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Elsevier Health Professions titles offer everything you need to launch a career in a variety of professions - from educational resources for student learning to reference titles to support everyday practice. Complete curriculum solutions support educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences, dental assisting and hygiene, massage therapy, medical assisting and billing & coding, occupational therapy, pharmacy technology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, radiologic technology, respiratory care, sonography, speech therapy, surgical technology, and veterinary assisting and technology. Content on anatomy & physiology, basic science, medical terminology, law and ethics, documentation, job readiness, and more is supplemented by program-specific titles and review and testing solutions for classroom and certification exams, making Elsevier your destination for healthcare careers.

  • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

    Evidence to Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Donna Frownfelter + 1 more
    • English
    Providing a solid foundation in cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and rehabilitation, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Evidence and Practice, 5th Edition uses the latest scientific literature and research in covering anatomy and physiology, assessment, and interventions. A holistic approach addresses the full spectrum of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy from acute to chronic conditions, starting with care of the stable patient and progressing to management of the more complex, unstable patient. Both primary and secondary cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders are covered. In this edition, updates include new, full-color clinical photographs and the most current coverage of techniques and trends in cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Edited by Donna Frownfelter and Elizabeth Dean, recognized leaders in cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, this resource is ideal for clinicals and for practice.

  • Heidelberger Elterntraining zur Kommunikations- und Sprachanbahnung bei Kindern mit globaler Entwicklungsstörung

    Trainermanual
    • 1st Edition
    • Anke Buschmann + 1 more
    • German
    Die Therapie-Erfolge sind wissenschaftlich belegt: Alltägliche Sprachförderung bei komplexen Störungsbildern funktioniert besser, wenn die Eltern entsprechend geschult sind. Hier greift das Heidelberger Elterntraining, dessen theoretische und wissenschaftliche Hintergründe sowie auch die Konzeption und Evaluation ausführlich beschrieben werden, bevor dann die einzelnen Trainingstermine ganz praxisorientiert vorgestellt werden. Grundsätzlich werden die Eltern bei diesem Programm – als wichtigste Bezugspersonen und Kommunikationspartne... der Kinder – in Gruppen angeleitet ein optimales sprachliches Umfeld für ihr Kind zu schaffen und Möglichkeiten zu sprachförderlicher Interaktion und Kommunikation im Alltag zu erkennen und zu nutzen. Außerdem wird das gemeinsame Buchanschauen gezielt sprachförderlich gestaltet. Das Elterntraining kann von Sprachtherapeuten, Psychologen, Pädagogen und Ärzten durchgeführt werden, die die zertifizierte Trainerausbildung absolviert haben.

  • Adams' Coding and Reimbursement

    A Simplified Approach
    • 4th Edition
    • Wanda Adams
    • English
    Combining the basics of coding, insurance, and reimbursement in one concise text, Adams' Coding and Reimbursement: A Simplified Approach, 4th Edition looks at the big picture of medical billing and coding and shows how it fits into the physician reimbursement system. Clearly organized, full-color chapters guide you through the entire coding and claims process, detailing coding rules and applications, insurance guidelines, and the reimbursement system. Realistic, hands-on practice helps you apply what you've learned. Written by medical insurance, billing, and coding expert Wanda Adams, this edition includes the latest ICD-9-CM and CPT codes, a new chapter on HCPCS coding, and a new chapter preparing you for the 2013 transition to ICD-10-CM.

  • Huszar. Arritmias

    Guía práctica para la interpretación y el tratamiento
    • 4th Edition
    • Keith Wesley
    • Spanish
    Guía de consulta didáctica, manejable, altamente ilustrada y rápida para interpretar las arritmias, actualizada según las Guías de Atención cardiovascular de emergencia del 2010. Realiza un abordaje de los fundamentos de la interpretación del ECG, que abarca desde la anatomía básica hasta las técnicas más avanzadas. En esta guía cada caso incluye información fundamental, así como una imagen de ECG con sus medidas e interpretación, lo que la convierte en una herramienta muy práctica.

  • Cardiorespiratory Assessment of the Adult Patient

    A clinician's guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Mary Ann Broad + 3 more
    • English
    This new innovative resource aims to give physiotherapy students and those new to respiratory care a simple, easy-to-use guide to the process and procedures used in the assessment of adult respiratory patients. Cardiorespiratory Assessment of the Adult Patient begins by identifying the scope of respiratory physiotherapy and listing some key aims of assessment with an overview of different approaches. It then goes on to provide a selection of ‘assessment checklists’ for the main clinical settings which the physiotherapist is likely to encounter. Chapter 3 provides a selection of ‘assessment tools’ given alphabetically, including those that physiotherapists may be expected to carry out themselves and those where they only need to interpret the assessment findings. These tools include a systematic guide to the procedure involved (where relevant) and an explanation of the key findings and their significance for the physiotherapist. In the final section, individuals can apply their knowledge using case scenarios and suggested solutions are also provided. Part of the Physiotherapist’s Toolbox Series – unlock your key skills! Perfect for use on placement and in the clinic.

