Minor Injuries E-Book: A Clinical Guide for Nurses (2)

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Synopsis
Now with a free instructional video demonstrating basic examination techniques, this second edition of Minor Injuries makes it much easier to learn procedures for assessing minor injuries. It is unique in linking the underlying anatomy to the examination processes that are part of the education of a practitioner, covering the commonly presenting injuries that, and explains how to handle them. This text is essential for staff in accident and emergency units, minor injury units, walk-in centres and all areas where patients present with minor injuries. Free video: A 25-minute online video demonstrating 77 different examinations, makes them easy to understand, and covering: The Neck and Upper Limbs The Shoulder The Elbow The Forearm, Wrist and Hand The Back and Lower Limbs The Hip The Knee The Ankle and Foot. Active, resisted and passive movements are shown, testing the full range of movement.Practical manual, with supporting videoDemonstrates basic examination techniquesIllustrations link anatomy with the examination processesClear explanation of underlying anatomical and physiological processes behind injuryExplains how to manage common injuriesAccessible to the non-specialist. Video demonstrates basic examination processes, making them easier to learn Illustrations combine anatomy and examination to show how parts work and how to examine them – now with added colour New photographs throughout, linking to the video demonstration Video showing examination of every hand muscle helps master this particularly complex area More detail on the core clinical areas of sports injuries in children, musculoskeletal presentations, and head, neck and back injuries.
Copyright:
2010

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
256 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780702048227
Related ISBNs:
9780702039751, 9780443103117
Publisher:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Elsevier Health Sciences
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Medicine
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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