Lippincott (R) Connect Featured Title Purchase of the new print edition of this Lippincott (R) Connect title includes access to the digital version of the book, plus related materials such as videos and multiple-choice Q&A and self-assessments. The perfect, one-of-a-kind companion to clerkship bootcamps, dedicated courses, or independent study, The Pre-Clerkship Guide: Procedures and Skills for Clinical Rotations delivers clear guidance on fundamental skills and basic clinical procedures essential for success in clinical rotations. Concise, step-by-step instructions and supplemental illustrations detail need-to-know information at a glance for quick reference when studying or practicing in a clinical setting, accompanied by professional insights and examples that highlight effective application. Whether paired with Bates's Pocket Guide or used as a standalone resource, this compact, easy-to-use text reinforces key information in a cohesive approach to help students feel comfortable and confident in clinical settings. At-a-glance coverage of nearly 100 common procedures and skills - from procedures such as central venous catheter placement, to immunizations, to progress notes. Concise, step-by-step instructions distill essential procedural information. Detailed photographs and illustrations clarify key concepts and techniques. Focused chapter objectives support quick reference to need-to-know content. Lippincott (R) Connect features: Full access to the digital version of the book with the ability to highlight and take notes on key passages for a more personal, efficient study experience. Carefully curated resources, such as interactive diagrams, audio and video tutorials, and self-assessment, all designed to facilitate further comprehension. Lippincott (R) Connect also allows users to create Study Collections to further personalize the study experience. With Study Collections you can: Pool content from books across your entire library into self-created Study Collections based on discipline, procedure, organ, concept or other topics. Display related text passages, video clips and self-assessment questions from each book (if available) for efficient absorption of material. Annotate and highlight key content for easy access later. Navigate seamlessly between book chapters, sections, self-assessments, notes and highlights in a single view/page.

Para los estudiantes de medicina, el paso del aula a la clinica representa una importante transicion educativa, llena de nuevas y ricas oportunidades de aprendizaje y desafios. Guia para las rotaciones clinicas. Procedimientos y destrezas es una obra compacta, facil de usar que sirve como recurso practico para ayudarles a aprender de forma eficiente las destrezas clinicas necesarias para la atencion diaria de los pacientes. Con instrucciones concisas paso a paso, asi como ilustraciones complementarias, se detalla brevemente la informacion necesaria para una referencia rapida, y se acompana de ideas y ejemplos profesionales que destacan la aplicacion efectiva. La obra se divide en siete secciones: la primera cubre anamnesis, exploracion fisica, notas de evolucion, ingreso, remision a otras especialidades o alta hospitalaria, entre otras cuestiones iniciales. La segunda seccion se centra en la presentacion oral de los casos clinicos o de una nota de evolucion, con capitulos organizados por especialidades. La tercera seccion se enfoca en el expediente medico electronico, y la cuarta inicia con los procedimientos basicos requeridos en las diferentes rotaciones clinicas. Las dos siguientes secciones abordan destrezas de comunicacion y como responder a preguntas clinicas. En la ultima seccion se incluyen referencias rapidas con datos de consulta frecuente como signos vitales, ritmos cardiacos comunes, parametros cardiopulmonares, evaluacion del estado hidrico, y cifras y valores normales de laboratorio, entre otros.