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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.

  • Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries

    • 1st Edition
    • February 1, 2020
    • Jacqueline E. Reznik + 1 more
    • English
    Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries is a practical guide to the treatment and/or management of spinal cord injuries for the physiotherapy student and early career clinician, as well as the medical and health professional wishing to remain current with advancements in treatment and interventions in this area. Written by Jacqueline Reznik and Joshua Simmons, this multi-contributor text explores contemporary aspects of spinal cord injury treatment and management, as well as essential but not commonly addressed topics, such as sexual rehabilitation, psychological impacts, improving upper limb function of the tetraplegic patient, and ageing with a spinal cord injury. The patient experience is emphasised throughout with input from individuals who have lived experience of a spinal cord injury. Offering new and important insights into key facets of spinal cord injury treatment and management, Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injuries is a practical, evidence-based resource to support clinicians to provide high-quality care and ensure the best patient outcomes.

  • Workbook for Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

    • 12th Edition
    • January 22, 2020
    • Robert M. Kacmarek + 2 more
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of the concepts and skills described in Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Egan’s market-leading textbook, this workbook prepares you to succeed on certification exams with NBRC-style, case study application, and analysis-style questions. This edition includes two new chapters plus a wide range of activities and exercises to guide you through difficult concepts.

  • Mémo-guide de rééducation

    • 2nd Edition
    • January 10, 2020
    • Jonathan Kenyon + 2 more
    • French
    Véritable best-seller en langue anglaise, cette nouvelle édition du Mémo-guide de rééducation constitue un outil indispensable grâce à un accès aisé et rapide aux données clés essentielles, et mises à jour, de la discipline.Organisé en 6 grandes parties : Anatomie neurologique et ostéomusculaire, Évaluation neuro-musculosquelet... Neurologie, Système cardiorespiratoire, Pathologie et Pharmacologie, cette nouvelle édition offre, dans un volume compact et pratique, une somme d’informations indispensables :· Plus de 300 illustrations en bichromie : appareil locomoteur, tests neurodynamiques, système nerveux central ; territoires d’innervation sensitive et motrice, etc. ;· Présentation par ordre alphabétique pour un meilleur repérage : muscles de A à Z, pathologies de A à Z, médicaments de A à Z ;· Techniques thérapeutiques mises à jour et contre-indications de traitement ;· Plusieurs annexes pratiques spécifiques : échelles d’évaluation, score de Glasgow, gestes de premiers secours, unités de mesure et tables de conversion, valeurs de référence en biochimie et hématologie… Rédigé dans un esprit de concision adapté à l'usage fréquent au quotidien, cet ouvrage accompagne de manière efficace l'étudiant tout au long de ses études, pendant ses stages et au-delà, ainsi que le praticien.

  • Primary Care for the Physical Therapist

    Examination and Triage
    • 3rd Edition
    • January 1, 2020
    • William R. Vanwye + 1 more
    • English
    Specifically designed to address the expanding role of physical therapists in primary care, Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage, 3rd Edition covers all the information and skills you need to be successful in the field. Updated content throughout the text helps you stay up to date on the best practices involving patient examination, medical screening, patient management, and communication. This new third edition also features a new chapter on electrodiagnostic testing, a new chapter on patients with a history of trauma, and updated information on how to screen and examine the healthy population. It’s a must-have resource for any physical therapist wanting to obtain the technical expertise and clinical decision-making abilities to meet the challenges of a changing profession.

  • Dale's Pharmacology Condensed

    • 3rd Edition
    • December 25, 2019
    • Clive P. Page + 1 more
    • English
    Covering the essential basic science and principles of pharmacology using concise text and diagrams, Dale’s Pharmacology Condensed, 3rd Edition, presents the key facts and concepts that are key to understanding how drugs work and their underlying pathophysiological processes. Each chapter provides an organized, consistent approach to efficient learning and retention of complex information. This concise text is an ideal companion volume to Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology, as well as a stand-alone condensed textbook or review book for exams.

