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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.

  • Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology

    Foundations for Clinical Practice
    • 4th Edition
    • Will Beachey
    • English
    Prepare to think critically, take a more clinical perspective, and connect theory with practice! Written specifically for respiratory care students in an easy-to-understand format, Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology: Foundations for Clinical Practice, 4th Edition details applied respiratory and cardiovascular physiology and how anatomy relates to physiological functions. Content spans the areas of detailed anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and renal systems, and covers the physiological principles underlying common therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring therapies and procedures. Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in the NBRC exam, this comprehensive, clinically relevant text features open-ended concept questions that help you learn how to think like the expert you aim to become.

  • Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists

    Screening for Referral
    • 6th Edition
    • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg
    • John Heick + 1 more
    • English
    Learn how to screen for red flags and when to refer clients to a medical specialist! Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6th Edition provides a step-by-step approach to screening for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. It describes both red flags and yellow flags, so you can recognize the signs and symptoms for conditions outside the scope of physical therapy practice. This edition includes new information on women’s health issues. Written by experienced PT practitioner Catherine Cavallaro Goodman, this book helps you determine whether a client’s symptoms require physical therapy or physician referral!

  • Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care

    • 6th Edition
    • Sheryl L. Fairchild + 2 more
    • English
    Master the basics of rehab patient care with Pierson and Fairchild’s Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 6th Edition. This proven text not only provides clear "how-to" information on everything from positioning and draping to patient transfers and ambulation activities, but it also includes easy-to-understand rationales explaining the "why" behind these proven techniques. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most current accepted patient care standards, principles, and techniques. Plus, additional video clips and expanded learning resources will help ensure you have a solid mastery of patient care in the rehabilitation setting.

  • The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes

    • 4th Edition
    • Tim Phalen + 1 more
    • English
    Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Critical Care-Emergency Nursing category. Simplify ECGs! Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach and conversational tone, The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition describes the process of 12-lead ECG interpretation for accurate recognition and effective treatment of ACS. This new edition has been streamlined to emphasize practice and explanation. It shows you how to determine the likelihood of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) versus other causes of ST elevation. It covers innovative technology and evolving paradigms in ECG interpretation, such as the Cabrera format, which sequences impulse generation in a logical anatomic progression. In addition, over 100 practice ECGs—more than 25 of which are new—help test your knowledge. Written by two well-known educators—Tim Phalen, a paramedic, and Barbara Aehlert, an experienced nurse and popular ACLS instructor, this guide incorporates the latest American Heart Association Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Guidelines, as well as new research and information on recognizing and treating ACS in both hospital and prehospital environments.

  • Assistive Technologies

    Principles and Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Albert M. Cook + 2 more
    • English
    Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Al Cook, Sue Hussey and Jan Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles & Practice, 5th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This new text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies — and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. It features over 30 new photos and illustrations, as well as, updated chapters and case studies that reflect current technology.

  • Neuropädiatrie für Sprachtherapeuten

    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Lücke + 2 more
    • German
    Alles, was der Sprachtherapeut über Neuropädiatrie wissen muss - "Neuropädiatrie für Sprachtherapeuten" vermittelt es! Der Leser erhält: - Einblick in die altersgemäße und die auffällige Entwicklung von Nervensystem und Sprache - Informationen über neuropädiatrische Diagnostik und Therapie - Kenntnis über neurologische Krankheitsbilder und ihre Entwicklungsperspekt... Dieses Wissen schafft die nötigen Grundlagen und Diagnostikmöglichkei... um eine qualitativ gute Sprachtherapie bei den häufig komplexen Störungsbildern durchführen zu können. Jetzt profitieren vom Wissen eines interdisziplinären Autorenteams aus Sprachtherapeuten, Neurolinguisten, Psychologen, Kinder- und Jugendmedizinern, Neuropädiatern und -chirurgen! Hilfreich in Ausbildung und Praxisalltag: - praktische Fallbeispiele zu vielen Störungsbildern - didaktische Wissensaufbereitung mit Kästen, zahlreichen farbigen Abbildungen und Fragen zur Wissensprüfung am Ende jedes Kapitels Die Vorteile auf einen Blick: - Optimal für unterwegs oder zum schnellen Nachschlagen - Mit Suchfunktion zum schnellen Finden der richtigen Textstellen - Mit zahlreichen zeitsparenden Features und Zusatzinhalten

