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    • Farm Animal Surgery

      • 2nd Edition
      • Susan L. Fubini + 1 more
      • English
      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**Master the surgical techniques needed to treat large animals! A comprehensive resource, Farm Animal Surgery, 2nd Edition provides clear, step-by-step guidelines to performing common, field-tested surgical procedures. Coverage includes key information such as patient examination and preparation, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures by body system, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, and postoperative management. Written by large animal specialists Susan Fubini and Norm Ducharme, along with a team of expert contributors, this resource is also an invaluable tool in preparing for ACVS or ECVS board exams.

    • Guide pratique de l'échographie obstétricale et gynécologique

      • 2nd Edition
      • Gilles Grangé
      • French
      Le guide indispensable à la formation en échographie. Tout en répondant au programme du DIU d'Échographie Gynécologique et Obstétricale, cet ouvrage permet aux internes de gynécologie-obstétri... et de radiologie, ainsi qu'aux sages-femmes, de rentrer dans l'apprentissage par paliers successifs, des notions les plus simples aux plus complexes. Les chapitres sont traités de façon claire, synthétique, pour répondre concrètement aux situations rencontrées. L'iconographie est remarquable par sa qualité d'imagerie et sa capacité à décrire chaque pathologie. Elle rend compte de l'évolution des technologies et facilite la mémorisation des notions essentielles. Au quotidien, ce livre deviendra donc le compagnon indispensable de l'échographiste. Fort du succès de sa 1re édition, cet ouvrage de référence s'enrichit de très nombreux compléments numériques. Ainsi, pour compléter votre lecture, 60 QCM interactifs et plus de 180 vidéos vous permettront d'évaluer votre maîtrise du sujet. Les principaux chapitres de l'ouvrage (coeur / thorax / système nerveux central / appareil digestif…) font l'objet de vidéos explicatives réalisées par Gilles Grangé sous la forme d'un cours de 10 minutes.

    • Human Anatomy, Color Atlas and Textbook

      • 6th Edition
      • John A. Gosling + 4 more
      • English
      The new edition of this well-known hybrid anatomy core text and atlas superbly depicts and describes the human body, so you can identify anatomical structures with confidence and have a clear understanding of the core anatomy you need. Now fully revised and updated, it is the only textbook and atlas of gross anatomy that illustrates all structures using high-quality dissection photographs AND clearly labelled line drawings for each photograph. This is combined with concise yet thorough text to support and explain all key human anatomy and clearly relate it to clinical practice. The complete, downloadable eBook (via Student Consult), enhanced with interactive self-assessment material, completes this superb, comprehensive resource. It will be particularly relevant to medical and dental students, as well as candidates preparing for higher surgical specialties and radiology. It will also be an invaluable, accessible guide for students in other professions where anatomy is an important component of the course.

    • Atlas of Complex Orthodontics

      • 1st Edition
      • Ravindra Nanda + 1 more
      • English
      Introducing the Atlas of Complex Orthodontics, a revolutionary new text with step-by-step instructions for treating today’s toughest orthodontic cases. Over 1,500 full-color clinical photographs, radiographs, and illustrations present each phase of treatment in this atlas-style guide, starting with the pre-treatment work-up, continuing through the treatment sequence, and ending with the final results. Drs. Ravindra Nanda and Flavio Uribe cover the latest techniques for managing moderate to severe orthodontic problems, including the use of temporary anchorage devices and the "surgery-first" orthognathic approach, to ensure you stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing field of orthodontics.

    • Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing

      • 4th Edition
      • Denis Richard Lane + 2 more
      • English
      The fourth edition of the Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing is a must-have, highly practical source of information for student and qualified veterinary nurses and for anyone working in animal care. Covering all companion animals, equine, poultry and exotic patients this is the only dictionary written specifically for veterinary nurses that covers all aspects of the veterinary nursing curriculum. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to ensure all the information you require can be easily accessed.

    • Compendio de microbiología

      • 2nd Edition
      • Juan José Picazo de la Garza + 1 more
      • Spanish
      Nueva edición que continua con la misma filosofía, se trata de un compendio en un formato de bolsillo, muy manejable y asequible y que presenta los conceptos fundamentales y esenciales que el alumno debe saber. Se han revisado y actualizado todos los contenidos para ofrecer un enfoque más práctico que facilite la contextualización de kis concpetos teóricos. Se estructura en dos grandes apartados, Microbiología general, donde encontrarán una detallada descripción de los principales microorganismos causantes de patología humana y Microbiología clínica, donde se describen los grandes síndromes clínicos infecciosos. Se dirige especialmente al estudiante de Medicina, pero también será de utlidad para especialistas en formación y para estudiantes de otros grados de Ciencias de la Salud.

    • The Muscular System Manual

      The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body
      • 4th Edition
      • Joseph E. Muscolino
      • English
      Joe Muscolino’s The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 4th Edition is an atlas of the muscles of the human body. This approachable, yet detailed, musculoskeletal anatomy manual provides both beginner and advanced students with a thorough understanding of skeletal muscles in a compartmentalized, customizable layout. Each muscle spread shows the individual muscle drawn over a photo of the human body, with an arrow to indicate the line of pull of the muscle, and explains: the muscle name, the origin of that name, Greek and Latin derivations, pronunciation, attachments, actions, eccentric contraction function, isometric contraction function, innervation to two levels of detail with predominant levels in bold, and arterial supply to two levels of detail. This new edition also features robust Evolve resources, an updated art program, and new chapter review and critical thinking questions that encourage you to apply what you have learned to prepare for practice.

    • Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist

      • 2nd Edition
      • Demetra D. Logothetis
      • English
      Prepare for practice with the only book on local anesthesia written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 2nd Edition, provides complete instructions for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia. Written by noted dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis, the first edition won a 2012 PROSE Honorable Mention award. This edition adds a new chapter on children and adolescent patients, plus new coverage of anesthetic agents and advanced techniques. With colorful and detailed illustrations showing dental anatomy and hundreds of clinical photos of injection techniques, as well as discussions of the Human Needs Paradigm to promote patient-centered care, this reference prepares you for success on board exams and confidence in practice.

    • Drain's PeriAnesthesia Nursing

      A Critical Care Approach
      • 7th Edition
      • Jan Odom-Forren
      • English
      Trusted for 30 years, Drain’s PeriAnesthesia Nursing, A Critical Care Approach, 7th Edition is the only book on the market that provides comprehensive clinical content tailored specifically for perianesthesia nurses. An easy-to-use format with five distinct sections — covering the PACU, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, nursing care, and special considerations — means you get five books in one. Nursing and pharmacologic interventions are integrated with in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, and updated content includes the latest standards and current issues affecting perianesthesia nursing practice. Focusing on research, documentation, and psychosocial considerations, this is the one book that can take you all the way from being a novice nurse in the PACU to preparing for your CPAN® or CAPA® certification!

    • Sleep in Medical and Neurologic Disorders, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 11-1
      • Flavia B. Consens
      • English
      Dr. Flavia B. Consens has assembled an expert team of authors on the topic of Sleep in Medical and Neurologic Disorders. Articles include: Sleep and pulmonary disease, Sleep and Pain, Sleep and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Sleep and Stroke, Sleep in the pediatric population, Sleep and cancer, Narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness, Sleep in the hospitalized patient, Sleep and psychiatric disorders, Occupational sleep medicine, and more!

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