• New sections on Surgical Education - including a practical discussion of the ACGME Core Competencies - Surgical Intensive Care, and Future of Surgery to provide details of the latest trends in surgical education so you can maximize your time in surgical rotations.
• Provides the most up-to-date information from current residents at the University of Cincinnati, in an accessible format organized by specialty area.
• Provides comprehensive guidelines for the treatment of the most common surgical conditions, including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as relevant pathophysiology.
• Includes surgical management that encompasses state-of-the-art technology and emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, including important coverage of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and herniorrhaphy.
• Provides guidelines for proper medical record keeping as well as other mediocolegal aspects of surgical care.
• Offers detailed figures depicting important anatomical structures and operative techniques.

Additionally, you''ll get valuable added features, available only from Skyscape:

• New interactive flowchart: Complex algorithm and protocol are transformed from static images into dynamic step-by-step decision support tools. This innovative feature can quickly and easily walk you through even the most intricate decision models.
• Built-in Medical Calculator: Provide instant access from within clinical topics to the Glasgow Coma Scale
• Full Images: Vivid images that aid in diagnostic workup.
• Table Viewer: All the richness of extensive tables, easily viewable on the compact screen of your mobile device