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  • Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine

    • 7th Edition
    • Nader Rifai
    • English
    **Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence Award Winner, 2024****Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Laboratory Medicine**Use THE definitive reference for laboratory medicine and clinical pathology! Tietz Textbook of Laboratory Medicine, 7th Edition provides the guidance necessary to select, perform, and evaluate the results of new and established laboratory tests. Comprehensive coverage includes the latest advances in topics such as clinical chemistry, genetic metabolic disorders, molecular diagnostics, hematology and coagulation, clinical microbiology, transfusion medicine, and clinical immunology. From a team of expert contributors led by Nader Rifai, this reference includes access to wide-ranging online resources on Elsevier eBooks+ — featuring the comprehensive product with fully searchable text, animations, podcasts, over 1300 clinical case studies, lecture series, and more, all included with print purchase.

  • Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant - Revised Reprint

    • 5th Edition
    • Linda J. Gaylor
    • English
    Enhance your learning with a wealth of interactive exercises for practice, reinforcement, and recall! An indispensable companion to the textbook, the Student Workbook for The Administrative Dental Assistant, 5th Edition combines the key objectives and content of the book with challenging exercises — putting the information you need into a practical context. Separated by chapter for easy correlation to the text, the workbook contains chapter summaries; learning objectives; short-answer, matching, multiple-choice and/or fill-in-the-blank questions; case scenarios followed by critical thinking questions, new Computer Application Exercises; and fun puzzles to reinforce key terminology. The newly updated version of Dentrix Learning Edition practice management software, available for download on Evolve, is combined with original exercises in the workbook help you learn to navigate it, and new content includes dental office technology, communication and social media, and more.

  • Gut leben mit Typ-1-Diabetes

    Arbeitsbuch zur Basis-Bolus-Therapie
    • 10th Edition
    • Renate Schrader + 1 more
    • German
    „Gut leben mit Typ-1-Diabetes" zeigt Ihnen, was Sie tun können, um sich das Leben mit Diabetes leichter zu machen und gleichzeitig Ihre Selbsttherapie gut im Griff zu haben. Sie erhalten Antworten auf wichtige Fragen zur Insulintherapie, zum Diabetes in Partnerschaft und Familie, im Beruf und in der Freizeit. Zu vielen Problemen finden Sie mehrere Lösungsmöglichkeiten... die Sie für sich selbst gestalten können und sollen. Das Autorenteam möchte Ihnen Mut machen zu einem erfüllten Leben, in dem der Diabetes zu einer wichtigen Nebensache wird. Dieses Buch ist deshalb ein zuverlässiger Begleiter für alle, die ihr Leben mit Insulin normal gestalten wollen! Neu in der 10. Auflage: neue Fotos von alltäglich eingesetzten CGM-Systemen und Insulin-Pens Aktuelle Informationen zu den 2019 zugelassenen Hybrid-Closed-Loop-S... und zu Funktionen der Insulinpumpen wurden ergänzt

  • Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

    • 12th Edition
    • Carl Mottram
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Respiratory Therapy**Master pulmonary function testing procedures — and prepare for PFT credentialing exams! Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 12th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on equipment, measurement software, reference values, and quality assurance, so you can develop the testing skills you need to find and assess lung abnormalities and conditions such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema. Written by Carl D. Mottram, a well-known expert in pulmonary function procedures, this bestselling guide helps you get accurate test results every time.

  • A Practical Approach to Interdisciplinary Complex Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • Cara Pelser + 2 more
    • English
    An interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach is most effective in complex physical rehabilitation, but implementing a successful IDT can be challenging. This new book will help readers to understand more about the variety of professions that contribute to successful IDT working and how team members collaborate for the benefit of the rehabilitation patient and their personalised goals.This is a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based guide to complex rehabilitation from an IDT perspective, exploring the dynamic and diverse roles and challenges of the team. The fifteen chapters are written by clinicians who are highly experienced across a range of disciplines and settings, from early acute rehabilitation to community rehabilitation.A Practical Approach to Interdisciplinary Complex Rehabilitation will be an invaluable resource for all members of the team, including medical, nursing, dietetics, neuropsychiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, rehabilitation coordination, speech and language therapy, and vocational rehabilitation therapy.

  • Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing

    Concepts and Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Holly K. Stromberg
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of medical-surgical nursing — and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) exam! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Stromberg’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you master the role of the LPN/LVN. Review questions help you understand terms and apply concepts to patient care settings, and realistic activities provide practice with critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Now with new NGN-style practice questions and case studies, this practical study tool will boost your readiness for the NCLEX-PN® exam.

  • ENT Secrets

    • 5th Edition
    • Melissa A. Scholes + 1 more
    • English
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. ENT Secrets, 5th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatrics

    • 4th Edition
    • A. Carlson Merrow Jr. + 3 more
    • English
    Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatrics, fourth edition, is an invaluable resource for pediatric radiologists, general radiologists, and trainees—anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s pediatric imaging. Dr. A. Carlson Merrow, Jr., and his team of highly regarded experts provide up-to-date information on recent advances in technology and safety in the imaging of children to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

  • The Ankle and Foot

    Pain Medicine: A Case-Based Learning Series
    • 1st Edition
    • Steven D. Waldman
    • English
    Here is the perfect text you need to provide your learners with real-life clinical scenarios that are ideal for Case-Based Learning and Discussion.

  • Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals

    Administrative and Clinical Competencies with Anatomy & Physiology
    • 2nd Edition
    • Brigitte Niedzwiecki
    • English
    Master the clinical and administrative competencies you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 2nd Edition covers the administrative and clinical knowledge, skills, and procedures that are essential to patient care. A reader-friendly approach and focus on foundational content — including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic math calculations, and soft skills — provide a solid foundation for the key skills and procedures at the heart of Medical Assisting practice. An applied learning approach organizes content around realistic case scenarios. The 2nd edition adds coverage of intravenous procedures, catheterization, and limited-scope radiography to address competencies approved in many states. This practical text will prepare you to launch a successful Medical Assisting career!

  • Rettungssanitäter Heute + E-Book

    • 5th Edition
    • Jürgen Luxem + 1 more
    • German
    Aus „Rettungsdienst RS/RH" wird „Rettungssanitäter Heute“: modernes Format, ansprechendes Layout und topaktuell! E-Book inklusive! Rettungssanitäter Heute enthält das komplette Wissen für die Ausbildungen Rettungssanitäter/Re... Werkssanitäter/Werks... Sanitäter/Sanitäteri... Rettungshelfer/Rettu... Dieses Lehrbuch der renommierten Herausgeber Jürgen Luxem und Klaus Runggaldier überzeugt durch klare Struktur und eine einfache Sprache, damit Sie einen leichten Einstieg in die Ausbildungsinhalte finden. Zahlreiche Abbildungen und viele Lernhilfen, z.B. Informationsschwerpu... und Zusammenfassungen in Kästen sowie Wiederholungsfragen am Kapitelende, machen den Stoff anschaulich und helfen Ihnen, beim Lernen das Wesentliche im Blick zu behalten. Für den optimalen Bezug zum Arbeitsalltag sorgen Tipps und Fallbeispiele aus der Praxis. So stärken Sie Ihre Handlungs- und Kompetenzorientierun... Neu in der 5. Auflage: Großes Lehrbuchformat für mehr Übersichtlichkeit und besseres Lernen Neues Konzept mit Gliederung in Anlehnung an die acht Ausbildungsziele für die Ausbildung zum Rettungssanitäter/zu... Rettungssanitäterin: Berufsfeld Notfallrettung und Krankentransport Grundlagen für das Tätigkeitsfeld Rettungsdienst Ersteinschätzung und Untersuchung in Notfallsituationen Lebensrettende Maßnahmen Diagnostik und Therapie Kommunikation und Interaktion Zusammenarbeit in Gruppen und Teams Qualitätsstandards Neue Inhalte entsprechend der Ausbildungsrichtlini... Ethische Grundlagen, Selbstverständnis und Rollenbild Inspektion, Palpation, Auskultation, neurologische Untersuchung Umgang mit sozialen Randgruppen Einsatznachsorge, Notfallseelsorge, Hilfsangebote für Einsatzkräfte Kommunikation im Team, Entscheidungsfindung... Zusammenarbeit mit Dritten Online bieten wir Zusatzmaterialien zum Lernen und für den Unterricht: 47 Animationsvideos 50 Arbeitsblätter inkl. Lösungen 20 anatomische Abbildungen zum Download 2 Fallbeispiele zur Prüfungssimulation inkl. Lösungen Inklusive: Ihr E-Book bietet Ihnen zahlreiche wertvolle Funktionalitäten Farbliche Markierungen Notizen einfügen Erstellen eigener Lernkarten Markierungen und Notizen teilen Vorlesefunktion Separate Bildergalerie Online- und Offline-Nutzung

  • Problem Solving in Pediatric Imaging

    • 1st Edition
    • Sarah Sarvis Milla + 1 more
    • English
    Optimize diagnostic accuracy with Problem Solving in Pediatric Imaging, a new volume in the Problem Solving in Radiology series. This concise title offers quick, authoritative guidance from experienced radiologists who focus on the problematic conditions you’re likely to see—and how to reach an accurate diagnosis in an efficient manner.

  • Diagnostics infirmiers, interventions et résultats

    Classifications infirmières et plans de soins
    • 7th Edition
    • Annie Pascal + 1 more
    • French
    Outil pédagogique de référence, cette 7e édition des Diagnostics infirmiers, interventions et résultats s’impose comme le guide indispensable pour s’initier à la démarche clinique infirmière, en s’appuyant sur les classifications qui fondent aujourd’hui un langage infirmier commun à l’échelle internationale.La première partie présente les concepts de base à connaître pour utiliser les classifications infirmières, leur histoire, leur apport ainsi que les outils méthodologiques tels que les plans de soins guides et les transmissions ciblées.L’ouvrage se compose de quatre autres parties :• Diagnostics et plans de soins : les 267 diagnostics issus de la classification NANDA 2021-2023 sont mis en lien avec une sélection d’interventions pertinentes classées par types de soins puis avec les résultats de soins.• Interventions : les 565 interventions de la classification CISI/NIC 2018 sont listées ; 111 d’entre elles ont été sélectionnées par les auteurs et développées dans leur intégralité.• Résultats : les 540 résultats issus de la dernière classification CRSI/NOC 2018 sont listés ; 84 résultats ont été sélectionnés et sont décrits dans leur intégralité.• Cas concrets et retours d’expérience : cette dernière partie permet de comprendre l’application pratique qui peut être faite des plans de soins.Pour faciliter la recherche, le lecteur trouvera, par ordre alphabétique, la totalité des diagnostics de la classification NANDA 2021-2023, et la liste complète des interventions de la classification NIC et des résultats de la classification NOC.Un index général permet au lecteur de mettre en lien ces trois classifications, ce livre constituant ainsi la seule base de langue française exhaustive et réunie en un seul volume.

