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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.
Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2025 - E-BOOK: Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2025 - E-BOOK
by Robert Kizior Keith HodgsonEnsure safe and effective drug therapy with this easy-to-use handbook! Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2025 provides you with current, detailed information on more than 1,000 generic and 4,000 trade name drugs. This handy, user-friendly guide includes updated uses, dosage forms, warnings, side effects and adverse reactions, IV drug administration, nursing considerations, and much more. Organized alphabetically by generic drug name for quick reference, this book stands out from the others in guiding the nurse through the steps essential to quality patient care. New drug monographs cover 19 new FDA-approved medications!More than 1,000 generic name drugs, encompassing over 4,000 trade name drugs, are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z tabs for quick and easy access.UNIQUE! Herbal information is included in the appendix and on the companion Evolve website, covering the interactions and effects of commonly encountered herbs.Detailed information for each drug includes side effects listed by frequency, and adverse effects and reactions requiring prompt intervention.Drugs by Disorder are listed in the front of the book for easy reference, showing common disorders and the drugs most often used for treatment.Drug Classifications section features an overview of actions and uses for drug families.Black Box Alerts and High Alert drugs are highlighted to promote safe administration of drugs that pose the greatest risk for patient harm, and Do Not Confuse With warnings call out drug names that sound alike or look alike.Top 100 Drugs list helps you easily identify the most frequently administered drugs.Cross-references to the 400 top U.S. brand-name drugs are located throughout the book for easy access.List of newly approved medications in the front of the book makes it easy to locate the latest drugs.Nursing considerations are organized in a functional nursing process framework and include baseline assessment, intervention/evaluation, and patient/family teaching.Information on lifespan and disorder-related dosage variations covers special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, hepatic, and immune- or renal-compromised patients.Extensive IV content includes IV compatibilities/IV incompatibilities and breaks down key information on reconstitution, rate of administration, and storage, as well as an IV Compatibility Chart foldout covering 65 intravenous drugs.Customizable and printable monographs for 100 of the most commonly used drugs are located on the companion Evolve website.NEW! Drug monographs for 19 new FDA-approved medications provide the most current drug information.NEW! Updates include uses, dosage forms, interactions, precautions, and other need-to-know information to help prevent medication dispensing errors.
Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination - E-Book: Saunders Q&A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination - E-Book
by Linda Anne Silvestri Angela SilvestriPrepare for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Based on the test’s current blueprint, Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 9th Edition provides more than 6,000 practice questions in a question-and-answer format. To help you unpack the complexities of the NCLEX exam, each question includes rationales for correct and incorrect answers, a test-taking strategy, clinical judgment situations, priority nursing tips, and a Health Problem code allowing you to select questions by medical diagnosis. Q&A practice is also provided on the Evolve website, with options to answer questions in Study mode or in Exam mode. From the most trusted names in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Silvestri, this resource is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success. Detailed rationales are provided for both correct and incorrect answer options. UNIQUE! Priority Nursing Tip for each question provide key points to remember for the NCLEX. Test-taking strategy is included for each question, providing clues for analyzing and selecting the correct answer. UNIQUE! Tear-out bookmark allows you to cover the answer column as you are practicing questions, and includes a list of the Top 10 test-taking strategies. All alternate item question types are represented, including multiple response, prioritizing/ordered response, fill-in-the-blank, illustration/hot spot, chart/exhibit, graphic option, audio questions with heart or lung sounds, case studies, and question types for the Next Generation NCLEX. Organization of chapters by Client Needs reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. Health Problem code on practice questions allows you to select questions based on a specific medical diagnosis. Clinical Judgment/Cognitive Skills codes help you recognize the new clinical judgment thought process behind questions for the Next Generation NCLEX. NCLEX-RN® Preparation chapters introduce the NCLEX-RN and the computerized adaptive testing (CAT) format, and include advice from a recent nursing graduate plus clinical judgment and test-taking strategies. More than 6,000 questions on the Evolve website include an 85-question pre-test that identifies your strengths and weaknesses and generates an individualized study calendar — taking the guesswork out of what you should study next — and an 85-question post-test that helps to evaluate your progress. Question categories in the book and on Evolve include level of cognitive ability, NCLEX client needs area, clinical judgment/cognitive skill, integrated process, content area, health problem, and priority concepts, to help you focus on the question types you find most difficult.
