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  • Médecine du cyclisme

    Pratiques, recommandations, prévention
    • 1st Edition
    • Jacky Maillot + 1 more
    • French
    Le cyclisme figure parmi les cinq activités préférées des Français, avec près de 118 000 licenciés, amateurs et professionnels. La pratique du cyclisme, activité santé par excellence, réputée très protectrice pour les articulations et bénéfique pour le cœur, revêt selon ses disciplines des spécificités pouvant engager des problématiques de santé multiples.Cet ouvrage, coordonné par Jacky Maillot et rédigé sous l’égide de la Fédération française de cyclisme (FFC), fait le point de façon exhaustive et didactique sur les spécificités liées à la prise en charge des sportifs pratiquant le cyclisme et sur les principales pathologies qu’ils pourront être amenés à rencontrer. Les spécificités des différentes disciplines (route, VTT, piste, cyclo-cross, cyclisme en salle, polovélo, BMX Race, BMX Freestyle) sont détaillées, les aspects médicaux abordés avec des focus sur la traumatologie (macro et micro) et sa prise en charge, les pathologies particulières à la pratique du cyclisme et le suivi des sportifs de compétition. Un chapitre est également consacré à des points détaillés sur le cyclisme intégré dans les recommandations sport-santé et d’activités physiques et sportives (APS).L’objectif de cet ouvrage est de partager la réflexion et les outils des spécialistes pour répondre aux principales interrogations qu’un médecin pourrait se poser dans le suivi d’un cycliste (amateur ou professionnel) ou d’une équipe. Chaque volume de cette collection consacrée à une discipline sportive rassemble toutes les données et recommandations actuelles pour permettre aux praticiens - médecins des fédérations, médecins généralistes, médecins du sport - mais aussi à tous les professionnels concernés - kinésithérapeutes, entraîneurs et éducateurs sportifs, d’accompagner au mieux les sportifs amateurs et professionnel.Jacky Maillot est Médecin du sport, directeur médical de l’équipe cycliste professionnelle Groupama FDJ, médecin coordonnateur de l’équipe de France et membre de la commission médicale nationale de la Fédération française de cyclisme

  • La contraception en pratique

    De la situation clinique à la prescription
    • 2nd Edition
    • Brigitte Raccah-Tebeka + 1 more
    • French
    La contraception est un enjeu majeur de santé publique concernant toutes les femmes en période d’activité génitale.Comment fournir à chaque femme la contraception la plus adaptée et la plus sûre ?L’ouvrage, élaboré sous forme de chapitres synthétiques et pratiques, structurés toujours selon le même plan (la définition de la situation clinique, son épidémiologie, le risque des contraceptions de développer l’éventuelle pathologie et enfin les stratégies contraceptives dans le contexte clinique défini), a pour objet de passer en revue les diverses situations cliniques, de la plus simple aux pathologies plus rares, face auxquelles les éléments de choix des différentes stratégies contraceptives envisageables sont moins connus. Une solution contraceptive est toujours proposée pour chaque situation clinique sur la base des recommandations françaises ou internationales régulièrement mises à jour au fil des progrès de la recherche. Ainsi, cet ouvrage tente de répondre aux questions précises des praticiens de terrain au vu de l’évolution constante des différentes molécules ou contraceptions disponibles. Cette 2e édition, entièrement mise à jour grâce à l’actualisation de la littérature récente et avec les dernières recommandations, est enrichie de 9 chapitres supplémentaires traitant notamment de la contraception masculine, des pathologies psychiatriques, de la sexualité, des applications avec une aide à la contraception et une partie consacrée aux modalités pratiques d’utilisation.Il s’adresse à tous les praticiens concernés à l’hôpital comme en médecine de ville : gynécologues médicaux, obstétriciens, chirurgiens gynécologiques, généralistes, sages-femmes et internes en formation.Brigitte Raccah-Tebeka est praticien hospitalier à l’hôpital Robert-Debré de Paris.Geneviève Plu-Bureau est professeur des universités et praticien hospitalier à l’hôpital Cochin-Port-Royal, Université Paris Cité