  • National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases

    • 8th Edition
    • Scott F. Gilbert + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Nephrology**Well organized and highly readable, the National Kidney Foundation Primer on Kidney Diseases has offered clear, comprehensive coverage of adult and pediatric kidney diseases for more than 25 years. The thoroughly revised 8th Edition of this authoritative, practical reference covers every relevant topic in the field, making it an excellent resource for residency, fellowship, clinical practice, and board review. It brings you completely up to date with key topics in this fast-changing field, including ongoing clinical research and changing treatment protocols.This powerful learning tool and clinical reference is a joint publication of Elsevier and the National Kidney Foundation.

  • Nurse Anesthesia

    • 7th Edition
    • Sass Elisha + 2 more
    • English
    Gain the knowledge and skills you need for clinical anesthesia practice! Written specifically for nurse anesthetists, Nurse Anesthesia, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in scientific principles and evidence-based practice. Coverage includes a review of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug receptor concepts, intravenous agents, neuromuscular blocking agents, and more, followed by a discussion of anesthesia equipment and clinical monitoring, preoperative preparation of the patient, and the use of anesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures. From a team of expert authors led by Sass Elisha, Jeremy S. Heiner, and John J. Nagelhout, this text helps you prepare for certification and also provides a key reference for CRNAs to use in daily practice.

  • Talley and O'Connor's Clinical OSCEs

    Guide to Passing the OSCEs
    • 1st Edition
    • Nicholas J. Talley + 1 more
    • English
    This practical companion to Talley & O’Connor’s Clinical Examination focuses on refining your clinical skills technique to ensure you excel in your Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. The 102 stations are graded according to the conditions you will be examined on during your Early, Intermediate and Final clinical years. Each station includes background information relevant to the condition being examined, the rationale and method, as well as a guide to presenting on the case, tips and relevant marking criteria to build your confidence in performing these high-pressure examinations.

  • Congenital Heart Disease

    A Clinical, Pathological, Embryological, and Segmental Analysis
    • 1st Edition
    • Richard Van Praagh
    • English
    Authored by the originator of the standard nomenclature for this spectrum of disorders, Congenital Heart Disease: A Clinical, Pathological, Embryological, and Segmental Analysis discusses the history, anatomic features, and physiologic consequences of CHD—in one authoritative resource. The Van Praagh approach to the segmental classification of CHD, developed and implemented by Dr. Richard Van Praagh in the 1960s at Boston Children’s Hospital, remains widely used today, facilitating communication among radiologists, cardiologists, surgeons, and pediatricians who are involved in the diagnosis, characterization, and management of this disease. This unique atlas offers complete coverage of the ubiquitous Van Praagh language of CHD, including the signs, symptoms, and clinical manifestations of malpositioned, malformed, or absent cardiovascular chambers, vessels, and valves using traditional as well as state-of-the-art technology.

  • Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in LPN/LVN Nursing

    Practice Exercises for the NCLEX-PN® Examination
    • 1st Edition
    • Linda A. LaCharity + 2 more
    • English
    Build the skills needed to apply prioritization, delegation, and assignment concepts to nursing practice! Providing a solid foundation in coordinated care, Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in LPN/LVN Nursing uses practical exercises to prepare you for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination and to boost your job readiness. It helps you develop clinical judgment skills by guiding you through patient care scenarios progressing from common to complex. NGN-style questions are included in the book, and the Evolve website allows you to answer all of the book’s questions in interactive Study or Exam mode. Written by a team of noted educators led by Linda A. LaCharity, this text helps LPNs and LVNs apply decision-making concepts in many different settings.

  • Tibial Plateau Fractures

    • 1st Edition
    • John Riehl
    • English
    With coverage of every aspect of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of fractures involving the tibial plateau, Tibial Plateau Fractures delivers authoritative, up-to-date guidance on these complex injuries in one convenient source. Focused, easy-to-read content is presented in a templated, bulleted format for quick reference, providing easy access to the knowledge and experience of editor Dr. John Riehl and expert contributing authors. Numerous high-quality x-rays, MRIs, and clinical photos guide you step by step through the care of patients with tibial plateau fractures.

  • The Chest Wall and Abdomen

    Pain Medicine: A Case Based Learning Series
    • 1st Edition
    • Steven D. Waldman
    • English
    **Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Thoracic Surgery**Here is the perfect text you need to provide your learners with real-life clinical scenarios that are ideal for Case-Based Learning and Discussion.

  • Dry Eye Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Anat Galor
    • English
    Clinically-oriented and up-to-date, Dry Eye Diseases focuses on the latest diagnostic techniques, management guidelines, and treatment options for dry eye disorders. This consolidated resource provides guidance on the clinical assessment of patients presenting with dry eye symptoms as well as a global perspectives on the use of FDA and off-label products. Practicing and trainee ophthalmologists and optometrists will find this an indispensable resource for understanding this complex disorder.

  • Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery

    4 - Volume Set
    • 8th Edition
    • H. Richard Winn
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Neurosurgery**Widely regarded as the definitive reference in the field, Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery offers unparalleled, multimedia coverage of the entirety of this complex specialty. Fully updated to reflect recent advances in the basic and clinical neurosciences, the 8th Edition covers everything you need to know about functional and restorative neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation, stem cell biology, radiological and nuclear imaging, and neuro-oncology, as well as minimally invasive surgeries in spine and peripheral nerve surgery, and endoscopic and other approaches for cranial procedures and cerebrovascular diseases. In four comprehensive volumes, Dr. H. Richard Winn and his expert team of editors and authors provide updated content, a significantly expanded video library, and hundreds of new video lectures that help you master new procedures, new technologies, and essential anatomic knowledge in neurosurgery.

  • Ophthalmology Secrets

    • 5th Edition
    • Janice Gault
    • English
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Ophthalmology Secrets, 5th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

  • Diagnostic Pathology: Neuropathology

    • 3rd Edition
    • B.K. Kleinschmidt-DeMasters + 3 more
    • English
    Covering all aspects of neuropathology, this updated volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for pathologists at all levels of experience and training—both as a quick reference and as an efficient review to improve knowledge and skills. The third edition is an easy-to-use, one-stop reference for the most recent clinical, pathological, histological, and molecular knowledge in the field. It offers complete information on lesions of the brain, sellar region, and peripheral nerves, as well as benign cysts and selected infectious, inflammatory, reactive, vascular, and cortical dysplastic lesions, enabling you to arrive at the correct diagnosis and prepare actionable, useful reports.

  • Hypertension Secrets

    • 2nd Edition
    • Edgar V. Lerma + 2 more
    • English
    For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Hypertension Secrets, 2nd Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style – making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.

  • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

    • 1st Edition
    • Richard D. Scott + 1 more
    • English
    High patient satisfaction, rapid recovery times, and suitability for outpatient surgery make unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) an increasingly popular surgical option for treatment of isolated, medial and lateral compartment arthritis of the knee. Drs. Richard D. Scott and Vivek Shah impart their considerable expertise in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty, providing orthopaedic surgeons and related clinical staff with the comprehensive, easy-to-read information needed to make the most of this innovative procedure in daily practice.

  • Health Visiting

    Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
    • 3rd Edition
    • Patricia Burrows + 1 more
    • English
    This popular book encompasses contemporary theory and practice relevant to effective health visiting across all four nations of the United Kingdom, now and into the future.Now in its third edition, the text has been completely rewritten and updated by new editors Patricia Burrows and Jean Cowie to reflect the many changes that have occurred as health visiting practice evolves. These include a strong focus on parental and child emotional and mental health wellbeing; speech, language and communication development for children; the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences; and the relevance of technology to health visiting practice.The book is strongly grounded in evidence and is suitable both for student health visitors as well as qualified practitioners wishing to further their practice and academic development.

  • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

    Evidence to Practice
    • 6th Edition
    • Donna Frownfelter + 4 more
    • English
    Commensurate with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and health competencies to improve patient outcomes, get a solid foundation in cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and rehabilitation! Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy: Evidence and Practice, 6th Edition provides a holistic, person-centered approach to the spectrum of cardiovascular and　pulmonary physical therapy. From examination and evaluation to interventions, this book guides you through the health promotion strategies for maximizing patients’ health and wellbeing, in conjunction with managing the needs of patients with acute and chronic conditions, those in intensive care units, and of special populations such as children and elders. Selected case studies translate related scientific research into evidence-based practice and enhance clinical decision making. Now including an enhanced eBook version (with print purchase), this text details the latest best practices to help achieve the best physical therapy outcomes.

  • Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

    • 10th Edition
    • Linda Lane Lilley + 2 more
    • English
    Gain the pharmacology knowledge and skills you need to administer medications safely! Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 10th Edition provides practical, easy-to-use pharmacology information, emphasizing the application of the nursing process and prioritization throughout the book. Coverage begins with pharmacology basics, then discusses drugs by body systems and drug functions. Hundreds of full-color illustrations show how drugs work in the body and depict key steps in medication administration. Written by pharmacology experts Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, and Julie S. Snyder, this bestselling textbook makes it easy to understand and apply pharmacology concepts and provide safe, quality nursing care.

  • Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care

    • 1st Edition
    • Elizabeth Anne Rosser + 1 more
    • English
    An understanding of leadership and management theory and practice is integral to the success of a new generation of health and social care professionals, and managers of services. It is equally important for educators in the field. Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care by Elizabeth Rosser and Cate Wood supports the development of all health and social care professionals as managers and leaders in today’s rapidly evolving environment. This new title addresses pertinent topics including: integration and enhancement of health and social care services; interprofessional working; the importance of a strong organizational culture; developing individual resilience; leading innovation; and practising successful project and financial management within global and culturally sensitive contexts. With a growing mandate for health and social care professionals to understand leadership and management within their organizations, and a strong appreciation of these skills by employers, this new book is an important contribution that students and educators alike will welcome.

