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Stroke Therapy
Marc Fisher
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 300
Topics include stroke risk factors, intensive care of cerebrovascular disease, medical and surgical therapy to prevent stroke, restorative therapy, and new prospects in stroke therapy.
Channelopathies of the Nervous System
Michael R. Rose , Robert C. Griggs
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 360
Neurologists and other neuroscientists, Pharmacologists, physiologists, geneticists and molecular biologists will find this book both a good read and a valuable reference tool.
Ophthalmic Lasers
Charles M. Wormington
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 544
With a general working knowledge of ophthalmic lasers, optometrists can better evaluate patients to determine when laser surgery may be most beneficial. The optometrist is involved in the post-operative care of the patient, with the ophthalmologist performing the actual surgery. Looking to the future when optometrists will be permitted to perform laser surgery themselves, this is an excellent guide for optometrists and optometry students on when and how to use the various ophthalmic lasers.
Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care in the Hospital
A Practical Guide
Jane M. Peutrell , Neil S. Morton
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 298
The editors, from an established paediatric unit, have drawn together a team of contributors to share their experiences and discuss how best the district hospital can provide a service for paediatric patients. Controversial areas are discussed, supported by the most recent reports and guidelines. It is intended that this will be a practical and thought provoking guide.
Low-flow Anaesthesia
The Theory and Practice of Low Flow, Minimal Flow and Closed System Anaesthesia
Geoffrey Nunn
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Jan A. Baum
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editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 303
Now there is greater awareness and interest in these techniques, with more highly advanced anaesthetic machines available, and anaesthestists being more under pressure to be economical with anaesthetic gases. This comprehensive guide to the equipment used and the implementation of techniques in clinical practice has been revised throughout, bringing it up to date with the advances in technology and gases since publication of the first edition. This book will be an essential purchase for both the trainee and the experienced anaesthetist who will benefit from the author's expertise, giving them the confidence to incorporate these techniques into their own practice. It also will serve as a reference book for medical engineers and technicians.
Total Intravenous Anaesthesia
Nicholas L. Padfield
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 306
The book has been drawn together by Nicholas Padfield, a leading advocate of ITVA, together with a team of experienced contributors to provide a comprehensive reference source. The scientific background is discussed before going on to the specific issues of TIVA including 'awareness'. The specific types of anaesthesia are covered with discussions of the benefits and limitations of TIVA in each one. The information is supported by the latest research findings, to leave the reader feeling confident in their understanding and to be able to put the techniques into practice. This book, with its clear and concise format, will be an invaluable purchase for all special registrars and consultant anaesthetists as well as operating department practitioners wishing to gain a depth of knowledge in the subject.
Biochemistry of the Eye
David R. Whikehart
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 512
A readable introduction to this difficult topic, this textbook provides information on the molecular structures and biochemical events that occur in the eye. With specific clinical examples, basic science is linked to clinical practice and helps students understand this challenging topic. General biochemistry is discussed in each chapter. Many examples of biochemical pathology and disease processes, such as age-related cataract formation and ocular diabetes, are described.
Near Misses in Neuroanesthesia
Arthur J. Cronin
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Garfield B. Russell
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editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 176
Following the same format used in written and oral board exams, this handbook is essential whether you are a resident or nurse anesthetist seeking certification or a practitioner studying for re-certification. Concentrating on the most significant near misses, this manual focuses on complications in airways, potential cardiac events, and neurophysiological obstacles. Like all the books in the "Near Missesseries", "Near Misses in Neuroanesthesia" alerts you to real-life case scenarios with unexpected consequences.
Electrotherapy Explained
Principles and Practice
Ann Reed , John Low
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 448
This title is totally redesigned into a new format with helpful tips and key sections of the text highlighted for revision or quick reference. It is updated and revised with the very latest information available to reflect all the advances in the field. It builds upon basic principles to show the similarities and contrasts between different modalities. It contains many recent references and a thorough evidence based approach. Unlike texts with many different authors, this book has consistent, clear explanations to ensure a thorough understanding. New diagrams are included to further enhance the text. The practical approach guides you to make the correct decisions. Even better than before, "Electrotherapy Explained: Principles and Practice" is an essential purchase for all physiotherapy students and practitioners alike. The series also includes: "Physiotherapy Practice Explained" (Edited by John Low and Ann Reed); "Physical Principles Explained"; "Basic Biomechanics Explained"; and, "Human Movement Explained".
Fatigue
Lauren B. Krupp
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 256
This practical, pocket-sized reference in the "Most Common Complaints" series contains essential information on the diagnosis and treatment of fatigue. The author also provides a general overview and brief descriptions of the current theories on causes. Since fatigue is a challenging clinical problem faced by primary care physicians and specialists, there is a need for a book that provides guidance on methods of diagnosis and treatment options. Including information on pathophysiology, physical examination, and selected disorders, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, lyme disease, and HIV infection, "Fatigue" is the ideal resource to help physicians successfully treat patients complaining of fatigue.
