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Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 32-2
May 2, 2014
George C. Willis
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics edited by Drs. George Willis and Tyson Pillow focuses on Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies and covers topics such as: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Adrenal Emergencies, Derangements of Potassium, Derangements of Sodium/Water Balance, Derangements of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, Metabolic Acidosis, Neonatal Endocrine Emergencies and more.

Behavior: A Guide For Practitioners, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

1st Edition
Volume 44-3
May 2, 2014
Gary Landsberg
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This issue acts as a guide to behavior in dogs and cats for practitioners. Topics include: genetics and behavior of cats and dogs, the effects of stress on small animal health and behavior, canine agression towards family members or visitors, common sense small animal behaviour modification, small animal behavior triage, abnormal reptitive behaviors, feline agression towards family members, cat fights, and more.

Robinson's Current Therapy in Equine Medicine

7th Edition
May 1, 2014
Kim A. Sprayberry + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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With coverage of current issues and the latest therapeutic advances, Robinson’s Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, Volume 7 provides a concise, all-new reference for the management of equine disorders and conditions. Chapters emphasize the practical aspects of diagnosis and treatment and provide details for therapeutic regimens. This new volume brings you thorough coverage and authoritative advice on selected topics in areas that have seen significant advances in the last five years. Cutting-edge topics include emerging and exotic infectious diseases that may endanger horses in North America; biosecurity strategies; imaging updates; medical genetics; multimodal pain management; and regenerative, geriatric, and oncologic medicine. A logical body-system organization will save you time in finding the information you need. From well-known editors Kim Sprayberry and N. Edward Robinson, with chapters written by nearly 200 equine experts, this invaluable reference provides unparalleled guidance on the latest issues in equine medicine.

Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

5th Edition
May 1, 2014
AWHONN + 4 more
English
eBook
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Perfect as a resource in the field or for exam preparation, this authoritative reference from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) includes in-depth coverage of the most common neonatal disorders and their management. The concise outline format highlights the essentials of each condition including definition, etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcomes to help you find important information quickly. This new edition also features an increased focus on evidence-based practice, new CAMTS and AAMS guidelines, new techniques for PICC placement, and changes to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Práctica basada en la evidencia

1st Edition
May 1, 2014
M.ª Isabel Orts Cortés
Spanish
Paperback
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eBook
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Obra de la colección "Cuidados de Salud Avanzados" idónea para profundizar en el concepto de práctica basada en la evidencia (PBE) y su relación con la utilización de la investigación. Muestra cómo formular la pregunta clínica en función de su naturaleza, identificar los itpos de estudios y describir la jerarquía de evidencias, discernir entre las diferentes preguntas clíncias, elaborarlas bien, establecer su alcance, realizar una búsqueda de la evidencia tanto en fuentes primarias como secundarias y conocer y manejar los operadores booleanos. Permite definir el concepto de lectura crítica y conocer los procedimientos que se deben seguir así como las herramientas útiles para su realización, valorar críticamente la calidad de los estudios científicos y entender los conceptos metodológicos claves, describir el proceso de implementación de envidencias, identificar dificultades y conocer la aplicación de la metodología de la PBE en el contexto educativo.

Biliary Tract Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 94-2
April 28, 2014
Jessica A Wernberg
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Editor Jessica Wernberg and authors review the current management and procedures in biliary tract surgery. Articles will cover: anatomy and embryology of the biliary tract, bile duct cysts, symptomatic cholelithiasis and functional disorders of the biliary tract, gallstone pancreatitis, technical aspects of bile duct evaluation and exploration, iatrogenic biliary injuries, proximal biliary malignancy, distal biliary malignancy, gallbladder cancer, bile duct metabolism and lithogenesis, unusual complications of gallstones, endoscopic management of biliary disorders, biliary issues in the bariatric population, technical aspects of cholecystectomy, cholecystitis, and more!

Ultrasound: Part 2, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 30-2
April 28, 2014
Theresa S. Wu
English
Hardback
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eBook
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The second part of Dr. Wu's Ultrasound edition has more topics covered by an expert panel of authors. Topics discussed include ocular ultrasound, basic procedures, musculoskeletal, deep vein thrombosis, advanced procedures, and OB/GYN!

Volume 3, Issue 2, An Issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics E-BOOK

1st Edition
Volume 3-2
April 28, 2014
James Newman
English
eBook
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This online Clinics series provides evidence-based answers to clinical questions the practicing hospitalist faces daily. The tenth issue in our growing online database, edited by James Newman, covers essential updates in the following topics: Long QT; Noninvasive ventilation; Fever of Unknown Origin; Post Bariatric Surgery; Hospital Fall Prevention; Mimics of Cellulitis; UR Essentials; Neutropenic fever; Nephrotic syndrome; and Chronic Spinal Cord Injury.

Current Therapy in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

5th Edition
April 28, 2014
James C. Stanley + 2 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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eBook
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Current Therapy in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery is an ideal medical reference book to consult for information in this ever-changing field! Thoroughly revised to reflect the most recent innovations in vascular and endovascular surgery, it features more than 150 chapters on topics new to this edition, and equips residents and practitioners alike with the latest procedures and techniques in this rapidly growing area. Internationally recognized experts present expanded coverage of a wide array of topics, keeping you abreast of all of today's developments!

Palliativpflege

1st Edition
April 27, 2014
Johannes Wüller + 3 more
German
Paperback
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eBook
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Palliativpflege – einfühlsam, kompetent, praxisorientiert Menschen in ihrem letzten Lebensabschnitt zu begleiten, stellt Pflegende und Angehörige täglich vor große Herausforderungen.Pa... behandelt alle wesentlichen Aspekte der Begleitung und Pflege sterbender Menschen. Im Mittelpunkt steht dabei immer die Frage: „Wie kann geholfen werden?“. Dieses Buch gibt Ihnen Antworten – es vermittelt pflegerisches Fachwissen für einen einfühlsamen und kompetenten Umgang mit Schmerzen, Schlafstörungen, Dermatologischen Störungen, Müdigkeit und Schwäche, Kachexie, Atemnot, Appetitlosigkeit, Demenz, Trauer und weiteren Pflegeproblemen palliativer Patienten.Das erfahrene, interdisziplinäre Autorenteam gibt Ihnen praxisnahe Tipps zu Arbeitstechniken, z.B. Positionierung und Mobilisation, Mundpflege, Wundversorgung, Ernährung und Infusionen.

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