  • Der lange Atem

    Sport-Atemphysiotherapie für Profis und Amateure
    • 1st Edition
    • Brigitte Schmailzl
    • German
    Die oft leistungsentscheiden... Bedeutung von Atmung und Atemstörungen wird im Sport vielfach unterschätzt. Dieses Buch zeigt Ihnen, wie Sport-Atemphysiother... mittels Prophylaxe, Therapie und Eigenbehandlung das „Gesamtsystem Athlet“ wirksam unterstützen kann – bei Profis wie bei Amateursportlern. Vorgestellt werden: Die anatomischen und physiologischen Grundlagen der Atmung Die häufigsten Atemwegserkrankungen und funktionellen Atemwegsstörungen, insbesondere bei Sportlern Ursachen und Entstehungsmechanism... von Atemstörungen, die gerade im Sport besondere Auswirkungen haben Vorbeugende und therapeutische Maßnahmen - mit speziellem Augenmerk auf den Sport- und Wettkampfbereich Maßnahmen der Eigenbehandlung – von Schleimhautpflege über regelmäßige Atemübungen bis hin zu Yoga. Athleten, Trainer, (Physio-)Therapeuten... Betreuer und Ärzte finden in diesem Buch alles, um den „langen Atem“ des Sportlers zu fördern. Das Buch eignet sich für: Freizeit- und Profisportler*innen Trainer*innen und Betreuer*innen Physiotherapeut*inne... Ärzt*innen

  • Braddom. Medicina física y rehabilitación

    • 6th Edition
    • David X. Cifu
    • Spanish
    La más acreditada referencia en el campo de la medicina física y la rehabiltación desde hace más de veinte años. Esta obra de referencia ha constituido el primer recurso al que acude todo equipo de rehabilitación, ya que recoge pormenorizadamente los principios básicos de este campo, además de la información más actual sobre investigación, tecnología e intervenciones, lo que redunda en la mejora de la atención al paciente y en su recuperación. Añade un nuevo capítulo, "Medicina del trabajo y rehabilitación profesional", mejora la cobertura de temas como la vejia neurógena, la rehabilitación y la restauración prote´sica en la amputación de extremidades supreriores, y los trastornos médicos agudos -entre ellos, la enfermedad cardíaca, la fragilidad médica y la insuficiencia renal. Amplía el contenido sobre cuestiones clave como las opciones de abordajes del dolor en las intervenciones, la marcha y las prótesis, la ecografía, la radioscopia, y el electrodiagnóstico. Cuenta con cápítulos profusamente ilustrados y de estructura uniforme, en los ques es fácil encontrar la información clave. Incluye la versión digital de la obra original (contenido en inglés), con acceso, a través de distintos dispositivos, al texto, las figuras y la bibliografía completa del libro. Asímismo, cuenta con más de cincuenta prácticos vídeos y cientos de preguntas de autoevaluación basadas en problemas que buscan un aprendizaje más eficaz.

  • Manual de las toxicidades relacionadas con el tratamiento del cáncer

    • 1st Edition
    • Vamsidhar Velcheti + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Un recurso conciso y específico que aborda un aspecto esencial para la asistencia óptima de los pacientes con cáncer. Los autores se aproximan de forma sencilla al manjeo de los síntomas y las toxicidades derivadas del tratamiento del cáncer mediante un formato práctico y de fácil consulta, que permite encontrar la información con rapidez y comodidad. Abarca los tratamientos sistémicos y de radiación, como la quimioterapia, la inmunoterapia, las terapias dirigidas y la radioterapia, detallando los síntomas de cada toxicidad para ofrecer un tratamiento específico. Presenta temas clave como el tratamiento de las reacciones infusionales, cuándo se requiere una biopaisa y las dificultades específicas que plantean las nuevas inmunoterapias, repasa los enfoques farmacológicos y no farmacológicos del manejo de los síntomas y ofrece recomendaciones para atenuar las toxicidades en pacientes de alto riesgo.

  • Manual basico de urgencias en traumatologia

    • 1st Edition
    • Mario Holgado
    • Spanish
    Con un enfoque eminentemente practico, permite consultar rapidamente cualquier patologia traumatica y obtener orientaciones diagnosticas precisas para el tratamiento. Se trata del primer manual de traumatologia enfocado claramente a la asistencia medica. Los autores prescinden de informacion teorica no esencial para el tratamiento y ofrecen pautas concisas para que incluso un profesional con conocimientos basicos en traumatologia pueda llevar a cabo una labor asistencial de calidad. El elenco de colaboradores refleja la fusion perfecta entre la experiencia y la templanza de los medicos especialistas del servicio de traumatologia, y el entusiasmo y la frescura de los residentes que realizan gran parte de la actividad asistencial. Cuenta, ademas, con especialistas en el campo de la atencion primaria y la rehabilitacion. La obra va dirigida a cualqueir medicoa que tenga contacto con la traumatologia durante su desempe?o profesional, tanto en el servicio de urgencias como en la atencion primaria. La obra ofrece acceso a www.elsevier.es/clin... con 16 video que ilustran diversos tipos de exploraciones, maniobras de reduccion y los pasos generales para la colocacion de una ferula.

  • Netter. Exploración clínica en ortopedia

    Un enfoque basado en la evidencia
    • 4th Edition
    • Joshua Cleland + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Práctica guía altamente ilustrada que cubre los aspectos relevantes de la anatomía, la patología anatómica y las pruebas específicas utilizando las famosas ilustraciones del Dr. Frank H. Netter, así como fotografías clínicas. Proporciona resúmenes actualizados de la evidencia disponible para poder evaluar con rapidez la eficacia de las pruebas clinicas, revisar estudios recientes y determinar qué prueba predecirá mejor un diagnóstico específico. Emplea un práctico formato en tablas que proporciona un acceso rápido a pruebas fiables, diagnósitcos útiles, calidad de los estudios, anatomía y biomecánica, y recomendaciones para aplicar la evidencia y la práctica. Utiliza un código que identifica la calidad de los estudios (basado en QUADAS Y QAREL) para centrar la atención en aquellos de máxida fiabilidad y ayudar a entender por qué algunos estudios se han incluido y otros se han omitido. Incluye la versión digital de la obra original (contenido en inglés), con acceso, a través de distintos dispositivos, al texto, las figuras y la bibliografía del libro, así como a 25 vídeos que muestran el movimiento en distintas pruebas, ayudando a obtener la información clínicamente más relevante de la exploración.

