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    • Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Package, 17th ed., English/Latin

      • 1st Edition
      • April 13, 2023
      • Friedrich Paulsen + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 6 7 6 4 8
      General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System; Internal Organs; Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy; Muscles Tables; Poster Collection MORE THAN AN ATLAS Studying anatomy is fun! Recognising the structures on the dissection, understanding their relationships and gainingan overview of how they work together assures confident study and transition into clinical practice. The Sobotta Atlas shows authentic illustrations of the highest quality, drawn from genuine specimens, guaranteeingthe best preparation for the gross anatomy class and attestation. Sobotta focuses on the basics, making it totally comprehensive. Every tiny structure has been addressed according tocurrent scientific knowledge and can be found in this atlas. Themes relevant to exams and sample questions from oralanatomy exams help to focus the study process. The Sobotta Atlas is the optimal learning atlas for studying, from the first semester till the clinical semester. Case studiespresent examples and teach clinical understanding. Clinical themes and digressions into functional anatomy are motivatingand impart valuable information for prospective medical practice. With over 100 years of experience in 17 editions and thousands of unique anatomical illustrations, Sobotta achievesongoing success. The volume General Anatomy and Muscoloskeletal System contains the chapters: General AnatomyAnatomical planes and positions - Surface anatomy - Development - Musculoskeletal system - Neurovascular pathways - Imaging methods - Skin and its derivatives TrunkSurface - Development - Skeleton -　 Imaging methods - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography, dorsal trunk wall - Female breast - Topography, ventral trunk wall Upper LimbSurface - Development - Skeleton - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography - Cross-sectional images Lower LimbSurface - Skeleton - Musculature - Neurovascular pathways - Topography - Cross-sectional images 　 The volume Inner Organs contains the chapters: Organs of the thoracic cavityTopography - Heart - Lung - Oesophagus - Cross-sectional images Organs of the abdominal cavityDevelopment - Topography - Stomach - Intestines - Liver and gallbladder Pancreas - Neurovascular pathways - Cross-sectional images Retroperitoneal space and pelvic cavityTopography - Kidney and adrenal gland - Efferent urinary tracts - Rectum and anal canal - Male genitalia - Female genitalia - Cross-sectional images 　 The volume Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy contains the chapters: HeadOverview - Skeleton and joints - Adipose tissue and scalp - Musculture 􀀅 Topography - Neurovascular pathways - Nose - Mouth and oral cavity - Salivary glands EyeDevelopment - Skeleton - Eyelids - Lacrimal gland and lacrimal apparatus - Muscles of the eye - Topography - Eyeball - Visual pathway EarOverview - Outer ear - Middle ear - Auditory tube - Inner ear - Hearing and equilibrium NeckOverview - Musculature - Pharynx - Larynx - Thyroid gland - Topography Brain and spinal cordDevelopment - General principles - Brain 􀀅 Meninges and blood supply - Cerebral areas - Cranial nerves - Spinal cord - Sections 　 Sobotta – learning tables for muscles, joints and nerves The most important facts about muscles, joints and nerves are summarised in 62 tables, helping you to revisemethodically and efficiently! The origin, insertion, innervation and function of all muscles in the human body are presented in tabular form.The relevant muscle is shown in situ each time. The tables for branches and innervation areas of the Plexus cervicalis, brachialis and lumbosacralis givea good overview for a clinical diagnosis. The most important joints of the upper and lower limbs are shown in tables and additionally in schematicillustratio... The tables for neuroanatomy give the cranial nerves, cortical areas and nuclei of the thalamus.Tables for the cranial nerves identify and compare the pathways, supply areas and fibre qualities. Compatible to the 17th edition of the Sobotta Atlas!

    • Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination

      • 9th Edition
      • August 24, 2023
      • Linda Anne Silvestri + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 9 3 2 5 2 3
      Prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN® exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Based on the test’s current blueprint, Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 9th Edition provides more than 6,000 practice questions in a question-and-answer format. To help you unpack the complexities of the NCLEX exam, each question includes rationales for correct and incorrect answers, a test-taking strategy, clinical judgment situations, priority nursing tips, and a Health Problem code allowing you to select questions by medical diagnosis. Q&A practice is also provided on the Evolve website, with options to answer questions in Study mode or in Exam mode. From the most trusted names in NCLEX review, Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela Silvestri, this resource is part of the popular Saunders Pyramid to Success.

    • Principles of Pulmonary Medicine

      • 8th Edition
      • June 8, 2023
      • Steven E. Weinberger + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 8 1 3 5 7
      Using a concise, understandable approach, Principles of Pulmonary Medicine, 8th Edition, provides a broad overview of this fast-changing field, integrating clinical topics with underlying physiologic, pathophysiologic, and basic science concepts. From cover to cover, it clearly explains and illustrates even the most challenging concepts in a uniquely readable and digestible fashion. With its emphasis on pathophysiology and diagnosis as the basis for optimal management of respiratory disorders, this popular text is an essential reference for medical students, trainees, and those looking for a practical update on both acute and chronic pulmonary diseases.

