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  • Basic Geriatric Nursing

    • 7th Edition
    • Patricia A. Williams
    • English
    Prepare for a successful career in caring for geriatric populations! Williams’ Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th edition is an easy-to-read text which presents the theories and concepts of aging along with appropriate nursing interventions. This comprehensive book helps you understand the unique physiologic and psychosocial changes that affect the elderly adult. Threaded throughout this new edition are practical QSEN boxes and Nurse Alert features, which highlight safety, cultural considerations, health promotion, coordinated care, and home care specific to elderly patients. In addition, an online Study Guide, NCLEX®-PN review questions, and real-world clinical situation boxes help you to study for exams and apply concepts to practice.

  • Médecine et Santé de l'Adolescent

    Pour une approche globale et interdisciplinaire
    • 1st Edition
    • Priscille Gerardin + 2 more
    • French
    Médecine et Santé de l’Adolescent est un ouvrage de référence qui aborde les problématiques médicales, somatiques, psychologiques et psychiatriques, sociales et culturelles de l’adolescent.Il s'adresse à tous les professionnels des équipes médicales et soignantes, mais aussi à ceux accompagnant les adolescents dans différents contextes (Aide Sociale à l’Enfance, Protection Judiciaire de la Jeunesse), milieux sociaux et médico-sociaux, Éducation nationale, Justice, associations. Il leur fournit des repères en vue de construire une culture commune et promou-voir un accompagnement interdisciplinaire.I... dresse un panorama complet de la médecine et santé de l'adolescent. Après avoir posé le contexte spécifique de l’adolescence, il traite :des troubles psychologiques et psychiatriques ;des maladies chroniques ;de la prise en charge de pathologies émergentes telles les dépendances aux écrans et aux réseaux sociaux ;de l’éducation thérapeutique, de la période de transition vers l’âge adulte ;de l’abord nouveau des conduites à risque, des addictions ou encore des traumatismes.Les nouveaux défis – l’influence des choix politiques sur les consommations (dépénalisation du cannabis), la radicalisation, l’interculturalité, la place de la prévention – sont aussi abordés.Plus d’une centaine de professionnels spécialistes de l'adolescence répondent, dans ce livre, aux enjeux et défis d’aujourd’hui, pour d’autant mieux se comprendre et travailler ensemble.

  • Imaging of the Upper Limb, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 57-5
    • Giuseppe Guglielmi + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of the Upper Limb and is edited by Drs. Giuseppe Guglielmi and Alberto Bazzocchi. Articles will include: Functional and surgical anatomy of the upper limb: what the radiologist needs to know; Overuse injuries of the shoulder; The acutely injured shoulder; Overuse injuries of the elbow; The acutely injured elbow; Overuse injuries of the wrist; The acutely injured wrist; Imaging of rheumatic diseases affecting the upper limb; Imaging of upper limb tumours and tumour-like pathology; Imaging the post-surgical upper limb, the radiologist perspective; MR imaging of the upper limb: pitfalls, tricks & tips; Ultrasound imaging dynamic evaluation of the upper limb; Upper limb intervention; Imaging of peripheral nerves; and more!

  • Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 31-3
    • Bryan Boling
    • English
    In consultation with Consulting Editor, Dr. Jan Foster, Dr. Brian Boling has put together a state-of the-art issue of the Critical Care Nursing Clinics devoted to Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care. Clinical review articles are specifically devoted to the following: Fast Track Cardiac Surgery; Options for Minimally Invasive Valvular Surgery; Surgical Interventions for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure; Lung Transplantation; Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer; Post-Operative Management of Tetralogy of Fallot; Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Vasoactive Infusions in Cardiothoracic Surgery; Common Post Cardiothoracic Surgery Arrhythmias; Pain Control in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient; Renal Complications of Cardiothoracic Surgery; The Role of ECMO in Post Cardiotomy Shock; Resuscitation of Patients Who Arrest After Cardiac Surgery; and End of Life Care in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Readers will come away with the latest information they need to improve improves of cardiothoracic surgical patients.

