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    • Mosby's Anatomy & Physiology Study and Review Cards

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 1, 2013
      • Dan Matusiak
      • English
      • eBook
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      Mosby’s Anatomy & Physiology Study and Review Cards, 2nd Edition helps students learn and retain the fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Divided into 20 color-coded sections, more than 330 cards cover all of the body systems with a vivid mix of illustrations, tables, quizzes and labeling exercises. The vibrant illustrations and supporting text will make the most of study time while improving comprehension and retention.

    • Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 1, 2013
      • Kenneth W Hinchcliff + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      This unique resource provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic and clinical sciences required for management of the equine athlete. The unique treatment of exercise physiology and training within a clinical context, together with a detailed review of all diseases affecting athletic horses, makes this the most comprehensive text available. Provides a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system, and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training. The internationally renowned team of contributors has created the ultimate reference for veterinarians, students, horse-owners, and all those involved in the world of equine athletics. "a significant amount of practical information for use in the field, as well as providing a sound scientific basis for therapy and understanding of the underlying pathology of the horse as an athlete."Reviewed by: John Bowers on behalf of Australian Veterinary Journal, May 2015

    • Atlas of Canine and Feline Peripheral Blood Smears

      • 1st Edition
      • July 1, 2013
      • Amy C. Valenciano + 3 more
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
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      • eBook
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      An illustrated guide to the morphology of blood cells, Atlas of Canine and Feline Peripheral Blood Smears covers patient assessment for common hematologic disorders and diseases in dogs and cats. Over 1,000 full-color photomicrographs depict abnormalities within each blood cell line, with multiple pictures of each morphologic abnormality and variations in their appearance. Written by pathology experts Amy Valenciano, Rick Cowell, Theresa Rizzi, and Ronald Tyler, this concise reference will enhance your skills as you interpret blood smears and recognize hematological cellular response to inflammation, infection, and toxicity. "Everything you might encounter looking at dog or cat blood smears is right there, clearly classified and noted (more than 1000 pictures!). Pitfalls and artefacts are clearly explained. The format (spiral binding) makes it the obvious accessory for your microscope. A good investment." Reviewed by: Vet's Today Date: July 2014

    • Emergency Medicine

      • 6th Edition
      • June 28, 2013
      • Sascha Fulde + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      The ultimate emergency medicine textbook from the renowned Professor Gordian Fulde now in a new edition. Emergency Medicine 6e presents evidence-based clinical management and treatment advice for emergency medicine students and practitioners in Australasia. The vast range of topics include paediatric, geriatric, gynaecology, psychiatric, dental, rural and Indigenous presentations, ensuring readers are well prepared for any eventuality in the Emergency Department. This outstanding text combines expertise and experience with fully up-to-date content. It is authored by Professor Gordian Fulde, Emergency Department director at Sydney’s St Vincent's Hospital, with contributions from Dr Sascha Fulde and over 60 other notable emergency medicine clinicians. Readers will gain a solid understanding of effective procedural and management skills in the ED. Practical tips relate to: patient transport and retrieval; seriously ill patients; advanced nursing roles; general practitioners; working with IT; administration, legal matters, governance and quality care; and interns and students in the emergency department. The ideal complement to hands-on emergency medicine training, this new edition of Emergency Medicine also prepares readers to apply key emergency medicine skills to unique incidents such as mass casualty and chemical, biological and radiological hazard contingencies. Topics included in this edition of Emergency Medicine include:• securing the airway• resuscitation• arrhythmia management• pain management• imaging• dermatology• trauma• poisoning• envenomation• overdose

    • Liver Pathology, An Issue of Surgical Pathology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 6-2
      • June 28, 2013
      • Sanjay Kakar + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      For the surgical pathologist, this coverage of Liver Pathology presents practical information with ample discussion of differential diagnosis and use of special studies, where relevant, to engage pathologists in what you can do daily in practice. Topics include: Steatohepatitis: Histopathologic diagnosis; Regression and subclassification of cirrhosis; Autoimmune hepatitis and overlap syndrome; Liver transplant pathology: challenging diagnostic situations; Hepatocellular adenoma; Immunohistochemistry for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma; Histologic subtypes of hepatocellular carcinoma: diagnostics and clinical significance; Pediatric cholestatic disorders. Sanjay Kakar and Dhanpat Jain bring their expertise in liver pathology and lead a group of authors whose focus is on liver and GI pathology. The surgical pathologist has at hand in this issue the essential and most current aspects of liver pathology required for daily practice.

