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  • Cancer du sein : rééducation, réadaptation, qualité de vie
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jean-Claude Ferrandez + 1 more
    • French
    Avec près de 60 000 nouveaux cas traités chaque année, le cancer du sein est un réel problème de santé publique. La période de traitement comme celle du post-traitement nécessitent une prise en charge kinésithérapique, fondée sur des techniques de rééducation spécifiques. Elles permettent d’accompagner les patientes dans le soin, de gérer les complications et de participer au traitement.L’ouvrage aborde dans un premier temps les données fondamentales d’épidémiologie, d’imagerie et des traitements. Il présente ensuite la rééducation postopératoire, le traitement des lymphoedèmes, des pathologies veineuses, les reconstructions, les autres soins de support et évoque dans une dernière partie la qualité de vie et l’éducation en santé.Enfin, une rubrique Foire aux Questions-FAQ, qui permet au praticien de disposer d’un outil efficace de réponses, vient clore le livre. Cette seconde édition propose une mise à jour complète des données scientifiques et un enrichissement de l’iconographie. Rédigé par une équipe multidisciplinaire, cet ouvrage donne aux kinésithérapeutes toutes les bases théoriques, les conduites à tenir et la pratique spécifique à adopter dans la prise en charge des patientes atteintes du cancer du sein. AUTEURJean-Claude Ferrandez est kinésithérapeute, consultation de lymphologie et kinésithérapie sénologique, à l’Institut du cancer d’Avignon-Provence.D... Serin est médecin cancérologue au sein de l’Institut du cancer d’Avignon-Provence

  • Pediatric Dentistry

    Infancy through Adolescence
    • 7th Edition
    • Arthur J. Nowak + 4 more
    • English
    Provide superior oral care to children of all ages! Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence, 7th Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of oral care for infants, children, teenagers, and children with disabilities and chronic health conditions. The text covers examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning, as well as topics such as the prevention of oral disease, orthodontics, pulp therapy, oral trauma, and behavioral management. This edition includes new treatments, techniques, and evidence-based guidelines, plus expanded case studies in the enhanced ebook included with every print purchase. From a team of accomplished authors and contributors led by Arthur J. Nowak, this book also prepares you for success on the INBDE and other exams.

  • Crisis Management in Anesthesiology

    • 3rd Edition
    • David M. Gaba + 2 more
    • English
    Regarded as the definitive resource in this high-stakes area of anesthesia, Crisis Management in Anesthesiology, 3rd Edition, provides comprehensive, up-to-date guidance, practical protocols, and simulation-based training strategies for handling a broad spectrum of critical incidents in the OR. This unique guide is an outstanding reference for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, emergency physicians, and residents—anyone who needs reliable, state-of-the-art information on how to handle a critical event during anesthesia.

  • Crash Course Medical Sciences

    For the MLA and Medical Exams
    • 1st Edition
    • Georga Longhurst + 7 more
    • David Gillott
    • English
    Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of medical sciences will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This comprehensive medical sciences textbook provides an integrated approach to basic medical sciences, covering anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology for each body system. It offers succinct yet thorough coverage of all major physiological systems and pathological processes. Also covering foundational topics like biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, pharmacology and microbiology, it's packed with high-yield mnemonics, tables, and illustrations to enhance learning and retention. Ideal for healthcare and medical students, this resource seamlessly connects fundamental scientific principles with clinical applications, providing a solid foundation for understanding human health and disease.

  • Lasers: Innovation in Care, An issue of Clinics in Perioperative Nursing Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 1-2
    • Vangie Dennis
    • English
    In this inaugural issue of Clinics in Perioperative Nursing Care, guest editor Vangie Dennis brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Lasers: Innovation in Care. Laser technology has transformed modern medicine and healthcare disciplines using lasers to perform precise procedures, but with these advances are risks to patients and professionals. In this issue, top experts address eye safety; development of a departmental laser program; administrative aspects of a laser program; third-party services: maintaining safety in the perioperative care environment; and much more.

  • Diehl's Canadian Medical Transcription Workbook

    • 1st Edition
    • Coralie Hockly
    • English
    Chock full of application-to-pract... exercises, Workbook to Accompany Diehl's Canadian Medical Transcription reinforces your understanding and mastery of the techniques and procedures required to succeed in medical transcription. Organized by medical specialties and body systems, each module focuses on your development of medical language skills, including applying the the proper use of English spelling, punctuation, grammar, medical terminology, and the development of accuracy critical in medical transcription. This practical study tool ensures that you are prepared for success in your Canadian health care career.

