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Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care - E-Book
by Jacqueline Rosenjack Burchum Laura D. RosenthalClear, engaging writing style simplifies complex concepts, making difficult pharmacology content not only understandable but actually enjoyable. Prototype Drugs approach focuses on representative agents that characterize all members of a given drug group, so that you can apply your understanding to related drugs that are currently available and those that will be released in the future. Nursing implications of drug therapy are integrated throughout to show the relationship between drug therapy and nursing care, and also recapped in Summary of Major Nursing Implications sections. Special Interest Topic boxes examine the everyday impact of pharmacology with engaging vignettes such as Vaping and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (COVID-19) Vaccine. Safety Alerts call out important safety concerns related to contraindications, adverse effects, and more. Concise drug summary tables present key information for individual drugs, including drug class, generic and trade names, dosages, routes, and indications. Person-Centered Care Across the Life Span tables summarize safe and appropriate care for patients from infancy to older adulthood. NEW! Updated drug content includes the latest FDA drug approvals, withdrawals, and therapeutic uses, along with updated nursing content. NEW Transgender Health chapter covers gender-affirming hormone treatment for transgender patients. NEW! The six cognitive skills of NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model are integrated into the Application of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice chapter and in Summary of Major Nursing Considerations tables. NEW! Enhanced emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion features updated gender-neutral language. NEW! Updated COVID-19 content addresses the latest vaccination information and pharmacotherapeutic implications. NEW coverage of CBD and expanded coverage of medical marijuana discusses the growing use of these substances. NEW resources for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN) are included on the Evolve website and in the companion Study Guide.
Male Infertility: A Multidisciplinary Approach
by Ashok Agarwal Florence Boitrelle Panagiotis Drakopoulos Hassan Nooman Sallam Ramadan SalehDespite the fact that about half of infertility problems stem from male factors, gynecologists are often the first health care providers to perform the initial assessment of the infertile couple. For this reason, it is critical that gynecologists and reproductive medicine specialists remain up to date on the primary conditions that cause male infertility, as well as current diagnostic tools and treatment options of both natural and assisted conception. From diagnosis through treatment, Male Infertility: Management of Infertile Men in Reproductive Medicine offers expert, straightforward guidance on the pathophysiology and management of male infertility for clinicians who assist couples early in the process of trying to conceive.Covers diagnostic aspects of male infertility (clinical, laboratory, and imaging methods) as well as various therapeutic options including classical and advanced surgical procedures.Discusses intrauterine insemination, conventional in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, sperm cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic testing, and more.Begins each chapter with key points and ends with clinical scenarios of real-life problems and their solutions.Shares the knowledge and expertise of global experts in the field.Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Mims' Medical Microbiology: Mims' Medical Microbiology E-Book
by Richard Goering Hazel M. Dockrell Mark Zuckerman Peter L. ChiodiniMIMS’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS’ takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples. Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accompanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes, and will return to this book for reference time and again.Clear writing and easy-to-understand explanations – perfect for students learning to grasp the fundamentals of both microbiology and immunologyUser-friendly format with colour coding, key concept boxes, and dynamic illustrations for easy navigationOrganised by body system – goes beyond the ‘bug parade’ to help you understand clinical contextPathogen Parade (electronic supplement) – a quick cross-referenced glossary of viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungiVaccine Parade (electronic supplement) – quick-reference coverage of the most commonly used vaccines in current clinical practiceClinical cases and multiple-choice self-assessments (electronic supplement) support learning
Mosby’s Advanced Pharmacy Technician Exam Review-E-Book: Mosby’s Advanced Pharmacy Technician Exam Review-E-Book
by James J. MiznerFrom bestselling test preparation author, James J. Mizner, comes Mosby’s® Advanced Pharmacy Technician Exam Review. Available to Pharmacy Technicians with at least three years of work experience, the Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) credential provides a pathway for obtaining higher-level skills and advancing your career. This new resource gives you the review and practice you need to prepare for the exam with an easy-to-use format, sample certification exams, content review chapters, and more. Make sure you’re ready for exam and career success with this essential review! Custom test generator on the Evolve companion website features practice and exam modes and timer functionality to strengthen topic expertise and simulate nearly unlimited unique exams for practice. Sample certification exams in the book offer valuable test-taking experience. Dedicated chapter covering sterile compounding addresses an alternative pathway to certification as a Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT). Content review chapters cover many advanced-level certification topics. Chapter review questions help reinforce knowledge and assess comprehension. Many practice questions are available both in the print book and online for convenient access. Bulleted listing format makes it easy to focus on reviewing the essentials.
