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Manual of Neonatal Mock Codes
Janet Lloyd
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Mary Quinn
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editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 199
This manual presents a spectrum of training scenarios for first responders in the neonatal unit setting. Mock codes provide a simulated experience of emergency situations with the intention of developing the technical skill, knowledge, critical thinking and teamwork of neonatal practitioners. The philosophy underlying a mock code program is to enhance the confidence of caregivers by practicing emergency techniques in a consequence-free environment. This volume is a landmark contribution to the neonatal literature in that it brings together, for the first time, a compendium of scenarios dealing exclusively with newborns in a variety of acute and critical care situations. A pocket-sized code card summarises the most crucial points for each mock code providing a handy quick-reference review.
Breast Cancer
A Volume in the ACS Atlas of Clinical Oncology
Clifford A. Hudis
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David J. Winchester
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editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 607
"Breast Cancer, Second Edition" is intended to provide a comprehensive description of current and evolving aspects of breast cancer including the biologic basis of disease, epidemiology, risk assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment strategies, and surveillance measures. The second edition expands considerably on the first edition, containing greater emphasis on issues relevant to medical oncology and the broader oncology community. New to this edition are chapters on the male breast, breast cancer in the augmented breast and breast cancer in multiethnic/multiracial populations. Part of the American Cancer Society's acclaimed "Atlas of Clinical Oncology" series, this volume offers an expert overview of breast cancer. Topics range from epidemiology and genetics to diagnosis, management and reconstruction. Post-treatment care, as well as male breast cancer, is also discussed.
Pediatric Thromboembolism and Stroke
Anthony K. C. Chan
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Gabrielle DeVeber
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editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 228
"Andrew's Handbook of Pediatric Thromboembolism and Stroke, Third Edition" is created as a manual in pocketbook format. This new edition presents guidelines for initiating and monitoring existing and new drug therapies for the treatment of thromboembolic complications in children.
Clinician's Guide to Common Oral Conditions
Michael A. Siegel
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 80
This updated edition of the "American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) Clinician's Guide" series bestseller is intended as a quick reference to the etiologic factors, clinical description, currently accepted therapeutic management and patient education of the more common oral conditions. Topics include: chapped lips, cheilitis, taste disorders, shingles, dry mouth and recurrent orofacial herpes simplex. For many conditions described in this monograph there is currently no cure, but the treatment modalities outlined in the guide can help practitioners offer their patients relief from discomfort and the best available management techniques for each presenting condition.
Clinicians Guide to Common Geriatric Oral Conditions
Jonathan A. Ship
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 80
Compared to previous generations, today's older adult is much more likely to have natural teeth. Because aging and systemic diseases can influence oral health and function, it is important for clinicians to be able to recognize, diagnose and treat oral conditions in the elderly population.This monograph, part of the American Academy of Oral Medicine's (AAOM) "Clinician's Guide" series is intended as a quick reference to the etiologic factors, clinical description, currently accepted therapeutic management, and patient education of the more common oral conditions found in geriatric patients. Since oral disease in the elderly can lead directly or indirectly to malnutrition, altered communication, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases, oral health professionals can play a vital role in helping the elderly to achieve optimum quality of life. The book also offers topical and systemic drug regimens for treatment of common oral disorders with special attention to the fact that the pharmacokinetics of drug absorption, distribution and metabolism are considerably altered in elderly patients.
Common Oral Conditions
Michael A. Siegel
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Sol Silverman
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editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 22
This monograph is intended as a quick reference to the etiologic factors, clinical description, currently accepted therapeutic management, and patient education of the more common oral conditions. The topics include: chapped lips, cheilitis, taste disorders, shingles, dry mouth, and recurrent orofacial herpes simplex.
Oral Health Care in Geriatric Patients
Abdel R. Mohammad , Jonathan A. Ship
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 56
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
A Clinical Perspective
John C. Roeske
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 648
This work effectively responds to the pressing need for a clinically-oriented textbook that focuses on all aspects of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). "Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy: A Clinical Perspective" is divided into three sections: Fundamentals, Clinical Implementation, and Clinical Sites. The book aims to provide a 'practical approach' oriented text for radiation oncologists and physicists interested in commencing or expanding an IMRT program. It discusses the fundamentals of IMRT including physics and biology and provides a site-by-site review (i.e. breast, prostate, etc) of IMRT treatment techniques and outcomes with practical clinical examples. The content reviews published IMRT outcome studies and suggests possible future directions for IMRT research.
Anesthesia for Fetal Intervention and Surgery
Linda Bulich
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 190
Anesthesia for Fetal Intervention and Surgery is directed towards those medical specialists who care for fetal patients, including general obstetricians, neonatologists, genetic counsellors, pediatric surgeons, perinatologists, pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, obstetric anesthesiologists, and pediatric anesthesiologists. This textbook contains all aspects of these cases, from pharmacology and physiology of the fetal patient and mother to specific techniques for open surgery, fetoscopic surgery, and EXIT procedures. By addressing and clarifying these issues, Anesthesia for Fetal Intervention and Surgery contributes greatly to a cohesive approach to the management and treatment of the fetal patient.
Review of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease and Nutrition
Jeanne Huang , W. Allan Walker
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 320
This book provides a concise review of various topics in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition for the purposes of board examination preparation. Each chapter has a practice question and answer section, which reviews key concepts.
Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
G. E. Ghali
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Michael Miloro
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editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 1800
"Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Second Edition", encompasses a wide range of diverse topics making it a unique text amongst the medical and dental specialties. The purpose of this concise, easy-to-read two-volume text is to provide an authoritative and currently referenced survey of the specialty of "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery". It contains the necessary information for clinicians and is an ideal reference text for preparation for board certification in the specialty. Expansions to the Second Edition include: anesthesia section to encompass comprehensive patient assessment and management in the peri-anesthetic period osseointegrated implant section to include chapters on soft and hard tissue adjunctive procedures, zygomaticus and novum systems, as well as a section on implant prosthodontics for the surgeon. Additions to the Second Edition include: new chapters on cleft orthodontics and distraction osteogenesis.
