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Practical Guide for Clinical Neurophysiologic Testing: EEG
Elizabeth Meng , Thoru Yamada
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 416
Written by a noted leader in electroneurodiagnostic technology, this book will be a standard text and reference for technologists, neurology residents, and clinical neurophysiology fellows. The first part covers the technical aspects of electroneurodiagnosis, including basic electronics and recording techniques; the second part covers the clinical applications and diagnostic utilities of electroneurodiagnosis for various central nervous system disorders. The text focuses on digital recording and includes analyses based on digital data. Emphasis is on pattern recognition, artefacts recognition, technical pitfalls, and the clinical correlates of electroencephalography. The book includes material to assist students in recognizing specific artefacts. Coverage includes principles of digital recording, electronics and electrical safety. This book will be a valuable aid in preparing for the ABRET (American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists) certification or the neurophysiology boards. A companion Website will include a question bank and a streaming video showing how to place electrodes.
Handbook of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Richard S. Bloomfield , Stephen J. Bickston
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 192
Geared to a wide readership of practicing clinicians and trainees in primary care medicine and gastroenterology, this handbook offers practical information on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Coverage begins with the patient's first visit and proceeds through the diagnostic workup: endoscopy, radiologic testing, and instruments for rating and classifying inflammatory bowel disease. Discussions of therapy include conventional therapies, immunomodulators, biologic therapies, surgical approaches, and intestinal stomas. Chapters discuss extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory bowel disease and the liver, infections, and pouchitis. Additional chapters focus on nursing considerations, nutrition, women's health issues, and inflammatory bowel disease and the workplace.
Skeletal Muscle Structure, Function, and Plasticity
Richard L. Lieber
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 336
In its third edition, this text addresses basic and applied physiological properties of skeletal muscle in the context of the physiological effects from clinical treatment. Anyone interested in human movement analysis and the understanding of generation and control from the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems in implementing movement will find this a valuable resource. A highlight color has been added to this edition's updated figures and tables, and the color plates section has been doubled, ensuring that all figures that need color treatment to clarify concepts receive this treatment. A new Clinical Problem feature uses concepts presented in each chapter in the context of a specific clinical case-for example, a spinal cord injury, a sports accident, or rehabilitation after bed rest.
Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions
Thomas Hendrickson
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 544
This book introduces massage techniques for orthopedic conditions, promoting the alignment of soft tissue relating to pain and dysfunction. An essential manual for clinical massage therapy, it contains brief descriptions of rationale behind orthopedic massage, mechanisms of injury to and repair of soft tissue, and anatomy of each body area. The Second Edition also includes detailed assessment for each body region, discusses common lesions, and provides illustrated instructions on how to administer this scientifically based style of massage. Based on traditional orthopedic assessment protocols, coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury.
Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Michael E. Winter
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 560
"Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics" was designed to simplify pharmacokinetics to help pharmacy students in clinical settings and busy practitioners understand and visualize basic principles. An easy-to-read, case-study format has made the text a favorite among students, clinical professors, and practitioners. Part I provides a basic review of pharmacokinetic principles, with extensive explanations, graphic illustrations, and detailed algorithms. Part II explains the clinical applications of these principles to problems commonly encountered in the practice setting with specific drugs. This edition includes the latest information on the clinical use of serum drug concentrations. New case studies and examples demonstrate the application of pharmacokinetics in today's clinical practice.
Dynamic Ophthalmic Ultrasonography
A Video Atlas for Ophthalmologists and Imaging Technicians (The Advanced Retinal Imaging Center Collection of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary)
Julian Panchos Garcia
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Paul T. Finger
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 256
Based on material from the Advanced Retinal Imaging Center of The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, this video atlas is a dynamic presentation of various ophthalmic and orbital entities encountered in the clinical setting. "Dynamic Ophthalmic Ultrasonography" is designed for quick reference in clinics performing ultrasound of the eye. For the first time in ophthalmic literature, this book dynamically presents the basic ultrasound movements observed in the eye and orbit. It shows the usual movement of a particular tissue and the possible types of motion it could manifest in various pathologic situations. A companion Website shows 180 B-scan ultrasound videos of typical and atypical ophthalmic tissue movements observed in various eye conditions in actual clinical cases. By watching the videos, the viewer becomes familiar with how ophthalmic tissues behave and can recognize which specific anatomic structures are involved when confronted with a similar case. This understanding of the intricacies of ophthalmic tissue dynamics enables the clinician to interpret ultrasound findings in a logical manner. Several cases are included to test the reader.