    • Gordis Epidemiology

      • 7th Edition
      • November 7, 2023
      • David D. Celentano + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Continuing in the tradition of award-winning educator and epidemiologist Dr. Leon Gordis, Gordis Epidemiology, 7th Edition, provides a solid introduction to basic epidemiologic principles as well as practical applications in public health and clinical practice, highlighted by real-world examples throughout. Written by Drs. David D Celentano, Moyses Szklo, and Youssef Farag of Johns Hopkins University, this bestselling text is known for its reader-friendly, accessible writing style and practical approach to a complex and challenging subject, making it a favorite text of students as well as an ideal resource for health care providers, health policy makers, and epidemiologists at all levels of training and practice.

    • Fundamentos de enfermería. Edición Premium

      • 11th Edition
      • July 15, 2023
      • Patricia A. Potter + 3 more
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 8 4 1 3 8 2 4 2 2 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 8 4 1 3 8 2 5 1 1 3
      Ofrece al estudiante los conceptos fundamentales de enfermería, actividades y técnicas de práctica enfermera y una base firme para el estudio de áreas más avanzadas y sirve de puente entre la teoría y la práctica de la profesión. Las autoras han desarrollado un nuevo modelo de pensamiento crítico y juicio clínico que se ha integrado en todos los capítulos clínicos del texto junto con estudios de casos y más ejemplos de aplicaciones clínicas. Aborda una serie de temas clave de la práctica profesional, incluyendo el énfasis en los cuidados centrados en el paciente, la sensibilidad cultural y la diversidad, la práctica basada en la evidencia y la globalización de la atención sanitaria. Incorpora planes de cuidados de enfermería y más de 55 habilidades de enfermería.

    • Transitions in Nursing

      • 6th Edition
      • December 20, 2023
      • Esther Chang + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 2 9 5 9 8 0 8 8
      Highly respected guide to entering the world of workNow in its sixth edition, Transitions in Nursing continues to challenge, motivate and assist students as they transition to the workforce in different health environments.The text provides practical, real-life support for nurses preparing for professional practice, ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of what they will encounter and how best to manage the transition period. It covers common issues faced by graduate nurses, important skills for dealing with the world of work, and the organisational environments in which nurses work.This edition features new contributors, new content, and the latest evidence-based research, statistics, standards and procedures, making it a must-have addition for all senior nursing students and recent graduates.

    • Crush Step 1

      • 3rd Edition
      • April 5, 2023
      • Theodore X. O'Connell + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 7 8 8 6 9
      Written and reviewed by students, residents, and experts, and led by bestselling review author Dr. Ted O’Connell, Crush Step 1, 3rd Edition, is the perfect review resource you need to pass this high-stakes exam. Now extensively revised and updated to support your coursework and exam preparation, this comprehensive, focused resource is the most effective review tool available for truly understanding the material on which you’ll be tested.

    • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

      • 1st Edition
      • June 1, 2023
      • Philip E. Stieg + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 2 5 3 0 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 2 5 3 1 3
      Focusing on both the patient’s perspective and the neurosurgeon’s concerns, Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations: Essentials for Patients and Practitioners, edited by leading experts Drs. Philip E. Stieg, Alexander A. Khalessi, and Michael L. J. Apuzzo, starts with an up-to-date approach to the matter of doctor-patient communication and moves on to the highly technical details of AVM treatment options. The first section covers communication with patients (who may well want to read it themselves); the second section is directed to neurosurgeons and other specialists caring for patients with intracranial AVMs, including those in emergency medicine, obstetrics, anesthesia, and intensive care. It offers a highly sophisticated but readable approach to the contemporary treatment of these challenging lesions.

    • Preparing for Doctoral Study in Nursing

      • 1st Edition
      • August 1, 2023
      • Laura A. Taylor + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 8 7 5 9 7 4
      **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Nursing Education/Profession... Development, 2024**Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Preparing for Doctoral Study in Nursing: Making the Most of the Year Before You Begin helps you make an informed decision about entering doctoral studies and choosing the nursing credential that helps you reach your career goals. Noted educators and doctoral mentors Laura A. Taylor and Mary F. Terhaar — along with a team of nursing leaders and scholars — describe the big picture for nurses educated at the highest level of scholarship, including the rising demand for advanced practice nurses and the future of nursing. The first and only comprehensive guide to preparing for a doctorate in nursing, this book helps you choose your path, make your decision, and develop a plan for success in doctoral study.

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