It is our pleasure to introduce the 33rd edition of The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics. “The Manual,” as it is fondly labeled here at Washington University, developed from a simple handbook for senior medical students and housestaff. Since its inception, the Manual has been edited by Chief Residents. Wayland MacFarlane, MD, was the initial editor, producing the text in 1943. In 1962, Dr. Robert Packman oversaw the first major revision of the Manual, transforming it from a short textbook to a portable reference.
Over the past 65 years, the Manual has met with tremendous success, becoming the best-selling medical text in the world. It has been translated into more than a dozen languages and can be found in all corners of the globe. As a testament to the rapid advancement of medicine, the Manual has also grown significantly in size and content. As the practice of medicine and the use of portable technologies coevolve, the Manual must adapt to meet the needs of physicians. To that end, we have revised the outline format used in the last edition, hoping to organize information in a logical and readily accessible format. In our quest to polish the 33rd edition of the Manual, we have sought to retain the virtues that have made the work a success: a concise discussion of pathophysiology, an accurate discussion of current therapies, and ease of reading. Alongside the format modifications, we have carefully updated the content of the Manual to reflect advancing technologies and therapeutics.
The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics has established a tradition of excellence that we aspire to preserve. No discussion of the Manual would be complete without mention of the Washington University medicine housestaff, fellows, medical students, and attendings. We are inspired daily by their brilliance, compassion, and dedication. It is truly an honor that they turn to the Manual for guidance. We are deeply indebted for the substantial support and direction that Katherine Henderson and Tom De Fer, the series editors, provided in the creation of this edition of the Manual. We also thank Avé McCracken and the editorial staff at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins for their assistance and patience with our busy schedules.
We have had the honor and pleasure of serving as Chief Residents of the Shatz-Strauss, Karl-Flance, and Kipnis-Daughaday firms and the Wohl Clinic of the Department of Medicine at Washington University. Our Firm Chiefs, Megan Wren, William Clutter, and Geoffrey Cislo, have been instrumental over the course of the year, serving as mentors and role models. Our program director, Melvin Blanchard, has been a great help in the production of the Manual. Our Chairman of Medicine, Kenneth Polonsky, provided guidance and support in the creation of this text. We thank our families for their support and inspiration. To Raquel, Gabriel, and Isabel; Srinivas; Victoria—our gratitude is beyond measure. To my late father, Dr. Farookh Mistry, I will never forget your kindness, wisdom, and encouragement.
-- Corey Foster, Neville F. Mistry, Parvin F. Peddi, Shivak Sharma
Contents
- 1 Patient Care in Internal Medicine
- 2 Nutrition Support
- 3 Preventative Cardiology and Ischemic Heart Disease
- 4 Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Valvular Heart Disease
- 5 Cardiac Arrhythmias
- 6 Critical Care
- 7 Pulmonary Diseases
- 8 Allergy and Immunology
- 9 Fluid and Electrolyte Management
- 10 Renal Diseases
- 11 Treatment of Infectious Diseases
- 12 Antimicrobials
- 13 Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- 14 Solid Organ Transplant Medicine
- 15 Gastrointestinal Diseases
- 16 Liver Diseases
- 17 Disorders of Hemostasis and Thrombosis
- 18 Anemia and Transfusion Therapy
- 19 Medical Management of Malignant Disease
- 20 Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders
- 21 Endocrine Diseases
- 22 Arthritis and Rheumatologic Diseases
- 23 Neurologic Disorders
- 24 Medical Emergencies
Appendices
- Appendix A - Immunizations and Postexposure Therapies
- Appendix B - Infection Control and Isolation Recommendations
- Appendix C - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithms
Index
Book review
"The rate of increase of medical knowledge places an enormous burden on physicians to keep up with recent advances, particularly in novel therapies that will improve patient outcomes. The Washington Manual® of Medical Therapeutics provides an easily accessible source of current information that covers a practical clinical approach to the diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of common medical conditions that internists encounter on a regular basis. The pocket-book size of the Manual ensures that it will continue to be of enormous assistance to interns, residents, medical students, and other practitioners in need of readily accessible practical clinical information. It meets an important unmet need in an era of information overload.
I acknowledge the authors, which include house officers, fellows, and attendings at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Their efforts and outstanding skill are evident in the quality of the final product. In particular, I am proud of our editors: Corey Foster, Neville F. Mistry, Parvin Peddi, and Shivak Sharma; and the series editors: Katherine Henderson and Tom De Fer, who have worked tirelessly to produce another outstanding edition of the Manual. I also recognize Melvin Blanchard, MD, Chief of the Division of Medical Education in the Department of Medicine at Washington University, for his guidance and advice. I am confident that this Manual will meet its desired goal of providing practical knowledge that can be directly applied to improving patient care."
-- Kenneth S. Polonsky MD, Adolphus Busch Professor Chairman, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
Product Details
- Paperback: 1064 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 33 Edition (April 8, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1608310035
- ISBN-13: 978-1608310036
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.3 inches
List Price: $61.95