  • Assessing and Treating Children and Adolescents Exposed to Trauma, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 35-2
    • Lisa M. Amaya-Jackson + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Lisa M. Amaya-Jackson, Ruth S. Gerson, and Sarah Vinson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Assessing and Treating Children and Adolescents Exposed to Trauma. Acknowledging the current gap between trauma-informed care and trauma treatment, top experts focus on areas such as key tenets of trauma intervention; psychopharmacology; building a sustainable trauma-informed system; trauma in infants and young children; disaster response and healing; childhood grief and trauma, and more.

  • Anaphylaxis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-2
    • Marcus S. Shaker
    • English
    In this issue of Immunology & Allergy Clinics, guest editor Dr. Marcus S. Shaker brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Anaphylaxis. Top experts provide updates on anaphylaxis epidemiology, guidelines, and diagnostics, as well as mast cell activation syndrome, mastocytosis, novel therapies, and more.

  • PFLEGEN Fokus Alter Mensch +E-Book

    • 2nd Edition
    • Roland Böhmer-Breuer + 1 more
    • German
    PFLEGEN – Fokus Alter Mensch– Buch mit E-Book inklusive: Unersetzlich für eine Vertiefung in der Altenpflege. (Buch und E-Book)Dieser Band richtet sich an alle Auszubildenden, aber insbesondere jene, die ihren Vertiefungseinsatz der generalistischen Ausbildung in der Altenpflege absolvieren. Auch jene, die als Ziel nach der Ausbildung den Arbeitsschwerpunkt in der Langzeitpflege oder ambulanten Pflege sehen, profitieren von dem genau abgestimmten Knowhow. Das Buch kann ergänzend zu den generalistischen PFLEGEN-Bänden vom ersten Tag der Ausbildung an genutzt, aber auch mit jedem anderen Lehrbuch kombiniert werden. Wer alte Menschen gut versorgen will, liegt hier genau richtig!PFLEGEN: So finden Sie sich gut zurechtZusammenfasse... Grafiken am Anfang eines jeden Kompetenzbereichs ebnen einen übersichtlichen Einstieg – zum schnellen Finden der Lerninhalte.Ein modernes und übersichtliches Seitenlayout erleichtert die Orientierung und fokussiert auf die wesentlichen Inhalte. Ein Farbleitsystem führt durch das Buch.PFLEGEN: So wissen Sie, was wichtig istInfokästen und Grafiken machen deutlich, was von Bedeutung ist.Definitionen und Notfälle sind extra gekennzeichnet.Spezi... Kästen zeigen wie Nachhaltigkeit in Pflege und Medizin gelebt werden kann.PFLEGEN: So wissen Sie, was zu tun istAuch dieser Band legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Handlungskompetenz. Zahlreiche Abbildungen und Schritt-für-Schritt-... unterstützen das Verständnis und zeigen, was zu tun ist.Klare Handlungsanweisungen unterstützen bei der praktischen Umsetzung und geben Ihnen Sicherheit.Komplexe Informationen sind lernfreundlich aufbereitet (z.B. in Tabellen) und verschaffen einen guten Überblick.PFLEGEN: So verstehen und wiederholen Sie den LernstoffPflegesitua... am Kapitelanfang stellen den Bezug zur Praxis her. Prüfungsrelevante Aufgaben zur Pflegesituation am Ende eines jeden Kapitels dienen zum Selbsttest und bereiten optimal auf die Prüfung vor.Inklusive: Ihr PFLEGEN E-Book bietet Ihnen zahlreiche wertvolle FunktionalitätenFarb... MarkierungenNotizen einfügenErstellen eigener LernkartenMarkierung... und Notizen teilenVorlesefunktio... BildergalerieOnline- und Offline-Nutzung

  • Operative Management of Chest Wall Disease, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 36-2
    • Ravi Rajaram
    • English
    In this issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Ravi Rajaram brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Operative Management of Chest Wall Disease. Top experts provide a contemporary review of operative planning, surgical approaches, reconstructive techniques, and postoperative challenges following chest wall resection. Readers will have an opportunity to learn more about indications for complex resections and expected outcomes, not only from a perioperative standpoint but also from a functional and quality of life perspective, as well as long-term survival data.

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