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  • Procedures for the Primary Care Provider

    • 3rd Edition
    • Marilyn Winterton Edmunds
    • English
    Confidently perform the most common office procedures with Procedures for the Primary Care Provider, 3rd Edition. This practical, spiral-bound reference provides step-by-step illustrated guidelines for basic and advanced office procedures commonly performed by Nurse Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants. Each procedure follows a consistent format including a brief description of the procedure, a review of relevant anatomy and physiology, indications and contraindications, precautions, assessment, patient preparation, treatment alternatives, a list of equipment needed, and a step-by-step illustrated procedure. This third edition features nine new procedures, new illustrations, a more user-friendly full-color design, and much more.

  • Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Brian Speer
    • English
    A current and cutting-edge reference, Current Therapy in Avian Medicine and Surgery takes the popular Current Therapy approach in providing succinct and clear information pertinent to the medical care of avian species. Most chapters include an up-to-date delivery of the current state of knowledge on their subject material, and provide practical approaches and thought processes applicable to diagnosis and therapy where appropriate. Information is always easy to find, with topics including the latest advances in internal medicine; behavioral medicine; anesthesia, analgesia, and surgery. Sections dedicated to welfare, conservation, and practice risk management explore important, but less commonly discussed aspects of avian practice; and the pattern recognition portion of the text offers readers a view of what companion bird conditions are likely to be seen in practice in different parts of the world. Written by a team of highly regarded contributors from around the world, this text helps readers, regardless of location and current knowledge, develop and augment skills in the medical and surgical care of avian species.

  • Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults

    Promoting Quality of Life through Collaborative Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Karen Frank Barney + 1 more
    • English
    Look no further for the book that provides the information essential for successful practice in the rapidly growing field of gerontological occupational therapy! Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults is a new, comprehensive text edited by OT and gerontological experts Karen Frank Barney and Margaret Perkinson that takes a unique interdisciplinary and collaborative approach in covering every major aspects of geriatric gerontological occupational therapy practice. With 30 chapters written by 70 eminent leaders in gerontology and OT, this book covers the entire continuum of care for the aging population along with special considerations for this rapidly growing demographic. This innovative text also covers topical issues spanning the areas of ethical approaches to treatment; nutrition and oral health concerns; pharmacological issues; low vision interventions; assistive technology supports; and more to ensure readers are well versed in every aspect of this key practice area.

  • Le Méga Guide - Concours Psychomotricien et Ergothérapeute

    Épreuves écrites
    • 1st Edition
    • Olivier Perche + 2 more
    • French
    Réussissez toutes vos épreuves au concours d'entrée en école de psychomotriciens et d'ergothérapeutes !Conçu par des enseignants, ce Méga Guide offre tous les outils pour préparer les épreuves et réussir son entrée en école de psychomotriciens et d'ergothérapeutes. Pour une préparation optimale, l'ouvrage propose : - Des conseils pratiques sur l'entrée en formation (modalités d'inscription, déroulement des études, présentation de la profession). - Une partie pour chaque épreuve écrite (français, biologie, physique, tests d'aptitude) comportant une méthodologie détaillée et des exercices corrigés et progressifs. - Pour chaque partie : des sujets issus des derniers concours corrigés.Riche et complet, cet ouvrage s'impose comme l'outil indispensable pour réussir le concours d'entrée en école de psychomotriciens et d'ergothérapeutes.

  • Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis

    • 1st Edition
    • Scott W. Cheatham + 1 more
    • English
    Provide effective treatment of hip and pelvic disorders! Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis offers evidence-based information on the care of non-surgical and surgical patients with common pathologies and injuries. Comprehensive guidelines cover a wide range of topics, from anatomy and assessment to strains, tears, and disorders that affect groups such as females, children, dancers, and patients with arthritis. Full-color illustrations and real-life case studies demonstrate how concepts can be applied in clinical practice. Written by physical therapy and orthopedics experts Scott Cheatham and Morey Kolber, this is the first book in the market to focus solely on disorders of the hip and pelvis region.

