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    • Introduction to Radiologic Technology

      • 8th Edition
      • April 22, 2019
      • William J. Callaway
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Get an introduction to the radiologic technology profession with this solid text! Covering everything a beginning radiography student needs to know, Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 8th Edition lays the groundwork for a successful career. It includes coverage of the coursework required, basic learning skills, a historical perspective on radiology, and insight into key topics such as the language of medicine, digital imaging, patient care, and radiation safety. This book also includes the latest changes in the registry exam and a discussion of the radiographer’s role in the practice setting and opportunities for advancement.

    • Sanitätsdienst

      • 2nd Edition
      • April 16, 2019
      • Michael Grönheim + 1 more
      • German
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Das ist Ihr Begleitbuch für alle Einsätze! Sanitätsdienst – Erstversorgung. Notfallmedizin. Schnittstelle Rettungsdienst. bietet das gesamte notwendige Fachwissen zur optimalen Versorgung und Betreuung von Notfallpatienten für den Sanitäts- und Einsatzdienst bei Rettungsdienst, Polizei, Bundeswehr und Feuerwehr. Hier finden Sie alle wichtigsten Infos für Ausbildung und Praxis: Von Rechtsgrundlagen und Gesundheitssystem über Basics der Notfallmedizin mit Lagerung, Reanimation und Airwaymanagment, bis hin zu Einsatztaktik, Funktechnik, MANV und soziale Kompetenzen. Die wichtigsten Notfälle und entsprechendes Handeln werden leicht mit über 250 Abbildungen verständlich erklärt. Profitieren Sie u.a. von anschaulichen Praxisbeispielen und detailreichen Erklärungen zu Krankheitsbildern und Verletzungsmustern. Abgerundet wird das Buch mit einem Kapitel zur Prüfungsvorbereitung mit Lerntipps und Fallbeispielen. Sanitätsdienst – Erstversorgung. Notfallmedizin. Schnittstelle Rettungsdienst. garantiert Ihnen praxisbezogene Inhalte und maximale Lernhilfe.

    • Patología médico-quirúrgica para fisioterapeutas

      • 1st Edition
      • April 15, 2019
      • Luis Fernández Rosa + 1 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Obra que recoge en dos volúmenes independientes, los contenidos básicos de las diferentes especialidades médicas que ayudan a comprender y manejar terapéuticamente las patologías comunes con las que el fisioterapeuta se encuentra en su actividad profesional diaria. El texto aporta una visión general de la patología médico-quirúrgica, que se centra no sólo en la traumatología y la ortopedia, sino también en el aspecto médico de las afecciones tratadas en los servicios de Fisioterapia. Bajo la dirección de dos profesionales y profesores universitarios, los doctores Fernández Rosa y Carrión Otero, un grupo de prestigiosos médicos y fisioterapeutas comparten sus conocimientos, experiencias e investigaciones. Por vez primera, los alumnos de Fisioterapia dispondrán de un manual de patología médico-quirúrgica específicamente para ellos.

    • Echocardiography Review Guide

      • 4th Edition
      • April 8, 2019
      • Catherine M. Otto + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      In one compact resource, Echocardiography Review Guide, 4th Edition, provides both a concise review and an effective self-assessment for exam preparation. Easy-to-digest, bulleted text summarizes key concepts and gives precise step-by-step instructions for performing and interpreting echocardiographic studies. Study and self-assessment questions throughout help you increase your knowledge and identify areas for further study. This study guide is an ideal companion to Dr. Otto’s Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography and is a must-have resource for anyone preparing for the echocardiography boards, the PTEeXAM, the diagnostic cardiac sonographer’s exam, or other sonography exams.

    • Current Perspectives on Management of Calcaneal Fractures, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 36-2
      • March 27, 2019
      • Thomas S. Roukis
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will take a deep dive into Current Perspectives on Management of Calcaneal Fractures. Guest edited by Dr. Thomas Roukis, Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, this issue will discuss a number of related topics that are important to practicing podiatrists. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Chang. The volume will include: Clinical Management of Acute, Closed Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures; Surgical Management of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures; Sinus Tarsi Approach with Screw Fixation or Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures; Sinus Tarsi Approach with Subcutaneously Delivered Plate Fixation for Displaced Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures; Role of Subtalar Arthroscopy with the Sinus Tarsi Approach for Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures; Joint Sparing Surgical Management of Sanders IV Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures; Intra-operative Reduction Techniques for Surgical Management of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures; Revision Calcaneal Non-union and Secondary Subtalar Arthrodesis with Minimally Invasive Rigid Internal Nail; Fixation for Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures; Management of Calcaneal Fracture Malunion with Bone Block Distraction Arthrodesis; Wound Coverage Options for Soft-tissue Defects Following Calcaneal Fracture Management; and Severe Malunion Deformity after Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures, among others.

