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  • Farm Animal Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Susan L. Fubini + 1 more
    • English
    This is the only resource of its kind that provides practical field-tested surgical procedures for farm animals. Many procedures can safely be performed in the field as standing surgery using portable chutes that help keep the animals immobilized. Coverage includes key information on patient preparation, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, imaging options, and postoperative management.

  • Exercises in Oral Radiology and Interpretation

    • 4th Edition
    • Robert P. Langlais
    • English
    An effective study tool for mastering radiography, this valuable question-and-answer book reinforces integral skills including film handling, exposures, and clinical technique. Featuring more than 730 new images, this fourth edition has been expanded to include a broader scope of material, as well as more practice opportunities for answering questions and preparing for examinations. New topics include the coverage of errors seen in radiographs, intraoral and panoramic digital imaging, and infection control/radiation health. A comprehensive review for national and state board examinations is also provided.

  • Say It in Spanish - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

    A Guide for Health Care Professionals
    • 3rd Edition
    • Esperanza Villanueva Joyce + 1 more
    • English

  • Promoting Health in Families - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

    Applying Family Research and Theory to Nursing Practice
    • 3rd Edition
    • Perri J. Bomar
    • English

  • Vascular Nursing

    • 4th Edition
    • Victora A. Fahey
    • English
    Vascular Nursing remains the only clinical reference devoted solely to the nursing care of patients with peripheral vascular disorders. This thoroughly updated and revised text provides a comprehensive overview of vascular disease and presents specific nursing management strategies for each vascular disorder. Valuable for practitioners in both the inpatient and the outpatient setting, the fourth edition includes information on the new minimally invasive endoluminal surgery that is replacing traditional surgery. New technology for diagnostic evaluation of vascular disease and non-operative management of vascular disease is covered in detail.

  • Handbook of Hemodynamic Monitoring

    • 2nd Edition
    • Gloria Oblouk Darovic
    • English
    In an easily accessible format, this new edition simply and comprehensively emphasizes the most relevant technical points and appropriate clinical applications of monitoring techniques. Readers will gain a sound, fundamental understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. In addition, the text discusses important pathophysiologic, diagnostic, and management principles for common cardiopulmonary diseases, emphasizing the individuality of patient responses. The means of early detection and appropriate interventions of impending patient crisis are also discussed. With the information provided, readers will be able to correlate physical findings, monitoring information and laboratory data with the goal of formulating an effective, individualized, and precise management plan for high-risk perioperative, emergency, and ICU patients.

  • Mechanical Shoulder Disorders

    Perspectives in Functional Anatomy with DVD
    • 1st Edition
    • James A. Porterfield + 1 more
    • English
    This new clinical reference provides physical therapy clinicians and upper level students with a thorough discussion of the shoulder from the normal and abnormal perspective with an emphasis on the anatomical and mechanical foundations of shoulder disorders. Throughout the text, the authors show how the keys to successful treatment are an understanding of tissue injury and the healing process, and the role of the neuromuscular system of the trunk and shoulder complex. Readers will learn about the shoulder girdle complex within the context of its relationship to the surrounding body area, including the neck and arm as well as the trunk and lower extremities. The text includes over 120 detailed anatomical illustrations and comprehensive descriptions of shoulder anatomy in a manner designed to help direct the examination process. An accompanying DVD, included with the text, includes 120 minutes of video displaying clinical dissection of the shoulder that allows the reader to move instantly to specific content during the shoulder dissection as it relates to the text and replay that section as needed with benefit of explanations by the authors based on both clinical and academic perspectives.

  • Diving Medicine

    • 4th Edition
    • Alfred A. Bove + 1 more
    • English
    Diving Medicine has earned a worldwide reputation as the definitive source on diving safety and the management of diving-related health conditions. The new 4th Edition has been completely revised and updated while still retaining its practical clinical orientation. It covers basic diving physiology the pathophysiology of decompression sickness assessment of physical fitness for diving diagnosis and treatment of diving-related disorders and much more.

  • Real World Nursing Survival Guide: IV Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Denise Macklin + 1 more
    • English
    Nursing students struggling with the difficult area of IV therapy need a resource that guides them through the essentials and highlights what they need to know. This guide offers a visual, engaging approach that clearly explains topics such as: equipment and infusion devices, principles of peripheral and central venous therapy, peripheral and central complications, and special concerns for pediatric and older adult patients. The first section of the book presents content in an illustrated multi-modal approach that explains key concepts and reviews topics with a range of engaging learning activities. The last section contains 115 NCLEX review questions with answers and rationales for correct and incorrect answers.

  • A Midwife's Handbook

    • 1st Edition
    • Constance Sinclair
    • English
    A Midwife's Handbook is designed to provide nurse midwives with quick access to important clinical information. Within each chapter, topics are arranged alphabetically to further ease the access of the information. The overall objective of this handbook is to provide information for the practitioner that is detailed, generally has not been memorized, or that discusses issues which are encountered infrequently enough that a quick review of the details is helpful when the situation arises. Nurse-midwifery management guidelines are included throughout, such as when to manage independently or when to consult with the physician. This outstanding new resource will also integrate alternative and complementary therapies along with key medical information specific to midwifery practice to provide practitioners with the complete care alternatives.

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