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Paperback. Condizione: Good. There is no substitute for reporting a large number of ECGs. This book provides 100 real clinical case histories, with the 12-lead ECG from each patient. The reader is asked to report and interpret each ECG, and to draw up a plan for the patient's management. The answers are given on the reverse of the page showing the ECG.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. This portable reference offers quick, convenient access to key guidance on ECG interpretation. Completely updated to reflect the 2000 guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care, it puts essential, state-of-the-art knowledge at the readers' fingertips.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Learn how to become an exceptional caregiver in today's evolving healthcare environment! Written by a dedicated team of expert authors led by Sharon Lewis, Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as patient safety, NCLEX exam preparation, evidence-based practice, and teamwork. A variety of helpful boxes and tables make it easy for you to find essential information and the accessible writing style and building-block approach make even the most complex concepts easy to grasp. Best of all - a complete collection of learning and study resources helps you learn more effectively and offers valuable, real-world preparation for clinical practice. Highly readable format offers you a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Informatics boxes discuss how technology is used by nurses and patients in healthcare settings. Expanded coverage of evidence-based practice helps you understand how to apply the latest research to real-life patient care. Expanded Safety Alerts throughout the book highlight patient safety issues and focus on the latest National Patient Safety Goals. UNIQUE! "Levels of Care" approach explains how nursing care varies for different levels of health and illness. Bridge to NCLEX Examination review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce key content while helping you prepare for the NCLEX examination with both standard and alternate item format questions. Unfolding case studies included throughout each assessment chapter help you apply concepts and procedures to real-life patient care. Managing Care of Multiple Patients case studies at the end of each section help you apply your knowledge of various disorders and prioritize and delegate patient care. Separate chapter on genetics focuses on the practical application to nursing care of patients. Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes address key topics such as genetic testing, Alzheimer's disease, sickle cell disease, and genetics-related ethical issues. Genetic Risk Alerts and Genetic Link headings highlight specific genetic issues related to body system assessments and disorders. NEW! Interprofessional Care tables emphasize the importance of total patient care and outline the role of each provider in managing disorders. NEW! Teamwork & Collaboration boxes highlight your role in working with members of the interprofessional team. NEW! Check Your Practice boxes challenge you to think critically and interact with patient data. NEW! Becoming a Nurse Leader boxes introduce you to concepts related to being a responsible team member and leader. NEW! Patient and Caregiver Teaching chapter includes a stronger focus on informatics to reflect the current use of technology as it relates to patient self-management. NEW! Core clinical content focuses on highlighting and incorporating QSEN competencies.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Using an easy-to-understand writing style, this title integrates immunohematology theory and application to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in blood banking.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This portable reference offers quick, convenient access to key guidance on ECG interpretation. Completely updated to reflect the 2000 guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care, it puts essential, state-of-the-art knowledge at the readers' fingertips.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This portable reference offers quick, convenient access to key guidance on ECG interpretation. Completely updated to reflect the 2000 guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care, it puts essential, state-of-the-art knowledge at the readers' fingertips.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Learn how to become an exceptional caregiver in today's evolving healthcare environment! Written by a dedicated team of expert authors led by Sharon Lewis, Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as patient safety, NCLEX exam preparation, evidence-based practice, and teamwork. A variety of helpful boxes and tables make it easy for you to find essential information and the accessible writing style and building-block approach make even the most complex concepts easy to grasp. Best of all - a complete collection of learning and study resources helps you learn more effectively and offers valuable, real-world preparation for clinical practice. Highly readable format offers you a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Informatics boxes discuss how technology is used by nurses and patients in healthcare settings. Expanded coverage of evidence-based practice helps you understand how to apply the latest research to real-life patient care. Expanded Safety Alerts throughout the book highlight patient safety issues and focus on the latest National Patient Safety Goals. UNIQUE! "Levels of Care" approach explains how nursing care varies for different levels of health and illness. Bridge to NCLEX Examination review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce key content while helping you prepare for the NCLEX examination with both standard and alternate item format questions. Unfolding case studies included throughout each assessment chapter help you apply concepts and procedures to real-life patient care. Managing Care of Multiple Patients case studies at the end of each section help you apply your knowledge of various disorders and prioritize and delegate patient care. Separate chapter on genetics focuses on the practical application to nursing care of patients. Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes address key topics such as genetic testing, Alzheimer's disease, sickle cell disease, and genetics-related ethical issues. Genetic Risk Alerts and Genetic Link headings highlight specific genetic issues related to body system assessments and disorders. NEW! Interprofessional Care tables emphasize the importance of total patient care and outline the role of each provider in managing disorders. NEW! Teamwork & Collaboration boxes highlight your role in working with members of the interprofessional team. NEW! Check Your Practice boxes challenge you to think critically and interact with patient data. NEW! Becoming a Nurse Leader boxes introduce you to concepts related to being a responsible team member and leader. NEW! Patient and Caregiver Teaching chapter includes a stronger focus on informatics to reflect the current use of technology as it relates to patient self-management. NEW! Core clinical content focuses on highlighting and incorporating QSEN competencies.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Updated to reflect the changes in the 6th edition, this book provides activities to help students learn key content, plus evidence-based practice activities.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. This is a logical approach to the examination. This book provides assessment and treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip region (pelvic girdle) and its related disorders based on the latest research in the filed. The book summarizes the research for the clinician and relates the findings to clinical practice through the presentation of examination techniques and guidelines for treatment. Written by a practitioner who is also involved in the research, the book is practical and clinician friendly while being academically fully uptodate and theoretically sound.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Helps you learn medical terminology. Featuring CDs with interactive games and audio pronunciations, this book helps you begin reading, writing, and speaking medical terms in the shortest time possible.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Stay up to date with the rapidly changing field of medical sonography! Heavily illustrated and extensively updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 7th Edition equips you with an in-depth understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography, the two primary divisions of sonography, as well as vascular sonography and echocardiography. Each chapter includes patient history, normal anatomy (including cross-sectional anatomy), ultrasound techniques, pathology, and related laboratory findings, giving you comprehensive insight drawn from the most current, complete information available. Full-color presentation enhances your learning experience with vibrantly detailed images. Pathology tables give you quick access to clinical findings, laboratory findings, sonography findings, and differential considerations. Sonographic Findings highlight key clinical information. Key terms and chapter objectives help you study more efficiently. Review questions on a companion Evolve website reinforce your understanding of essential concepts. New chapters detail the latest clinically relevant content in the areas of: Essentials of Patient Care for the Sonographer Artifacts in Image Acquisition Understanding Other Imaging Modalities Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Issues in Sonography 3D and 4D Evaluation of Fetal Anomalies More than 700 new images (350 in color) clarify complex anatomic concepts. Extensive content updates reflect important changes in urinary, liver, musculoskeletal, breast, cerebrovascular, gynecological, and obstetric sonography.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Provides an overview of arterial and venous ultrasound. This title features advanced diagnostic procedures as well as chapters on evaluating organ transplants, screening for vascular disease, correlative imaging, and more.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The fifth edition of this outstanding resource outlines the distinct core knowledge base for emergency nursing in a systematic, concise, efficient, and practical manner. Each section provides a systems approach to general assessment; a specific description of each disease entity; a thorough clinical and diagnostic evaluation; and a definitive care and disposition.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Communications are key to the success of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. This title provides valuable information for navigating these priorities in the age of evolving media. It includes case studies from disasters including Hurricane Sandy, the 2011 tsunami in Japan, and the Boston Marathon bombings. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, this guide covers what you need to know about veterinary dentistry. It presents dental procedures first, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and anesthesia, followed by coverage of more difficult areas such as endodontics.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A concise and factual reference describing the dental management of patients suffering from specific medical problems. The text begins with a table: Dental Management a Summary, in which a variety of medical conditions are listed and tabulated under the following headings--treatment plan modifications, oral complications and emergency care. The text covers common medical conditions that may alter the dental management of patients. Enough core information about each of the medical conditions covered is presented to allow the reader to understand the basis for the various dental management recommendations. Medical problems are organised to provide a brief overview of the basic disease process, pathophysiology, complications, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings and currently accepted medical therapy of each problem. This is followed by a detailed explanation and recommendation for specific dental management.