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  • The Science of Paediatrics: MRCPCH Mastercourse

    • 1st Edition
    • Tom Lissauer + 1 more
    • English
    This book is “innovative and original in assisting the reader to apply the principles of science to paediatric practice” Professor Neena Modi, Former President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The Science of Paediatrics, MRCPCH Mastercourse, provides essential background preparation for the MRCPCH Theory and Science examination. It contains an up-to-date review of the application of science to everyday paediatric clinical practice, whether it is interpreting clinical signs or investigations, prescribing drugs or identifying best management. Although this understanding is essential in order to make informed clinical decisions, it is diffi cult to obtain as it is not usually covered in clinical textbooks. Key features • MRCPCH exam-format questions embedded in each chapter to test understanding • Emphasis on embryology to explain many congenital abnormalities • An overview of the relevant anatomy and physiology • Focus on the application and interpretation of investigations • Examples of recent advances in science and clinical research that have benefi tted the children’s care • All clinical specialties covered by paediatric specialists. • Chapters covering evidence-based paediatrics, statistics, ethics and quality improvement.
  • Hilfsmittel in der Pflege

    Rollstuhl, Prothese und weitere Alltagshilfen sicher anwenden
    • 1st Edition
    • Jochen Schickert
    • German
    DAS Buch, um bei der Versorgung kompetent zu beraten und Hilfsmittel richtig anzuwenden Die passende und rechtzeitige Wahl von Hilfsmitteln und die fachgerechte Anwendung und Wartung dieser, hilft Pflegebedürftigen den Alltag besser zu bewältigen und erleichtert allen Pflegebeteiligten das Leben. Der Umgang ist jedoch nicht immer selbstverständlich und manche Technik nicht ganz klar. Pflegende und Mitarbeiter anderer Heilberufe haben mit diesem Buch eine kompakte Hilfe, wenn es darum geht Patienten und Angehörige - bei der Auswahl eines angemessenen Hilfsmittels zu unterstützen - beim Umgang und bei der Bedienung fachgerecht anzuleiten - und bei der Wartung zu beraten. Im Onlinebereich: z.B. Schulungen für den Umgang und die Anwendung ausgewählter Hilfsmittel als Praxishilfe oder für eine Kurzfortbildung.
  • Endodontie

    Principes et pratique
    • 1st Edition
    • Mahmoud Torabinejad + 3 more
    • French
    Traduction de la 5e édition américaine. Rédigé par des experts internationalement reconnus, cet ouvrage expose les principes et les interventions à connaître en endodontie, fondés sur des données scientifiquement éprouvées. Des recommandations claires décrivent l'étiologie, la prévention, le diagnostic et le traitement des maladies de la pulpe et de la région péri-apicale et donnent des orientations sur la conduite du traitement des canaux pulpaires radiculaires. L'ouvrage propose: • Une description pas-à-pas qui facilite l'exécution des interventions endodontiques essentielles. • Plus de 600 illustrations en couleurs (radiographies et photographies cliniques). • Toutes les connaissances à maîtriser : l'étiologie de la maladie, le diagnostic, l'anesthésie locale, le traitement d'urgence, le nettoyage et la mise en forme, l'obturation, la temporisation et le blanchiment. • Un chapitre dédié à l'« Implant unitaire » qui couvre le diagnostic, la conception de l'implant, les innovations chirurgicales et prothétiques, pour les patients partiellement édentés. • Le chapitre « Diagnostic, plan de traitement et considérations systémiques » examine la relation entre la pathologie bucco-dentaire et l'état de santé général. • Enfin, un chapitre « Interaction entre le dentiste omnipraticien et l'endodontiste » vous aide à décider : exécuter le traitement nécessaire ou adresser le patient vers un spécialiste.
  • 2017 ICD-10-PCS Standard Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Select and build procedure codes accurately with Carol J. Buck's 2017 ICD-10-PCS: Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this practical manual includes all the ICD-10-PCS codes needed for today’s inpatient procedure coding. As coders need extensive knowledge to work with ICD-10-PCS — and to choose from the thousands of possible codes — this book provides colorful Netter’s Anatomy illustrations and tables organized to help you choose and build procedure codes. Together, these features make procedure coding faster and easier. Also included is a companion website with the latest coding news and updates!
  • 2017 HCPCS Level II Standard Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    For quick, accurate, and efficient coding, pick this practical HCPCS reference! From coding expert Carol J. Buck, 2017 HCPCS Level II, Standard Edition provides an easy-to-use guide to the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes. It helps you locate specific codes, comply with coding regulations, optimize reimbursement for equipment and supplies, report patient data, code Medicare cases, and more. This standard edition simplifies the basics of HCPCS coding — and you save money!
  • Scully's Handbook of Medical Problems in Dentistry

    • 1st Edition
    • Crispian Scully
    • English
    Prepared by an author of international renown, Scully’s Handbook of Medical Problems in Dentistry offers a wealth of information in a handy easy-to-carry format. Containing over 250 colour photographs, artworks and tables, many of which have never been published before, this useful guide covers the main conditions seen in clinical practice together with their relevance to oral health care.
  • Hematopathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 9-1
    • George Fedoriw
    • English
    Dr. George Fedoriw leads the second issue presented in the Surgical Pathology Clinics on Hematopathology. Topics in this issue include: Evidence-based, high-value hematopathology; The expanding spectrum of follicular lymphoma; Lymphoid proliferations in the immunocompromised host; Reporting clinically relevant biomarkers of intermediate/high grade B-cell lymphomas; Transformation of lymphomas; T-cell lymphoproliferations... distinguishing benign from malignant; Lymphoma microenvironment and immunotherapy; Differentiating low grade lymphomas with non-specific immunophenotype; Molecular markers of myeloid leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes; Update of myeloproliferative neoplasms; Mimics of myeloid neoplasms; Therapy effect: impact on bone marrow morphology. Each topic is written by a leader in pathology with expertise in hematopathology. The focus on these articles, as all in the series, is on Differential Diagnosis, with histologic images and tips for working with the most challenging aspects of these pathologies.
  • Practice Management with Auditing for Coders

    • 1st Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
  • Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-1
    • Melissa R. King + 1 more
    • English
    Drs. Melissa King and Elizabeth Davidson have put together a comprehensive list of topics on the Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete. Articles include: Principles and Practical Applications of Equine Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Assessment, Biomechanics of Rehabilitation, Joint Mobilization/Manual Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Advancements in the Rehabilitation of Bone Injuries, Returning to a High Level of Performance Following a Joint Injury, Advancements in the Rehabilitation of Tendon and Ligament Injuries, Rehabilitating Equine Athletes with Muscle Injuries, and more!
  • Complications in Breast Reduction, An Issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 43-2
    • Dennis C. Hammond
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, devoted to Complications in Breast Reduction, is guest edited by Dr. Dennis C. Hammond. Articles in this issue include: Assessing Risk and Avoiding Complications in Breast Reduction; Management of Shape Distortion After Vertical Breast Reduction; Management of Shape Distortion After Wise Pattern Breast Reduction; Management of Shape Distortion After SPAIR Mammaplasty; Management of the Ischemic NAC After Breast Reduction; Nipple Reconstruction After NAC Necrosis Following Breast Reduction; Management of Recurrent Macromastia; Management of Occult Cancer After Breast Reduction; Mammographic Management of the Post-reduction Breast; Management of Asymmetry After Breast Reduction; Management of the High Riding Nipple After Breast Reduction; Breast Reduction in the Burned Breast; Avoiding Complications in Gigantomastia; and Avoiding Medicolegal Risk in Breast Reduction.