Mosby’s® Massage Therapy Exam Review - E-Book: Mosby’s® Massage Therapy Exam Review - E-Book
by Sandy Fritz Luke Allen FritzWritten by massage therapy experts Sandy Fritz and Luke Fritz, this unique review resource uses a variety of methods to help you prepare for the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) and the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB). The comprehensive review features updated content and questions based on the most current exam blueprints! The practice exams are written in a five-part process — not just as sample questions. Plus, a companion Evolve website comes loaded with practice exams and a variety of review activities such as labeling exercises, flashcards, electronic coloring book, games, and much more. No other massage review gives you such well-rounded exam preparation!Focused content review including 125 full-color illustrations showing various massage techniques as well as anatomy & physiology 1800 practice questions (500 new questions) in the text that provide students the opportunity to assess readiness for exams 5 practice exams with 100 questions each will be available in text as well as on Evolve Over 40 labeling exercises to help kinesthetic learners retain information. Rationales for all correct and incorrect responses NEW! More than 1,400 questions in a mock exam are based on the MBLEx blueprint. EXPANDED and UPDATED! Content matches the current MBLEx blueprint to prepare you for success. NEW! Scenario-based, multiple-choice questions are based on the MBLEx content blueprint. NEW! 100 questions in a graded practice exam.
Nadas' Pediatric Cardiology
by Edward P. Walsh John E. Mayer Sarah A. Teele David W. BrownIn recent years, the field of pediatric cardiology has undergone rapid change, resulting in earlier diagnoses and improved long-term outcomes for many patients. Nadas' Pediatric Cardiology, 3rd Edition, offers an easy-to-understand, practical, and team-based approach to this complex field, addressing the current needs of pediatric cardiologists, surgeons, fellows, and other members of the pediatric cardiology team. It thoroughly covers all diagnostic and management aspects of both acquired and congenital heart disease, providing a strong foundation and an actionable approach to care of the pediatric cardiology patient and family. Provides comprehensive coverage of the foundational and practical aspects of care for complex heart problems in children, covering both therapy and surgery from basic information through complex, team-based clinical applications. Includes new chapters on cardiomyopathies, structural heart disease, interventional procedures, genetics, electrophysiology, and imaging. Discusses the latest information on diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease, including in the fetus and young adult. Covers current drugs used in pediatric heart conditions and surgical therapy. Shares the knowledge and expertise of editors and authors at Boston Children’s Hospital, one of the world’s largest and most highly rated pediatric cardiology and congenital heart surgery institutions, using a team-based approach. Covers the full spectrum of care, including anesthesia, the ICU, and nursing considerations. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.Features 7 new chapters including Sedation and Anesthesia; Cardiac Transplantation and Tissue Engineering; and Clinical Research.
Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology - E-BOOK: Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology - E-BOOK (Netter Basic Science)
by Larry R. Cochard Angelique N. DueñasIllustrated by the world-renowned Frank H. Netter, MD and artists working in his tradition, Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology, 2nd Edition, provides a rich pictorial overview of human prenatal development. For each stage of development and for each body system, you'll find a brief description of the developmental plan, with key concepts and terminology, followed by discussions of histological principles, the classification of congenital anomalies, and basic cellular, molecular, and genetic concepts. An emphasis on morphological patterns in the embryo and fetus makes it easy to understand the structure and function of the adult body and the embryonic basis of natural variation as well as birth anomalies.Uses vibrant, high-quality illustrations and concise text to teach key points quickly, effectively, and memorably.Includes new Inclusionary Consideration Points that detail key information such as differences between sex and gender—particularly for the embryology of sex determination; and perspectives on disability and disability advocacy—including person-first vs. identity-first language; plus new illustrations with more diversity and better representation of skin tones, sex, and body habitus.Discusses topics new to this edition, including Conjoined Twins, Early Detection of Pregnancy, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Genetic Sex Variations, Congenital Limb Anomalies, Holoprosencephaly, and more.Provides expanded coverage of clinical correlations and congenital anomalies and new Clinical Notes boxes throughout.Contains summary tables and terminology sections at the end of each chapter, plus an appendix with all major congenital anomalies and their embryonic basis, making it easy to review course material and prepare for the USMLE.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Evolve Instructor site with an image collection is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.