  • Biomécanique fonctionnelle

    Membres - Tête - Tronc
    • 2nd Edition
    • Michel Dufour + 3 more
    • French
    Abordée dès la première année d’apprentissage de la kinésithérapie, la biomécanique constitue le socle fondamental que tout étudiant doit assimiler et comprendre. Ce manuel de référence, tenant compte de l’ensemble du programme de biomécanique des études de kinésithérapie et d’ostéopathie, met l’accent sur la compréhension et la finalité du savoir, dans un domaine rarement abordé sous cet angle. Sa conception pédagogique facilite l’acquisition des connaissances : • L'ouvrage traite l’ensemble de l’appareil musculo-squelettique du corps humain : membre inférieur, membre supérieur, tronc, cou, tête ; • La structure des chapitres permet une mémorisation facile grâce à une base de réflexion pragmatique. Chaque région est ainsi étudiée suivant le même plan : base de réflexion, rappels anatomiques, mobilités, statique, dynamique, contraintes ; • Plus de 1000 figures aident à la compréhension des comportements de structures souvent complexes. Cette deuxième édition, mise à jour, précise et enrichit l’étude de la mécanique appliquée à l’analyse du corps dans ses aspects statiques et dynamiques, tout en conservant la spécificité de l’ouvrage qui met en exergue les finalités fonctionnelles du mouvement. Enfin, la maquette tout en couleurs, met en valeur la structure du texte et l’enchainement de la réflexion biomécanique.

  • Vitamin-C-Hochdosistherapie

    Leitfaden für die therapeutische Praxis
    • 3rd Edition
    • Harald Krebs
    • German
    Vitamin-C-Hochdosist... – Schritt für Schritt Aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse zeigen: Vitamin C hochdosiert als Prävention oder zur Behandlung zahlreicher Erkrankungen ist vielversprechend. In diesem Buch erfahren Sie wie Sie die Vitamin-C-Hochdosist... bei über 200 Krankheitsbildern einsetzen können welche Vitamin-C-Infusions- bzw. Injektionstherapie jeweils eingeleitet werden kann welche zusätzlichen orthomolekularen Maßnahmen empfohlen werden anhand von Schritt-für-Schritt-... das praktische Vorgehen bei einer Hochdosisinfusion Darüber hinaus informiert Sie das Buch über alles Wissenswerte zur Historie, Wirkungsweise, Funktion, Bedarf, Verträglichkeit, Toxizität und Kontraindikationen von Vitamin C. Die neue, 3. Auflage wurde vollständig durchgesehen, korrigiert und aktualisiert, insbesondere hinsichtlich neuer wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse, Präparate und Präparate-Namen.

  • Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment

    Promoting occupation and participation
    • 7th Edition
    • Michael Curtin + 2 more
    • English
    Formerly entitled Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction this seminal textbook builds on the strengths of all previous editions and continues to explore the work of occupational therapists with people who are experiencing illness, injury or impairment. It links theory with day-to-day practice, stimulating reflection on the knowledge, expertise and attitudes that inform practice, and encouraging the development of occupation-focused practice.The new title, Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment, reflects the knowledge, attitudes and skills that underpin the practice of promoting occupation and participation. It showcases how occupational therapists work with people – not medical conditions and diagnoses – as individuals, groups, communities, and populations.The new edition now has additional chapters on the assessment and intervention stages of the professional reasoning process to assist development of enabling skills and strategies. It also includes many more practice stories throughout to provide authentic examples to illustrate the application of theory to practice. Learning is further reinforced via access to a new online resource – Evolve Resources – which includes MCQs, reflective questions and three bonus interactive practice stories with accompanying reflective videos. These are all signposted within the textbook.Now compromising seven sections, which follow the professional reasoning format of the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF), the new edition first tracks the evolution of occupational therapy in the context of health care. It then examines the foundational biomedical and social sciences, in addition to occupational science, before going on to the areas of assessment; writing occupation-focused goals; enabling skills and strategies which include advocacy and lobbying, public health, and community-based rehabilitation. The book ends with a chapter on developing effective reflection skills to enable occupational therapists to critically evaluate their practice, evolve as practitioners, and maintain and develop their professional competencies.

  • Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine - Volume One

    Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Rafael Torres Cueco
    • English
    Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine is a two-volume, highly illustrated comprehensive guide to assessing, understanding and treating disorders and syndromes of the cervical spine which will give the practitioner confidence to treat and improve their patient care. Volume One: Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches covers all aspects essential to understanding the clinical complexity of the cervical spine, outlining procedures for a correct clinical assessment of the patient. It discusses current issues regarding patterns of cervical spine pain, clinical reasoning, the pathomechanics of joint dysfunction and the use of tests. It also describes in detail the various concepts and therapeutic approaches currently used in the diagnosis and treatment of the cervical spine, myofascial pain syndrome, neuromuscular control deficits, neurodynamics along with the various techniques of mobilization and joint manipulation. The international collaboration of leading experts in the field of research and an extensive clinical practice and literature review make this a must-read book for anyone concerned with the prevention and treatment of neck pain. An indispensable guide for those practitioners who want to develop or hone the skills needed to assess the cervical spine.

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