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dures are also described, with comments on their uses, inter-
pretations, and limitations.
pretations, and limitations.
Current therapy is presented for each disorder and supple-
mented with a separate section on clinical pharmacology that
describes general principles, new advances, (e.g., the role of
drug receptors, plasma concentration monitoring), and de-
tails of pharmacologic groups and specific agents; it even
discusses the uses of placebos. The use of complex equip-
ment (e.g., respirators) is also described. Prophylaxis is em-
phasized wherever possible. Finally, reference guides are
provided for checking normal values, for calculating dosages,
and for converting weights, measures, and volumes to metric
equivalents.
describes general principles, new advances, (e.g., the role of
drug receptors, plasma concentration monitoring), and de-
tails of pharmacologic groups and specific agents; it even
discusses the uses of placebos. The use of complex equip-
ment (e.g., respirators) is also described. Prophylaxis is em-
phasized wherever possible. Finally, reference guides are
provided for checking normal values, for calculating dosages,
and for converting weights, measures, and volumes to metric
equivalents.
Can so many subjects by adequately covered in a single
book? You, the reader, must be the ultimate judge, but we
believe the answer is in the affirmative. This edition required
a concerted effort by many people, beginning with an internal
analysis and critique of the previous edition, even though it
enjoyed highly favorable reviews and outstanding reader ac-
ceptance. Sections of that book were then sent to outside ex-
perts who had had nothing to do with its preparation, to solicit
their most candid criticism. Published reviews and letters
from readers were analyzed. Next, the Editorial Board met to
compare reviews and critiques and to plan this 16th Edition.
Distinguished special consultants were enlisted to provide
additional expertise. Then, 290 authors with outstanding
qualifications, experience, and knowledge were engaged.
Their manuscripts were painstakingly edited by our in-house
staff to retain every valuable morsel of knowledge while elimi-
nating sometimes elegant but unneeded words. Each manu-
script was then reviewed by a member of the Editorial Board
or a consultant. In many cases, additional special reviewers
were invited to comment. Every mention of a drug and its
dosage was reviewed by still another outside consultant. The
believe the answer is in the affirmative. This edition required
a concerted effort by many people, beginning with an internal
analysis and critique of the previous edition, even though it
enjoyed highly favorable reviews and outstanding reader ac-
ceptance. Sections of that book were then sent to outside ex-
perts who had had nothing to do with its preparation, to solicit
their most candid criticism. Published reviews and letters
from readers were analyzed. Next, the Editorial Board met to
compare reviews and critiques and to plan this 16th Edition.
Distinguished special consultants were enlisted to provide
additional expertise. Then, 290 authors with outstanding
qualifications, experience, and knowledge were engaged.
Their manuscripts were painstakingly edited by our in-house
staff to retain every valuable morsel of knowledge while elimi-
nating sometimes elegant but unneeded words. Each manu-
script was then reviewed by a member of the Editorial Board
or a consultant. In many cases, additional special reviewers
were invited to comment. Every mention of a drug and its
dosage was reviewed by still another outside consultant. The
Foreword