The basics of general care for patients. 2nd edition, processed and supplemented. Grebenev A.L., Sheptulin A.A., Khokhlov A.M.

The second edition of the textbook (the first was released in 1990) sets out the main issues of patient care. The principles of the work of medical institutions, personal hygiene and nutrition of patients, various methods of using drugs are covered. The issues of caring for patients with respiratory diseases, blood circulation, digestion, urination, blood and hematopoietic organs, and the endocrine system are discussed in detail. Various aspects of the care of surgical patients are considered (the rules of aseptics and antiseptics, preoperative preparation and care of patients in the postoperative period, etc.). Resuscitation measures and issues of first aid are presented in some urgent conditions.

The textbook is intended for students of medical universities.