The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide: The Neuro-Ophthalmology Survival Guide E-Book
by Anthony Pane Neil R. Miller Michael BurdonThis book is a practical, symptom-based, 'how-to' guide to neuro-ophthalmology for all trainee and practising ophthalmologists, optometrists, and physicians whose practice includes patients with eye or brain issues. Each chapter focusses on a specific clinical symptom and includes an introduction to the clinical assessment of a symptom; an examination checklist; a management flowchart to be followed; clinical diagnostic criteria checklists; and further information on the diseases that can cause the symptom with a brief discussion of appropriate management.A practical and accessible handbook for the ophthalmologist, optometrist, or other physician without a specialist interest in neuro-ophthalmology.Simplifies a subject that is often a cause of litigation against practising ophthalmologists and exam failure for trainees and residents.Aids diagnosis in a field in which mistakes may lead to serious consequences, e.g. patients with brain tumours presenting with blurred or double vision.Uniquely guides the reader from presenting symptoms, through a series of simple but safe flowcharts and checklists, to the necessary tests, diagnosis, and timely treatment.The first chapter presents 20 'golden rules' to keep you and your patients out of trouble.Updates throughout the text include recent advances in diagnosis and treatment for conditions with improved pathophysiological insights; genetic aspects of several conditions and their impact on management; imaging and laboratory tests available for diagnosis of disorders.New self-assessment quizzes to consolidate everyday clinical skills or for exam preparation.More than 60 online videos demonstrate examination techniques as well as abnormal eye movements, eyelid problems and pupil abnormalities.
Occupational Therapy Pocket Guide: Occupational Therapy Pocket Guide - E-Book
by Lyndsey JarvisPut essential OT information at your fingertips! Occupational Therapy Pocket Guide provides a quick reference that’s ideal for use in the clinical setting. From evaluation and assessment through diagnoses and interventions, this handbook summarizes the details you need to know for safe, effective client rehabilitation. It also includes normal ranges for vitals and laboratory tests. Written by experienced occupational therapist Lyndsey Jarvis, this compact clinical reference makes lookup easy and helps you perform OT tasks and skills with confidence. Concise coverage provides a quick yet thorough overview of each OT topic Logical organization includes six separate sections: Assessment, Conditions, Additional Intervention, Education, Documentation, and Reference Tools. eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Ocular Pathology - E-Book: Expert Consult
by Myron Yanoff Joseph W. SassaniFor nearly 50 years, Ocular Pathology has been the choice of both ophthalmologists and pathologists for unsurpassed visual guidance and training in ophthalmic pathology. Expertly edited by Drs. Myron Yanoff and Joseph W. Sassani, this thoroughly revised 9th Edition provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand coverage of the eye’s response to disease and treatment, keeping you up to date with every aspect of the field. From current imaging techniques to genetics and molecular biology to clinical pearls, Ocular Pathology provides the concise yet complete information you need.Features more than 1,900 high-quality clinical photographs, illustrations, and histological micrographs from the collections of internationally renowned leaders in ocular pathology.Presents information in a quick-reference outline format – ideal for today’s busy physician.Includes clinico-pathological correlations throughout, with side-by-side image comparisons further highlighted with clinical pearl boxes.Covers the latest imaging techniques, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), anterior segment OCT (AS-OCT) and OCT-angiography (OCT-A).Provides new coverage on evolving areas such as genetics and molecular biology, SARS-COV 2 virus (COVID-19), multiple endocrine neoplasia, iris racemose hemangioma, white dot syndromes, idiopathic polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, and more. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
On Call Principles and Protocols E-Book: Principles and Protocols (On Call)
by Shane A. Marshall John RuedyIdeal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this highly templated, best-selling reference covers the common problems you’ll encounter while on call in the hospital. On Call Principles and Protocols, 7th Edition, by Drs. Shane A. Marshall and John Ruedy, provides key information in time-sensitive, challenging situations. You’ll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication. Features a logical, highly templated format so you can locate critical information quickly. Includes new content on COVID-19 in chapters on Viruses and Shortness of Breath and Fever. Covers essential topics such as Approach to Diagnosis and Management of On-Call Problems; Documentation; Assessment and Management of Volume Status; and HIV, HBV, HCV, Influenza, and the House Officer. Delivers consistent, easy-to-follow coverage of the most common on-call problems and approaches, including what to do from the initial phone call, "Elevator Thoughts," how to immediately identify major threats to life, what to do at the bedside, and how to avoid common mistakes for every call. Provides updated content and references, as well as an extensively revised drug formulary of commonly prescribed medications, keeping you on the cutting edge of current, evidence-based information. Serves as the perfect bridge to clinical medicine for students transitioning to the hospital setting, a trusty "peripheral brain" for residents, and a handy reminder for more experienced practitioners. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets - E-Book: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets - E-Book (Secrets)