  • Infirmière en milieu scolaire

    Ecouter, soigner, dépister
    • 2nd Edition
    • Valérie Cottin
    • French
    Forte de son expérience de plus de 15 ans en tant qu’infirmière scolaire, principalement en réseaux d’éducation prioritaire, l’auteur propose dans cet ouvrage de partager son expérience, ses motivations et ses déceptions. Elle explique le cheminement, les études et la formation pour arriver à ce poste, puis décrit le quotidien de l’infirmière scolaire. Son rôle consiste à accueillir,écouter, soigner, dépister, éduquer les enfants qui viennent la voir. Elle doit aussi repérer et prendre en charge les jeunes en danger et surtout travailler en partenariat avec des professionnels associés. Elle doit également mettre en place des dispositifs adaptés en cas d’évènements graves survenant dans la collectivité. Enthousiaste et passionnée par sa fonction et les nombreuses missions qu’elle assume, l’auteur nous fait pénétrer au plus près de son quotidien et dresse un tableau de l’état de santé physique et mentale de milliers d’élèves pour lesquels elle s'est investie. Elle propose réflexions et actions pour aider les élèves dans leur réussite personnelle et scolaire à travers des « cas d’élèves » (de 4 à 16 ans). Illustré par de nombreux exemples variés, cet ouvrage met en avant l’action concrète du rôle infirmier auprès des jeunes et aborde les sujets essentiels tels que l’éducation, l’enseignement, l’intégration des immigrés et le mal-être des populations défavorisées.Soignan... éducateurs, enseignants, parents d’élèves ou responsables politiques, ce livre apporte un éclairage professionnel concret, au coeur des préoccupations actuelles et des enjeux sociaux.

  • Phlebotomy

    Worktext and Procedures Manual
    • 5th Edition
    • Robin S. Warekois + 2 more
    • English
    Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 5th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Procedures, outlined with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos, cover core competencies; and a detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention and are supplemented by videos and certification exam preparation.

  • Transitions in Nursing

    Preparing for Professional Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Esther Chang + 1 more
    • English
    Transitions in Nursing is a clear and contemporary resource that assists students as they transition to practising, registered nurses. Written by renowned editors, Esther Chang and John Daly, the fifth edition places a strong focus on competencies, clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflective practice and professional frameworks, offering fresh insights and suggestions to support senior nursing students and recent graduates when faced with key issues during the transition to practice. Offering a range of strategies and a practical approach, Transitions in Nursing is a valuable resource that challenges and motivates students, educators and administrators throughout key stages of the transition to professional nursing practice.

  • Pass CNOR®!

    • 1st Edition
    • Nancymarie Phillips + 1 more
    • English
    Master the CNOR® certification exam with this robust resource! Modeled after Elsevier’s popular Pass! series of certification review books, PASS CNOR®!, 1st Edition delivers the best practice results with innovative learning strategies, targeted, comprehensive coverage, and meticulous accuracy. This invaluable resource presents content in a logical outline format accompanied by helpful illustrations and tables. Fun, engaging learning activities are featured throughout the book, and a companion website features a 325-question practice exam offering you a variety of opportunities to gain valuable test-taking practice! CNOR® is a registered certification mark of the Competency & Credentialing Institute ("CCI"), and CNOR® certification is offered exclusively by CCI. This publication is prepared by Elsevier, Inc., and neither this publication nor Elsevier Inc. is in any way affiliated with or endorsed by CCI.

  • Textbook of Interventional Cardiology

    • 8th Edition
    • Eric J. Topol + 1 more
    • English
    From new research and equipment to new procedures, applications, and approaches, the field of interventional cardiology is one of the fastest-changing areas in medicine. Increasing data and recent technological advances have resulted in exciting changes – and an even greater need for cutting-edge, authoritative guidance on current practice. Textbook of Interventional Cardiology, 8th Edition, covers the theories, trends, and applications of diagnostic and interventional cardiology that cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, referring physicians, and advanced practitioners need to know.

  • Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals

    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Barkway + 1 more
    • English
    Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals will appeal to the undergraduate nursing and health science student seeking to understand patient responses and behaviours to various diagnoses, interventions and health outcomes. Written by Patricia Barkway and Deb O'Kane, the text is divided into two sections. The first introduces essential concepts and theories of psychology in the context of human development across the lifespan. The second focuses on applying these concepts and theories to healthcare issues and practice.

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