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  • Ambulatory Anesthesia Safe Practices in 2026, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-2
    • Steven K. Young + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Steven K. Young and Brian M. Osman bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Ambulatory Anesthesia Safe Practices in 2026. Top experts discuss accreditation changes in ASCs in 2025; comprehensive review of OBA safety 2026 for the next generation; 2025 AHA/ACC updates and implication in ASC; updates of ERAS for ambulatory procedures; and much more.

  • Understanding and Preventing Student Attrition in Pre-registration Nursing Education

    • 1st Edition
    • Amanda Costello
    • English
    More than twenty per cent of today’s nursing students will leave their training before qualifying. Understanding and Preventing Student Attrition in Pre-registration Nursing Education explores this challenging issue in nursing education, helping faculty, mentors and healthcare organisations recognise the causes of nursing student dropout, develop effective strategies for prevention, and provide better support to student nurses. With its emphasis on prevention and support, this practical text not only addresses the problem of attrition but provides solutions to help strengthen the future nursing workforce.

  • Zitelli and Davis' Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis

    • 9th Edition
    • Sara C. McIntire + 4 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Pediatrics**Highly regarded and trusted by residents and physicians alike, Zitelli and Davis' Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis features thousands of high-quality clinical photographs paired with authoritative clinical content. The thoroughly revised 9th Edition continues this tradition of excellence, offering a much-needed visual perspective on pediatric illness that helps you hone your visual examination skills and improve your diagnostic accuracy. This extraordinary volume is the go-to visual resource for anyone who provides healthcare to children, including geneticists, pediatric specialists, psychologists, social workers, and students.

  • Emergencies in Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 61-2
    • Petra Brysiewicz
    • English
    In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Petra Brysiewicz brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Emergencies in Nursing. Curated by high quality nursing knowledge and evidence-informed practices from across the globe, articles in this issue depict the management of a wide variety of emergencies (clinical, administrative, educational etc.) across different contexts. Content covers the broad spectrum of emergencies a clinical nurse may encounter, providing tools and guidance regarding the therapeutic involvement and resolution of the situation.

  • Aulton's Pharmaceutics

    The Design and Manufacture of Medicines
    • 7th Edition
    • Kevin M.G. Taylor + 1 more
    • English
    Thoroughly revised, updated, and extended by experts in their fields, and edited by Professors Kevin Taylor and Michael Aulton, Aulton's Pharmaceutics, 7th Edition, comprehensively covers the science and practice of formulation, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and drug delivery. This essential pharmaceutics textbook offers a complete course in one book for students in all years of undergraduate pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences degrees. It is also an invaluable resource for students undertaking postgraduate studies in the pharmaceutical sciences, practitioners in the pharmaceutical and associated industries, and those working in hospital pharmacy technical services and medicines regulation. It features a clear, readily accessible writing style, extensive illustrations, and numerous tables, figures, and information boxes to assist with the understanding of this complex subject area.

  • Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis

    • 5th Edition
    • Peter Gibbons + 1 more
    • English
    Now reflecting the tremendous increase in knowledge and research evidence on the use of manipulative techniques in clinical practice, Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis, 5th Edition, helps you acquire and refine your skills on the safe use of high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques. This highly regarded resource advocates an approach that uses minimal leverage to achieve cavitation in a safe, comfortable and effective manner—supported by up-to-date, high-quality images and videos. In one comprehensive volume, you’ll find essential information on all aspects of the delivery of manipulation techniques, including important issues surrounding patient consent and safety issues in the broader context of relative risk.

  • McAlpine's Multiple Sclerosis

    • 5th Edition
    • Alasdair Coles + 9 more
    • English
    For more than 70 years, McAlpine's Multiple Sclerosis has been the gold standard textbook on the science and clinical practice of MS. The 5th Edition of this classic, landmark text reflects recent advances in this complex field, bringing you up to date with current information on genetics, epidemiology, clinical neurology, pathogenesis, and management of this common neurological disease. Easy to read and abundantly illustrated, this updated reference is a must-have resource for neurologists, neuropathologists, neurophysiologists, researchers, PM&R specialists, and others who can benefit from authoritative, comprehensive coverage of both scientific and clinical aspects of MS.

  • Spasticity Management, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-2
    • Gerard E. Francisco
    • English
    In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editor Dr. Gerard E. Francisco brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Spasticity Management. Top experts discuss timely, relevant topics such as spasticity syndrome; the role of spinal reflex in spasticity; spasticity and sarcopenia; chronic/long-term spasticity care; the lived experience of spasticity; and more.

  • Gymnastik für die Hals- und Brustwirbelsäule

    30 Tage mit je 7 Ãœbungen
    • 7th Edition
    • Gabriele Dreher-Edelmann
    • German
    Geben Sie Schmerzen keine Chance! 7 Übungen täglich – 30 Tage lang: ideal zur Vorbeugung und Behandlung von Beschwerden, insbesondere im Schulter-Nacken-Bere... eine schlechte und einseitige Haltung - oft aufgrund von Bildschirmarbeit - kommt es häufig zu schmerzhaften Verspannungen. Hier helfen aktive Übungen: Nur 10 Minuten täglich reichen, damit Schmerzen bald kein Thema mehr sind.Die Autorin – eine erfahrene Physiotherapeutin und Leiterin zahlreicher Rückenkurse – zeigt mit ihrem bewährten Übungsprogramm, wie Sie:Verspannungen effektiv lösendie richtigen Muskelgruppen dehnen bzw. kräftigenFehlhaltung... wirksam korrigierenSchulter-... gezielt lindern und Überlastungen vorbeugen,Beschwerde... lindern, die durch berufsbedingte Fehlhaltungen entstanden sindEinfache Übungsanleitungen und eindeutige Fotos garantieren die korrekte Übungsausführung.Sei... vielen Jahren ist dieses erfolgreiche Werkein ideales Übungsprogramm für Betroffeneeine hilfreiche Behandlungsgrundlage für Therapeutinnen und Therapeuteneine optimale Empfehlung für Patientinnen und PatientenDie 7. Auflage wurde erweitert um ein Kapitel mit Achtsamkeitsübungen für ein bewusstes Durchbewegen der Gelenke von Kopf bis Hand.Pro Tag 7 Übungen – 30 Tage lang geübt… mehr braucht es nicht für einen entspannten, schmerzfreien und beweglichen Schulter-Nackenberei...

  • Treatment of Skin Disease

    Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies
    • 7th Edition
    • Mark Lebwohl + 3 more
    • English
    Using a convenient A-to-Z organization, Treatment of Skin Disease, 7th Edition, covers more than 260 of the dermatologic conditions you’re most likely to encounter. This award-winning, up-to-date text puts every possible therapeutic option at your disposal—including management strategies, first- to third-line therapies, and off-label uses—for a truly complete guide to the vast array of dermatologic treatment options. Summaries of each treatment strategy are accompanied by detailed discussions of treatment choices, with clear evidence levels ranging from double-blind randomised controlled trials to anecdotal reports.

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