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
Sally S. Roach , Susan M. Ford
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 784
This core text offers LPN/LVN students a clear, concise introduction to pharmacology, focusing on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in drug administration. Organized by body system, the book examines pharmacologic properties and therapeutic applications of drug classes. Summary Drug Tables present generic and trade drug names, uses, adverse reactions, and usual dosage ranges. This edition has thoroughly updated drug information, a new "Pharmacology in Practice" case study feature, Nursing Alerts, Lifespan Alerts, Chronic Care Alerts, Diversity Alerts, and additional material on the nursing process. Including a free copy of Lippincott's Photo Atlas of Medication Administration, a bound CD-ROM, a companion website includes an NCLEX[registered] alternate item format tutorial, a Spanish-English audio glossary, monographs on 100 most commonly prescribed drugs, Listen and Learn, Concepts in Action animations, Watch and Learn video clips, and Dosage Calculation Quizzes.
Functional Cerebral SPECT and PET Imaging
Massanori Ichise
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Ronald L. Van Heertum
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 480
This Fourth Edition reflects the significant recent progress that has occurred in the field of functional brain imaging, particularly the increased use of PET/SPECT, the use of SPECT and PET in movement disorders and dementia, and advances in radiopharmaceuticals development and instrumentation. Chapter topics include PET physics and instrumentation, PET radiopharmaceuticals, SPECT radiopharmaceuticals, and technical factors. The entire book has been thoroughly revised to reflect an appropriate balance between SPECT and PET applications. Highlights of this edition include a new chapter on neuroreceptor imaging and kinetic modeling, a new chapter on brain imaging in movement disorders, and significant updates on SPECT radiopharmaceuticals.
Principles and Practice of Surgical Oncology
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Difficult Problems
Allan W. Silberman , Howard Silberman
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 1200
"Principles and Practice of Surgical Oncology" uniquely emphasizes a multidisciplinary, integrated approach to the treatment of solid tumors. It presents treatment strategies that combine surgery with preoperative or postoperative adjunctive chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and/or radiation therapy to achieve optimal outcome. The book features contributions from surgeons, basic scientists, pathologists, radiologists, radiation therapists, and medical oncologists and offers a comprehensive presentation of genetics, molecular biology, pathogenesis, and multimodal therapeutic approaches. A unique feature of the book is a commentary following each chapter, which describes alternative approaches and discusses controversial areas of current therapy. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text with images.
Head and Neck Pathology
Atlas for Histologic and Cytologic Diagnosis
Robert A. Robinson
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 368
Featuring 900 full-color illustrations, this book is a concise and practical atlas of the surgical pathology and cytology of the head and neck. It covers the most common head and neck lesions and tumors the general pathologist sees in daily practice and will aid pathology residents and practitioners in quickly narrowing down a histologic differential diagnosis. Integral to the images provided are illustrated criteria for achieving a diagnosis - essentially what to look for when reviewing pathology slides. Differential diagnoses are shown, as are pitfalls in the diagnosis. A companion website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank.
Vascular Access: Principles and Practice
Samuel Eric Wilson
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 328
This practical and comprehensive book provides 'how-to' information on all aspects of access to the vascular system for hemodialysis, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, and resuscitation. Preoperative evaluation, operations, noninvasive procedures, complications, and other aspects are detailed. This edition provides increased coverage of non-interventional techniques and includes new chapters on management of thrombophilia in hemodialysis patients; modulation of the immune system to prevent myointimal hyperplasia; synthetic grafts; venous outflow stenting for salvage of vascular access procedures; and, ultrasound in vascular access procedures. This book is essential for all clinicians treating patients who require vascular access, including vascular surgeons, general surgeons, nephrologists, dialysis technicians and nurses, radiologists, and cardiologists.
Electrophysiology of Arrhythmias
Practical Images for Diagnosis and Ablation
Reginald T. Ho
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 384
Featuring a comprehensive collection of intracardiac recordings, fluoroscopic images, and electroanatomic maps, this book is a practical, concise but complete guide to diagnosis and ablation of cardiac arrhythmias in the electrophysiology laboratory. Each chapter focuses on a specific arrhythmia and presents a systematic discussion of diagnostic and ablation criteria, followed by an atlas of electrophysiologic recordings. These illustrations demonstrate all key aspects of the arrhythmia: electrophysiologic features, mode of induction and termination, response to diagnostic pacing maneuvers, classic presentations, unusual manifestations, mapping techniques, and target site criteria for ablation.
ECG Facts Made Incredibly Quick!
