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Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist
Esther M. Wilkins
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 1024
The Ninth Edition of the definitive text on dental hygiene is significantly revised and updated to provide even more focused guidance on all aspects of dental hygiene in the clinical environment. Ideal for both students and practitioners, the book reviews the clinical and educational skills needed for successful practice. Six comprehensive sections address orientation, preparation for appointments, patient assessment, treatment, and patients with special needs. New features include a significantly revised art program, case-based exercises to reinforce understanding, procedure boxes to enhance technique, and ethics boxes. New ancillaries include a student workbook (sold separately) and instructor's Website.
Pediatrics
A Life Span Approach
Janice Piatt , Jeffrey L. Foti
editore: Blackwell Science Ltd
pagine: 184
Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of "Blueprints Q and A Step 3 Pediatrics" critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, these questions are divided into different practice settings: community-based health center, office, in-patient facility, and emergency department.
Fluids and Electrolytes
editore: Springhouse Publishing Co ,U.S.
pagine: 244
This handbook provides a quick review of fluids and electrolytes, focusing on the essential clinical facts that nurses need to interpret laboratory tests and implement swift, appropriate patient care. Information is presented in a quick-reference bulleted format, with numerous illustrations and flow charts. Every major fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalance is covered, with key points on pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test results, and management. A chapter focuses on disorders that cause imbalances, particularly heart failure, respiratory failure, burns, acute and chronic renal failure, and excessive fluid loss. Treatments for fluid imbalances are also covered, including I.V. replacement therapy, TPN, transfusions, and renal dialysis.
Psychiatry
James McLoone
editore: Blackwell Science Ltd
pagine: 152
Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of "Blueprints Q and A Step 3 Psychiatry" critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, these questions are divided into different practice settings: community-based health center, office, in-patient facility, and emergency department. Review individual content areas as needed and be ready for Step 3 with the "Blueprints Q and A" series! A superior resource for medical students, "Blueprints Q and A Step 3 Psychiatry" is also a valuable resource for IMGs, PAs and NPs studying for licensure exams.
Psychiatry
James McLoone
editore: Blackwell Science Ltd
pagine: 96
Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of "Blueprints Q&A Step 2 Psychiatry" critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, this book is perfect for use during clerkships, board, shelf, or end-of-rotation exam review. Review individual content areas as needed and be ready for Step 2 with the "Blueprints Q&A" series! A superior resource for medical students, "Blueprints Q&A Step 2 Psychiatry" is also a valuable resource for IMGs, PAs and NPs studying for licensure exams.
The Primer of Robotic and Telerobotic Surgery
A Basic Guide to Heart Disease
Garth H. Ballantyne
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Jacques Marescaux
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 272
Written by an international group of pioneering leaders in robotic and telerobotic surgery, this state-of-the-art volume examines the feasibility, uses, capabilities, and limitations of this emerging technology in surgical practice and training. Chapters discuss current electronic systems for guiding laparoscopic surgery and describe the various surgical robots and telerobotic surgical systems available. Major sections review recent experience with AESOP, a voice-controlled robotic camera holder, in laparoscopic procedures and explore various telerobotic-assisted procedures in cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and urologic surgery. Other chapters discuss cost issues in clinical use of telerobots, credentialing for telerobotic surgery, and use of telementoring in surgical training.
NMS Obstetrics and Gynecology
Mark Morgan , Sam Siddighi
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 512
A student-favorite review of the OB/GYN clerkship and preparation for the shelf exam now offers a CD-ROM that includes all the book's questions in an interactive, electronic format; current therapies and techniques; a wealth of additional figures, tables, and questions to help students better assimilate information; revised questions to more closely match USMLE guidelines; updated case studies for confident clinical decision making; and a brand-new chapter on breast disorders. The book's outline organization displays key terms in bold type, 350 USMLE-style questions with full explanations at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive self-examination, and just the right amount of detail for rapid review and reference. Students welcome this compact, easy-to-carry resource as a "quick-check" before going onto the wards, to identify areas needing further study, for use in study and discussion groups, and for productive, self-directed learning.