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The third edition of "Introduction to Splinting: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach" helps readers master the basic theory, principles, and techniques of splinting needed for clinical practice. Using a combination textbook/workbook format, it integrates theory and technical knowledge with hands-on learning features that equip readers with essential clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills associated with splinting.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Provides the basic principles of medical genetics, advances in molecular genetics, and the clinical applications for the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. This book includes information on developmental defects, genetics of complex diseases, genetics of cancer, molecular and biochemical basis of genetics, and the human genome project.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Helps in diagnosis and management of birth defects that result from mechanical forces in late gestation. This book equips you with the evidence-based guidance that you need to intervene in a timely and effective manner to avoid long-term adverse secondary consequences.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. With a strong focus on health and wellness, this gerontological nursing text offers you a holistic perspective to caring for older adults. Designed to facilitate the healthiest adaptation possible, this text identifies potential problems that may occur and the means to address complications, alleviate discomfort, and help older adults lead healthy lives. Disease processes are discussed in the context of healthy adaptation, nursing support, and nursing responsibilities to help you gain an understanding of your clients' experience.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Provides students and beginning clinicians with a basic understanding of neurogenic communication disorders, the individuals who have these disorders, and how these disorders are measured and treated. This text gives the reader the tools needed to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. More comprehensive than ever, this textbook discusses in even greater detail the field of pediatrics. New sections on such significant topics as ethics, AIDS, drug differentiations and new pathologic tests.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Presents a comprehensive approach to nursing care. This title covers patient care in various clinical settings by employing a level of care approach, discussing nursing implementation at multiple levels. It highlights the content that is most relevant and challenging for nursing students, including patient teaching, nutrition and drug therapy.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A concise and factual reference describing the dental management of patients suffering from specific medical problems. The text begins with a table: Dental Management a Summary, in which a variety of medical conditions are listed and tabulated under the following headings--treatment plan modifications, oral complications and emergency care. The text covers common medical conditions that may alter the dental management of patients. Enough core information about each of the medical conditions covered is presented to allow the reader to understand the basis for the various dental management recommendations. Medical problems are organised to provide a brief overview of the basic disease process, pathophysiology, complications, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings and currently accepted medical therapy of each problem. This is followed by a detailed explanation and recommendation for specific dental management.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A complete review, this guide covers the five major subject areas of the ARRT exam in radiography. And it's an effective study guide for many radiography courses! Written in outline format, each review of a subject is followed by questions related specifically to that area. A companion CD-ROM includes a pool of over 1,400 questions that may be randomly combined to generate a virtually limitless number of mock exams. This edition also provides valuable information on preparing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, and career planning to help you make the transition to a successful career.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Presents a comprehensive approach to nursing care. This title covers patient care in various clinical settings by employing a level of care approach, discussing nursing implementation at multiple levels. It highlights the content that is most relevant and challenging for nursing students, including patient teaching, nutrition and drug therapy.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Provides essential information covering the 12-lead acquisition, interpretation, and initial management of patients experiencing acute coronary syndromes. Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach, this book includes the guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care, along with tables and numerous illustrations.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Includes coverage of IV drugs, interactions between drugs, and more. A color drug administration guide illustrates drug administration procedures for drugs given intravenously and intramuscularly. This work also includes a CD-ROM that contains drug information on commonly prescribed medications in printable format, calculation tutorial, and more.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Increase your awareness and understanding of a holistic view of mental health care with this book for nurses and other health care professionals. Each chapter of this book covers a specific psychological or psychosocial problem as well as the most current interventions and treatments. This edition features full-color illustrations, updated drug information, and a chapter on complementary and alternative therapies, in addition to more case studies to help you apply the content to real life. This solid background in mental health is just what you need to work comfortably with clients who exhibit both effective and maladaptive behaviors.…