  • Cohen. Vías de la Pulpa

    • 12th Edition
    • Louis.H. Berman + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Recurso imprescindible para mantenerse al día sobre las últimas investigaciones y técnicas en endodoncia. Redactada por expertos de renmobre internacional, esta completa obra de referencia analiza los principios científicos, teóricos y prácticos, de la endodoncia. Ilustraciones en color y radiografías detalladas orientan cada paso de la asistencia endodóncica, desde el diagnóstico y la planificación terapéutica hasta técncias de contrastada eficacia para abordar las enfermedades pulpares y periapicales. Esta nueva edición incorpora las más recientes investigaciones y técncias basadas en la evidencia, en capítulos reorganizados y condensados, con un diseño que permite localizar la información fundamental rápida y fácilmente. El material electrónico complementario (disponible en inglés en Expert Consult) contiene todo lo necesario para mantenerse a la vanguardia en el campo de la endodoncia.

  • Boron y Boulpaep. Manual de fisiología médica

    • 1st Edition
    • Walter F. Boron + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Nuevo contenido en fisiología que surge a partir de la obra "Boron & Boulapaep, Medical Physiology 3ª ed." y que presenta la información "core" en la disciplina. La obra se estructura exactamente igual que el texto de referencia. Es decir, se organiza en 10 secciones que engloban un total de 62 capíutlos al redactar el "concise", los autores han intentado reducir la extensión del capítulo prácticamente a la mitad, y han procurado eliminar todo aquel contenido (cuadros, fórmulas) que no sean estrictamente necesarias para poder compender los diferentes conceptos. A la hora de plantear el "concise", los autores han seguido la misma filosofía que para la obra de referencia, la cual se basa en 3 puntos: Gran nivel de homogeneidad en todos los capítulos a pesar de ser una obra multiautor. Este puede conseguirse porque todos ellos llevan trabajando juntos caso 30 años y son capaces de trabajar totalmente alineados. Integración de los conceptos fisiológicos desde el nivel de ADN-epigenética hasta el total del organismo, pasando por todos los niveles de complejidad intermedios. Presentación de los principios fisiológicos más importantes en un contexto clínico. La obra incluye acceso a SC.com en el que además de la totalidad del contenido se incluyen un conjunto de 11 vídeos/animaciones de procesos fisiológicos (contenidos en inglés).

  • Fisiopatología de la COVID-19 en diferentes órganos y sistemas

    • 1st Edition
    • Esther Barreiro Portela
    • Spanish
    Esta obra muestra en un solo volumen, de forma práctica y sencilla, cómo la infección por el SARS-CoV-2 afecta a numerosos órganos y sistemas, pudiendo dar lugar a una enfermedad grave, en muchos casos de naturaleza sistémica. La obra está estructurada en trece capítulos. Inicialmente se describen los mecanismos infectivos del virus y la respuesta inmune a la infección por el SARS-CoV-2. Aborda la fisiopatología del virus en los sistemas respiratorio, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, real, nervioso, cutáneo y muscular. Posteriormente se detallan los mecanismos fisiopatológicos mediante los cuales se desarrolla el daño en el órgano diana, también en el paciente crítico. Los últimos capítulos abordan el seguimiento y la rehabilitación de los pacientes que han superado la enfermedad. Especialmente dirigida a los distintos profesionales sanitarios (médicos, enfermeras y fisioterapeutas, entre otros), también será un recurso de enorme interés para estudiantes de grados y posgrados sanitarios y de Ciencias de la Salud, así como para científicos que trabajen en ámbitos relacionados.

  • Aneurismas cerebrales

    Tratamiento microquirúrgico
    • 1st Edition
    • José Manuel González Darder + 2 more
    • Spanish
    Obra que ofrece una visión microquirúrgica de los aneurismas cerebrales mediante la aplicación de técnicas endovasculares. A lo largo de 30 capítulos, los autores presentan los aspectos más relevantes sobre la fisiopatología, el diagnósticos y el manejo clínico y quirúrgico de los aneurismas cerebrales. Destaca lo originalidad del material gráfico incluido. Todas las fotografías han sido realizadas por los autores de manera exclusiva para este libro. Un total de 12 vídeos intraoperatorios muestran paso a paso la realización de las técnicas empleadas para esta condición. El contenido responde a la filosofía del grupo de autores participantes: realización de una cirugía anatómica basada en la máxima resección posible que permita la conservación de la anatomía "normal" como máxima garantía para preservar las funciones neurológicas.