In A Page Pediatric Signs & Symptoms
Jonathan Teitelbaum
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Kathleen DeAntonis
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editore: Blackwell Science Ltd
pagine: 288
"In A Page Pediatric Signs & Symptoms" is your timesaving solution to long hours and busy wards. This innovative one-page format provides the definition, differential diagnosis, workup and diagnosis, and treatment options for nearly 170 diseases and disorders. This book is: perfect for a quick review of signs and symptoms; organized alphabetically by system/topic so you can quickly look up the information you need; written by residents, and practitioners, then reviewed by specialists, ensuring you have the most up-to-date, accurate information; emphasizes high-yield information for the most commonly encountered diseases, disorders, and medical issues; provides you with a visually distinct and unique way to help you learn and remember; and, fits in your white coat pocket for on-the-spot reference.
The Spine
Christopher M. Bono
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Paul Tornetta
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 368
Written by the world's best known spine surgeons, this volume of our Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials Series presents all the information residents need during spine surgery rotations. It can easily be read cover to cover during a rotation or used for quick reference before a patient workup or operation. The user-friendly, visually stimulating format features ample illustrations, algorithms, bulleted lists, charts, and tables. Coverage begins with diagnostics and proceeds to specific disorders--trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative disorders, deformity, inflammatory disorders, sports injuries, and osteoporosis. Subsequent chapters cover nonsurgical treatments and surgical procedures. Concluding chapters cover pain, bone grafting, biomechanics, and outcomes assessment.
The Lumbar Spine
Official Publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
Dieter Grob
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Gordon R. Bell
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 976
The official publication of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, this volume is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on the lumbar spine. This edition provides more balance between basic science and clinical material and has been completely reorganized for easy reference. New chapters cover gene therapy, outcomes assessment, and alternatives to traditional nonoperative treatment. The editors have also added chapters on preparation for surgery, surgical approaches, spinal instrumentation, and bone grafts. Chapters on specific disorders have a consistent structure-definition, natural history, physical examination, imaging, nonoperative treatment, operative treatment, postoperative management, results of surgery, and complications.
Acid Related Diseases
Biology and Treatment
George Sachs , Irvin M. Modlin
editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 538
This textbook explores the history, biology, and treatment of acid related diseases, including gastric and duodenal ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and the role of H pylori. The text offers thorough coverage of the subject matter, with an in-depth historical and biological focus. It offers equal focus to the biology and pharmacology of acid secretion and to the specific disease states of ulcers and GERD. This edition is full of new full-color medical illustrations of all aspects of this topic.
Carotid Artery Stenting
Current Practice and Techniques
Gary S. Roubin
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Jiri J. Vitek
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editore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
pagine: 352
Written by internationally recognized experts in interventional cardiology, this comprehensive clinical reference on carotid artery stenting provides illustrated, step-by-step descriptions of techniques and details on indications, contraindications, patient selection, complications, technology, and clinical trials. The first section reviews clinical results and experience, including the CAVATAS trial findings on stroke prevention. The second section describes stenting techniques and includes information from major trials on design and application of devices. The third section presents guidelines and current regulations on establishing a carotid stenting program. The book concludes with a preview of future directions.
Embryo and Fetal Pathology
Color Atlas with Ultrasound Correlation
Diane Debich-Spicer , Enid Gilbert-Barness
editore: Cambridge
pagine: 728
Exhaustively illustrated in color with over 1000 photographs, figures, histopathology slides, and sonographs, this uniquely authoritative atlas provides the clinician with a visual guide to diagnosing congenital anomalies, both common and rare, in every organ system in the human fetus. It covers the full range of embryo and fetal pathology, from point of death, autopsy and ultrasound, through specific syndromes, intrauterine problems, organ and system defects to multiple births and conjoined twins. Gross pathologic findings are correlated with sonographic features in order that the reader may confirm visually the diagnosis of congenital abnormalities for all organ systems. Obstetricians, perinatologists, neonatologists, geneticists, anatomic pathologists, and all practitioners of maternal-fetal medicine will find this atlas an invaluable resource.
Winter Sports Medicine
A Handbook
James L. Moeller , Sami F. Rifat
editore: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
pagine: 452
For anyone concerned with the prevention and treatment of cold-weather athletic injuries and medical problems, the "Winter Sports Medicine Handbook" is the ideal quick reference. Covering the full range of ice and snow sports, this portable guide is handy, authoritative, and perfect for on-the-spot treatment advice for nearly every possible situation-from frostbite, sprains, and strains - to fractures and other traumatic injuries.Look inside for: a unique, sport-specific table to assist diagnosis and treatment, and point you to expanded information within the text; comprehensive chapters on snow sports such as alpine, telemark, cross-country, and freestyle skiing; snowboarding; and biathlon; complete coverage of ice sports-everything from curling, figure skating, and speed skating, to hockey, bobsledding, and luge; practical advice for management of medical conditions including skin conditions, hypothermia, frostbite, and more; physiology, biomechanics, and history of each sport; performance enhancement in winter sports; special coverage of cold-weather cardiopulmonary physiology.