  • Mitochondropathien

    Therapie und Prävention chronischer Erkrankungen
    • 1st Edition
    • Enno Freye
    • German
    Mehr als 80 % aller chronischen Erkrankungen sind vermeidbar, wenn der Patient hinreichend darauf hingewiesen und an die Hand genommen wird, dagegen auch selber etwas zu unternehmen. Zellulären Organellen, die Mitochondrien, werden durch Umweltgifte und chemische Zusatzstoffe in Nahrungsmitteln beeinträchtigt und können durch präventive Maßnahmen und Strategien Erkrankungen wie Krebs, Diabetes, Depression, Bluthochdruck, Alzheimer, Parkinson und viele weitere neurodegenerativen Krankheitsformen verhindern helfen. Der ursächlich gestörte Stickoxid-Peroxynitr... (NO/ONOO-) und die daraus entstehenden Effekte auf die mitochondriale Energieproduktion werden im Detail dargestellt und evidenzbasierte Ergebnisse erläutert. Ziel ist, die Bedeutung dieser veränderten Vorgänge in den Mitochondrien bewusst zu machen, das Augenmerk auf die Ursache einer Erkrankung zu richten, sowie das Verständnis für alle Mitochondriopathie-b... Erkrankungen dem Arzt und seinem Patienten näher zu bringen.

  • Neurologie

    Réussir les ECNi
    • 4th Edition
    • Collège des enseignants de neurologie + 2 more
    • French
    En parfaite conformité avec le programme du DFASM (Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences médicales) et avec les Épreuves classantes nationales (ECNi), cet ouvrage rassemble les connaissances fondamentales en neurologie pour le second cycle des études médicales. Il comprend deux parties_: -une partie « Connaissances » qui traite les items des UE relevant de la spécialité de neurologie. Chaque item fait l'objet d'un chapitre comprenant un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques nationaux, un plan systématique et un encadré « Points clés » résumant les points essentiels. Le texte est accompagné de tableaux et d'illustrations qui enrichissent le propos. -une partie «_Entraînement_» composée de dossiers progressifs et de questions isolées qui offre un véritable outil d'auto-évaluation et d'entraînement. L'ouvrage propose également des compléments en ligne, des vidéos, accessibles par flashcodes et via un site internet. Cette 4e édition fait l'objet d'une profonde remise à jour de l'ensemble des chapitres et propose des exercices en conformité avec les nouvelles épreuves.

  • Mosby's PDQ for LPN

    • 4th Edition
    • Mosby
    • English
    Find essential nursing information at a glance! Mosby’s PDQ for LPN: Practical, Detailed, Quick, 4th Edition is an easy-to-use, pocket-sized guide to important facts, formulas, and procedures used in the clinical setting. It offers quick access to details you need but don’t usually memorize, such as signs and symptoms, medications, conversions, abbreviations, and normal/abnormal ranges for lab tests. Durable pages and spiral binding can withstand the wear and tear of daily use on the job. When in doubt, check this handy reference!

  • Avian Medicine

    • 3rd Edition
    • Jaime Samour
    • English
    Combining the in-depth coverage of a text with the practicality of a clinical manual and the visual detail of an atlas, Avian Medicine, 3rd Edition is the complete, all-in-one guide to every aspect of avian care. Written by some of the world's leading authorities in avian medicine, this highly illustrated reference covers a wide variety of avian species — including psittacines, raptors, bustards, parrots, finches, and more. Comprehensive coverage includes issues ranging from the basic aspects of patient management to the most sophisticated diagnostic techniques. Plus, with more illustrations, a wealth of practical advice, and the latest information on cutting-edge treatments and procedures incorporated into this new edition, today’s general clinician will be fully equipped to effectively and confidently care for all birds.

  • Practice Management with Auditing for Coders powered by SimChart for the Medical Office (SCMO)

    • 1st Edition
    • Elsevier Inc
    • English
    Gain realistic practice and develop skills in medical coding tasks! Practice Management with Auditing for Coders powered by SimChart for the Medical Office provides hands-on experience with all the tasks required of a modern medical coder — from front office skills such as scheduling appointments and patient registration to practice management skills including billing, coding, and insurance. Learning exercises show how data feeds into the EHR for both administrative and clinical functions. Designed for medical office professionals, this text/online course simulates a real-world EHR in a multi-specialty health care setting.

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