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Study Guide for Foundations of Nursing - E-Book: Study Guide for Foundations of Nursing - E-Book
by Kim Cooper Kelly GosnellReinforce your understanding of LPN/LVN nursing skills — and prepare for the NCLEX-PN® exam! Corresponding to the chapters in Foundations of Nursing, 9th Edition, this study guide provides a variety of exercises to help you review, practice, and apply nursing concepts and principles. Review questions make it easier to achieve the chapter objectives from the textbook, and critical thinking activities help you develop clinical judgment skills. Now with Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and questions, this guide provides you with an effective study tool for the NGN exam. - Variety of exercises reinforces student understanding of nursing fundamentals with multiple-choice, matching, and select-all-that-apply questions, as well as crossword puzzles. - Critical thinking activities ask students to apply their knowledge to clinical scenarios. - Textbook page references are included for questions and activities, simplifying lookup and review. - Answer key is provided on the Evolve website for Foundations of Nursing. - NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style questions provide practice for the new question formats on the NCLEX-PN® exam. - NEW! Updated exercises correspond to the new and revised content in Foundations of Nursing, 9th Edition. - NEW! Case studies allow students to practice and apply clinical judgment skills.
Radiographic Pathology for Technologists, E-Book: Radiographic Pathology for Technologists, E-Book
by Nina KowalczykGet the essential information you need to master radiographic pathology! Radiographic Pathology for Technologists, 8th Edition introduces the pathologic appearance of common diseases as seen in diagnostic imaging. Organized by body system, the book uses a clear, easy-to-understand approach to discuss anatomy and physiology, the pathologic process, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. This edition is updated to reflect today's radiography practice including diagnostic modalities such as CT, MR, sonography, nuclear medicine, and fusion/hybrid imaging. From well-known radiologic and imaging sciences author Nina Kowalczyk, this essential text also provides excellent preparation for the radiographic pathology portion of the ARRT® credentialing exam. - Essential level of coverage presents approximately 150 injuries and abnormalities most frequently diagnosed using medical imaging, focusing students on the pathologies they are most likely to encounter in practice and providing just the right amount of information for a shorter pathology course. - Discussions of correlative and differential diagnosis explain the diagnostic process and demonstrate the importance of high-quality images. - Summary tables review the pathologies covered and the preferred imaging modalities for diagnosis. - Learning features include chapter outlines and objectives, key terms, and multiple-choice and discussion questions for each chapter, with answers provided in the back of the text. - NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines. - NEW! Current digital radiography is covered throughout the text. - NEW! Updated images and illustrations reflect current practice for general radiography and alternative modalities such as CT, MR, sonography, nuclear medicine, and fusion/hybrid imaging, demonstrating how pathologies appear in various imaging modalities.
The Renal System,E-Book: The Renal System,E-Book (Systems of the Body)
by Vincent Lee Amanda MatherThe Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today's systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Renal System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. - Introduction to the Renal System - Body Fluids, Nephron Function and Diuretics - Water Balance and Regulation of Osmolality - Acid–Base Balance and Regulation of pH - Glomerular Filtration and Acute Kidney Injury - Proteinuria and the Nephrotic Syndrome - Glomerulonephritis and the Acute Nephritic Syndrome - Diabetic Nephropathy and Chronic Kidney Disease - Kidney Failure and Replacement of Renal Function - Hypertension and the Kidney - Pregnancy and the Kidney - Urinary Tract Obstruction and Stones - Renal Masses, Cysts and Urinary Tract Tumours - Drugs and the Kidney Systems of the Body Series: - The Renal System - The Musculoskeletal System - The Nervous System - The Digestive System - The Endocrine System - The Respiratory System - The Cardiovascular System
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing - E-Book: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing - E-Book
by Lisa Carroll Janyce L. CollierTake an exciting journey to success in your LPN/LVN career! Emphasizing leadership and clinical judgment skills, Success in Practical / Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition helps you navigate your way through nursing school, examinations, the job search, and success in professional practice. It describes the building blocks essential to a successful career, such as critical thinking, ethics, effective communication, and an understanding of your role in the nursing process. Also useful are review questions to help you get ready for the NCLEX-PN® examination. Written by educators Lisa Falgiatore Carroll and Janyce Collier, this edition adds new insight into the ways self-empowerment can help you achieve positive outcomes in class and on the job. - Basic career information includes the value of the LPN, workforce trends, state regulations governing LPN practice, and insight into safe practice and NCLEX-PN® success. - Learning features in each chapter include objectives and key terms with phonetic pronunciations, with definitions in the text and in the glossary. - Storytelling narratives at the beginning of specific chapters use real-life scenarios to provide context for the topic. - Get Ready for the NCLEX-PN® Examination section at the end of each chapter includes key points, critical thinking scenarios, additional learning resources, and review questions with answers at the back of the book. - Test-taking and interview preparation tips prepare students to take the NCLEX-PN Examination and guide you through the job search, applications, and interviews — including electronic resumes. - Critical Thinking boxes provide opportunities to practice problem solving. - Coordinated Care boxes develop leadership and management skills with hints, tools, and activities. - Keep in Mind boxes introduce the underlying theme of each chapter. - Professional Pointers boxes give advice on nursing best practices in practice settings. - Try This! boxes challenge students to imagine, visualize, and think outside the box. - Full-color design makes this text visually appealing and easy to read. - References cite evidence-based information and can be found in the back of the book. - NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX® (NGN) Examination-style questions are provided at the end of each chapter. - NEW! Empowerment boxes introduce tools that can affect positive outcomes in class, clinicals, and professional practice. - NEW! Updated content includes delegation, preparing students for leadership positions immediately upon graduation, and the latest on clinical judgment.
