The Illustrated Surgery Guide: 20 Common Operations Explained Step-by-step: A step-by-step guide to 20 common operations - Rilegato

Brewer, Sarah

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ISBN 10: 1848660359 ISBN 13: 9781848660359

Casa editrice: Quercus, 2010

Riassunto

An accessible overview of 20 routine surgical procedures, from pre-operative tests to recovery period, with concise explanations of basic surgical terms, medical equipment, and technique

From preparation to recovery, this guide takes readers through the different stages of many common operations, with each stage concisely presented and abundantly illustrated. Step-by-step descriptions of each operation have been specifically written for non-specialists, and the view-at-a-glance information panels make this a must-have medical reference. This is the ideal guide for patients preparing for an operation, those getting ready to care for a relative or friend postoperation, or for anyone with an interest in medicine and surgery. U.S. national and regional estimates on hospital use for all patients from the Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project (HCUP) Nationwide Inpatient Sample (2007) were used to determine which operations were most common.

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L'autore:

Dr Sarah Brewer is a general practitioner who is also a respected medical journalist with a particular interest in nutrition and women's health. She is the author of 50 popular self-help books, including Overcoming Diabetes, Overcoming High Blood Pressure, and The Pregnant Body Book.

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The Illustrated Surgery Guide explains everything you need to know about 20 common surgical procedures. From preparation to recovery, the different stages of each operation are concisely presented and abundantly illustrated, introducing the reader to basic surgical terms, medical equipment, and technique. Step-by-step descriptions of each operation, specifically written for non-specialists, and view-at-a-glance information panels make this a must-have medical reference. The text addresses all the essential questions, including: What is the operation for? Are there any alternatives? What are the benefits/risks? Do I need a general anesthetic? How long does the surgery take? How is the procedure done? This is the ideal guide for patients preparing for an operation, those getting ready to care for a relative or friend post operation, or for anyone with an interest in medicine and surgery.

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• Editore: Quercus
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1848660359
• ISBN 13: 9781848660359
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 176