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This is an easy-to-carry, affordable clinical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of bleeding and clotting disorders. This guide reflects the latest scientific advances in thrombosis research, including new recommended treatment protocols. It also includes two new chapters that cover important discoveries in certain heritable blood disorders.

This is the most accessible, clinically focused guide to brain mapping techniques and systems. This profusely illustrated, concise, yet detailed sourcebook enables both neurosurgeons and neurologists to map functions to specific cognitive and sensory locations in the brain. "Clinical Brain Mapping" takes you step by step through the methods and functional bases of the techniques, focusing on all clinical situations that require cerebral localization for diagnosis and therapeutic management. "Clinical Brain Mapping" is cohesively organized into two sections: Techniques and Systems. The first section covers the full scope of methods for determining cerebral location, from the classic Wada test to the newest fMRI and magnetoencephalography procedures. In the Systems section, expert contributors offer key insights into the systems that are mapped with a multi-modality approach, covering somatomotor and somatosensory function, language, vision, hearing, and memory. The book concludes with informative chapters on specific applications of mapping techniques. The features of this title include: 350 radiologic images and EEG tracings that show each brain mapping technique, adding depth and clarity to chapter material Multi-modal approach focuses on a wide array of clinical concerns and corresponding methods, including: Operative anatomy and structural neuroimaging; Functional MRI and magnetoencephalography; Optical imaging; Neuropsychological testing and the Wada test; Extraoperative brain mapping; and, Electrocorticographic spectral analysis.

Meet the clinical challenge of the difficult and failed airway--with this updated full-color guide Includes DVD with clinical cases Written by the founders of The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia(R) and utilizing an instructive case-based approach, this text/DVD presents all of the leading-edge principles, tools, and procedures of airway assessment and management. The scope of the book encompasses the many airway devices that have been developed since the publication of the first edition, many of which have the potential to markedly enhance airway management. Extensively revised and updated, the second edition of Management of the Difficult and Failed Airway emphasizes how airway management is context-sensitive: included are strategies for treating patients in a range settings, from prehospital care to the ER, as well as proven techniques for special patient populations. In addition, new chapters have been added to further refresh the book's content and provide you with a solid grasp of the most critical topics in this fast-evolving area. The book's effective organization has been maintained, beginning with the first section's focus on the basic foundations of difficult and failed airways management. The second section reviews must-know airway devices and techniques, while the third part of the text introduces case studies that thoroughly examine the application of these techniques in complex clinical situations. A final section covers the practical considerations, such as difficult airway carts and teaching and simulation in airway management. FEATURES Skill-building, case-based approach highlights the right tools and techniques for stabilizing the patient, plus important safety precautions relevant to the clinical setting New "context-sensitive" focus links airway techniques to specific clinical environments, including airway cases in prehospital care, the emergency department, the critical care unit, and the operating room Essential new chapters cover the fundamental principles of bag-mask-ventilation, single lung ventilation using double lumen tubes, airway management in austere environment, in addition to airway education and simulation Mnemonics, easy-to-follow algorithms, and alternative strategies (Plan A, . Plan B, etc.) in every chapter reinforce pivotal concepts Chapter-ending questions offer effective self-assessment Accompanying DVD packed with case study videos visually explains common procedures in a learn-as-you-go style

This is a full-color, step-by-step atlas of rhinoplasty surgical techniques. Part of the "McGraw-Hill Plastic Surgery Atlas" series, "Rhinoplasty" is an unmatched visual guide to learning how to successfully perform this challenging procedure. Featuring 180 full-color illustrations, this is the perfect primer for surgeons to begin and sharpen their understanding of rhinoplasty. "Rhinoplasty" addresses the relevant anatomy, operative setup, surgical steps, and postoperative care to optimize patient outcomes. The book is organized by anatomic location and covers in detail the numerous maneuvers that are frequently used to shape the various parts of the nose. Designed to provide the most relevant information in the clearest manner possible, "Rhinoplasty" features an easy-to-apply presentation consisting of bulleted text on the left-hand page and high-quality illustrations on the right. Opening chapters include coverage of nasal anatomy, cartilaginous support, arterial support, innervations and muscles of the nose, treatment planning, operative setup, and basic approaches. The book then goes on to cover actual corrections, including: Dorsal hump deformity; Doral augmentation; Radix reduction and augmentation; Increasing and decreasing tip rotation; Lengthening the short nose; Alar base modification; Alar-columella relationship modification; Septal modification; and, more. Also included is an appendix illustrating key surgical instruments.