Clinical Lipidology - E-Book: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease (Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease)
by Christie M. BallantynePart of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Clinical Lipidology: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease provides today's clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on the therapeutic management of patients with high cholesterol levels and other atherogenic lipid disorders. An invaluable resource for cardiologists, lipidologists, endocrinologists, and internal medicine physicians, this one-stop reference covers everything from basic science and the pathogenesis of atherothrombotic disease to risk assessment and the latest therapy options. Now fully updated from cover to cover, the 3rd Edition offers unparalleled coverage of lipidology in an accessible and user-friendly manner. - Thoroughly covers the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with elevated levels of lipids and lipoproteins, including all the latest research-based recommendations, therapeutic breakthroughs, and related clinical advances. - Presents the latest data on clinical guidelines, risk assessments, and established and emerging pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies—all from internationally recognized experts in the field. - Features condensed, streamlined content that focuses on clinical applications and applying concepts to the practice setting. Chapters have now been completely reorganized into sections on risk assessment; therapy; new and evolving therapeutic targets and platforms; and special populations. - Includes new chapters on Polygenic Risk Scores; Inclisiran; Bempedoic Acid; Selective Peroxisome Proliferator–Activated Receptor–a Modulator: Pemafibrate; Evolving Therapeutic Targets: Lp(a), ANGPTL3, and ApoC-III; New Therapeutic Platforms: Gene Therapy and Genome Editing; and more. - Contains new or expanded content on inflammation; genetic testing; troponins for risk assessment; statins and role of bile acid sequestrants, niacin, and fibrates; mAbs; CANTOS and CIRT; colchicine; IL-6; and cellular, molecular, and genetic therapy. - Provides treatment algorithms throughout, as well as case vignettes that highlight the most common clinical questions in each chapter. - Incorporates the latest guidelines from the AHA, ACC, ESC, and EAS, as well as future directions for ongoing research and emerging applications.
Workbook for Health Insurance Today E-Book: A Practical Approach
by Julie PepperCorresponding to the chapters in Beik's Health Insurance Today, 8th Edition, this workbook lets you practice the skills you will need to succeed as a health insurance professional. Practical assignments reinforce the information in the text, and engaging learning activities and case studies challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations. This edition adds up-to-date coverage of cybersecurity, COVID-19, crowdfunding for medical bills, and more. Performance-based activities include hands-on, application-based learning exercises that provide practice in areas such as completing claim forms, posting payments to a patient's ledger, filling out Release to Return to Work forms, and filling out Medicare appeals. Critical thinking activities strengthen your ability to apply health insurance concepts to a variety of challenging situations. Chapter assessments test your knowledge with multiple choice, true/false, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions. Problem-solving and collaborative (group) activities emphasize the importance of teamwork in the healthcare field. Case studies ask you to solve real-world problems related to health insurance, such as completing a CMS-1500 claim form or explaining how HIPAA could affect someone recently out of work. Application exercises ask you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations. In-class projects and discussion topics enhance your understanding of specific content from the text. Internet Exploration exercises in each chapter help you learn how to perform and evaluate research online. Defining Chapter Terms activities help you review and understand the key terms in each chapter. - NEW! Additional content on cybersecurity emphasizes the importance of keeping digital information private and secure. - NEW! Information on crowdfunding for medical bills discusses how this practice affects billing. - NEW! Interactive VST eBook provides a seamless digital experience. - NEW! Coverage of COVID-19 explores its impact on billing, reimbursement, and employment.
Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 2021 Edition
by ElsevierTake your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with guidance from the most trusted name in coding education! The bestselling Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding is a practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all current coding sets. To reinforce your understanding, practice exercises follow the explanations of each coding concept. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, an Evolve website includes 30-day access to TruCode® Encoder Essentials. No other book so thoroughly covers all coding sets! - Theory and practical review questions (located at the end of each chapter) focus on recalling important chapter information and application of codes. - A step-by-step approach makes it easier for students to build coding skills and remember the material. - Learning objective and glossary review questions reinforce student understanding of key chapter concepts and terms. - 30-day trial to TruCode® Encoder Essentials gives students experience with using an encoder (plus access to additional encoder practice exercises on the Evolve website). - UNIQUE! "Real-life" coding reports (cleared of any confidential information) simulate the reports students will encounter as coders, and help them apply coding principles to actual cases. - Online activities on Evolve provide extra practice with assignments, including coding reports. - More than 450 illustrations help in understanding the types of medical conditions and procedures being coded, and include examples taken directly from Elsevier's professional ICD-10 and HCPCS manuals. - UNIQUE! Four coding-question variations — covering both single-code questions and multiple-code questions and scenarios — develop students' coding ability and critical thinking skills. - UNIQUE! Coders' Index in the back of the book makes it easy to quickly locate specific codes. - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting boxes show the official guidelines wording for inpatient and outpatient coding alongside in-text explanations. - Exercises, Quick Checks, and Toolbox features reinforce coding rules and concepts, and emphasize key information. - Valuable tips and advice are offered in features such as From the Trenches, Coding Shots, Stop!, Caution!, Check This Out, and CMS Rules. - Sample EHR screenshots (in Appendix D) show examples similar to the electronic health records students will encounter in the workplace. - NEW! Coding updates include the latest information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job. - NEW! Coverage of CPT E/M Guidelines changes for Office and Other Outpatient codes.
Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals E-Book: Study Guide for Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals E-Book
by Brigitte NiedzwieckiGet the review and practice you need to master essential medical assisting skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Kinn's Medical Assisting Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, this study guide offers a wide range of exercises to reinforce your understanding of administrative and clinical competencies. Review questions test your proficiency with subjects such as anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, math basics, and key administrative and clinical concepts. Hands-on activities and competency checklists help you apply your knowledge to patient care. The 2nd edition adds coverage of expanded skills approved in many states. It's all the review and practice you need to succeed in the classroom and begin preparing for a successful and rewarding career as a Medical Assistant. - Review and practice supports educational competencies and certification test plan coverage. - Focus on foundational areas includes a solid review of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and basic math calculations. - Vocabulary review, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true/false questions test student knowledge and understanding of key concepts. - Skills & Concepts, Word Puzzles, Case Studies, Workplace Applications, and Internet Activities enhance study with application and critical thinking exercises. - Chapter review quizzes assess student comprehension and serve as an excellent review for classroom and certification exams. - Procedure Checklists help students confirm mastery of key administrative and clinical skills. - Work Products provide documentation of key tasks and help in building a skills portfolio. - NEW chapters on intravenous procedures and limited-scope radiography provide coverage of expanded Medical Assisting functions approved in many states. - NEW! Expanded content addresses behavioral health, catheterization procedures, disease states, medical office organization, expanding MA roles, and more.