Critical Decisions in Urology
J. Patrick Spirnak
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Jack S. Elder
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editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 352
"Critical Decisions in Urology, Third Edition" uses text and algorithms to emphasize both the evaluation and management of patients with varied urologic disorders. The expertise of the outstanding contributors has resulted in a comprehensive, state of the art book that will benefit both clinicians and investigators. This book will be of great value to practitioners requiring a quick reference in addition to residents studying for board examinations. The text succinctly covers both adult and pediatric topics. Specific sections of the text discuss infection and inflammation, genitourinary trauma and tumors, urinary stone disease and adrenal disorders. Also, thoroughly examined in this lavishly illustrated text are the kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, penis, testis, and epididymis. Additional topics also discussed are venereal disease, sexual problems, and sterility and infertility.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Marvin Schwarz , Talmadge King
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 760
"Interstitial Lung Disease, Fourth Edition" is a complete publication of interstitial lung diseases and includes clinical, pathologic, radiologic, and physiologic evaluation of the patient with ILD. It provides a basic pathobiology and a complete description of individual disease entities. The book covers a wide array of disorders - sarcoidosis, asbestosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, drug-induced lung disease, connective tissue disease, and pulmonary vasculitis, to name but a few. This new edition also features an examination of future potential therapies for interstitial lung disease. "Interstitial Lung Disease" is divided into three sections. The Clinical Approach section provides the basis for recognizing the key features that allow a specific diagnosis to be achieved. The section dedicated to Basic Mechanisms emphasizes the many advances in genetics and cellular and molecular biology that have greatly expanded our understanding of the biological processes involved in the pathogenesis of the interstitial lung diseases.
The third section titled Clinical Entities describes the clinical manifestations, radiologic patterns, histopathological features, and management of the specific process.
Critical Decisions in Periodontology
Walter B. Hall
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 352
Critical Decisions in Periodontology, Fourth Edition, is designed to guide students and practitioners in applying their decision-making knowledge in a structured and logical manner. The decisions may be in diagnosis, treatment selections and options, procedures in various treatments, and evaluating outcomes. This new edition sees a section devoted to esthetics in periodontal treatment. New techniques such as minimally invasive surgery and effects of chemotherapy on periodontal therapy are presented. The contributors to the text represent both north American and international thinking.
Burket's Oral Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment
Martin Greenberg , Michael Glick
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 928
This work presents the current status of the fields of oral medicine and clinical oral pathology. It also outlines the dentist's role in the management of patients with severe medical problems. The text reflects the dramatic alterations in some disease patterns as well as the medical advances, which have impacted the field of oral medicine. This book focuses on the current knowledge of the pathogenesis and management of diseases and stresses new diagnostic techniques as well as new concepts of therapy. Chapter topics include the significant research in the field of facial pain management and the impact in oral medicine of such diseases as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and tuberculosis. Also examined is the growing importance of geriatrics in dentistry and the issues of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and elderly patients receiving multiple medications.
Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
J SNOW , John Jacob Ballenger
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 1200
This edition of "Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery" continues in the tradition of being a comprehensive compendium of current knowledge in the fields of otology/neurotology, rhinology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery and bronchoesophagology. New sections on facial plastic, reconstructive surgery and paediatrics round out the update content to all 67 chapters. The content reflects the central responsibility of the otorhinolaryngologist in treating patients with diseases affecting the senses of smell, taste and balance. Also, encompassed in this section are treatments for disorders of human communication affecting hearing, voice, speech and language. The presentation of basic science underlying clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery has expanded to provide the most comprehensive coverage. Structured to provide current and meaningful content the chapters on clinical topics will meet the needs of practitioners in the 21st century.
Comprehensive Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Jean Bourbeau
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 372
Comprehensive Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease has been written to help physicians and health professionals improve their skills in managing COPD patients. Presenting highly pertinent scientific information, the book incorporates sound principles of management; interdisciplinary perspective, team work and methodology for imparting medical and pharmaceutical knowledge to patients. Each chapter has been written by a multidisciplinary team composed of experts from the front lines of patient care provision and coordination. Topics such as psychosocial, spiritual and sexual function are examined and patient involvement in the care process is emphasised.
Colour Atlas of Ear Disease
James W. Forsen , Richard A. Chole
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 128
Otoscopic diagnosis can be one of the most challenging parts of a physical exam. This new edition of "Color Atlas of Ear Disease, Second Edition" features comprehensive material that has been collected over several years, effectively illustrating some of the disease conditions of the ear and tympanic membrane. In addition, a new section has been added showing conditions of the auricle. The text is complemented by an extensive photographic collection of ear diseases.
HIV-Infected Patients
Lauren L. Patton , Michael Glick
editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 36
Now in it's third edition, this monograph is intended to assist oral healthcare workers in obtaining information that is essential to their becoming an integral part of the treatment team for HIV-infected persons. The rapid growth in treatment modalities for HIV patients poses a challenge to the dental community. This guide will help clinicians meet that challenge effectively. This is part of a series produced by the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM).
Medically Complex Dental Patients
Francina Lozada
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Martin T. Tyler
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editore: B.C. Decker Inc
pagine: 65
The objective of this unique monograph is to provide dental practitioners with a user-friendly reference for managing the complex dental patient. The information will be of use both in office and institutional settings. The topics include: cardiovascular disease, dermatological disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, anemia, seizures, MS, oral cancer, and prosthetic devices.