A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics The field's leading text for more than three decades Applied Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics, Sixth Edition provides you with a basic understanding of the principles of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics and applies these principles to drug product development, drug product performance and drug therapy. The revised and updated sixth edition is unique in teaching basic concepts that relate to understanding the complex issues associated with safe and efficacious drug therapy. Written by authors who have both academic and clinical experience, Applied Biopharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics will help you to: Understand the basic concepts in biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Use raw data and derive the pharmacokinetic models and parameters that bestdescribe the process of drug absorption, distribution, and elimination Critically evaluate biopharmaceutic studies involving drug product equivalencyand unequivalency Design and evaluate dosage regimens of drugs, using pharmacokinetic andbiopharmaceutic parameters Detect potential clinical pharmacokinetic problems and apply basic pharmacokineticprinciples to solve them Practical problems and clinical examples with discussions are included in each chapter to help you apply these principles to patient care and drug consultation situations. Chapter Objectives, Chapter Summaries, and Frequently Asked Questions along with additional application questions appear within each chapter to identify and focus on key concepts. Most of the chapters have been revised to reflect our current understanding of drug product performance, bioavailability, bioequivalence, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug therapy.

The first comprehensive text on critical care emergency medicine "...goes a long waytoward establishing emergency physicians as credibleintensivists...The book is unique as it blendsthe perspective of a true intensivist with that of emergencymedicine. The book is the fi rst of its kind, and Ipredict it will become known as the standard referencefor those emergency physicians, as well as others, whowish to understand the overlap between emergencymedicine and critical care."--Thomas M. Scalea, MD, FACS, FCCM, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and University of Maryland School of Medicine (from the foreword) Critical Care Emergency Medicine is destined to become the standard reference for all clinicians who wish to understand the overlap between emergency medicine and critical care. Written by experienced emergency physicians and intensivists, the book is unique in incorporating both perspectives into the practice of emergency medicine and critical care. Critical Care Emergency Medicine teaches emergency physicians everything they must know and do to better care for critically ill patients in an emergency department or to provide care in an ICU. Enhanced by numerous algorithms that speed decision making and full-color illustrations demonstrating anatomy and technique, this book is an essential practice tool. Critical Care Emergency Medicine delivers expert guidance on managing: Airway and Ventilatory Support Pulmonary Disorders Cardiovascular Disorders Gastrointestinal and Renal Disorders Neurologic and Neurosurgical Disorders Hematologic and Endocrine Disorders Infectious Diseases Toxicologic Disorders You will also find important information on the use of ultrasound, fluid management, nutritional support, pediatric considerations, patient transportation, and end-of-life issues.

The most current screening, prevention, and management guidelines for more than sixty common outpatient conditions Every topic updated! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! (of a previous edition) "The audience includes everyone who cares for patients, be they primary care clinicians, students, or residents in training. The editors, well known academic clinicians, have done a wonderful job...This is a valuable addition to every primary care clinician's personal library at a very reasonable price."--Doody's Review Service This handy, pocket-sized guide draws information from many sources and presents them in an easy-to-use, comprehensive package for use by any primary care clinician. It offers quick-access to the latest guidelines for the most appropriate preventive services, screening methods, and treatment approaches commonly encountered in the outpatient setting. Drawn from the most reliable sources: government agencies, medical and scientific organizations, and expert panels Easy-to-follow guideline-based algorithms speed clinical decision making Spans all areas of general outpatient medicine Convenient, carry-anywhere size puts today's best practices in your pocket Website addresses for U.S. government agencies and professional organizations Updated immunization schedules for all age groups New evidence and references More than fifty new topics Essential for residents and practicing physicians in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology; medical and nursing students; registered nurses; nurse practitioners; and physician assistants

To-the-point diagnostic and therapeutic information on kidney diseases, hypertension, and kidney transplantation CURRENT Essentials of Nephrology & Hypertension is a practical, state-of-the-art review of the clinical management of kidney disease and hypertension. Concise and authoritative, the book offers a consistent, easy-to-follow presentation and thoroughly addresses hypertension and the full spectrum of kidney diseases. Conveniently presents one disease per page Bulleted data covering Essentials of Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment for each disease state A Pearl, and in most cases, a reference for each condition Every section or subsection arranged in alphabetical order Important subspecialty considerations, including care of pediatric, elderly, diabetic, elderly, diabetic, and critical care patients