  • Planificación de cuidados en enfermería basada en datos

    • 1st Edition
    • Evelyn J.S. Hovenga AM + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Obra basada en datos que presenta soluciones fundamentadas en la evidencia relativas a la dotación de personal y al uso de datos operativos que permitan a los servicios sanitarios aplicar estrategias para mejoar la atención al paciente y los resultados de la organizaciones. Se detalla cómo optimizar el uso de la informática para obtener, compartir, relacionar y procesar los datos obtenidos, y así proporcionar información en tiempo real a los responsables de la toma de decisiones a todos los niveles organizativos y formentar la colaboración y el uso óptimo de los recursos humanos y técnicos disponibles con el objeto de satisfacer las demandas de los servicios de salud. Presenta y analiza las evidencias obtenidas de casos clínicos reales de varios países. Ofrece distintas y detalladas perspectivas de la complejidad del sistema sanitario, orientadas a la mejora de la toma de decisiones. Muestra los vínculos existentes entre los datos de enfermería y su uso para la gestión de unos servicios sanitarios de la máxima eficacia. Esta obra consitituye un excelente recurso para estudiantes y graduados en infor´mática, enfermeras, personal de gerencia de enfermería y otros profesionales de la salud interesados en la enriquecedora aplicación de la informática para la mejora de los servicios de salud.

  • Kaufman's Clinical Neurology for Psychiatrists

    • 9th Edition
    • David Myland Kaufman + 3 more
    • English
    The only reference to focus on the must-know aspects of neurology for psychiatrists, Kaufman's Clinical Neurology for Psychiatrists, 9th Edition, brings you up to date with the knowledge you need to excel on the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and other examinations. It fully covers the exam topics you’ll encounter, along with new content, high-quality illustrations, and multiple-choice questions. In addition, this book prepares you for clinical work in the 21st century.

  • Atopic Dermatitis: Inside Out or Outside In

    • 1st Edition
    • Lawrence S. Chan + 1 more
    • English
    Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is one of the most common and most challenging skin conditions, for patients and practitioners alike. Uniquely organized by intrinsic and extrinsic etiologies, Atopic Dermatitis: Inside Out or Outside In? examines a myriad of causes that start from both the inside of the body and from the external environment, offering physicians practical ways to design treatments that specifically address these causes. Drs. Lawrence S. Chan and Vivian Y. Shi, along with a team of expert contributing authors, examine the etiology of this complex disorder and provide targeted, comprehensive solutions and the most useful therapeutic plans based on pathophysiology, including evidence-based integrative management.

  • Cardiologie de l'enfant : du fœtus à l'adulte

    • 1st Edition
    • Roland Henaine + 1 more
    • French
    Les ouvrages de la collection Pedia sont écrits par les spécialistes du domaine pour les pédiatres hospitaliers et libéraux ainsi que pour les médecins généralistes.Précis et didactiques, ils fournissent à ces praticiens :les éléments indispensables pour détecter et reconnaître les pathologies ;des réponses claires à des situations cliniques précises ;des critères d’orientation et propositions de conduites à tenir.Cet ouvrage est conçu pour les non spécialistes de la cardiologie pédiatrique dans l’objectif de favoriser une meilleure compréhension de cette spécialité et de former les pédiatres – hospitaliers et libéraux – à la physiologie cardiaque, au dépistage et à la prise en charge des cardiopathies du nourrisson, de l’enfant et de l’adolescent. Il sera également une ressource utile pour les spécialistes en formation et/ou désireux d’en savoir plus concernant ce domaine.L’ouvrage propose de fournir au praticien :les bases de la cardiopédiatrie : électrocardiogramme, insuffisance cardiaque, médicaments en cardiologie ;• les symptômes et pathologies associées en pédiatrie et en néonatologie ;les fondamentaux de la rythmologie ;la cardiopédiatrie spécialisée.Chaque pathologie est résumée par un schéma et des « questions réponses » types illustrant le texte.Un complément en ligne, composé de 16 vidéos d’échographies cardiaques sonorisées, complète l’ouvrage.Fruit de la collaboration d’une soixantaine de spécialistes, Cardiologie de l’enfant : du foetus à l’adulte fait le point sur l’ensemble des problématiques liées à la cardiologie foetale et pédiatrique jusqu’au passage en service adulte.Ce guide pratique est une aide indispensable pour les praticiens confirmés ou débutants dans leur accompagnement des enfants et des familles touchés par ces pathologies.

  • Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam

    • 11th Edition
    • JoAnn Zerwekh
    • English
    Who says studying for the NCLEX® can’t be fun? Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-RN® Exam, 11th Edition uses colorful drawings and mnemonic cartoons to help you review and remember the nursing content found on the NCLEX-RN examination. A concise outline format makes it easier to study key facts, principles, and applications of the nursing process. More than 2,500 NCLEX exam-style questions on the Evolve website allow you to create practice exams, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and review answers and rationales. Written by noted NCLEX expert JoAnn Zerwekh, this study guide provides a visual, unintimidating way to prepare for success on the NCLEX-RN exam.

  • Guide pratique de l'échographie obstétricale et gynécologique

    • 3rd Edition
    • Gilles Grangé
    • French
    Cet ouvrage qui s’inscrit dans le programme du DIU d’Échographie Gynécologiqueet Obstétricale, permet, pas à pas, d’apprendre les différentes techniqueséchographi... abordant les notions simples comme les plus complexes.Les chapitres traitent de manière claire et synthétique des situations concrètesrencontrées sur le terrain, le tout illustré par une iconographie abondante,près de 600 figures, de très grande qualité. Cette iconographie de pointequi contribue largement à mémoriser les notions essentielles, témoigne desprogrès réalisés dans le domaine de l’échographie. L’ouvrage propose égalementdes compléments en ligne, vidéos et QCM interactifs, disponibles surun mini site dédié.Cette 3e édition est une mise à jour complète des contenus.Résolument didactique, ce livre est la référence incontestable pour qui veutse former en échographie et pour tout échographiste qui souhaite être àjour dans l’exercice de son métier.

