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    • Ross & Wilson Self-Assessment in Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2018
      • Anne Waugh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      This handy self-assessment paperback contains over 500 multiple-choice-ques... to help readers evaluate their understanding of introductory level human biology. Fully indexed, with helpful explanations given throughout the answer section, the book will be ideal for students of nursing and allied health professions, biomedical and paramedical science, operating department practice, and complementary therapy and massage therapy.

    • Fundamentals of Airway Surgery, Part I, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 28-2
      • April 13, 2018
      • Jean Deslauriers + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America, guest edited by Drs. Jean Deslauriers, Farid Shamji, and Bill Nelems, is the first of two devoted to Fundamentals of Airway Surgery. The editors have assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Birth of Airway Surgery and Evolution over the Past Half-Century; Regional and Applied Anatomy of the Tracheo-Bronchial Tree from Larynx to Segmental Bronchus; Advanced Technologies for Imaging and Visualization of the Tracheobronchial Tree; Anesthesia and Gas Exchange during Airway Surgery; The Importance of Good Communications Between Anesthesiologists and Thoracic Surgeons; Tracheal Injuries Complicating Prolonged Intubation and Tracheostomy; Biology of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Tracheo-Bronchial Tree and Principles of Management; Pathology of Primary Tracheobronchial Malignancies other than Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas; Tuberculosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases of the Airway; Tracheobronchomalaci... and Expiratory Collapse of Central Airways; Management of Idiopathic Laryngo-Tracheal Stenosis; Subglottic Tracheal Resection and Synchronous Laryngeal Reconstruction with Preservation of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves: The Pearson Operation; Laryngeal Split and Rib Cartilage Interpositional Grafting: Treatment Option for Glottic/Subglottic Stenosis in Adults; Distal Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction; Factors Favoring and Impairing Healing of Tracheal Anastomosis; Prophylaxis and Treatment of Complications After Tracheal Resection; Non-Operative Endoscopic Management of Benign Tracheo-Bronchial Disorders; From Open to Bedside Percutaneous Tracheostomy; Anterior Mediastinal Tracheostomy; and more!

    • González-Merlo. Obstetricia

      • 7th Edition
      • April 24, 2018
      • Jesús González Merlo + 3 more
      • Spanish
      • Hardback
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      Séptima edición que revisa los aspectos más relevantes relacionados con el embarazo y que van desde tanto los cambios fisiológicos que suceden durante la gestación y el parto, hasta las patologías que pueden manifestarse durante el embarazo, parto y puerperio. El contenido ha sido revisado y actualizado según la evidencia científica disponible con el objetivo de continuar siendo una obra de referencia a nivel internacional tanto para la formación de residentes como para profesionales de la especialidad. Entre los aspectos novedosos de esta nueva edición cabe destacar la inclusión de nuevos capítulos de asistencia prenatal, asistencia al embarazo en situaciones especiales, información sobre el "plan de parto" y enfermedades neoplásicas durante el embarazo. Con una clara vocación docente, esta obra va dirigida a los especialistas en formación en Obstetricia y Ginecología, pero también es de interés para estudiantes que desean obtener una visión más amplia, y especialistas ya formados que quieran actualizar sus conocimientos.

    • Disaster Response and Beef Cattle Operations, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 34-2
      • July 31, 2018
      • Daniel Thomson + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice focuses on Disaster Response and Beef Cattle Operations, with topics including: Flooding; Tornadoes; Blizzard and range cattle; Blizzard and confined cattle; Wildfire and range cattle; Heat stress episodes in confined cattle; Foreign animal disease outbreaks; Truck accidents on highways; Cattle assessment on site during emergencies; Humane euthanasia and carcass disposal; Emergency nutrition for cattle; Communication during natural disasters and working with authorities; and Mental health during times of disaster.

    • Innovations in the Management of Foregut Disease, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 28-4
      • October 26, 2018
      • Brian Louie
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Brian E. Louie, is devoted to Innovations in the Management of Foregut Disease. Dr. Louie has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Endoscopic approaches to cricopharyngeal myotomy and pyloromyotomy; Options for the challenging hiatus during paraesophageal hernia repair; Endoluminal therapies for esophageal perforations and leaks; Extraluminal approaches to GERD; Advanced endoluminal technologies for Barrett's esophagus - focus on OCT and CLE; Mucosal ablation techniques for Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal cancer; Best practices for training, education and introduction of new techniques for foregut disease management into clinical practice; Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Achalasia; Endoscopic resection of tumors of the esophagus; The role of the functional probe in esophageal disease; Enhance the detection of Barrett's esophagus; Endoluminal approaches to GERD; The role of functional fluorescence imaging during esophagectomy; and more!

    • Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of the NICU Graduate, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 45-3
      • October 3, 2018
      • Ira Adams Chapman + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      With collaboration of Consulting Editor, Dr. Lucky Jain, Drs. Adams Chapman and DeMauro have put together a state-of-the art issue devoted to long-term outcomes for the NICU graduate. Top authors in the field provide clinical reviews in the following areas: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Early Childhood; Neurodevelopmental Outcomes at School Age and Adult Outcomes; Behavioral Sequela of Prematurity; Changing Prevalence of Cerebral Palsy in Extremely Preterm Infants; Medical Morbidity and its Impact on Neurodevelopmental Outcome; NEC and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes; Biological and Social Influences Over Time/Chronic lung disease and neurodevelopmental outcomes; Intracranial hemorrhage and neurodevelopmental outcomes; Public health implications of extremely preterm birth: What are we measuring; Looking beyond neurodevelopmental impairment; Long-Term Functioning and Participation Across the Life Course for NICU Graduates; Early diagnosis of treatment of CP; Psychiatric Sequelae of Prematurity and Prevention of prematurity. Readers will come away with the information they need to imporove outcomes for the NICU infant.

    • Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 37-1
      • December 21, 2018
      • Laura J Bontempo + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, Guest Edited by Dr. Laura Bontempo and Dr. Jan Shoenberger, is devoted to Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies. Topics in this issue include: Infections of the Ear; Sinusitis; Infections of the Oropharynx; Infections of the Neck; Peripheral Vertigo; Epistaxis; Soft Tissue Disorders of the Mouth; Dental Emergencies; Foreign Bodies; Tracheostomy Emergencies; Traumatic Injuries of the Ear, Nose, and Throat; and Facial Fractures.

    • MEX Das Mündliche Examen - Psychiatrie

      • 1st Edition
      • August 14, 2018
      • Anja Volz
      • German
      • Paperback
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      Die mündlich-praktische Prüfung des 2. Staatsexamens naht, und Sie müssen viel Wissen in kürzester Zeit abrufen, absolute Sicherheit in allen Themengebieten besitzen sowie sich souverän den Prüfern präsentieren.Mit den Büchern dieser Reihe sind Sie bestens gewappnet, um den Prüfern in der mündlich-praktischen Prüfung des 2. Staatsexamens Rede und Antwort zu stehen.MEX bietet: in Kapitel 1: zahlreiche Tipps und Fakten zu Vorbereitung und Ablauf der mündlich-praktischen Prüfung, präsentiert von Prüfer und Prüfling in Kapitel 2: klinische Untersuchung, diagnostische Methoden und Differenzialdiagnose in Kapitel 3: Flussdiagramme zur Differenzialdiagnost... in Kapitel 4: die optimale Fallpräsentation, mit vielen alltags- und prüfungsrelevanten Fällen aus dem jeweiligen Fachgebiet in Kapitel 5: das ideale Training nach dem Frage-Antwort-Prinzi... anhand der aktuellsten Prüfungsprotokollfra... Eine persönliche Sprache gibt tiefe Einblicke „live“ in die Prüfungssituation – verfasst von Prüfern, die wirklich wissen, wie geprüft wird.Die MEXe: DIE Garantie für einen professionellen Auftritt am 1. und 2. Prüfungstag!Mit MEX hat man die letzte Hürde schon geschafft: „Du liest es, du verstehst es, du weißt es!“ MEX Das Mündliche Examen - Psychiatrie Wenn Psychiatrie Ihr zugelostes Fach ist: MEX ist Bestens geeignet, auch wenn die Zeit knapp ist, denn lästiges Blättern in zahlreichen Büchern entfällt. Dieser Band bietet Ihnen das unerlässliche Wissen für die mündliche Prüfung, speziell für das Fach Psychiatrie. Diagnostik Schritt für Schritt: von den zielführenden Fragen in der psychiatrischen Exploration, der Erfassung der Psychopathologie über differenzialdiagnost... Überlegungen zur Diagnose inklusive der Vorstellung der Untersuchungsergebni... in der Prüfung MEX Das Mündliche Examen – Psychiatrie ist der ideale, umfassende Begleiter auch im PJ auf allen Stationen!

    • Pocket Guide Rettungsdienst

      • 1st Edition
      • February 9, 2018
      • Frank Flake + 1 more
      • German
      • eBook
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      Die perfekte Kombination von Format und Inhalt für das Nachlesen im Einsatz! Im Pocket Guide Rettungsdienst sind die wichtigsten Praxisinhalte kompakt im praktischen Jackentaschen-Format zusammengefasst: 43 Kurzprofile für Notfallmedikamente 157 Notfallbilder Über 50 Algorithmen angelehnt an das Notfallsanitätergese... und den Pyramidenprozess Alle Notfälle sind klar gegliedert und verwenden zur Ersteinschätzung des Patienten das ABCDE-Schema. Rettungsdienstliche Maßnahmen und Aufgabenbereiche sind übersichtlich strukturiert in Rettungssanitäter/Re... Notfallsanitäter und Notarzt. So weiß jeder genau, was er tun darf und was nicht.

    • Quality Improvement and Implementation Science, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 36-1
      • February 10, 2018
      • Meghan B. Lane-Fall + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics focuses on Quality Improvement and Implementation Science, with topics including: Applying implementation science principles to perioperative care; Emergency checklists in perioperative care; Human factors applied to perioperative process improvement; Handoffs in perioperative care; Use of simulation in performance improvement; Developing capacity to do improvement science work; Developing multicenter registries to advance quality science; Rethinking clinical workflow; data-driven quality improvement; and Scaling quality improvement at the health system level.

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