    • Human Movement & Biomechanics

      • 7th Edition
      • March 26, 2019
      • Andrew Kerr + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Now in its seventh edition, this reputable textbook is an ideal introduction to the study of human movement and an excellent reference encouraging and directing further study. For the first time there is a chapter dedicated to measuring and understanding physical activity, recognising the importance of this area to many health and sports professionals. More time is spent explaining the basic principles of biomechanics and the way they can be used to improve practice, including tissue mechanics and movement analysis techniques. An Introduction to Human Movement and Biomechanics is the perfect guide for students and professionals all around the world to consolidate learning and apply to real clinical/sports situation. Information is given in a clear and accessible way, with case studies, illustrations, textboxes and practical examples.

    • Homöopathie bei akuten Erkrankungen und Notfällen

      • 5th Edition
      • March 5, 2019
      • Erika Scheiwiller-Muralt
      • German
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      In der für akute Indikationen maßgeschneiderten Materia Medica werden über 40 bewährte homöopathische Mittel zur Behandlung von akuten Erkrankungen und Notfällen kompakt und praxisnah dargestellt. Das vereinfachte Repertorium und die speziell entwickelte Modalitätentabelle mit 38 Akutmitteln führen schnell und sicher zum passenden Mittel. - Der Katalog von bewährten Indikationen gibt weitere Anhaltspunkte bei der Mittelwahl - 1 Fragebogen und 41 Übungsfälle mit Lösungen helfen, das Wissen zu überprüfen - Glossar und kommentierte Literaturempfehlunge... sowie benutzerfreundliche Übersichten „Die großen Sieben“, „Die zwölf Verletzungsmittel“ Neu in der 5. Auflage: - 5 neue Fälle - Erweiterung der Materia Medica - Übersicht „Goldene Regeln für die Anwendung von Verletzungsmitteln“ - modernes Layout

    • Massage Therapy

      • 6th Edition
      • February 28, 2019
      • Susan G. Salvo
      • English
      • eBook
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      Make the essential principles of massage therapy more approachable! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. The new edition of this student friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest sanitation protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field.

    • Fisioterapia en el trastorno temporomandibular

      • 1st Edition
      • February 23, 2019
      • Tomás Pérez Fernández + 1 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Obra que desde la fisioterapia se encarga de recoger la evidencia científica disponible para profundizar en el tratamiento de las patologías temporomandibulares, convirtiéndose así en una referencia en la materia para fisioterapeutas y terapeutas manuales. El enfoque de la obra es eminentemente visual, logrando además un perfecto equilibrio entre la información teórica y el abordaje práctico. Para ello, el contenido se complementa con una selección de diez vídeos en los que se muestra cómo realizar pruebas, movilizaciones y manipulaciones vinculadas al área temporomandibular. Se trata de un manual pionero en español centrado exclusivamente en el tratamiento fisioterapéutico del trastorno temporomandibular. Una de las claves de la obra es que presenta e interpreta la evidencia científica disponible sobre la materia con el objetivo de que el lector pueda aplicarla con eficacia en su labor clínica. Su contenido incluye aspectos que van desde la valoración diagnóstica del paciente hasta cuestiones más específicas como el tratamiento basado en terapia física, ejercicio terapéutico o la integración de áreas afines en el tratamiento de las patologías de origen temporomandibular, vinculando así la odontología, la cirugía maxilofacial o la logoterapia a la labor realizada por los fisioterapeutas y otros profesionales vinculados a la terapia manual.

    • Introduction to Orthotics

      • 5th Edition
      • February 21, 2019
      • Brenda M. Coppard + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Develop the critical thinking skills you need to choose and fit effective orthoses for patients with hand injuries and functional deficits. As a combination workbook/textbook, Introduction to Orthotics, 5th Edition uses reader friendly language to cover the theory, design, and fabrication of orthopedic devices. Ideal for use in the classroom or in the clinical setting, it emphasizes upper extremity versus hand orthoses, with additional coverage of lower extremity orthotics and upper extremity prosthetics, and offers case studies promoting clinical reasoning and problem solving as well as an occupation-based approach. This new edition also demonstrates the fine detail of orthotics and equips you with a repertoire of skills and knowledge related to orthoses.

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