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Condutas Médicas nas Emergências

4th Edition
August 5, 2016
Luisa Toscano
Portuguese

Sane suas dúvidas e aprimore com segurança a assistência médica com este valioso e importante aliado no dia a dia da prática profissional nos ambientes da emergência e terapia intensiva! Condutas Médicas nas Emergências, UTI e Unidade Coronariana proporciona ao leitor a oportunidade de um aprendizado organizado que integra a prática da assistência médica com a ciência, de maneira simples, rápida e de fácil manuseio. A obra foi criada a partir das percepções da Dra. Luiza Toscano durante a sua especialização em clínica médica e terapia intensiva, em centros de excelência no Rio de Janeiro. Esta nova edição está ainda mais completa, por que além de apresentar doses, cálculos, tabelas, classificação e exames laboratoriais da primeira edição, oferece também novos tópicos, como medicações e classes de drogas, escalas, patologias e síndromes, diagnóstico e conduta, dentre outros. A obra também apresenta informações médicas de maneira clara, acessível e prática para as questões da terapia intensiva e emergência, as quais vivem em crescente mudança com avanços importantes no diagnóstico e na terapia, além da incorporação de novas tecnologias.

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets - E-Book

3rd Edition
August 1, 2016
Jeffrey D. Placzek + 1 more
English
eBook
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Whether you’re preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don’t want to be without Placzek and Boyce’s new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy SECRETS. As with previous editions, SECRETS covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today’s patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that’s entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes — including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets — and helpful review tools — such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations — to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice.

Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis

4th Edition
July 28, 2016
Peter Gibbons + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Now in its fourth edition Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis continues to support the practitioner in acquiring and refining their skills on safely using high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques. This trusted and highly visual resource – now with 275 images and access to a website with 56 ‘technique’ videos – advocates an approach that uses minimal leverage to achieve a cavitation in a safe, comfortable and effective manner. The new edition addresses the important issues surrounding patient consent and discusses safety issues in the broader context of relative risk. New sections include appropriate use of manipulation when treating radiculopathy and musculoskeletal conditions in pregnant women and children. It also further encourages the practitioner to reflect on how they are performing manipulative techniques and thus focus on improving their skills.

Workbook for ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2013 Edition

1st Edition
July 28, 2016
Karla R. Lovaasen + 1 more
English
eBook
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Specially designed to parallel the material in ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding: Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition, this helpful workbook provides in-depth study and review of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding concepts. Engaging, interactive exercises reinforce your understanding of text content and challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Deformações Morfológicas da Coluna Vertebral

1st Edition
July 27, 2016
Philippe Souchard
Portuguese

Os problemas morfológicos da coluna vertebral são universais. Multiplicam-se com as profissõesmodernas, em função, principalmente, da posição sentada e da projeção da cabeça, comprometida pelanecessidade de fixar visualmente a atenção. Estima-se que, atualmente, q uando há dor vertebral, a má postura está implicada em 80% dos casos. Fundamentando-se nas a quisições da Reeducação Postural Global-RPG, com base na retração dosmúsculos de vocação particularmente estática e na noção de globalidade e de sinergia imposta pelossistemas integrados de coordenação neuromuscular que controlam o equilíbrio, esta obra propõeexplicações lógicas e detalhadas dos diferentes dismorfismos da raque vertebral: cifolordoses,escolioses, entre outras. Os princípios das “posturas de tratamento” e de integração propostos constituem a sua conclusãonatural. Esta obra é dirigida a todos os profissionais da saúde, em particular fisioterapeutas,confrontados cotidianamente com as patologias vertebrais.

Neurologie für Sprachtherapeuten

3rd Edition
July 14, 2016
Jochen Schindelmeiser
German

Für Sprachtherapeuten in der Ausbildung und Praktiker, die mit neurologischen Patienten an Störungen der Sprache, der Stimme, des Sprechens und des Schluckens arbeiten - profitieren Sie vom Expertenwissen! Informationen zur allgemeinen Pathologie und Neuroanatomie Ätiologie, Symptome, ärztliche Diagnostik, Therapie und Prognose neurologischer Krankheitsbilder Zusammenhänge zwischen Primärerkrankung und Sprach-, Sprech-, Stimm- bzw. Schluckstörungen All dieses Wissen wurde speziell für die Ausbildung von Sprachtherapeuten zusammengestellt und ist ausgerichtet am Curriculum. Darüber hinaus ist das Werk ideal zum Auffrischen des Wissens. Für die optimale Prüfungsvorbereitung: Lernziele und Wiederholungsfragen helfen, das Wichtigste im Blick zu behalten Kästen mit „Klinischen Bezügen" stellen eine Verknüpfung zur Praxis her Fachbegriffe werden direkt im Text erläutert Neu in der 3. Auflage: Einführendes Kapitel zur Neuroanatomie Alle Kapitel komplett überarbeitet und aktualisiert mit noch besserer Fokussierung auf die Zielgruppe

Faszien – Therapie und Training

1st Edition
July 7, 2016
Stefan Dennenmoser
German
eBook
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Alles über die aktuelle Faszienforschung, Grundlagen der Faszien und über den Mechanismus bei Verschleiß und Verletzungen. Basierend auf den neuen Erkenntnissen der Forschung werden die Konsequenzen für Therapie und Praxis aufgezeigt. Eindrucksvoll in Wort und Bild zeigt Ihnen der Autor anhand häufiger klinischer Beschwerdebilder Techniken für die Befunderhebung sowie die verschiedenen Behandlungsmöglichkeiten und erläutert Symptomzusammenhänge. Eine Vielzahl von Fotosequenzen demonstriert Handgriffe für die Therapie. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie konkrete, leicht nachvollziehbare praktische Übungen zum Weitergeben an Ihre Patienten.

2014 ICD-9-CM for Physicians, Volumes 1 and 2, Standard Edition

1st Edition
July 4, 2016
Carol J. Buck
English
eBook
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Elsevier and the American Medical Association have partnered to co-publish this ICD-9-CM reference by Carol J. Buck! Code more efficiently and effectively with Carol J. Buck's 2014 ICD-9-CM for Physicians: Volumes 1 and 2, Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this reference combines Netter's Anatomy illustrations and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Its format makes it easy to access the ICD-9-CM information you need to stay up-to-date and ensure the most accurate billing and optimal reimbursement in physician-based and outpatient coding settings. In addition, you can take this resource into your certification exams for enhanced testing support!

Workbook for Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation

5th Edition
July 2, 2016
Sandra T Hinski + 3 more
English

Get the most out of Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation, 5th Edition, and prepare for the NBRC certification exam! Corresponding to the chapters in J.M. Cairo’s textbook, this workbook helps you focus your study on the most important information. A wide range of exercises includes key terms, crossword puzzles, critical thinking questions, NBRC-style multiple-choice questions, case studies, waveform analysis, ventilation data analysis, and fill-in-the-blank and short-answer activities.

Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology

8th Edition
July 2, 2016
Douglas S. Gardenhire + 1 more
English

The Workbook for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 8th Edition is a valuable companion to the Rau text that offers a wide range of activities and practice exercises to further your understanding of challenging pharmacology material. Definitions, case studies, and content review break down complex concepts and help clarify key content from the text. NBRC exam-style questions, matching questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and labeling exercises give you practice in applying those concepts and prepare you for the NBRC exam.