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The Nursing & Midwifery subject area provides evidence-based content to support nurses and interprofessional teams in preparation, development, and everyday clinical care. Providing content for nursing students, nurse educators, NPs, LPNs/LVNs, RNs, APRNs, and more, the nursing portfolio covers all areas of nursing including NCLEX & Certification titles, Community Nursing, Nursing Pharmacology, Oncology, Nutrition, Home Health, Case Management, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Gerontology, Critical Care, Pediatric Nursing, Care Planning, Midwifery, Leadership & Management, Nurse Anesthesia, Psychiatric Mental Health, and more.

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    • The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 1, 2010
      • Peilin Sun
      • English
      • eBook
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      This new edition of The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture gives a thorough and analytical review of the diagnosis and treatment options for pain, using acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the clinical experience of the author and supported by that of acupuncturists in Chinese universities, it offers a comprehensive and detailed set of treatments for a wide variety of pain symptoms and conditions, and includes detailed modifications of the treatments, to aid clinical practice. Although pain syndromes are often complicated, involving both psychological and physical difficulties, resulting in sometimes hesitation in deciding a correct treatment, there are still some short-cut ways to achieve a successful result. Therefore, the essential intentions of the authors are very clear: To demonstrate the practitioners how to differentiate the clinical situations and how to establish the corresponding treatments. To illustrate how to apply Chinese herbs logically and how to consist an acupuncture prescription reasonably and effectively. Features - Thorough exploration of the aetiologies and pathologies for pain in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Clear discussion of the principles of treatment, acupuncture point selection and combination - Detailed explanation of herbal and acupuncture treatments for common and complex pain conditions - Deals comprehensively with the commonest clinical presenting symptoms - Provides treatment plans and modifications to these plans, offering more options for the practitioner - Includes detailed and useful case histories New to this edition: New chapter on treatment of pain in children Separate sections for the gynecologic conditions Includes Western-named conditions Red Flags for practitioners to indicate situations which are potentially life-threatening or dangerous Suggested treatments now include acupuncture as well as herbal treatments Following on from each treatment a prognosis is now provided

    • Liver Failure, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 22-3
      • August 31, 2010
      • Sarah Saxer + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest edited by Sarah Saxer, PharmD, Dinesh Yogaratnam, PharmD, BCPS, and Tenita Foston, NP, on the topic of Liver Failure, will include the following article subjects: Drug-Induced Liver Failure: A Focus on Acetaminophen Overdose; Current and Emerging Strategies for Treating Hepatic Encephalopathy; Drug Dosing Considerations for the Critically Ill Patient with Liver Disease; Critical Care Therapies for Bleeding Esophogeal Varices; Treating Coagulopathies in Fulminant Hepatic Failure; Treating HCV; Management HBV; Hepatorenal Syndrome; Hepatopulmonary Syndrome; Live Transplant Considerations for Evaluation; Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Cholestatic Live Disease; Nutrition in ESLD; Infectious Issues in Patients with Liver Disease; and Management Ascites, TIPS/Shunts.

    • Midwifery

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 30, 2010
      • Sally Pairman + 3 more
      • Sally Pairman
      • English
      • eBook
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      Midwifery: Preparation for Practice focuses on placing the woman and midwife at the center of care, in line with the philosophy, education and practice standards set by the Australian College of Midwives and the New Zealand College of Midwives. It reflects the socio-political contexts in which students in the two countries practice.

    • Mémo-fiches AP - Modules 1 à 8

      • 3rd Edition
      • August 27, 2010
      • Annie Peidro + 1 more
      • French
      • eBook
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      Ce Mémo-Fiches AP offre aux élèves auxiliaires de puériculture un outil de révision utile et efficace pour préparer leur formation de façon optimale. Conforme au référentiel de formation l'ouvrage suit la structure des 8 modules d'enseignement du programme officiel : - Module 1 : Accompagnement de l'enfant dans les activités d'éveil et de la vie quotidienne. - Module 2 : État clinique d'une personne. - Module 3 : Soins à l'enfant. - Module 4 : Ergonomie. - Module 5 : Relation-communicati... - Module 6 : Hygiène hospitalière. - Module 7 : Transmission des informations. - Module 8 : Organisation du travail. Construit sous forme de fiches faciles à consulter, l'ouvrage présente les connaissances fondamentales de manière très pédagogique. Chaque fiche est construite de la même façon : - lesdéfinitions se rapportant au thème traité ; - les notions à connaître sur le sujet ; le rôle de l'AP, à travers une observation-réflexio... sur les compétences requises, qui permet de bien comprendre les actions à mener par l'AP dans chaque domaine ; - un exemple de situation analysée, qui met en contexte les compétences de l'auxiliaire de puériculture et ses connaissances théoriques dans un cas concret. Enfin, pour les modules 1,2 et 6, un contrôle des connaissances est proposé sous forme de QCM, permettant à l'étudiant de s'entraîner et s'autoévaluer.

    • PharmacoNutrition and Nutrition Therapy in Critical Illness, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 26-3
      • August 13, 2010
      • Paul Wischmeyer
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Critical Care Clinics, Guest Edited by Paul Wischmeyer, MD features topics such as: Nutrition Guidelines In Critical Care: Consistency or Confusion?; Evolutionary Role of Nutrition and Metabolic Support in Critical Illness; Pre-operative Surgical Nutrition Programs; Fish Oil in Critical Illness: Mechanisms and Clinical Application; Glutamine in Critical Illness: The Time Has Come, The Time Is Now?; Immunosupression and Infection After Major Surgery: A Nutritional Deficiency?; Enteral Nutrition in Critical Care: Why Do We Starve Our Patients?

    • Processus obstructifs

      • 1st Edition
      • August 13, 2010
      • Laurent Sabbah + 3 more
      • French
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      La collection "Mémo infirmier", conforme au nouveau programme des études infirmières, propose des fiches de révision pour les étudiants infirmiers. Ces mémos leur seront utiles pour préparer les évaluations des Unités d'enseignement consacrées aux Processus physiopathologiques (UE 2.4 à 2.9). Cet ouvrage consacré aux processus obstructifs (Unité d'enseignement 2.8, semestre 3) aborde : - les processus obstructifs neurologiques, - les processus obstructifs cardiovasculaires, - les processus obstructifs respiratoires, - les processus obstructifs digestifs, - les processus obstructifs uro-néphrologiques. Chaque partie est introduite par des rappels d'anatomie et de physiologie, reprend ensuite pour chaque fiche de processus un plan identique (définition, étiologie, diagnostics, traitement, conduite à tenir infirmière) et se clôt quand nécessaire par des fiches consacrées aux examens complémentaires pertinents.

    • Calculating Drug Doses Safely

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 27, 2010
      • George Downie + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      This book is designed to help nurses make accurate drug calculations and improve patient safety. It is written in an accessible style to make learning as easy as possible. The simple, clear and friendly approach will be a major help to anyone who hates maths. Real examples from prescriptions and medicine labels are used to simulate actual practice and help make the link with the theory. The range of specialties covered makes the content relevant to all areas of nursing practice.

    • Forensic Nursing Science

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 23, 2010
      • Virginia A. Lynch + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Written and edited by the most respected authorities in forensic nursing and forensic sciences, this new edition provides the tools and concepts you need to collect evidence that is admissible in court, determine the significance of that evidence, and provide accurate, reliable testimony while administering high-quality patient care. Now in full color throughout, it remains the most comprehensive, highly illustrated text of its kind.

    • Classification des interventions de soins infirmiers

      • 3rd Edition
      • July 19, 2010
      • Gloria M. Bulechek + 3 more
      • French
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      La classification NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification) ou CISI (Classification des interventions de soins infirmiers) constitue un outil de référence sans égal dans le domaine des sciences infirmières. Cette nouvelle édition française traduite de l'américain recense en effet 542 interventions définissant toutes les actions infirmières et balayant tous les champs d'exercice en se fondant sur les pratiques les plus récentes. Cet outil précieux permet d'établir un langage infirmier commun sur la base de données standardisées et validées, facilitant entre autres l'informatisation des dossiers de soins grâce au codage des interventions. Un ouvrage complet, didactique, augmenté de multiples rubriques nouvelles : - Méthodologie d'élaboration de la classification et de la terminologie clairement exposée. - Tableau synoptique de la taxonomie NIC en 7 domaines et 30 classes. - Mode d'emploi détaillé d'une intervention. Chaque intervention comporte une définition, les activités détaillées spécifiques à l'intervention, et une bibliographie. > Liste des interventions essentielles par service ou unité de soins. > Estimation du temps de réalisation et du niveau de qualification requis pour chaque intervention. > Liens avec les diagnostics de Nanda International.

    • Mosby's Assessment Memory NoteCards

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 7, 2010
      • JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 more
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
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      • eBook
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      Use this set of colorful cards to review concepts in physical examination and health assessment! With 80 full-color cartoons covering key concepts, Mosby's Assessment Memory NoteCards, 2nd Edition uses humor and mnemonics to make studying easier and more fun. These durable, detachable cards are useful in preparing for the NCLEX® or classroom exams, as a clinical reference, for writing care plans, or for patient teaching information. Created by nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh, MSN, EdD, RN, and Tom Gaglione, RN, MSN, this convenient study tool may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or as individual flashcards.

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