  • Extremitätengelenke

    Manuelle Untersuchung und Mobilisationsbehandlung für Ärzte und Physiotherapeuten
    • 9th Edition
    • December 20, 2019
    • Gabriele Harke + 3 more
    • German
    Manualtherapeutische... Vorgehen Schritt für Schritt erklärt - mit vielen klinischen Bezügen für maximalen Praxisbezug Alles drin: Informationen zur Biomechanik, Anatomie und sowohl zur physiologischen als auch pathologischen Gelenksbeweglichkeit Gut erklärt: Wichtige Untersuchungs- und Behandlungsmethoden strukturiert dargestellt Gut zu lernen: 220 detailgetreue Abbildungen mit Beschreibungen helfen, Ausgangsstellungen, Positionen und Grifftechniken Schritt für Schritt zu lernen und sicher auszuführen Neu in der 9. Auflage: Komplett aktualisiert inkl. Modifikation der dargestellten Techniken Zwei neue Fallbeispiele veranschaulichen das manual-medizinisch exakte Vorgehen bei Untersuchung und Therapie

  • Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

    • 12th Edition
    • December 18, 2019
    • Robert M. Kacmarek + 2 more
    • English
    **Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner, 2024**Learn the principles and skills you'll need as a respiratory therapist! Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this ever-changing field. Known as "the bible for respiratory care," this text makes it easy to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters correlate to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices, preparing you for clinical and exam success. Written by noted educators Robert Kacmarek, James Stoller, and Albert Heuer, this edition includes new chapters on heart failure as well as ethics and end-of-life care, plus the latest AARC practice guidelines.

  • Today's Medical Assistant

    Clinical & Administrative Procedures
    • 4th Edition
    • December 11, 2019
    • Kathy Bonewit-West + 1 more
    • English
    Bringing together comprehensive, easy-to-read coverage of medical assisting competencies and a solid foundation of anatomy and physiology, Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical & Administrative Procedures, 4th Edition provides everything you need to successfully begin a career as a medical assistant. This hands-on guide uses easy-to-follow language and detailed visuals to walk you through all the medical knowledge, procedures, and skills you need for success in today's fast-paced medical office. Cutting-edge content is organized around medical assisting standards and competencies, supplemented throughout with a wide assortment of engaging learning tools and activities that help you to fully understand and demonstrate those competencies. The 4th Edition features enhanced coverage of healthcare law, certification, electronic health records, motivational interviewing, office management, and more, as well as additional procedures to address behavior-based competencies and expanded sample certification exams online. For tomorrow’s professional landscape, look no further than Today’s Medical Assistant!

  • Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation

    • 7th Edition
    • December 5, 2019
    • Rolando T. Lazaro + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation**Deve... problem-solving strategies for individualized, effective neurologic care! Under the new leadership of Rolando Lazaro, Umphred’s Neurological Rehabilitation, 7th Edition, covers the therapeutic management of people with activity limitations, participation restrictions, and quality of life issues following a neurological event. This comprehensive reference reviews basic theory and addresses the best evidence for evaluation tools and interventions commonly used in today's clinical practice. It applies a time-tested, evidence-based approach to neurological rehabilitation that is perfect for both the classroom and the clinic. Now fully searchable with additional case studies through Student Consult, this edition includes updated chapters and the latest advances in neuroscience.

  • Graham's Principles and Applications of Radiological Physics

    • 7th Edition
    • November 30, 2019
    • Martin Vosper + 2 more
    • English
    This must-have text provides an insight into the science behind radiographic technology. Suitable for radiography and radiology students at all levels, the text uses illustrations and simple analogies to explain the fundamentals, while retaining more complex concepts for those with a more advanced knowledge of radiological physics. Updated by authors Martin Vosper, Andrew England and Victoria Major to reflect advances and key topics in medical imaging practice, this text will support radiographers in their core role of obtaining high quality images and optimal treatment outcomes.

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