by Jeffrey D. Placzek, MD, PT David A. Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS, ECSUnlock the secrets to passing the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Offering a unique question-and-answer format, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 4th Edition helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to pass orthopaedic and sports certification specialty exams. The book introduces basic physical therapy concepts and then covers different healing modalities, clinical specialties, and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as those to the shoulder, hand, wrist, spine, and knee. From a team of PT experts led by Jeffrey D. Placzek and David A. Boyce, this review also serves as a useful reference for practitioners who wish to provide the latest in evidence-based care. Coverage of topics found on the orthopedic specialty exam makes this a valuable resource for study and review. Wide scope of orthopedic coverage includes specialties ranging from anterior knee pain to X-ray imaging, featuring topics such as therapeutic dry needling plus functional movement screening and assessment. Annotated references provide a useful tool for further reading and research. Review questions are consistent with the level of difficulty encountered on the orthopedic or sports specialty examinations. Evidence-based content is based on the latest orthopedic research. Clinical tips provide guidance for a variety of physical therapy tasks and situations. Charts, tables, and algorithms summarize information in logical, quick-reference frameworks. NEW! Updated content reflects contemporary practice standards and provides the current information you need to pass the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) examination. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Updated references ensure that information is based on the latest scientific literature.
Patient Transport:Principles and Practice - E-Book
by Allen C. Wolfe Michael A. Frakes B. Daniel NaymanPrepare for certification as a flight and ground transport nurse! ASTNA: Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition addresses the scenarios and injuries commonly encountered in transport nursing, and provides a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind study tool for taking certification exams including the CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C®, and CCP-C®. Coverage includes the role of air and ground transport personnel, along with topics such as transport physiology, communications, teamwork, safety, airway management, shock, and the different types of trauma. New to this edition is an Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter. Written by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, this resource helps you gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on your exam and to transport patients safely.In-depth coverage of expert care delivery in transport meets the needs of all healthcare providers including registered nurses, paramedics, physicians, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics, and communication specialists.Real-life scenarios demonstrate how to apply concepts to situations similar to those seen in practice.Information on important safety regulations is based on the latest updates from the Federal Aviation Association and the National Transportation Safety Board.Coverage of injuries commonly encountered in flight and ground nursing includes discussions of pathophysiology, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.Detailed coverage of management issues include scene management, communication, safety, disaster management/triage, quality management, and marketing/public relations.Focus on interprofessionalism and collaboration emphasizes the importance of teamwork in ensuring successful patient outcomes.Evolve website includes 350 questions and answers mapped to the CRFN®/CTRN® exams for additional preparation.NEW! New Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter is written from the perspective of a veteran transport pilot, and provides valuable information on the idiosyncrasies, tips, and tricks about transport aircraft transport.NEW! Updated and new content on diversity and inclusion covers this timely issue — both among colleagues and patients.NEW! Additional information on technology used in transport nursing/critical care includes topics such as point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).NEW! Content on COVID-19 as it relates to trauma transport is included.NEW! More philosophical, psychological, and wellness-associated content is added.
Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant: Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant - E-Book
by Roberta O'SheaMaster the PTA’s role in treating and managing pediatric conditions! Comprehensive yet easy to understand, Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition provides the knowledge and skills you need to succeed both in the classroom and in clinical practice. The text guides you through a myriad of topics including child development, assessment tools, intervention principles, neurologic and muscular disorders, and congenital disorders such as Down Syndrome, along with other pediatric conditions including limb deficiencies and sports injuries. This edition adds six new chapters including a chapter introducing Movement Systems Analysis for pediatrics. From a team of expert contributors led by PT clinician/educator Roberta Kuchler O'Shea, this book teaches not only the lessons learned from textbooks and research but also from children and their families. Consistent approach in Disorders chapters first defines the disorder and then describes the pathology, clinical signs, and assessment and intervention, followed by a case study. Case studies provide examples of physical therapy applications, helping you build clinical reasoning skills as you connect theory to practice. Format of case studies each is summarized in the WHO model format to familiarize you with the standardized terminology used in practice. Most cases include movement systems analysis to introduce the most current clinical reasoning strategies encouraged by the APTA. Special boxes highlight important information with features such as Clinical Signs, Intervention, and Practice Pattern. Learning features in each chapter include key terms, a chapter outline, learning objectives, review questions and answers, illustrations, and summary tables. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. NEW! Six new chapters include The Movement System, Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT), Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Clubfeet, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and Orthotics. NEW! Updated content includes musculoskeletal impairments, developmental impairments, and orthotics as well as contemporary cases with ICF and Movement system analysis discussion for cases. NEW! Full-color design is added to this edition. NEW! Updated references ensure that sources for content are completely current.
Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist - E-Book: Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist - E-Book
by Tiffany Howe Angela BurtonLearn pharmacology from the text designed specifically for surgical technologists! Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist, 6th Edition prepares you to work in an operating room by providing an in-depth understanding of surgical medications. It covers everything a surgical technologist needs to know, including basic pharmacology, dosage calculations, safe handling of medications, terminology, and drug effects and side effects. For Surgical First Assistant courses, many chapters include coverage of advanced practice. Written by a surgical technology educator and a practicing surgical technologist, this book covers all areas of pharmacology and anesthesia that are designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology. Pharmacology content is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the Surgical Technologist and includes all areas designated in the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology. Chapter study questions help you measure your knowledge and apply learning to practice, while also serving as a review tool for classroom and certification exams. Advanced practice content, centering on issues specific to the Surgical First Assistant, provides you with information to help advance your career and keep this text as a professional reference. Caution feature boxes focus attention on drug and surgical safety issues, while Insight boxes provide in-depth, cutting-edge information on specific products, procedures, and processes in the operating room. Additional learning features include Tech Tips from experts, Notes that simplify difficult concepts, Quick Question boxes that quiz you on foundational knowledge, and Make It Simple boxes that review medical terminology. Comprehensive glossary supports key terms highlighted throughout the text. NEW! Content updates reflect the most recent version of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, including new information on anesthesia, specifically patient monitoring devices, airway management, complications, and routes of administration. NEW! Chapter review questions on the Evolve companion website offer extra opportunity for you to assess your knowledge.
Physical Diagnosis of Pain
by Steven D. WaldmanIn this easy-to-follow, how-to-do-it atlas, internationally recognized pain expert Dr. Steven D. Waldman provides a compendium of practical physical examination techniques that you can use in your daily practice to evaluate and diagnose patients in pain. Physical Diagnosis of Pain, 5th Edition, is the only atlas devoted to this critical area of pain medicine, offering a real-world focus on how clinicians evaluate pain: "What is it?" rather than "Where is it?". You’ll be guided step by step through the evaluation and diagnosis of more than 280 pain-related conditions based on physical signs. Concise, superbly illustrated chapters help you rapidly diagnose pathology based on physical techniques rather than relying on imaging alone.Examines the full range of pain-related conditions in the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand, chest wall, thorax and thoracic spine, lumbar spine, abdominal wall and pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot.Addresses sacroiliac joint pain as well as entrapment neuropathies including carpal tunnel syndrome, tardy ulnar palsy, ilioinguinal neuralgia, and tarsal tunnel syndrome.Follows a consistent format in each chapter for quick reference: anatomy, inspection, palpation, and range of motion, followed by relevant special tests.Features hundreds of high-quality radiographic images, clinical photos, and color line drawings to demonstrate the physical exam clearly and simply.Contains new content spanning 50 new conditions and their associated tests, including the Soto-Hall Test for Upper Thoracic Spine Pain, Sill Sign for Lumbar Instability, Compression Test for Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Rust Sign for Cervical Spine Instability, Linder Sign for Cervical Myelopathy, Jull Test for Cervical Strain, Shoulder Abduction Relief Test for Cervical Spine Pain, Kleiger Test for High Ankle Sprain, Valleix Sign for Posterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and more.Includes 50+ real-time videos of Dr. Waldman and his staff performing physical examination techniques, providing expert, how-to-do-it guidance.Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Physical Management for Neurological Conditions E-Book: Physical Management for Neurological Conditions E-Book (Physiotherapy Essentials)
by Sheila Lennon, PhD, MSc, BSc, FCSP MSc, Pg Cert Gita PhD, MSc, Pg Cert Gita Ramdharry Geert VerheydenPhysical Management for Neurological Conditions comprehensively covers the essentials of neurorehabilitation starting with thirteen guiding principles, and a new chapter on clinical reasoning and assessment. It discusses the physical management of common neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s followed by less common conditions such as inherited neurological conditions, motor neuron disease, polyneuropathies and muscle disorders. Produced by a team of international editors and experts, this fifth edition is the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook available for undergraduate students and qualified health professionals alike, focusing on selecting appropriate evidence-based tools rather than subscribing to any specific treatment approaches. It is a core physiotherapy textbook designed to provide students with everything they need to pass the neurological component of their degree. Fully updated to provide comprehensive information on optimal physical management within movement limitations suitable for any health care context or environment Using international case studies to apply theory to clinical practice Easy to navigate and understand – for students, new graduates and therapists returning to practice or changing scope of practice. New content on assessment, clinical reasoning, technology-based rehabilitation, and complex case management including disorders of consciousness and adults with cerebral palsy Full update of the evidence-base within each chapter, including reference to the increased use of remote delivery of services and challenges accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic New international authors