The first clinical manual to bridge the disciplines of hematology and oncology 500 treatment regimens in a quick-scan presentation! Hematology-Oncology Therapy is a readily-accessible, up-to-date therapy guide for oncologic and non-neoplastic hematologic disorders. This comprehensive book presents 500 treatment regimens in a concise, uniform format and integrates critical treatment information from the oncology and hematology literature, practice guidelines, and the experience of experts. The new edition is thoroughly updated with new content, drug regimens, and authors. Features Completely updated to reflect new classes of cancer drugs, including targeted biologicals NEW 9 additional international contributors NEW chapters: Pregnancy and Chemotherapy; Hematologic Complications of Pregnancy; Hemochromatosis NEW "Expert Opinion" added to every Oncology chapter NEW Drug Index More comprehensive than any other manual on the market Thoroughly updated content:Section I: Oncology;Section II: Supportive Care, Drug Preparation, Complications, and Screening;Section III: Selected Hematologic Diseases.

A complete, full-color guide to vein disease diagnosis and treatment Authored by some of the world's leading experts in the diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases and enhanced by 450 full-color illustrations, this resource provides a comprehensive yet practical approach to these diseases. New technologies for diagnosis are included as are new treatments including micro-phlebotomy and laser treatment. A bonus DVD demonstrates how to perform important procedures.

The goal of radiation therapy treatment planning is to maximize the radiation dose to tumor while minimizing the dose to surrounding healthy tissue. This text provides the radiation therapist with step-by-step instructions on how to perform the technical aspects of radiation therapy, compute dose calculation, and execute effective treatment planning. The second edition is widely expanded and includes new coverage of treatment preparation, 3-D treatment planning, dosimetry, the latest equipment, documentation and quality assurance. Treatment simulation and treatment planning guidelines are provided by body region (head and neck, thorax, pelvis, etc.) for easy access to material in the clinical setting.

2,000 illustrations enable fast and accurate visual diagnosis of more than 200 internal medicine conditions. This beautiful full-color resource delivers everything practicing internists want and need in an atlas. The book features a strong visual approach, the use of introductory cases in all chapters, complete patient management guidance through concise synoptic text, and the inclusion of evidence grades for diagnosis and treatment recommendations. The Color Atlas of Internal Medicine utilizes a consistent chapter organization that includes: Patient Story; Epidemiology; Etiology/Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Differential Diagnosis; Management; Prognosis; Follow Up; and Patient Education. The Color Atlas of Internal Medicine is enhanced by an unsurpassed collection of more than 2,000 high-quality clinical, morphologic, laboratory, and radiological images that represent the signs of the disorders you will most often encounter in everyday practice.

Endocrinology - as only Harrison's can cover it. Featuring a superb compilation of chapters on endocrinology that appear in "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Eighteenth Edition", this concise, full-color clinical companion delivers the latest knowledge in the field backed by the scientific rigor and authority that have defined Harrison's. You will find content from renowned editors and contributors in a carry-anywhere presentation that is ideal for the classroom, clinic, ward, or exam/certification preparation. It features: an organization that reflects the physiologic roots of endocrinology: Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders; Reproductive Endocrinology; Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Lipoprotein Metabolism; Disorders Affecting Multiple Endocrine Systems; and Disorders of Bone and Calcium Metabolism; an important introduction that uses numerous examples of translational research to link genetics, cell biology, and physiology with pathophysiology and treatment; integration of pathophysiology with clinical management; 108 high-yield questions and answers drawn from "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine Self-Assessment and Board Review, 18e"; updates and new developments since the publication of "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e"; 29 chapters written by physicians who are recognized experts in the field of endocrinology; and helpful appendix of laboratory values of clinical importance.

Offers a study tool that is essential for Internal Medicine Board certification or recertification/maintenance of certification, and is a refresher for any internal medicine examination. This title offers an understanding of pathophysiology, epidemiology, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making, and therapeutics.