Sectional Anatomy by MRI and CT
by Mark W. Anderson Michael G. Fox Nicholas C. NaceyA sure grasp of cross-sectional anatomy is essential for accurate radiologic interpretation, and Sectional Anatomy by MRI and CT, 5th Edition, provides exactly the information needed in a highly illustrated, quick-reference format. New coverage of the cervical spine, brain, and thumb, as well as new on/off labels in the eBook version make this title an essential diagnostic tool for both residents and practicing radiologists.Features color-coded labels for nerves, vessels, muscles, bone tendons, and ligaments that facilitate accurate identification of key anatomic structures.Provides new on/off labels in the accompanying eBook, as well as scroll and zoom capabilities on photos for convenient access during interpretation sessions and real-time resident education.Presents carefully labeled MRIs for all body parts, as well as schematic diagrams and concise statements, to clarify correlations between bones and tissues.Includes CT scans for selected body parts to enhance anatomic visualization.Features 1165 state-of-the-art images that can be viewed in three standard planes: axial, coronal, and sagittal.Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.
Statistics for Nursing Research - E-Book: Statistics for Nursing Research - E-Book
by Susan K. Grove Daisha J. CipherGet the review and practice you need to critically appraise the statistical methods used in published research! Statistics for Nursing Research, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret statistical methods, sampling and measurement techniques, and statistical analysis techniques. This unique and practical workbook is divided into two parts to differentiate between basic and advanced statistical methods, with dozens of hands-on exercises that will help you practice working with the statistical methods needed for building an evidence-based practice. This workbook is an indispensable resource for any nursing student or practicing nurse wishing to gain competency in conducting statistical analyses. Comprehensive coverage of basic statistical methods includes extensive practice with the most common techniques of sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis seen in nursing and health sciences literature. Literature-based approach uses key excerpts from published studies to reinforce learning through practical application. 38 sampling, measurement, and statistical analysis exercises provide a practical review of both basic and advanced statistical techniques. Study Questions in each chapter help you examine a statistical technique and apply concepts to an actual literature appraisal. Online submission of answers for Questions for Further Application allows you to complete exercises in a web-based format and then submit completed exercises to your instructor via email for grading. Consistent format for all chapters enhances learning and enables quick review. NEW! More than half of the research articles in Part 1 are new, ensuring that exercises are based on the most current, clinically applicable published studies. NEW! Enhanced interactive online functionality of the Questions for Further Application for each chapter allows you to save your work and complete the exercises at a later time before submitting work to your instructor for grading. NEW! Enhanced emphasis on diversity and inclusion features representation of diverse authors and research foci in selected published articles. NEW! Two new exercises are added to this edition: a unique Handling Missing Data exercise and a Calculating the Mann-Whitney U Test exercise. NEW! VST eBook version of this title is a fully interactive eBook for the first time. NEW! Supplemental video tutorials by Dr. Cipher on the Evolve website provide valuable reinforcement that is especially helpful for visual and auditory learners.
Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology - E-Book: Stevens & Lowe's Human Histology - E-Book
by James S. Lowe Peter G. Anderson Susan I. AndersonThis book provides students with a systematic approach to histology which is ideal as a study companion to support students of medicine, biomedical sciences and life sciences in their studies and also as an excellent tool for medical board review.This sixth edition has been fully updated by experts in the field, Stevens and Lowe’s Human Histology is designed to provide a highly-visual, well-structured, learning resource.Easy to read and follow – ideal grounding in the key concepts of histology, covering all the organ systemsClear illustrations, over 500 visually-engaging photos and graphics bring concepts to lifeAdvanced Concept boxes link histology to cell biology and physiology for wider, integrated subject understanding.Clinical example boxes anchors histology to its application in diagnosis as part of pathology and clinical medicine.Carefully captioned histological images support development of microscopy skillsReview questions for self-assessmentOnline review questions and clinical cases to support learningOnline video support: watch the experts discuss microscopic images and experience how to approach a visual understanding of histology.
Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant - E-Book: Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant - E-Book
by Linda J. GaylorLearn more effectively with a wealth of interactive exercises for practice, reinforcement, and recall! An indispensable companion to the textbook, the Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant, 6th Edition combines the key objectives and content of the book with challenging exercises — putting the information you need into a practical context. Separated by chapter for easy correlation to the text, the workbook contains chapter summaries; learning objectives; short-answer, matching, multiple-choice, and/or fill-in-the-blank questions; case scenarios followed by critical thinking questions; and fun puzzles to reinforce key terminology. The Dentrix Learning Edition practice management software, combined with original exercises in the workbook, help you learn to use the software and prepare for your career. New content covers navigating dental office technology, communication and social media, and more.• Correlation with the textbook• Original practice management exercises• Review questions, exercises, and puzzles to reinforce learning NEW! Content addresses managing a dental office during national and worldwide public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and includes updated information on digital office systems. NEW! Enhanced coverage of bookkeeping and financial problem-solving skills is added. NEW! Additional practice management exercises work in conjunction with the newest version of Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3 to help students experience what it is like to work with dental practice management software.