  • Fallbuch Physiotherapie: Muskuloskelettales System

    • 2nd Edition
    • Hannu Luomajoki + 1 more
    • German
    Für alle, die sich im Praxisalltag die Frage stellen „Was jetzt?" … Konkrete Patientenfälle: begleiten durch Therapieprozesse, geben Ihnen Hinweise und helfen, das eigene therapeutische Vorgehen zu optimieren. Praxisbezogen und wissenschaftlich fundiert: In unterschiedlich schwierige Fallbeispiele gegliedert, „übersetzen" Experten die aktuelle wissenschaftliche Literatur in die tägliche Arbeit mit Patienten und geben Tipps für die Praxis. Durch die unterschiedlichen Schwierigkeitsgrade profitieren alle – vom Ungeübten bis zum „alten Hasen". Clinical Reasoning: Die Autoren erklären Ihnen , warum sie welche Intervention gewählt haben. Das hilft Gedankenschritte und Zusammenhänge zu verstehen und daraus eigene Maßnahmen abzuleiten. Hilfreich: Kästen wie z.B. „Vorsicht", „Praktischer Tipp" oder „Was wäre wenn …" zeigen Wichtiges auf einen Blick. 38 praxisrelevante Fallbeispiele zeigen Ihnen das umfassende und evidenzbasierte Diagnose- und Therapiespektrum der Physiotherapie für das Muskuloskelettale System. Neu in der komplett aktualisierten, überarbeiteten 2. Auflage: Darstellung des Konzepts des „Musculoskeletal Clinical Translation Framework" (MCTF) Je ein neuer Fall zu chronischen Rückenschmerzen eines jungen Sportlers, Nackenschmerzen (nach dem MCTF-Konzept), Orofasziale Beschwerden Das Buch eignet sich für: Physiotherapeut*inne... in Ausbildung und Praxis Dozent*innen

  • Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis: Common Diseases and their Mimics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Robert Kliegman + 3 more
    • English
    Patients don’t present with a disease; they present with symptoms. Using a practical, symptom-based organization, Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis: Common Diseases and their Mimics, 2nd Edition, offers authoritative guidance on differential diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders in children and adolescents, and covers the symptoms you’re likely to see in practice, their mimics, and uncommon disorders. Drs. Robert M. Kliegman, Heather Toth, Brett J. Bordini, and Donald Basel walk you through what to consider and how to proceed when faced with common symptoms such as cough, fever, headache, autistic-like behaviors, chronic pain, chest pain, gait disturbances, and much more.

  • 120 fiches pratiques aide-soignant

    Référentiel de compétences aides-soignantes
    • 5th Edition
    • Alain Ramé + 1 more
    • French
    Collaborateur indispensable de l’infirmier, l’aide-soignant est au cœur de l’équipe paramédicale. Grâce aux compétences et spécificités acquises au cours de sa formation, il joue un rôle fondamental dans l’accompagnement du patient.Conçue sous forme de fiches illustrées, cette 5e édition présente l’intégralité des gestes techniques et soins du référentiel aide-soignant et offre une synthèse efficace des techniques à maîtriser. Conforme au nouveau programme 2021, le livre propose les 10 nouveaux modules de formation du DEAS classés en cinq blocs de compétences.Bloc compétence 1 : accompagnement et soins de la personne dans les activités de sa vie quotidienne et sa vie sociale. Bloc compétence 2 : évaluation de l’état clinique et mise en œuvre des soins adaptés en collaboration. Bloc compétence 3 : établir une communication adaptée pour informer et accompagner la personne et son entourage.Bloc compétence 4 : entretien de l’environnement immédiat de la personne et des matériels liés aux activités en tenant compte du lieu et de la situation. Bloc compétence 5 : travail en équipe pluriprofessionnelle et traitement des informations liées aux activités de soins, à la qualité/gestion des risquesPrésentée de manière claire et synthétique, chaque fiche de soins comprend les éléments suivants : • les objectifs de la technique à acquérir ; • les indications ou contre-indications à respecter ; • la préparation du matériel ; • le déroulement du soin ou du geste technique ; • l’évaluation et la transmission. • les illustrations « étapes par étapes » Ce livre est destiné à l’élève aide-soignant, mais il peut également s’avérer utile aux formateurs ainsi qu’aux professionnels en activité soucieux d’actualiser leurs enseignements ou leurs connaissances

  • Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery

    An Illustrated Guide to Endoscopic Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • David F. Jimenez
    • English
    Destined to be the definitive reference in this complex surgical area, Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery is the first single resource to offer complete coverage of techniques, outcomes, complications, and results when treating patients with craniosynostosis endoscopically. Dr. David F. Jimenez, a pioneer in the field who has developed minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries to treat very young infants with this condition, provides all appropriate data and detailed guidance on every aspect of the management of craniosynostosis using endoscopic techniques.

  • Ocular Telehealth

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • April Maa
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Ophthalmology**Ocula... Telehealth focuses on the latest guidance for the implementation and use of telemedicine in eye care settings. Detailing both benefits and challenges, this consolidated resource combines evidence-based literature with expert perspectives. Practicing and trainee ophthalmologists and optometrists will find this an indispensable resource for understanding the current issues and opportunities surrounding the integration of telemedicine into standard clinical practice.

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