Neonatology Questions and Controversies: Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Pharmacology - E-Book (Neonatology: Questions & Controversies)
by Richard A. Polin William E. Benitz James L. Wynn P. Brian SmithDr. Richard Polin's Neonatology Questions and Controversies series highlights the toughest challenges facing physicians and care providers in clinical practice, offering trustworthy guidance on up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options in the field. In each volume, renowned experts address the clinical problems of greatest concern to today's practitioners, helping you handle difficult practice issues and provide optimal, evidence-based care to every patient.The thoroughly updated, full-color, 2nd Edition of Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Pharmacology: - Provides a clear management strategy for common and rare neonatal infectious diseases, offering guidance based on the most up-to-date understanding of underlying pathophysiology. - Places emphasis on controversial areas that can entail different approaches. - Features the most current clinical information throughout, including a new immunology section that covers inborn errors of immunity presenting in the newborn period and clinical and molecular markers for diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. - Includes new chapters on COVID-19; congenital syphilis; gonococcal eye prophylaxis; organ dysfunction in sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis; and drug-associated acute kidney injury. - Utilizes a consistent chapter organization to help you find information quickly and easily, and contains numerous charts, graphs, radiographic images, and photographs throughout. - Offers the most authoritative advice available from world-class neonatologists who share their knowledge of new trends and developments in neonatal care. Purchase each volume individually, or get the entire 7-volume Neonatology Questions and Controversies set, which includes online access that allows you to search across all titles! - Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Hematology and Transfusion Medicine - Neonatal Hemodynamics - Infectious Disease, Immunology, and Pharmacology - Renal, Fluid, and Electrolyte Disorders - Neurology - The Newborn Lung
Buck's Coding Exam Review 2022 E-Book: Buck's Coding Exam Review 2022 E-Book
by ElsevierPrepare to succeed on your coding certification exam with Buck's Coding Exam Review: The Physician and Facility Certification Step! This extensive exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the physician and facility coding certification exams — including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding; and more. Six full practice exams (with answers and rationales) simulate the testing experience and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It's the only coding exam review you need! - UNIQUE! Six full practice exams on Evolve simulate the experience of taking the actual coding certification exams, allowing you to assess your strengths and weaknesses in order to develop a plan for focused study. - Answers and rationales to questions on the practice exams let you check your work. - Concise outline format helps you access key information quickly and study more efficiently. - Mobile-optimized quick quizzes offer on-the-go practice with more than 350 medical terminology, pathophysiology, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM questions. - "Real-life" coding reports simulate the reports that you will encounter on the job, and challenge you to apply key coding principles to actual cases. - Test-taking tips in the Success Strategies section guide you step-by-step through the entire exam process. - NEW! Updated content features the latest coding information available, promoting accurate coding and success on the job. - Full coverage and exam prep for facility and physician coding
Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy - E-Book
by Ellen Hillegass- UPDATED! Content and references throughout present the most current and relevant information for today's clinical practice. - NEW! Two additional chapters on Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Pulmonary Vascular Disease provide comprehensive coverage of these key topics. - NEW! Enhanced ebook version of the text — included with print purchase — offers access to all of the text, figures, and references from the book, as well as additional case studies and a glossary, on a variety of digital devices.
Exit Wounds: A Story of Love, Loss and Occasional Wars
by Peter GodwinPeter’s mother is dying. Born in England and having spent most of her adult life as a doctor in Zimbabwe, she now lies on a hospital bed in the partitioned living room of his sister’s London apartment, her accent having overnight become posher than the Queen’s. Unsentimental, fiercely stubborn and at times hilarious, she finally drops her guard, losing all fear of conflict to become the family provocateur.While confronting the revelations of what his family was – and wasn’t – and the stoicism that sometimes threatened to destroy them, Peter also mourns the ending of his long marriage. At this point of rupture and healing, Peter reflects on his family’s legacy of exile and their tenuous hold on home.In Exit Wounds: A Story of Love, Loss and Occasional Wars, Peter Godwin considers, with both tenderness and candour, the life of émigrés, exiles and refugees, and grieves the many losses that make life both magnificent and unbearable. He brings us into the spaces which make us question, suffer and celebrate the relationships we have among family and friends, and the healing of our own wounds.
No One Belongs Here More Than You: Stories (Canons #33)
by Miranda JulyWinner of the 2007 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award'Blisteringly good' GuardianIn her remarkable stories of seemingly ordinary people living extraordinary lives, Miranda July reveals how a single moment can change everything. Whether writing about a middle-aged woman's obsession with Prince William or an aging bachelor who has never been in love, the result is startling, tender and sexy by turns. One of the most acclaimed and successful short story collections, No One Belongs Here More Than You confirms Miranda July as a spectacularly original, iconic and important voice today.
Belonging: Natural histories of place, identity and home
by Amanda ThomsonSHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE KAVYA PRIZE 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE 2022Reflecting on family, identity and nature, belonging is a personal memoir about what it is to have and make a home. It is a love letter to nature, especially the northern landscapes of Scotland and the Scots pinewoods of Abernethy.Beautifully written and featuring Amanda Thomson's artwork and photography throughout, it explores how place, language and family shape us and make us who we are. It is a book about how we are held in thrall to elements of our past. It speaks to the importance of attention and reflection, and will encourage us all to look and observe and ask questions of ourselves.
