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  • Sepsis, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 37-2
    • Julie A. Bastarache + 1 more
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine focuses on Sepsis. Articles include: The changing epidemiology and definition of sepsis; risk stratification and prognosis in sepsis: what have we learned from biomarkers and microarrays?;Sepsis outside the ICU: development and implementation of sepsis alert systems; The use of ultrasound in caring for the septic patient; Sepsis resuscitation: Fluid choice and dose; Beyond the golden hours: caring for the septic patient after the initial resuscitation; Vasopressors during sepsis: selection and targets; Dysglycemia and glucose control during sepsis; Cardiac function and dysfunction in sepsis;Goal Directed Resuscitation in Septic Shock; and more!
  • Aspinall's Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nicola Lakeman (Previously Ackerman) + 1 more
    • English
    The third edition of Aspinall’s Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing is the ideal text for both student and qualified veterinary nurses as it covers the entire veterinary nursing syllabus. Now written in the main by veterinary nurses this book comprehensively covers all aspects of the veterinary nursing role from client communication to nutritional support. All chapters have been revised in line with changes in legislation and regulation, but also theoretical and practical aspects. Greater emphasis on the veterinary practice structure including the role of corporate businesses and use of social media bring this edition fully up to date. The new edition welcomes Nicola Ackerman as principal editor. Nicola is past officer of the BVNA and editor of the Veterinary Nursing Journal, and is currently the chair of The Pet Obesity Taskforce. Nicola is a winner of several awards including the Blue Cross/BVNA Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2010. Nicola was the first Veterinary Nurse in the UK to become a veterinary nurse specialist in nutrition.
  • Psychiatry for Beginners

    • 1st Edition
    • Ravi Gupta
    • English
    This book has been designed for the beginners in Psychiatry. It is based upon the current knowledge regarding Psychiatric disorders and unfolds the neuro-scientific foundation of the symptoms and their management. Chapters are clubbed into sections, and each section represents a super-specialty in the field of Psychiatry. Then it goes to the next level of organization. Disorders that share some common features are grouped into one chapter. Each chapter begins with the basic concept that ties all the disorders described in that chapter to reduce the burden on your memory. 
  • The Midwives' Guide to Key Medical Conditions

    Pregnancy and Childbirth
    • 2nd Edition
    • Linda Wylie
    • English
    The Midwives’ Guide to Key Medical Conditions is designed to help practitioners manage pregnancy and childbirth in women with systemic disease, recognize the early onset of disease-related pregnancy complications, and determine when it may be necessary to refer patients to another member of the healthcare team. The volume is ideal for all midwives, whether qualified or in training.
  • Microbiology and Parasitology PMFU

    • 3rd Edition
    • B. S. Nagoba + 1 more
    • English
    The third edition of the book is thoroughly updated and presented in new four-colour format. It highlights the important aspects of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology. It presents a concise exam-oriented text as per the guidelines of Medical Council of India and health universities across the country, and nearby countries. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the students pursuing undergraduate courses in Medical, Dental, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Pharmacy and Science.
  • Maitland Manuelle Therapie und Manipulation der Wirbelsäule

    Behandlung neuromuskuloskelettaler Funktionsstörungen
    • 5th Edition
    • Elly Hengeveld + 1 more
    • German
    Maitland – das unverzichtbare Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch für alle, die sich mit Manualtherapie befassen! Im Maitland-Konzept werden Funktionsstörungen im Gelenk-, Muskel- und Nervensystem mit manueller Therapie erfolgreich behandelt. Befundung und Therapie von schmerzhaften und anderen Wirbelsäulenbeschwer... werden detailliert dargestellt. Jede Wirbelsäulenregion, sei sie zervikal, thorakal oder lumbal, wird aus Sicht der „Best Practice" betrachtet. Dies hilft Ihnen dabei, Ihre Patienten individuell nach dem bewährten Maitland-Konzept zu therapieren. Das bietet die Neuauflage: Erste komplette Neuüberarbeitung seit 1986 Vollkommen neu strukturiert gemäß der weltweit gültigen Maitland-Ausbildung Über 300 aussagekräftige Abbildungen, Befundbögen und Fallbeispiele Mit dem Code im Buch haben Sie ab Aktivierung kostenlosen Zugang zur Maitland-Webseite mit zahlreichen Videos zu Untersuchungs- und Behandlungstechniken... einer Bilddatenbank, weiteren Fallbeispielen, Multiple-Choice-Frag... sowie Weblinks zu wissenschaftlichen Veröffentlichungen.
  • Year Book of Pulmonary Disease, 2016

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2016
    • Janet R. Maurer + 4 more
    • English
    The Year Book of Pulmonary Disease brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in pulmonary disease carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. Topics such as Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Lung Cancer, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Lung Transplantation, Sleep Disorders, and Critical Care Medicine are represented highlighting the most current and relevant articles in the field.
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 51-2
    • Deborah Antai-Otong
    • English
    Nurses are challenged to understand the scientific bases of psychiatric disorders and treatment implications that modify behavior and improve functional status and quality of life for clients and their significant others. This challenge extends to integration of scientific knowledge into the biological, functional, and psychosocial distress experienced by persons with mental disorders. The primary strength of this issue is its broad focus and synthesis of scientific knowledge into psychiatric mental health practice. The initial section centers on technological advances and the art of psychiatric mental health nursing and legal considerations when caring for persons with mental disorders. The following section provides discussions of various psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and mood disorders, acute psychosis, attention deficit disorders, substance-related disorders, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder. The remaining section focuses on special populations and treatment concerning children and adolescents and families in crisis, geriatric emergencies, adverse drug reactions, and suicide. Each article integrates innovative treatment modalities, including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic interventions such as psychoeducation, family involvement, and psychosocial rehabilitation. This issue will provide timely updates in these areas and be a go-to source for mental health and psychiatric nurses.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 46-4
    • Daniel D. Smeak
    • English
    Daniel Smeak has assembled an expert team of authors on the topic of Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions. Article topics include: Treatment of Recurrent Deep Infection After Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy, Diagnosis and Management of Cholesteatomas in Dogs, Current Treatment Options for Auricular Hematomas, Management of Otic and Nasopharyngeal, and Nasal Polyps in Cats and Dogs; Nose and Nasal Planum Neoplasia Reconstruction, Surgical Approaches to the Nasal Cavity and Sinuses, Reconstruction of Congenital Nose and Cleft Primary Palate and Lip Disorders, and more!
  • Dermatologic Manifestations of the Lower Extremity, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-3
    • Tracey C. Vlahovic
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will focus on the dermatologic manifestations of the lower extremity. Articles will include: Fungal, Nail Surgery, Psoriasis, Eczema, Drug Reactions, Melanoma, and many more.