access document
  - Bronchopulmonary Malformations: Access document
  - Hepatobiliary Conditions: Access document
  - Childhood Solid Tumors: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document
Pediatrics (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Evaluation of the Pediatric Surgical Patient: Access document
- Neonatology Considerations for the Pediatric Surgeon: Access document
- Fluid Therapy for the Pediatric Surgical Patient: Access document
- Minimal Access Surgery: Access document
- Ethical and Legal Considerations in Pediatric Surgery: Access document

Geriatrics Resources See also General Geriatrics Resources

Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 15 - Surgery in the Elderly: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Aging and Surgery: Access document
  - Physiologic Decline: Access document
  - Comorbid Disease: Access document
  - Preoperative Assessment: Access document
  - Specific Considerations: Access document
  - Ethical Issues: Access document
  - References: Access document
Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Preoperative Testing: Access document
Merck Manual of Geriatrics: Table of contents
- Chapter 24. Surgery: Access document
- Chapter 25. Preoperative Evaluation: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - History: Access document
  - Physical Examination and Laboratory Tests: Access document
  - Assessment of Risk: Access document
- Chapter 26. Perioperative Care: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Intraoperative Care: Access document
    - Monitoring: Access document
  - Postoperative Care: Access document
    - Early Postoperative Complications: Access document
    - Late Postoperative Complications: Access document
- Chapter 28. Rehabilitation: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Settings: Access document
  - Methods : Access document
Geriatrics Resource Guide (Northwestern Univ): Table of contents
- Geriatric Aphorisms: Access document
- Perioperative Care of Elderly Patients: Access document

Radiology Resources See also General Radiology Resources

Sabiston: Textbook of Surgery 17th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 11 - Ultrasound for Surgeons: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Physics and Instrumentation: Access document
  - Clinical Uses of Ultrasound: Access document
  - Education of Surgeons in Ultrasound: Access document
  - Summary: Access document
  - Selected References: Access document
  - References: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

American College of Surgeons: Homepage
- Statements of the American College of Surgeons: List of documents
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement: Homepage
- Knowledge Resources: Table of contents
  - Preoperative Evaluation: Access document
British Medical Journal: Homepage
- Collected Resources: Table of contents
  - Cardiothoracic Surgery: List of documents
  - General Surgery: List of documents
  - Neurosurgery: List of documents
  - Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery: List of documents
  - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: List of documents
  - Surgical Oncology: List of documents
  - Vascular Surgery: List of documents
  - Gastrointestinal Surgery: List of documents
  - Other Surgery: List of documents
  - Transplantation: List of documents
MD Consult Practice Guidelines: Table of contents | Keyword search - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- General Surgery: List of documents
- Thoracic Surgery: List of documents
National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
- Surgical Procedures, Operative (MeSH browse): List of documents
- Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical (MeSH browse): List of documents
- Surgery (Keyword search): List of documents

News Resources

Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
- Surgery News: List of documents
- Transplant Surgery News: List of documents
MD Consult: Homepage - Medical Library subscription ( INFO )
- Today in Medicine: Table of content (scroll down to Surgery)

Miscellaneous Surgery Clinical Resources

HealthWeb: Homepage
- Surgery: Table of contents
  - Health Care Professionals Resources: List of documents
  - Educators/Students: List of documents
YAHOO - Health:Medicine:Surgery
Additional Surgery resources (These sites have not been reviewed.)