This is the only gynecology resource that combines a full-color text and a procedural atlas - revised and updated. Part medical text, part surgical atlas, "Williams Gynecology" is written by the renowned team of ob-gyn clinicians at Dallas' Parkland Hospital who are responsible for the landmark "Williams Obstetrics". The new edition of "Williams Gynecology" maintains the consistent tone, leading-edge clinical insights, and quality illustrations of the successful first edition, while expanding and refreshing its content to keep pace with the most recent developments in this dynamic field. The many important topics covered in "Williams Gynecology" are evidence-based, yet the book is specifically designed as a practical quick-reference guide, aided throughout by helpful teaching points. Reflecting the latest clinical perspectives and research, the second edition features outstanding new coverage of minimally invasive procedures, robotics, and gynecologic anatomy. This title features two resources in one - full-color medical text and surgical atlas that conveniently surveys the entire spectrum of gynecologic disease, including general gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology. Atlas of gynecologic surgery contains 450 figures that illustrate operative techniques. It includes a unique consistent text design for an efficient approach to diagnosis and treatment. Its strong procedure orientation covers a vast array of surgical operations, which are illustrated in detail. Evidence-based discussion of disease evaluation reinforces and supports the clinical relevance of the book's diagnostic and treatment methods. This title comes from the distinguished authorship from the same Parkland Hospital-based team which edited "Williams Obstetrics" - the leading reference in obstetrics for more than a century. This title includes a newly illustrated gynecologic anatomy chapter created with the surgeon in mind to emphasize critical anatomy for successful surgery. It features coverage of minimally invasive procedures and robotics, the latest procedures in gynecologic oncology, and in-vitro fertilization. It includes numerous illustrations, photographs, tables, and treatment algorithms.

750 EEG tracings provide the visual assistance you need to diagnose pediatric seizure activity 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "The dearth of EEG atlases created solely for pediatrics make this work a welcome contribution to the field...I will certainly add this book to my EEG laboratory's library. It will serve as a quick and ready resource to confirm unusual EEG patterns. The DVD itself is a treasure to instruct students, residents, fellows, and epilepsy monitoring unit nurses in the recognition of seizure and nonepileptic semiologies."--Doody's Review Service "This multimediawork provides an accessible, comprehensive, andtimely tool for the child neurologist or epileptologistin training or in practice to become familiar with theextraordinary richness of the clinical and electrographicmanifestations of childhood epilepsy. The text represents the distillation of an extraordinary body of clinical experience and painstaking attention to detail, which is characteristic of Dr. Laoprasert...Whether read cover-to-cover, used to reviewspecific problems, or dipped into at random, this textmakes learning about epilepsy in children a pleasureand will ultimately enhance the quality of their livesand those of their families. "--Marc C. Patterson, MD, FRACP, FAAN, Mayo Clinic, Rochester (from the foreword) Atlas of Pediatric EEG will prove to be an essential visual reference to for both the novice and experienced neurologist. For those new to the field, it will help develop the pattern recognition skills necessary to diagnose pediatric seizure activity. For experienced neurologists, it provides a working collection of known patterns to which they can compare their own tracings. Atlas of Pediatric EEG features a full-color presentation, easy-to-read bulleted chapter text, and detailed legends under each tracing that provide a full description and diagnosis of what is seen in the tracing. Chapters also contain case examples that add clinical relevance to the tracings. This unique atlas covers every type of seizure, both epileptic and non-epileptic and divided into nine chapters: Normal and Benign Varients Artifacts Newborn Focal Nonepileptoform Activity Generalized Noneplileptiform Activity ICU Epileptic Encephalopathy Generalized Epilepsy Focal Epilepsy Also included is a companion DVD containing 190 video clips to assist you in learning how to interpret video-EEG, which is rapidly becoming the most common modality for EEG.

