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    • Notes in Urgent Care

      • 1st Edition
      • November 16, 2022
      • Martin McGrath
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The multidisciplinary sub-specialty of Urgent Medical Care plays an increasingly important role in meeting the growing demands on the NHS. This is the first and only book in the UK specifically designed for clinicians preparing for urgent care postgraduate qualifications.Notes in Urgent Care: A Course Companion and Practical Guide brings together guidance, research and relevant clinical material in an easily accessible format. It addresses both management (operational and organisational) and clinical areas including emergency, time-critical conditions and symptom-related presentations.Writte... by Dr Martin McGrath, a General Practitioner, Honorary Professor, urgent care clinician and clinical director of one of the country’s largest primary care networks, this book will be useful for all clinicians working in urgent, unscheduled, remote and rural environments.

    • Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations

      • 8th Edition
      • August 18, 2022
      • Dorland
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Quick, convenient shortcuts abound in the language of every health care setting, but these abbreviations and acronyms can be confusing and, if misunderstood or misused, can hinder effective communication. Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations, 8th Edition, takes the uncertainty out of using and interpreting the thousands of terms used in a multitude of medical specialties. Arranged alphabetically for quick reference, this up-to-date Dorland’s dictionary is an essential resource for virtually any medical abbreviation you may encounter.

    • Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

      • 12th Edition
      • March 24, 2022
      • Carl Mottram
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**Master pulmonary function testing procedures — and prepare for PFT credentialing exams! Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 12th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on equipment, measurement software, reference values, and quality assurance, so you can develop the testing skills you need to find and assess lung abnormalities and conditions such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema. Written by Carl D. Mottram, a well-known expert in pulmonary function procedures, this bestselling guide helps you get accurate test results every time.

    • Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas

      • 4th Edition
      • June 21, 2022
      • Robert D. Odze + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Unparalleled in scope and content, Surgical Pathology of the GI Tract, Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas provides the most relevant and up-to-date clinical, etiologic, molecular, and therapeutic management information for surgical pathologists in training and in practice. The fully revised 4th Edition of this award-winning title offers a wealth of information in this fast-changing field, including recent advances in molecular biology and immunohistochemistry... in a clearly written, well-structured manner that is easy to read and navigate. This one-stop reference for the entire gastrointestinal system enables you to improve turnaround time when diagnosing a specimen and to clearly report on the prognosis and therapeutic management options to surgical and medical colleagues.

    • Covid 19 Infection, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 36-2
      • June 2, 2022
      • Rachel Bender Ignacio + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Rachel Bender Ignacio and Rajesh T. Gandhi bring their considerable expertise to the topic of COVID-19 Infection. The evolving virology, wide range of symptoms, long-term health issues, mortality rate, effect on hospitals, and high transmission rate have made COVID-19 one of the worst health crises in recent times. In this issue, top experts in the field address key issues such as diagnostic testing, COVID-19 in pediatrics, post-acute sequelae, infection control, and much more, aiming to arm clinicians with the information they need to combat this deadly infection.

    • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

      • 1st Edition
      • August 27, 2022
      • Catherine M. Otto + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Written and edited by an outstanding team of experts in the field, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation offers a multidisciplinary approach to this rapidly expanding procedure. Recent studies have shown transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) to be as effective as surgical aortic valve repair (SAVR), with demonstrably better outcomes for low, intermediate, and high-risk patients. Under the editorial leadership of Drs. Catherine M. Otto, Bernard D. Prendergast, and Simon Redwood, this practical reference incorporates recent research on patient selection, discusses current guidelines, and covers the new devices developed to address this fast-growing area.

    • Student Laboratory Manual for Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination

      • 10th Edition
      • March 1, 2022
      • Jane W. Ball + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Reinforce your understanding of physical examination and health assessment! Corresponding to the chapters in Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 10th Edition, this student laboratory manual helps you master the skills you need to perform a complete physical examination and health assessment. Engaging exercises and activities help you conduct health history interviews, develop critical thinking skills, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice. It’s both a comprehensive lab manual and a practical workbook!

    • Current Controversies in Neonatology, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 49-1
      • February 26, 2022
      • Robert Kliegman + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest editor Robert M. Kliegman brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Current Controversies in Neonatology.

    • Narbentherapie

      • 2nd Edition
      • June 13, 2022
      • Nils E. Bringeland + 1 more
      • German
      • Paperback
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      Nicht jede Narbe ist komplikationslos verheilt, reißfest und stabil … Für ''Narben-Sorgenkinde... die z.B. wuchern, jucken oder sich verkürzen, muss der Behandler spezielle Kenntnisse besitzen, um diese bestmöglich zu therapieren. Die Narbenspezialisten Nils Bringeland und David Boeger informieren Sie über Bindegewebe, Wundheilung und gezielte Narbentherapie. Sie zeigen präzise, wie Narben optimal behandelt werden. Fallbeispiele machen es Ihnen leicht, Zusammenhänge zu verstehen und so Problemnarben der Patienten bestmöglich zu versorgen. Neu in der 2. Auflage: Aktualisierung der Inhalte und Techniken auf Grundlage der aktuellen Evidenz neue Kapitel zu Narben & Schmerz, aponeurotische Faszie, epimysiale Faszie, (myo-)faszialen Körperketten, Cibionic-System Neue und aktualisierte Abbildungen Das Buch eignet sich für: Physiotherapeuten Ergotherapeuten

    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease

      • 1st Edition
      • July 22, 2022
      • Scott Goldman
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The only reference wholly dedicated to this complex topic, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides authoritative, must-have information on the disease processes affecting the mitral valve, interpretation of diagnostic studies, and medical, transcatheter, and surgical treatments needed for mitral valve repair. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Drs. Scott Goldman and William Gray oversee a “who’s who” team of contributing authors who offer a holistic view of the modern treatment of mitral valve disease for today’s cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and other cardiac team members.

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