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    • Cunningham. Fisiología veterinaria

      • 6th Edition
      • May 15, 2020
      • Bradley G. Klein
      • Spanish
      • Paperback
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      Obra de referencia en fisiología veterinaria cuya finalidad es introducir al estudiante en los principios y los conceptos de la especialidad, dar a conocer la fisiopatología y las técnicas de resolución de problemas y ayudarle a comprender el modo en el que los conceptos clave de la fisiología se relacionan con la práctica clínica. Cuenta con numerosos recuros didáctico como los cuadros de casos clínicos que ayudan a aplicar los principios y los conceptos fisiológicos al diagnóstico y el tratamiento de los pacientes veterinarios, y las preguntas de autoevaluación al final de cada capítulo, que evalúan la comprensión del texto. En esta nueva edición participan nuevos colaboraodres que aportan sus perspectivas y experiencias no sólo en el campo de la fisiología sino en otros como la neurociencia, la biología celular, la biología molecular, la inmunología y varias especialidades clínicas. La página web Evolve suministra recursos en lengua inglesa que acompañan ese texto, entre lo que resaltan las animaciones actualizadas que facilitan el aprendizaje con la presentación visual de funciones y enfermedades.

    • Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary

      • 5th Edition
      • July 18, 2020
      • Virginia P. Studdert + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 5th Edition includes the veterinary technical and scientific words and phrases you might encounter in practice. With well over 60,000 main and subentries including large animals, small animals, and exotics, presented in a user-friendly format, the fifth edition continues its legacy as the most comprehensive dictionary reference in the veterinary field. Completely revised and updated for today's veterinary team, it now includes an all-new companion Evolve site, which hosts an audio glossary of 1,200 common veterinary terms and an image collection featuring high-quality images from the book. The online site also includes printable appendices with essential reference information including conversion charts and blood groups of domestic animals.

    • A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing

      • 3rd Edition
      • November 30, 2020
      • Edward Alan Glasper + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      This innovative textbook provides a concise and accessible guide for undergraduate students specializing in children and young people’s nursing in the UK and further afield. Each chapter has been fully updated to reflect current knowledge and practice. The wide range of topics covered includes all the essentials, such as contemporary child health policy and legal issues; knowledge and skills for practice; and caring for children with special needs. Students will learn how to recognize the deteriorating child, use procedural play and distraction, and consider the mental health of children and young people. A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing is written by multidisciplinary experts, rooted in child-centred healthcare within a family context, and draws upon best contemporary practice. It is an invaluable resource that will help nursing students provide effective, evidence-based care.

    • Pediatric Secrets

      • 7th Edition
      • September 10, 2020
      • Richard Polin + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      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. Written by Drs. Richard A. Polin and Mark F. Ditmar, Pediatric Secrets, 7th Edition, 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.

    • Myles Textbook for Midwives

      • 17th Edition
      • May 12, 2020
      • Jayne E. Marshall + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Written by midwives for midwives, Myles Textbook for Midwives has been the seminal textbook of midwifery for over 60 years. It offers comprehensive coverage of topics fundamental to 21st midwifery practice. Co-edited for the second time, by internationally renowned midwife educationalists, Professor Jayne E Marshall and Maureen D Raynor from the United Kingdom with a team of contributors from across the midwifery community it retains its clear, accessible writing style. Most chapters provide useful case studies, websites of key organisations and charities for individuals to access further information. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter as well as annotated further reading aid reflective learning and stimulate discussions relating to continuing professional development.

    • Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants - Soft Cover Version

      • 10th Edition
      • March 16, 2020
      • Sheila A. Sorrentino + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation, Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 10th Edition helps prepare you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings — and includes a practice scenario in each chapter to enhance clinical judgment skills. It is the most comprehensive text for CNA programs, packed with step-by-step instructions for over 100 procedures and perfect for programs that are 80 hours or longer. The lifespan coverage includes skills not only for adults and older residents, but also for maternity and pediatric patients, so you are comfortable in a variety of care settings. New chapter organization allows you to learn in manageable portions and a revitalized art program clarifies important concepts and procedural steps

    • Essential Clinical Procedures

      • 4th Edition
      • March 6, 2020
      • Richard W. Dehn + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in General Internal Medicine**Provide safe and effective care to every patient with the fully revised 4th Edition of Essential Clinical Procedures. Written by experts in the field, this widely used reference shows you step by step how to perform more than 70 of the most common diagnostic and treatment-related procedures in today’s primary care and specialist settings. You’ll find clear, concise coverage of the skills you need to know, including new and advanced procedures and new procedure videos.

    • The Comprehensive Respiratory Therapist Exam Review

      • 7th Edition
      • March 15, 2020
      • James R. Sills
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Gain realistic National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Exam experience to help eliminate exam day surprises! The Comprehensive Respiratory Therapist's Exam Review, 7th Edition covers every topic listed on the 2020 NBRC Detailed Content Outline — and presents every item listed as testable on the Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) Exam and Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE). It provides study hints, in-depth content review, and self-assessment questions with rationales to help you retain more information. Two practice exams on an accompanying Evolve website prepare you for the TMC Exam. In addition, twenty-two updated practice clinical simulation scenarios on Evolve offer invaluable CSE prep.

    • Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique

      • 14th Edition
      • June 22, 2020
      • Nancymarie Phillips + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Perioperative**Easil... learn how to apply basic surgical principles and techniques with Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique, 14th Edition. For over 50 years, this highly readable text has been trusted to clearly cover the "nuts and bolts" of surgical techniques in a step-by-step format. Expert authors Nancymarie Phillips and Anita Hornacky emphasize the importance of teamwork throughout, with practical strategies and examples of how cooperation among perioperative caregivers contributes to positive patient care outcomes. With a strong focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients, this extensively updated new edition gives you the knowledge you need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care.

    • Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination

      • 2nd Edition
      • April 2, 2020
      • Paul Hattam + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport　and can often　help to elucidate a patient’s presentation where the lesion is subtle and　otherwise difficult to detect　and, in turn,　guide management　and treatment.　Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100　peripheral tests.

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