  • Praxishandbuch Akupunktur

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    • 5th Edition
    • Gertrude Kubiena
    • German
    Der schnelle, didaktisch gut aufbereitete Einstieg in die Akupunktur und chinesische Medizin. • Grundlagen und Krankheitsbilder kurz und übersichtlich dargestellt • Differenzierte Punktdiagnosen und Behandlungsschemata mit Abbildungen zur Lokalisation • Farbleitsystem für Meridiane und Punktesystem • Farbige Ausstattung für optimale Übersichtlichkeit Der Code im Buch schaltet zusätzliche Inhalte im Internet frei*: • Übersichtstabellen der besonderen Punkte zum Ausdrucken • Meridiane und Akupunkturpunkte in Versform lernen und memorieren: in über 40 Audiodateien liest Gertrude Kubiena ihre TCM-Verse. So lernen die TCM-Studenten in China besonders schwierige Zusammenhänge.

  • Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine

    • 5th Edition
    • Nikolai Bogduk
    • English
    Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine 5e continues to offer practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area in a unique single volume which successfully bridges the gap between the basic science of the lumbar region and findings commonly seen in the clinic.Prepared by an author of international renown, Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine 5e provides clear anatomical descriptions of the individual components of the lumbar region, as well as the intact spine, accompanied by a full colour artwork programme. Detailed anatomical descriptions are followed by an explanation of the basic principles of biomechanics and spinal movement together with a comprehensive overview of embryology and the influence of age-related change in the lumbar region. The problem of low back pain and instability are also fully explored while an expanded section on medical imaging completes the volume.Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine 5e offers practical, validated and clinically relevant information to all practitioners and therapists working in the field of low back pain and will be ideal for students and practitioners of chiropractic, osteopathic medicine and osteopathy, physiotherapy, physical therapy, pain medicine and physiatry worldwide.

  • Arthrodesis of the Foot and Ankle, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 29-1
    • Vincent J. Muscarella + 1 more
    • English
    Topics in this issue include: Arthrodesis of the Foot and Ankle: Surgical Considerations and Indications; Digital Arthrodesis; First MTPJ Arthrodesis; LisFranc Arthrodesis; Isolated TaloNavicular Arthrodesis; Subtalar Arthrodesis; Calcaneocuboid Arthrodesis; and Triple Arthrodesis.

  • La Psyché en médecine chinoise

    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia + 2 more
    • French
    La psyché en médecine chinoise décrit les applications de la médecine chinoise traditionnelle dans le cadre du traitement des maladies psychiques et émotionnelles. De la théorie au diagnostic, en passant par l'exposition des cas cliniques et des méridiens impliqués, vous trouverez dans cet ouvrage une étude de l'ensemble des pathologies liées au psychisme (anxiété, dépression, troubles psychiques, etc.). S'appuyant sur des textes classiques et modernes – de Confucius à Sartre – l'auteur met en regard avec une grande minutie les théories des penseurs occidentaux et les textes fondateurs chinois. Vous trouverez dans cet ouvrage : - une analyse claire et didactique de la nature du Shen, Hun, Po, Yi et Zhi en médecine chinoise ; - une description détaillée de la nature et des fonctions de Hun (l'Âme Éthérée) et des liens avec la dépression, les troubles bipolaires (trouble maniaco-dépressif) et les troubles du déficit de l'attention ; - un chapitre complet dédié au rôle de l'acupuncture dans le traitement des troubles émotionnels ; - de nombreux cas cliniques et résumés qui aideront le praticien dans ses diagnostics et le choix d'un traitement adapté ; - un glossaire détaillé (Français-Pinyin et Pinyin-Français) et un index enrichi pour naviguer aisément dans l'ouvrage. Faisant suite aux Principes fondamentaux de la médecine chinoise et à La pratique de la médecine chinoise, cet ouvrage apportera aux étudiants et aux cliniciens des réponses concrètes à leurs questionnements.

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction

    Practical Physical Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Leon Chaitow + 1 more
    • Sasha Chaitow
    • English
    Edited by Leon Chaitow and Ruth Lovegrove, this clearly written and fully illustrated multi-contributor volume offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area accompanied by a range of video clips. Covering all aspects of current diagnosis and management, this new book is suitable for physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians and osteopaths, medical pain specialists, urologists, urogynaecologists, chiropractors, manual therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and naturopaths worldwide. "..a welcome addition to the library of any physiotherapist who encounters patients with pelvic pain." Reviewed by Anne Graham on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015

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