    • Veterinary Anaesthesia

      • 11th Edition
      • June 28, 2013
      • Kathy W. Clarke + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      An acknowledged classic in its field, Veterinary Anaesthesia 11th edition has undergone a thorough revision to bring you the latest information in a more accessible format than ever before. The book meets the needs of several groups. For students, it provides basic concepts and ‘how to’ advice on anaesthetizing animals. For veterinarians in practice or those working with laboratory animals it’s an excellent reference that draws on both the considerable experience of the authors and on published scientific data. Those wishing to specialize in veterinary anaesthesia will find it a stimulating introduction to the subject. This revision has been expanded to incorporate evidence-based information, additional chapters on advances in analgesia, anaesthesia of small mammals, fish and wildlife, and updated information on cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR). The wide range of species covered and the clear descriptions of basic principles, techniques and equipment, coupled with an extensive literature review, make Veterinary Anaesthesia 11th edition your essential companion whether in classroom or in clinic.'The before, during, after, how and why of every anaesthesia is clearly explained in this thorough "anaesthesia" bible ... No doubt this will be a reference throughout your professional career, whatever path you follow'. Reviewed by: Fabienne Dethioux , Tomorrow's Vets Date: December 2014 "The layout is attractive and easy to use, and the book covers both general principles and practical advice. It should be on the shelves of every veterinary practice and in every student’s library." Reviewed by: Polly Taylor. Date: July 2014

    • Study Guide for Essentials for Nursing Practice

      • 8th Edition
      • June 27, 2013
      • Patricia A. Potter + 4 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      • eBook
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      Master content from your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Basic Nursing, 7th Edition, this study guide helps you understand and apply material with chapter review questions, activities, case studies, and more!

    • Cowell and Tyler's Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat

      • 4th Edition
      • June 27, 2013
      • Amy C. Valenciano + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 4 3 0 2 5
      Highly respected in the field, Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat is the complete resource for developing the knowledge and skills you need for clinical laboratory diagnostics. Detailed illustrations and descriptions of cytologic and hematologic samples allow you to diagnose both common and uncommon diseases in dogs and cats. Microscopic evaluation techniques and interpretation guidelines for organ tissue, blood, and other body fluid specimens give you a basic understanding of sample collection and specimen preparation. In addition, algorithms are generously distributed throughout the text, helping you evaluate various cytologic preparations.

    • Year Book of Surgery 2013

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 2013
      • June 26, 2013
      • Kevin E. Behrns
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      The Year Book of Surgery brings you abstracts of the articles that reported the year's breakthrough developments in surgery, carefully selected from more than 500 journals worldwide. Expert commentaries evaluate the clinical importance of each article and discuss its application to your practice. There's no faster or easier way to stay informed! The Year Book of Surgery is published annually in September, and includes topics such as: Trauma; Burns; Critical Care; Transplantation; Surgical Infection; Would Healing; Oncology; Vascular Surgery; and General Thoracic Surgery.

    • MRI in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-3
      • June 25, 2013
      • Timothy G. Sanders
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will provide an in-depth overview of the most common areas for MRI scans, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. There will be two additional chapters, which will discuss how tumors and arthritis can be the underlying causes of an athlete’s pain, and how to look for those in scans. "The book is full of clinical nuggets way beyond the usual realm of the 'how to treat' and 'what to do' models that clinical sports books can sometimes slip into" Reviewed by InTouch, Apr 2015

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