Pitfalls in Paediatrics: Pitfalls in Paediatrics - E-Book
by Alf Nicholson John Murphy Sarah Taaffe Kevin DunneWritten by clinicians with years of experience in paediatrics, this unique textbook is designed to promote quality and safe care of children, and reduce common clinical errors and delayed diagnoses through shared first-hand experiences. This book is for anyone who needs to make a clinical decision about infants and children- be they from a medical, nursing or health professional background. The text is particularly useful for trainees but is also relevant to experienced practitioners. The aim of the book is to prevent errors and ensure safe care. The authors offer practical advice on potential pitfalls and red flags from neonatal care to mental health issues in adolescence . This book takes the reader through recent advances in diagnosis, common presentations and how to identify the sick child, all with case studies and illustrations to bring the text to life.The strengths of the book are:The ability to learn from other’s experiences and mistakes and share this learningAll chapters reviewed by sub-specialists in Paediatrics with a focus on presentations to first responders including family practitionersInstructive case scenarios highlighting clinical pearls and pitfalls to avoidHigh-quality clinical images throughout Unique chapters on:Safe care for infants and children including the use of artificial intelligenceAvoiding errors Picking up the sick child with practical tips especially for family doctors and first respondersPotential pitfalls in both the newborn and 6-week examinationsUnravelling the diagnosis in an infant or child with a feverKey symptoms and signs guiding family doctors to suspect cancer in childhoodMental health issues in adolescenceOrdering and interpreting tests in childrenSurviving and thriving throughout a career in paediatric nursing or medicine
Practical Approach to Electroencephalography
by Mark H. LibensonUsing a highly readable, conversational writing style, Practical Approach to Electroencephalography, 2nd Edition, makes a complex and critically important subject easier to understand. It provides just the right amount of guidance you need, explaining EEG waveforms starting with the basics, then bringing you to a sophisticated level in interpreting EEG tracings—explaining what to do, what not to do, what to look for, and what the results mean. Emphasizing pattern recognition and also why the patterns look the way they do, Dr. Libenson’s approachable text focuses on the types of EEG tracings you are likely to encounter in your EEG laboratory, both in the outpatient lab and in the ICU, concentrating at first on the questions and problems encountered by the beginner and non-expert, but bringing you up to the level of an expert.Goes beyond the technical aspects of performing EEGs by discussing the link between the EEG findings and the neurologic disorders and conditions in which they occur.Uses numerous EEG examples with abundant labels, arrows, and annotations to help you recognize normal and abnormal EEGs in all situations. Illustrations have been carefully reviewed for clarity and optimal usefulness.Contains new self-assessment questions that allow you to check your understanding.Provides expert pearls from Dr. Libenson that guide you in best practices in EEG testing.Features a user-friendly writing style from a single author that makes learning easy.Includes a new introduction to the interpretation of invasive EEG monitoring.Equips you to handle a wide variety of EEG situations, including the strategies used to distinguish EEG artifacts from true brain waves.Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Clinical Competence E-Book: Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Clinical Competence E-Book
by Eric S. Holmboe Steven James DurningOffering a multifaceted, practical approach to the complex topic of clinical assessment, Practical Guide to the Assessment of Clinical Competence, 3rd Edition, is designed to help medical educators employ better assessment methods, tools, and models directly into their training programs. World-renowned editors and expert contributing authors provide hands-on, authoritative guidance on outcomes-based assessment in clinical education, presenting a well-organized, diverse combination of methods you can implement right away. This thoroughly revised edition is a valuable resource for developing, implementing, and sustaining effective systems for assessing clinical competence in medical school, residency, and fellowship programs.Helps medical educators and administrators answer complex, ongoing, and critical questions in today’s changing medical education system: Is this undergraduate or postgraduate medical student prepared and able to move to the next level of training? To be a competent and trusted physician?Provides practical suggestions and assessment approaches that can be implemented immediately in your training program, tools that can be used to assess and measure clinical performance, overviews of key educational theories, and strengths and weaknesses of every method.Covers assessment techniques, frameworks, high-quality assessment of clinical reasoning and procedural competence, psychometrics, and practical approaches to feedback.Includes expanded coverage of fast-moving areas where concepts now have solid research and data that support practical ways to connect judgments of ability to outcomes—including work-based assessments, clinical competency committees, milestones and entrustable professional assessments (EPAs), and direct observation.Offers examples of assessment instruments along with suggestions on how you can apply these methods and instruments in your own setting, as well as guidelines that apply across the medical education spectrum.Includes online access to videos of medical interviewing scenarios and more, downloadable assessment tools, and detailed faculty guidelines.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Practice Management for the Veterinary Team - E-Book: Front Office, Operations, and Development
