When a patient is brought into a trauma centre in extremis, or becomes that way during a hospital stay, the intervention mantra is airway, breathing and circulation - the ABC's.This book provides the nonspecialist physician, and those in the participating and supporting professions, with a quick overview of the meaning of the testing terms in this environment. Many tests, added singly or in small groups over time as clinical and measurement technology evolved, but whose rationale may have become less clear, are defined and explained.The format here is simple - a brief overview of the physiologic environment and then the encyclopedic dictionary of the terminology. Included are common terms as well as some of the confusing uses of terms, besides lesser known facts influencing their clinical use on the basis of the analytical, medical, and managerial experience of the authors.

When a patient is brought into a trauma center in extremis, or becomes that way during a hospital stay, the intervention mantra is airway, breathing and circulation-the ABC's. We provide the nonspecialist physician, and those in the participating and supporting professions, a quick overview of the meaning of the testing terms in this environment. Many tests, added singly or in small groups over time as clinical and measurement technology evolved, but whose rationale may have become less clear, are defined and explained. Our format is simple-a brief overview of the physiologic environment and then the encyclopedic dictionary of the terminology. We include common terms as well as some of the confusing uses of terms besides lesser known facts influencing their clinical use on the basis of the analytical, medical, and managerial experience of the authors. Keep it in your lab coat pocket-you'll find it useful in understanding and teaching!

Healthcare Is Changing. Clinicians Must Lead the Way.Healthcare needs more than innovationit needs leaders who can connect clinical excellence with operational insight, team culture, and clear vision.White Coat Leadership helps clinicians step confidently into leadership roles that shape not just teams, but the future of care. Dr. Timothy Liesching introduces a three-dimensional leadership modelpalpable, performance, and people leadershipdesigned to meet todays most pressing healthcare challenges.Whether youre early in your career or already in a leadership seat, this book equips you to lead with clarity, credibility, and compassion.Youll learn how to: Elevate others while leading without ego Balance patient care with strategic decision-making Design strong, accountable teams Communicate vision that inspires real followership Build trust through emotional intelligence and consistency With practical tools and real-world insights, White Coat Leadership is your prescription for transformative leadership across every level of modern healthcare.

When a patient is brought into a trauma centre in extremis, or becomes that way during a hospital stay, the intervention mantra is airway, breathing and circulation - the ABC's.This book provides the nonspecialist physician, and those in the participating and supporting professions, with a quick overview of the meaning of the testing terms in this environment. Many tests, added singly or in small groups over time as clinical and measurement technology evolved, but whose rationale may have become less clear, are defined and explained.The format here is simple - a brief overview of the physiologic environment and then the encyclopedic dictionary of the terminology. Included are common terms as well as some of the confusing uses of terms, besides lesser known facts influencing their clinical use on the basis of the analytical, medical, and managerial experience of the authors.

When a patient is brought into a trauma center in extremis, or becomes that way during a hospital stay, the intervention mantra is airway, breathing and circulation-the ABC's. We provide the nonspecialist physician, and those in the participating and supporting professions, a quick overview of the meaning of the testing terms in this environment. Many tests, added singly or in small groups over time as clinical and measurement technology evolved, but whose rationale may have become less clear, are defined and explained. Our format is simple-a brief overview of the physiologic environment and then the encyclopedic dictionary of the terminology. We include common terms as well as some of the confusing uses of terms besides lesser known facts influencing their clinical use on the basis of the analytical, medical, and managerial experience of the authors. Keep it in your lab coat pocket-you'll find it useful in understanding and teaching!

Healthcare Is Changing. Clinicians Must Lead the Way.Healthcare needs more than innovationit needs leaders who can connect clinical excellence with operational insight, team culture, and clear vision.White Coat Leadership helps clinicians step confidently into leadership roles that shape not just teams, but the future of care. Dr. Timothy Liesching introduces a three-dimensional leadership modelpalpable, performance, and people leadershipdesigned to meet todays most pressing healthcare challenges.Whether youre early in your career or already in a leadership seat, this book equips you to lead with clarity, credibility, and compassion.Youll learn how to: Elevate others while leading without ego Balance patient care with strategic decision-making Design strong, accountable teams Communicate vision that inspires real followership Build trust through emotional intelligence and consistency With practical tools and real-world insights, White Coat Leadership is your prescription for transformative leadership across every level of modern healthcare.