The landmark emergency medicine text is now in full color. Includes Companion DVD with 17 additional chapters. A British Medical Association Book Awards Winner, Surgery category! A Doody's Core Title Essential Purchase for 2011! "Collectively, they have once again produced an excellent text that manages to cover the broad scope of emergency medicine while remaining an easily readable and practical resource...Last, for the inevitable comparison of this current edition of "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine" with other available emergency medicine textbooks available: in my opinion, Tintinalli's still comes out on top. It is more concise and easier to read than some, yet it covers the breadth of emergency medicine practice more comprehensively than others. The bottom line is that I like this book. Just as previous editions did, the seventh presents all of the most pertinent and up-to-date information in a well-organized format that is comprehensive yet easy to read". "That and many of the attractive new features in this current edition will ensure its place on my bookshelf for years to come". ("JAMA"). With 418 contributors representing over 120 medical centers around the world, "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine" is the most practical and clinically rigorous reference of its kind. It covers everything from pre-hospital care, disaster preparedness, and basic resuscitative techniques, to all the major diseases requiring emergency treatment, such as pulmonary emergencies, renal and GU disorders, and hemophilia. This authoritative, in-depth coverage makes this classic text indispensible not only in emergency departments, but also for residents and practitioners when studying or preparing for any exam they may face. While continuing to provide the most current information for acute conditions, the Seventh Edition of "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine" has been substantially revised and updated to cover all of the conditions for which patients seek emergency department care in a concise and easy-to-read-manner. New features include: full-color design with more figures and tables than ever; reader-friendly chapter presentation makes it easy to find important material; updated tables covering drugs and important clinical information; patient safety considerations and injury prevention are integrated into chapters, as appropriate; total revision of the dermatology section enables diagnosis by lesion description and body area affected, and provides current treatment; organ systems sections reorganized to reflect considerations for actual clinical practice. New chapters include: new adult chapters include Natural Disasters, Aneurysms of the Aorta and Major Arteries; Hip and Knee Pain, Aortic Dissection; Acute Urinary Retention; Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Intracranial Bleeding; Clotting Disorders; Community - acquired Pneumonia and Noninfectious Pulmonary Infiltrates; Type I Diabetes; Type II Diabetes; Anemia; Tests of Hemostasis; Clotting Disorders; Head Injury in Adults and Children; the Transplant Patient; Grief, Death and Dying; and Legal Issues in Emergency Medicine. Twelve new pediatric chapters including The Diabetic Child, Hematologic-Oncologic Emergencies, Ear and Mastoids, Eye Problems in Infants and Children, Neck Masses, GI Bleeding, Nose and Sinuses, Urologic and Gynecologic Procedures in children, Renal emergencies in children, Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders in children, Pediatric Procedures, and Pediatric ECG Interpretation. It also includes greater coverage of procedures throughout for the most common conditions seen in the emergency department; companion DVD features an additional 17 chapters, such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Principles of Imaging, Prison Medicine, Military Medicine, The Violent Patient, Forensics, Wound Ballistics, and Drug Interactions; and, companion DVD also features videos and animations for teaching and learning performance of important procedures, especially Ultrasound-Guided Procedures.

The definitive survey of diagnostic dermatopathology--now extensively revised with expanded full-color art Includes Online Image Bank containing all the images in the book A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is an excellent textbook of dermatopathology in a highly competitive field."--Doody's Review Service For virtually every kind of skin lesion, this skill-sharpening resource has everything you need to successfully perform differential diagnosis at the microscopic level. Dermatopathology features a systematic, algorithmic approach that cuts through the complexity of the discipline's traditional disease-oriented focus, providing a ready-to-use diagnostic tool that puts the entire world of dermatopathology into perspective. Filled with hundreds of color photomicrographs, the book features a clear five-part organization and 37 detailed chapters--each reflecting the scientifically rigorous, up-to-date insights of authors who are acknowledged experts in the field. The book's vast scope encompasses all skin disease processes--inflammatory, non-inflammatory, infections, and proliferations (harmatomas, hyperplasias, and neoplasms, plus disorders of nails and oral mucosa). Features NEW! Full chapters on laboratory methods, stains, and updated immunohistochemistry facilitate identification, interpretation, and subsequent accurate diagnosis NEW! Revised chapters provide important new information on inflammatory conditions, infections, and melanocytic, vascular, lymphoid, and other neoplastic conditions NEW! Updated and added material on special staining and immunohistochemistry, including monoclonal antibodies and fluorescence Numerous easy-access tables, bulleted lists, and charts in each chapter NEW! Includes an online image bank featuring all images present in the book at www.dermatopathologybook.com

"Clinical Sports Nutrition" is a complete practical and clinical reference that provides state-of-the-art sports nutrition information. Each chapter contains specific reviews followed by practice tips. Contributions come from the leading academics, physicians and sports dietitians in Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Finland. The fourth edition has been substantially revised. In particular, it provides valuable new information on the female athlete triad; the 2005 ACSM/IOC position statement; exercise and the immune system; antioxidants and the athlete; and, food services for athletes and nutrition for travel.