by Heather PrendergastComprehensive coverage of practice management skills includes leadership, financial management, and strategic planning, as well as telephone skills, appointment scheduling, admitting and discharging patients, and communicating with clients.Coverage of clinical assisting ranges from examinations and history-taking for patients, to kennels and boarding procedures.Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues chapter helps you learn to protect the practice and run a practice based on ethical principles and veterinary laws.End-of-chapter review questions reinforce key concepts and measure mastery of the content.End-of-chapter Practice Managers Survival Checklist allows you to review the most essential information.Versatile text can be used by practice managers to study for the CVPM exam.Updated content highlights important technological and professional updates to the field impacting medical record management.New chapters covering telehealth and practice integrative management software are included.Current coverage includes a revised Leadership, Professional Development and Human Resources chapter and expanded content in Strategic Planning and Marketing chapters.
Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences - E-Book: Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences - E-Book
by Jeffrey PappMaster all aspects of quality management and control in today’s imaging environment! A true one-of-a-kind text, Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences, 7th Edition provides the information you need to ensure that radiographic equipment operates properly and that it functions within accepted standards. Step-by-step instructions provide a guide to evaluating equipment and documenting results. Also included is coverage of the latest federal regulations, advances in technology, and current QM certification requirements. Written by physics and diagnostic imaging educator Jeffrey Papp, this resource is an excellent tool to help you prepare for the ARRT® Quality Management Advanced Level Examination. Coverage of quality management for all imaging sciences includes X-ray equipment, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, sonography, and mammography. Step-by-step QM procedures include detailed instructions on how to evaluate imaging equipment, and full-sized sample documentation forms offer practice in recording results. Special icon and bolded type identify federal regulations important to quality management. Learning features include chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms (with definitions in the glossary), lab experiments, and review questions at the end of each chapter. Useful appendix includes a review of the radiographic quality factors and a listing of agencies, organizations, and committees related to quality control and assurance. Two 160-question practice exams on the Evolve website help you prepare for the ARRT advanced certification examination in Quality Management. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT® Quality Management certification requirements. NEW! Imaging updates include new technologies, current regulations, and ACR® accreditation requirements.
Radiographic Image Analysis - E-Book: Radiographic Image Analysis - E-Book
by Kathy McQuillen-MartensenGain the knowledge and skills you need to analyze radiographic images and solve imaging challenges! Reflecting the latest ARRT® content specifications, Radiographic Image Analysis, 6th Edition provides a guide to evaluating and adjusting images to produce diagnostic-quality radiographs. It helps you to identify the error in positioning or technique that may have caused a poor image, then shows how to correct the problem, so you can reduce the need for repeat radiographs. Each projection includes an optimal radiograph along with examples of unacceptable images. Written by radiology expert Kathy McQuillen Martensen, this text builds your critical thinking skills and helps you prepare for success on the ARRT certification examination. Chapter objectives, key terms, outlines, and summaries reinforce the most important material. Image analysis guidelines for each procedure include accurately positioned projections with labeled anatomy, photographs of accurately positioned models, discussions of poor positioning and of positioning variations, practice projections that demonstrate common procedural errors, and more. Questions to Consider help you thoroughly analyze projections. Spotlights highlighting Concepts boxes emphasize the most important information and direct readers to additional information on these topics. Review questions at the end of chapters help you assess your understanding of the material, with answers provided on the Evolve website. Summary tables provide quick access to important data for easy reference. Bolded key terms are defined in the expanded glossary, ensuring that you understand the terms under discussion. NEW! Additional images help you to evaluate and correct positioning errors, and other images are replaced with more robust digital halftones. NEW! Revamped chapters on digital imaging incorporate the latest technology. NEW! Updates reflect the latest ARRT® content specifications.