  • Transitions in Nursing

    Preparing for Professional Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Esther Chang + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology

    • 7th Edition
    • Richard Goering + 3 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Microbiology and Infectious Disease**MIMS’ Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Seventh Edition is loved internationally for its thorough yet easy-to-follow coverage of microbiology, infectious diseases, and immunology as a dynamic interplay between microbes and host. Covering the fundamentals of these closely linked disciplines, MIMS’ takes a systems approach to elaborate on epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and diagnostic approaches, as well as treatment and infection control considerations, supplemented by case-based examples. Complex scientific and clinical concepts are explained clearly and simply with the help of illustrations and a range of accompanying online content. Students will come away with a deep understanding of topics and processes, and will return to this book for reference time and again.

  • Mosby's Pharmacology Memory NoteCards

    Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses
    • 7th Edition
    • JoAnn Zerwekh + 1 more
    • English
    Bring your pharmacology review to life with more than 100 colorful flashcards! Mosby’s Pharmacology Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, & Memory Aids for Nurses, 7th Edition uses cartoons, humor, and concise summaries to make studying easier and more fun. These unique cards may be used as either a spiral-bound notebook or detached for use as individual flashcards, so they are perfect for studying while on the go. Created by nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh and Ashley Garneau, these durable notecards will help you prepare for class, clinicals, or the NCLEX® examination. There’s no other study tool like it!

  • Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

    • 11th Edition
    • Constance G. Visovsky + 2 more
    • English
    Learn the principles of pharmacology and administer drugs safely! Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition provides the essential information that LPNs and vocational nurses need to administer medications in all practice settings. It shows how drugs and drug classes work, so you can understand why drugs are given and evaluate the expected response as well as side effects and adverse effects. In each drug category, an overview of the nursing process outlines the nurse’s role when administering drugs. This edition includes a new Drugs for Cancer Treatment chapter and Get Ready for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! case studies and questions to help you prepare for the newest version of the NCLEX exam. Written by an experienced team of authors led by Dr. Constance G. Visovsky, this book is the only pharmacology text designed specifically for LPN/LVNs.

  • Patient Transport

    Principles and Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Air & Surface Transport Nurses Associati + 3 more
    • English
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 2nd Place in Critical Care-Emergency Nursing, 2024**Prepare for certification as a flight and ground transport nurse! ASTNA: Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition addresses the scenarios and injuries commonly encountered in transport nursing, and provides a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind study tool for taking certification exams including the CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C®, and CCP-C®. Coverage includes the role of air and ground transport personnel, along with topics such as transport physiology, communications, teamwork, safety, airway management, shock, and the different types of trauma. New to this edition is an Aviation for Medical Personnel chapter. Written by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association, this resource helps you gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on your exam and to transport patients safely.

  • Study Guide for Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology

    • 11th Edition
    • Constance G. Visovsky
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology with this practical study guide! Corresponding chapter by chapter to Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 11th Edition, this workbook provides the practice and review needed to help you master pharmacology knowledge and prepare for the NCLEX-PN® Examination. A variety of questions includes a math review, dosage calculation exercises, and case studies that emphasize clinical decision-making and prioritization. It’s the ideal study tool and review companion for your textbook!

  • Ambulatory Surgical Nursing

    • 1st Edition
    • ASPAN
    • English
    Learn the multidisciplinary clinical knowledge and skills needed to provide effective nursing care in outpatient settings! Ambulatory Surgical Nursing reflects the advanced procedures being performed in ambulatory surgery today, as well as the latest medications and improvements in pain management techniques. Authored by the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and edited by well-known perioperative nursing expert Theresa L. Clifford, this text addresses all aspects of patient care, from pre-admission to patient education, discharge, and recovery, with comprehensive coverage of surgical specialties in separate chapters for easy reference. Case studies in each chapter bring key concepts to life and offer an opportunity to apply information contained within the chapter.

  • Gastrointestinal and Liver Secrets

    • 6th Edition
    • Peter R. McNally
    • English
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Gastrointestinal and Liver Secrets, 6th Edition (formerly known as GI/Liver Secrets), offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

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