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Neurosurgical Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 30-2
June 28, 2012
Jeffrey R. Kirsch + 1 more
English
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This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics provides essential updates in neurosurgical anesthesia. Topics include anesthesia for endovascular neurosurgery; interventional neuroradiology; neuroimaging; anesthetic management of patients with acute stroke; perioperative management of pediatric patients; anesthetic neurotoxicity; airway management in neuroanesthesiology; anesthetic considerations for awake craniotomy for epilepsy; perioperative uses of trans cranial perfusion monitoring; monitoring and introaoperative management of elevated ICP and decompressive craniectomy; electrophysiologic monitoring in neurosurgery; traumatic brain injury; perioperative pain management in the neurosurgical patient; controversies in neurosciences critical care; sleep and mechanisms of anesthesia; and impacts on outcome after neuroanesthesia.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Challenges in Multi-System Disease, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics

1st Edition
Volume 45-3
June 28, 2012
Austin Rose
English
Hardback
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Special "hazards" for otolaryngologists to be cognizant of in working with pediatric patients with concomitant disease are noted in this resource. Topics include: Hemangiomas in pediatric otolaryngology; Otolaryngologic manifestations of craniofacial syndromes; Pediatric otolaryngology manifestations of skeletal dysplasia; The otolaryngologist's approach to the down syndrome patient; Management of allergic fungal sinusitis in children; Multi-System disease and pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction; Evaulation and management of velopalatal insufficiency; Recurrent Respiratory Papilomatosis; Pierre Robin Sequence – evaluation, management, timing of surgery and pitfalls; and Endoscopic skull base techniques for juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.

Manual de tecnología farmacéutica

1st Edition
June 26, 2012
M.ª Carmen Lozano Estevan + 2 more
Spanish
Paperback
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Manual teórico-práctico cuyo objetivo es guiar a los estudiantes a desempeñar una labor propia del farmacéutico. Trata de iniciar al alumno en las diferentes técnicas empleadas así como introducirle en los conocimientos necesarios para encontrar la forma farmacéutica que mejor se adapta al tratamiento de una determinada enfermedad. Esta obra ha sido realizada por un selecto grupo de profesores de Tecnología Farmacéutica de universidades españolas y portuguesas con base en su experiencia adquirida al enfrentarse a la docencia de esta materia. Pensada para los nuevos planes de estudio del Grado en Farmacia, la obra incluye material online en español en la plataforma www.studentconsult.e... con: 200 preguntas de autoevaluación, 12 problemas con soluciones razonadas, bibliografía general de la obra y galería con las figuras del libro en color.

Tratamiento del dolor con fitoterapia china y acupuntura

2nd Edition
June 26, 2012
Peilin Sun
Spanish
eBook
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Presenta importantes novedades, entre las que cabe mencionar las siguientes: la inclusión de un nuevo capítulo sobre el tratamiento del dolor en niños; diversos capítulos dedicados a la revisión de las condiciones ginecológicas; la presencia de la denominación occidental de las enfermedades; los tratamientos sugeridos ahora incluyen, tanto tratamientos de acupuntura como herbales. La obra está dirigida a profesionales y estudiantes de Acupuntura, Medicina Tradicional China, Farmacopea Tradicional China (Asignaturas: Acupuntura, Tratamiento de acupuntura, Farmacopea de la MTC, Medicina Interna de ka MTC, Especialidades de la MTC).

Procedimientos generales de fisioterapia

1st Edition
June 26, 2012
Manuel Albornoz Cabello + 1 more
Spanish
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"Procedimientos Generales de Fisioterapia: práctica basada en la evidencia" responde a los cambios que se han producido en los sistemas de enseñanza de fisioterapia y, por lo tanto, cubre perfectamente, y en la actualidad, la asignatura del mismo nombre, dentro del Grado de Fisioterapia. Además de la participación de profesores de diversas escuelas de Fisioterapia españolas, este proyecto cuenta con la participación de algunos autores latinoamericanos en temáticas determinadas. Incluye material complementario online: preguntas de autoevaluación, casos prácticos, galería de imágenes a todo color y prácticos vídeos de procedimientos en fisioterapia.

Ultraschalldiagnostik in der Gynäkologie

1st Edition
June 25, 2012
German
eBook
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Die neuesten Technologien und ihr Einsatz im klinischen Alltag eindrucksvoll dargestellt in Wort und Bild - mit über 750 Abbildungen, die dem neuesten technischen Standard entsprechen. Das Werk deckt alle Bereiche des gynäkologischen Ultraschalls ab.

Textbook of Microbiology & Immunology

2nd Edition
June 25, 2012
Subhash Chandra Parija
English
Paperback
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The second edition of the Textbook of Microbiology and Immunology provides a fully updated text on various aspects of microbiology and infectious diseases, which makes it the most authoritative and informative text in medical microbiology. It is a must have book for preparing MBBS examination as well as for preparing PG entrance test.

Spine Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America

1st Edition
Volume 50-4
June 19, 2012
Timothy P. Maus
English
Hardback
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Imaging of the spine is given a thorough update in this issue, beginning with an article on spine segmentation, enumeration and normal variants. Imaging of degenerative disease of the spine is then reviewed, giving consideration to appropriate utilization of imaging, specificity and sensitivity shortcomings in evaluation of degenerative disease, risks and benefits of imaging of degenerative disease, and the prevalence of radicular and xial pain and underlying pain generators. Next, the validity and socioeconomic impact of spine imaging in evaluating “degenerative” pain syndromes is reviewed. Pathophysiology and biomechanics of disc and posterior element of degenerative disease is reviewed, along with imaging of radiculopathy / radiculitis, imaging of central canal stenosis, and imaging of discogenic pain (using MRI and discography). Imaging of joint related axial pain, spine neoplasm, spine infection, and non-acute trauma is also covered.

Communication

2nd Edition
June 18, 2012
Gjyn O'Toole
English
eBook
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This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that are rarely covered in generic professional communication texts. Perspectives and examples are drawn from a wide range of health professions. The book includes activities that will enable students to reflect on their experiences and practice using the skills.

Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology

1st Edition
June 18, 2012
Larry R. Cochard
English
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