An invaluable resource for anyone involved in winter sports - whether as medical professional, coach, trainer, or athlete - "Winter Sports Medicine Handbook" should be an integral part of your "tool kit."
Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment in Cardiology
Michael H. Crawford
editore: Appleton & Lange
pagine: 236
"Essentials of Diagnosis & Treatment in Cardiology" is a unique, high-compression cardiology quick reference for the wards and the clinic! It provides in-a-nutshell information on the diagnosis and treatment of 180 cardiac diseases and disorders. It features one disease per page with bulleted key points for easy access. It covers ambulatory and inpatient medicine. It includes ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and other common conditions. It features handy tabs for quick reference. It is a must for medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and general and family practitioners. It is a unique cardiology quick reference! It is a one-of-a-kind guide to cardiology at a glance. It includes an easy-scan, bulleted lists of diagnostics, treatments, and other basics. It features a pearl per page - a memorable pearl for each disease. It also features select references - one general review for each disorder.
Evidence Based Pediatrics and Child Health
Elizabeth Elliott
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Fiona Smaill
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editore: BMJ Books
pagine: 544
Rapid Reference to Allergy
Chris J. Corrigan , Sabina Rak
editore: Mosby
pagine: 96
"Rapid Reference to Allergy" will provide the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title in "The Rapid Reference Series" provides standard core content (epidemiology - management/therapy) combined with the additional information, such as FAQs and patient organisations, needed by the GP to provide effective patient care. They also include drugs listings, clinical trials, information on future developments and website listings to keep the reader up to speed with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, "Rapid Reference" is a timely series that offers GPs easy access to the best information for patient care and management.
Practical Rheumatology
Alan J. Silman
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Josef S. Smolen
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editore: Mosby
pagine: 688
This practical resource distills all of the evidence-based clinical information on the presentations, diagnosis, and management of common musculoskeletal disorders from the parent text, "Hochberg's: Rheumatology, 3rd Edition". "Practical Rheumatology, 3rd Edition" provides an understanding of those rarer disorders for differential diagnosis as well as guidelines for referring patients to a specialist. With an emphasis on signs, symptoms, and lab tests, this 3rd Edition establishes principles of 'pattern recognition' essential to an accurate diagnosis.
Cardiac and Vascular Anesthesia
The Requisites
Jacqueline Leung
editore: Mosby
pagine: 244
This new volume in the "Requisites in Anesthesiology" series delivers succinct, yet comprehensive, clinically oriented coverage of cardiac and vascular anesthesia. It explores everything from the pathophysiology of the various cardiovascular conditions, through their clinical implications and surgical management, to the relevant monitoring, anesthesia procedures, and phar-macology. Practical, "high-yield" content makes this book ideal as a refresher for certification or recertification, and as a reference for everyday clinical practice.
MasterCases in Hand and Wrist Surgery
Kevin D. Plancher
editore: Thieme Publishing Group
pagine: 600
Use this case-based text to prepare for any hand or wrist surgery! From treating rheumatoid arthritis to tendon repair, this lavishly illustrated text examines nearly 100 cases of common elbow, hand and wrist surgeries as performed by leading experts. You will review techniques for treating compression neuropathy, amputations, arthroscopic procedures, joint reconstruction, and arthrodesis, demonstrated by high-quality, full-color intraoperative photographs, x-rays, and illustrations. A practical refresher when planning your operative strategy, as well as a useful general reference, the book offers such special features as: Key features: -More than 200 color illustrations that provide dynamic representations for easy visualization of techniques -Combines both trauma and elective surgery in one convenient volume -Pearls and pitfalls to help avoid complications and problems -Step-by-step descriptions of the newest techniques for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthroscopic assisted distal radius fixation, scaphoid percutaneous reduction, and more!
-Each chapter written by experienced specialists who perform these surgeries on a daily basis Incorporating both outstanding graphics and clear, practical information, this book is a must for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, emergency room physicians, trauma specialists, plastic surgeons, residents, and fellows. It is also an ideal way to prepare for the CAQ in hand surgery, and to "confer" with your colleagues on the most current and effective surgical techniques for the hand and wrist.