Samaranayake’s ESSENTIAL MICROBIOLOGY FOR DENTISTRY
by Lakshman SamaranayakeA sound knowledge of microbiology is essential for all dental professionals – it’s the key to understanding major oral pathologies, from tooth decay to gum disease, as well as the regimentation of infection control in a successful dental practice. Samaranayake’s Essential Microbiology for Dentistry once again, provides a comprehensive coverage of the basics of clinical oral microbiology and immunology and their relevance to oral disease, as well as the cotemporary discoveries of the oral microbiome, and the constituent flora. Both the novice student, as well as the experienced professionals are guided, in a stepwise manner, through a tour of the microbial world and how they impact oral health. The reasoned, bare bones approach to the essential elements of the subject is, as in previous editions fresh, lucid and logical. The sixth edition of this popular book, now translated into four different languages, has been fully revised and reformatted and includes brand new sections on emerging topics such as COVID-19 and infection control.Latest evidence throughout, updated to incorporate discoveries appertaining to the oral microbiome, and the international guidelines on infection control.Ample artwork and clinical pictures to explain complex structures, intricate pathological processes, and disease management principles.Friendly accessible writing style that helps students better understand and retain key information.Self-assessment tasks to monitor progress and prepare for graduate and postgraduate examinationsEasy to follow - highlighted important information, and helpful summaries of key facts.A comprehensive glossary and a list of abbreviationsDefinitions and descriptors of the oralome, the oral microbiome and oral microbiota - revealed by novel, next-generation sequencing technologiesSARS-CoV-2 infection, the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on dentistryMPox and other emerging viral infections and oral manifestationsOral mycobiome and emerging and re-emerging oral fungal diseasesOral microbiota, the oral-systemic axis and systemic healthAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its mitigation by good antimicrobial prescribingThe recently proclaimed `One health` concept basicsA guide to new vaccines and immunisation protocolsExtended and fully updated sections on infection control
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination - E-Book: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination - E-Book
by Linda Anne Silvestri Angela SilvestriGet the best review for the NCLEX-PN® exam from the leading NCLEX® experts! Written by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri, Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 9th Edition, provides everything you need to prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN. The book includes a review of all nursing content areas, more than 4,600 questions for the NCLEX, detailed rationales, test-taking tips and strategies, and questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN). The Evolve companion website simulates the exam-taking experience with customizable practice questions along with realistic practice tests. Based on Silvestri’s proven Pyramid to Success, this complete review is a perennial favorite of students preparing for the NCLEX. More than 4,600 practice questions in the text and on the Evolve companion website offer ample testing practice. Detailed test-taking strategy is included for each question, offering clues for analyzing and uncovering the correct answer option, with rationales provided for both correct and incorrect answers. Pyramid Points icons indicate important information, identifying content that is likely to appear on the NCLEX-PN examination. Pyramid Alerts appear in red text, highlighting important nursing concepts and identifying content that typically appears on the NCLEX-PN examination. Priority Concepts — two in each chapter — discuss important content and nursing interventions and reflect the latest edition of Giddens’ Concepts for Nursing Practice text. Priority Nursing Action boxes provide information about the steps nurses will take in clinical situations requiring clinical judgment and prioritization. New graduate’s perspective is offered on how to prepare for the NCLEX-PN, in addition to nonacademic preparation, the CAT format, and test-taking strategies. Mnemonics are included to help you remember important information. Alternate item format questions cover multiple-response, prioritizing (ordered response), fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration (hot spot), chart/exhibit, and audio questions. Practice questions on the Evolve companion website are organized by content area, cognitive level, client needs area, integrated process, health problem, clinical judgment, and priority concepts, allowing completely customizable exams or study sessions. Audio review summaries on the Evolve companion website cover pharmacology, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes.