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Books in Nursing and midwifery

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 ECG in Emergency Decision Making

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 8, 2005
      • Hein J. J. Wellens + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 0 2 5 9 8
      Offering step-by-step instructions, this text describes how to use 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) to make rapid and informed decisions in emergencies. It shows how to recognize the underlying mechanism of a cardiac emergency, its significance, and the best treatment. A brief outline of these steps is followed by complete, in-depth coverage.

    • Anyone, Anything, Anytime

      • 1st Edition
      • September 1, 2005
      • Brian J. Zink
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 1 5 6 0 5 3 7 1 0 6
      "A wonderful picture of an important period in the practice of medicine in the United States." (from the Foreword by Peter Rosen, MD) Here is the very first book to comprehensively explore the evolution of the field of emergency medicine -- from its origins following World War II, through the sociopolitical changes of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, to the present. First-hand narratives from more than 45 founders and pioneers of emergency medicine provide a vivid portrayal of the important events and viewpoints that have given rise to today's practice.

    • Herbal Treatment of Children

      • 1st Edition
      • August 26, 2005
      • Anne McIntyre
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 5 1 7 4 5
      Increasingly, healthcare professionals are encountering patients who are, or wish to be, taking herbal medicines. This book not only provides answers to frequently asked questions, but will also enable healthcare professionals to recommend safe alternatives to orthodox treatment if appropriate.

    • Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children

      • 1st Edition
      • May 24, 2005
      • Carol Chamley + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 3 4 1 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 3 3 1 5
      This book is a comprehensive guide to developmental anatomy and physiology of children, related to the developing child from fetus up to adolescence. It takes a systematic approach and addresses all the body systems. As well as addressing normal growth and development it places pathology in perspective when related to developmental issues, such as congenital abnormalities.

    • A Textbook of Perioperative Care

      • 1st Edition
      • May 17, 2005
      • Kate Woodhead + 1 more
      • Kate Woodhead + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 2 8 5 7
      Woodhead and Wicker's new text will be the foremost reference source for all perioperative practitioners. The content mirrors the dynamics of modern perioperative practice by focusing on surgical interventions in all the environments in which it is currently practised, including A&E departments, general practice clinics, intensive care units, and at the site of serious accidents. Theatre practice is becoming increasingly specialist; this book does not attempt to to reflect the needs of all specialties, but instead concentrates on the principles of practice, applicable to any setting and any specialty. It has a very practical focus - it aims to be the book that nurses and ODPs reach for in order to answer their practical questions - but is not be procedure-driven. Instead, it sets out the principles of perioperative practice, from which practitioners will be able to develop their own practice techniques.

    • Understanding Clinical Investigations

      • 2nd Edition
      • May 17, 2005
      • Susan Skinner
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 2 6 8 3 6
      Understanding clinical investigations is an indispensable handbook providing easily accessible explanations of the common investigations carried out on all body systems. It addresses the relationship between normal physiology and disease processes and the place of clinical investigation within these events. The rationale for investigation is made clear and some guidance for further care is offered. Designed to give quickly referenced guidance on a broad spectrum of clinical investigation and monitoring, it will be helpful to all nursing staff and will assist in giving explaining tests to patients.Understandi... Clinical Investigations provides: a unique combination of normal physiology, clinical investigations and pathophysiology an attractive, user-friendly design ensuring easy access to key information an appendix of normal values In this new edition each investigation has been updated in line in the light of recent guidelines and practice. New material has been added including chromosome studies and blood cholesterol values.

    • L'infirmier(e) et les soins aux personnes âgées

      • 2nd Edition
      • April 15, 2005
      • Joël Belmin + 2 more
      • French
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 0 0 9 2 2 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 1 0 1 9 7 7
      Cet ouvrage est consacré aux soins aux personnes âgées de manière pratique et concrète. Il présente : – une approche générale : les spécificités des soins gérontologiques, la notion d'autonomie fonctionnelle, les relations humaines et la psychologie, la démarche qualité en gériatrie… ; – les situations fréquentes : les troubles de l'alimentation tels que l'anorexie et la déshydratation, l'hyperthermie/l'hyp... le syndrome de glissement, les soins d'escarres… ; – la réadaptation de la personne âgée : le traitement de l'incontinence, la kinésithérapie et la rééducation, l'organisation des loisirs… ; – les droits et la protection de la personne âgée : la protection juridique, la maltraitance, la violence. Chaque chapitre aborde les connaissances particulières que l'infirmier(e) doit acquérir sur une pathologie ou un problème lié à l'âge. Il/elle trouvera aussi un encadré « rôle propre infirmier » avec la description de ce que l'on attend de l'infirmier(e) au sein de l'équipe soignante. Tout(e)s les infirmier(e)s étudiant(e)s ou professionnel(le)s sont concerné(e)s, puisque la gérontologie, discipline en pleine expansion, fait désormais partie intégrante de la formation initiale et de la pratique soignante à domicile, en maison de retraite et à l'hôpital. Fruit d'un travail collectif, cet ouvrage a été rédigé conjointement par des médecins, infirmiers, psychologues et paramédicaux, sous la coordination d'une équipe pluridisciplinaire (infirmier, médecin, directeur d'établissement) impliquée dans les soins gérontologiques et leur enseignement.

    • Decision-Making in Midwifery Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2005
      • Maureen D. Raynor + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 3 8 4 7
      The book looks at a broad perspective of decision making and each chapter focuses on a specific aspect related to making crucial decisions. Following an initial introduction the book explores the concept of autonomy and the many factors that influence autonomous practise. The role of knowledge in decision making, using evidence to inform decisions, as well as different approaches to decision making are also examined - including the traditional or rational approach, decision analysis and the development of professional judgement. Dilemmas arise when decisions are made and therefore ethical decision making is an important component of this book. Management decisions may be different from those related to giving specific care to women, hence one chapter focuses on making management decisions. Emphasis is also placed on the role of the midwife in helping women make their own decisions, the role of reflection in enhancing the decisions midwives make and the support midwives can receive from their Supervisor of Midwives. Flowcharts explain and facilitate the decision-making process.

    • Women's Sexual Health

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 22, 2005
      • Gilly Andrews
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 2 7 6 2 8
      Sexual health encompasses a broad range of interlinked mental, physical and emotional issues, reflecting how well-being, illness or a particular problem can influence a woman's sexuality and affect not only her but also her family, relationships, work and her own hopes and fears. Women's Sexual Health is a comprehensive reference and text book that holistically covers the full range of women's health issues from the young adolescent woman through to the post-menopausal woman. This book gives a holistic and balanced view of women's sexual well-being and of the inseparability of physical and mental health. The third edition of this successful book draws on a wealth of research and contributors' professional experience to provide a fully up-to-date and comprehensive textbook of women's sexual health.

    • Essential Anatomy & Physiology in Maternity Care

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 22, 2005
      • Linda Wylie
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 0 0 4 1 3
      Anatomy and physiology presented in a clear and accessible manner for the midwifery student. Well illustrated with numerous line diagrams, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY IN MATERNITY CARE takes a system-approach to the physiological changes that occur throughout the childbearing year. Varied case studies reflecting the latest research findings ensure that theory is firmly rooted in midwifery practice. This is an excellent first textbook for those students needing to understand the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and childbirth.

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