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    • Ophtalmologie en urgence

      • 3rd Edition
      • Eric Tuil + 4 more
      • French
      Cette nouvelle édition d'Ophtalmologie en urgence est enrichie de nombreuses mises à jour thérapeutiques et nouveautés, notamment sur les urgences maculaires, le traitement des kératites amibiennes, les taches blanches du fond d'œil ainsi que sur les tumeurs et leur prise en charge en urgence. L'ouvrage reste le guide de conduites à tenir ayant pour vocation de rappeler en quelques lignes l'essentiel de ce qu'il faut savoir sur le sujet dans le cadre des urgences. Au-delà des maladies classiquement rencontrées, la dimension novatrice d'Ophtalmologie en urgence met l'accent sur le raisonnement clinique et l'analyse décisionnelle. Son utilité pour le praticien réside dans sa structure qui s'appuie sur : - la clarté : plus de deux cent cinquante illustrations en couleur facilitent la reconnaissance des symptômes ; - la synthèse : plus de 50 arbres décisionnels et tableaux présentent les différents diagnostics et les stratégies de prise en charge ; - la lisibilité : sa présentation efficace permet d'accéder rapidement aux informations importantes. Ce livre apportera aux ophtalmologues, urgentistes, neurologues, médecins généralistes, externes et internes en médecine et ophtalmologie, orthoptistes et optométristes les bases nécessaires à la prise en charge des urgences ophtalmologiques.

    • Mastocytosis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 34-2
      • Cem Akin
      • English
      This issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, edited by Dr. Cem Akin, is devoted to Mastocytosis. Articles in this issue include Human Mast Cell Signal Transduction; Mast cell tryptase role in homeostasis and coagulation; Mastocytosis: Current Classification and Diagnostic criteria; Epidemiology, risk factors and prognosis of mastocytosis; Mast cell sarcoma: Clinical management; Molecular defects in mastocytosis: c-kit mutations and beyond; Flow cytometry in mastocytosis: Utility as a diagnostic and prognostic tool; Morphology of mastocytosis with special reference to immunophenotypical aberrancies; CD30 expression in mastocytosis; Extramedullary mastocytosis: Pathologic aspects; Bone involvement and osteoporosis in mastocytosis; Drug allergy in mastocytosis; Eosinophilia in mastocytosis; Venom allergy and mastocytosis; Skin disease in mastocytosis; Treatment of advanced mastocytosis; Treatment strategies of mediator related symptoms in mastocytosis; and Neuro and psychological involvement in Mastocytosis.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-2
      • George C. Willis
      • English
      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
      • Gary Landsberg
      • English
      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.

    • Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

      • 5th Edition
      • AWHONN + 4 more
      • English
      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

      Colección Cuidados de Salud Avanzados
      • 1st Edition
      • M.ª Isabel Orts Cortés
      • Spanish
      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.

    • Robinson's Current Therapy in Equine Medicine

      • 7th Edition
      • Kim A. Sprayberry + 1 more
      • English
      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.

    • Biliary Tract Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 94-2
      • Jessica A Wernberg
      • English
      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
      • Theresa S. Wu
      • English
      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
      • James Newman
      • English
      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.

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