Handbook of Differential Diagnosis in Neurology
Nicholas P. Poolos
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 280
Dr. Poolos has organized this handbook to cover both common neurologic conditions as well as more specialized situations. Differentials are presented with discussions of how to distinguish between possible diagnoses, flow charts, and descriptive diagrams. With its unique format, "Handbook of Differential Diagnosis in Neurology" is a perfect pocket-sized reference.
Practical Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
Alan Merry
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David Sidebotham
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editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 384
A practical, full-color guide with videos, "Practical Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, 2nd Edition", by Drs. David Sidebotham, Alan F. Merry, Malcolm E. Leggett, and Mark L. Edwards, will help improve your diagnosis and monitoring of perioperative cardiac patients. Reflecting five years of new research and clinical data in TEE, the book captures the latest developments in the field, and new chapters on epiaortic and 3D echocardiography, echocardiography in the ICU, and echocardiography for adult congenital heart disease have been added. The videos on DVD demonstrate normal and pathologic findings in real time. The result is an outstanding tool for certification preparation and clinical practice.
Ophthalmic Imaging
James Wolffsohn
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 186
"Eye Essentials" is a major new series which provides authoritative and accessible information for all eye care professionals, whether in training or in practice. Each book is a rapid revision aid for students taking higher professional qualifications and a handy clinical reference guide for practitioners in busy clinics. Highly designed with synoptic text, handy tables, key bullet points, summaries, icons and stunning full colour illustrations, the books have rapidly established themselves as the essential eye clinic pocket books. "Ophthalmic Imaging" explains and demonstrates the complete technology involved with imaging, from imaging chip and colour information capture to high-end instrumentation as this is critical to a full understanding of the potential and limitations of ocular imaging.
Ophthalmic Lenses and Dispensing
Mo Jalie
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 308
Using the CD-ROM is a great pleasure. On its own the book is excellent, but with the CD-Rom it represents a very powerful learning tool, both for students and those seeking continuing education and training. Optician review of previous edition. Lavishly illustrated, this highly successful book has been revised and updated but continues to provide the principles and practice of ophthalmic lens dispensing for all optometrists and dispensing opticians. Written by one of the world's best-known and most highly acclaimed authors, Professor Mo Jalie, this essential text book is a distillation of his years of experience, wisdom and clinical training.
Primary Care Optometry
Theodore Grosvenor
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 544
An ideal resource for anyone involved in eye care students, opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists, this resource provides comprehensive coverage of the diagnosis and management of common eye and vision problems. Key topics include procedures for myopia control or reduction, as well as the co-management of refractive surgery and ocular disease. This book is also an excellent guide to detecting systemic diseases that can have an effect on the visual system.
Borish's Clinical Refraction
William J. Benjamin
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 1712
Now updated and expanded to cover the latest technologies, this full-color text on clinical refraction uses an easy-to-read format to give optometry students and practitioners all the important information they need. Also covers a wide range of other aspects of the eye exam, including anterior and posterior segment evaluations, contact lens, ocular pharmacology, and visual field analysis. Four new chapters cover wavefront-guided refraction, optical correction with refractive surgeries, prosthetic devices, and patients with ocular pathology.
Neurological Aspects of Substance Abuse
John C. M. Brust
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 496
As more drugs are "designed," more research is being done, and substance abuse remains a serious international problem, this reference remains important to neurologic literature.
Paediatric Optometry
Bernard Gilmartin , William Harvey
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 176
Clear, concise, clinical yet comprehensive, this book provides the student or practitioner with the essential information that they need before they begin their practice in this rewarding yet challenging area of optometric practice. Following the success of other books in this series, and brought to you by a whole range of experts in the field, "Paediatric Optometry" is an essential purchase for all those assessing, maintaining and caring for children's vision.
Investigative Techniques and Ocular Examination
Sandip Doshi , William Harvey
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 176
Highly designed and extensively illustrated, this book outlines all the clinical procedures for effective ocular examination. It covers basic straightforward procedures, for example the use of the slit lamp, through to more complex visual field assessments. Investigative Techniques and Ocular Examination will be an invaluable clinical handbook for all students and practitioners involved in the examination of the eye.
Clinical Pearls in Refractive Care
D. Leonard Werner , Leonard J. Press
editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
pagine: 336
Want to become more effective in deriving lens prescriptions? Learn problem-solving measures and how to avoid pitfalls and common mistakes in prescribing with this very readable guide to conventional wisdom in refractive care. Tried and tested tips reduce your learning curve as you transition from theory to clinical practice. Seasoned practitioners will find many clinical pearls to add to their own arsenal of conventional wisdom.