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 128
Updated with new treatments and algorithms, "ECG Facts Made Incredibly Quick! Second Edition" provides instant access to information that every nurse needs for safe patient care. The book fits comfortably into a pocket, and the wipeable page surface allows nurses to write notes and remove them easily. Coverage includes basic electrocardiography including cardiac conduction, lead placement, and heart rate calculation; rhythm strip interpretation; causes, signs and symptoms, interventions, and treatment for arrhythmias; 12-lead and 15-lead ECG interpretation; ECG changes with angina, MI, pericarditis, and bundle branch block; and antiarrhythmic drugs, pacemakers, and ICDs. Scores of ECG waveforms, treatment algorithms, and charts are included. Distinctive-colored tabs identify each section.
The Surgical Review
An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide
John R. Frederick
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Larry R. Kaiser
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 496
Completely updated for its Third Edition, this book is a comprehensive review of the topics on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE), the certifying exam, and recertification exams. Chapters are co-authored by residents and attending physicians at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and integrate basic science with clinical practice. More than 300 illustrations complement this text. This edition's Table of Contents has been reorganized to match the current exam. The Key Concept summaries have been expanded and moved to the front of each chapter. Additional diagrams and tables have been included for quicker review.
Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Therapy
George W. Arana
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Jerrold F. Rosenbaum
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 320
Thoroughly updated for its sixth edition, "Handbook of Psychiatric Drug Therapy" is one of the most popular guides to the essential facts about all drugs used to treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse disorders, sleep disorders, dementia, and attention deficit disorder. Coverage of each drug includes mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, interactions, method of use, and caveats regarding special populations such as pregnant and elderly patients. The book gives specific prescribing recommendations - including dosage and duration of use - for individual drugs. Its tables provide at-a-glance information and a disease-specific table of contents directs readers quickly to relevant drug chapters.
Essential Forensic Neuropathology
Ana Rubio
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David R. Fowler
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 336
This book is written for pathologists and trainees in forensic pathology and neuropathology who will have to conduct forensic neuropathology autopsies. It will provide them with the basic knowledge to conduct a thorough postmortem examination of the nervous system, describe and document the relevant pathological changes, and interpret these findings in a way that will be helpful in determining the cause and manner of death. Great importance will be placed on the objective and rigorous documentation of the pathological findings, because many of these autopsy reports will be re-examined in the context of legal inquiries and proceedings. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text, an image bank, and additional e-figures.
Stedman's Pocket Medical Dictionary
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 1184
This pocket edition features more than 38,000 terms drawn from Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing, Sixth Edition and Stedman's Medical Dictionary, Twenty-Eighth Edition, providing a complete and comprehensive reference in a portable size. A-to-Z organization facilitates quick look-up of definitions. Written pronunciations assist in spoken communications. Special icons identify terms that are combining forms. British alternative spellings are included. A FREE download provides users a fully searchable electronic version of the complete dictionary, as well as nine appendices, over 650 images, audio pronunciations for more than 34,000 terms, and 42 anatomical videos.
Boards and Wards
Brad Spellberg , Carlos Ayala
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 578
This Fourth Edition of "Boards and Wards" offers an essential review for medical students preparing for clinical rotations and for the USMLE Steps 2 and 3. Written in a succinct, high-yield outline format, the book features new board-formatted questions and answers with detailed explanations, and covers each discipline of medicine appearing on the USMLE Steps 2 and 3, including dermatology, radiology, and ophthalmology. Numerous tables, full-color illustrations, and 'buzzwords' aid in retention of facts. This edition also features increased level of content in ophthalmology, dermatology, and otolaryngology, as well as increased illustrations. A companion Website offers over 200 USMLE-style questions and answers: 75 (all new!) from the book and an additional 130 online-only.
The Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Residency Handbook of Psychiatry
Massachusetts General Hospital
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 288
Prepared by the residents and faculties of the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, this pocket handbook is packed with succinct, practical, accessible information on the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Major sections include psychiatric emergencies, symptom-based diagnosis and treatment, special populations, and treatment approaches including psychopharmacology. The book is written in a quick-scanning outline format with boxes, tables, and lists to provide high-yield information at a glance.
ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 288
"ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy! Pocket Guide, Second Edition" provides time-starved nurses with the essentials of electrocardiography in a streamlined, bulleted, and highly visual format. This book fits into a pocket for quick reference anytime and anywhere and uses charts, illustrations, logos, and other "Incredibly Easy!" features to help nurses spot key points at a glance. Topics include ECG basics, such as obtaining and interpreting rhythm strips; arrhythmia interpretation; pacemakers and ICDs; and, 12-lead ECGs. This revised and updated Second Edition provides expanded coverage of the 8-step interpretation method, including new illustrations. A new appendix presents ACLS algorithms.