Kaufman's Clinical Neurology for Psychiatrists - E-Book (Major Problems in Neurology)
by David Myland Kaufman Howard L. Geyer Mark J Milstein Jillian RosengardThe 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. - Discusses timely, clinically-relevant topics such as chronic and acute traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, correctible causes of dementia, violence, neurologic illnesses that present with symptoms of autism, illicit drug use, stroke, migraine, Parkinson's disease, tardive dyskinesia current treatments, and more. - Includes nearly 2,000 multiple-choice questions both in print and online—all written to help you succeed on the ABPN certifying exam. - Features new content, new and improved clinical illustrations: life-like patient sketches, anatomy line drawings, CTs, MRIs, and EEGs. - Explains each condition's neurologic and psychiatric features, easily performed office and bedside examinations, appropriate tests, differential diagnosis, and management options. - Correlates neurologic illnesses with the DSM-5.
Neonatal Care for Nurses and Midwives: Principles for Practice 2nd Edition
by Victoria Kain Trudi Mannix- Increased focus on international data, evidence-based research and exemplars for the principles of best practice - New chapters - Care of the normal newborn - Care of the neonate with congenital abnormality Extensively revised content on neonatal nutrition and fluid management
Health Professional and Patient Interaction - E-Book: Health Professional and Patient Interaction - E-Book
by Amy Haddad, PhD, MFA, RN, FAAN Regina Doherty, OTD, OT, OTR, FAOTA, FNAPLearn how to navigate the complicated and challenging world of health care with Health Professional and Patient Interaction, 10th Edition. Covering strategies for effective communication and collaboration, this time-tested guide offers the tools needed to establish positive patient and interprofessional relationships that are built on respect. It not only covers respectful actions, communication standards, and good decision-making, but also demonstrates how those decisions directly shape successful patient outcomes. Practical examples and authentic scenarios highlight how to apply respect and professionalism to coworkers and patients of various ages and backgrounds across a wide spectrum of healthcare environments. It's the strong foundation you need to communicate effectively for positive, collaborative, and compassionate patient-centered care. - UNIQUE! Integration of respect throughout the text underscores its necessity across the many different types of interactions between the health professional and patient and establishes the foundation for positive relationships with patients and interprofessional care teams. - UNIQUE! Focus on interprofessional and intraprofessional collaboration addresses issues that apply to many different healthcare disciplines to help you identify with your specific field, as well as recognize themes that apply across a variety of healthcare delivery settings. - UNIQUE! Information on developmental and lifespan changes offers insight on the challenges experienced by patients, families, and caregivers and strategies for effective age-appropriate interactions. - UPDATED! Comprehensive, evidence-based content provides the most current information and strategies for being an effective and compassionate health professional. - Authentic patient cases and scenarios drawn from contemporary practice demonstrate strategies and tools for effective communication and collaboration with patients and colleagues in a wide range of healthcare settings. - Reflections Questions throughout the text challenge you to apply critical thinking skills and personal experience to different scenarios. - Questions for Thought and Discussion at the end of the book help you apply your knowledge to a variety of situations. - Extensive, updated references ensure content is current and applicable to today's clinical practice.
Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker
by Mary J. WilkLearn to provide personal care and professional support in a variety of health care settings! Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 5th Edition helps you build the skills you need to succeed as a PSW (personal support worker). Illustrated, step-by-step guidelines to 93 procedures show how to perform your role safely and effectively. New to this edition are more case studies plus coverage of the latest issues relating to supportive care in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home care. Written by Sheila Sorrentino, Leighann Remmert, and Canadian educator Mary Wilk, this text is known for its easy-to-understand approach, superb photographs, and comprehensive coverage. It's no wonder that Sorrentino's is the #1 book used by students in support worker programs across Canada. - NEW! Thoroughly updated content addresses top-of-mind issues such as the use and misuse of social media, bullying and abuse, the concept of professionalism, working on interprofessional teams in health care settings, shiftwork, and more. - NEW! Enhanced illustrations reflect Canada's diversity and depict new content and important procedures. - NEW! Updated chapter organization groups together body systems and anatomy chapters for easier accessibility. - NEW! Additional coverage of the Personal Support Workers' scope of practice includes topics such as what to do when asked to work outside of your scope of practice, consequences of not following the scope of practice, and more. - NEW! More case studies and procedures are added to address the PSW's expanding scope of practice. - NEW! Greater coverage of the roles played by other health team professionals describes how this impacts PSWs working on these teams, including topics such as delegation, professional conduct, and more.
Orthodontics - E-Book: Orthodontics - E-Book
by Lee W. Graber Katherine W. L. Vig Greg J. Huang Pádhraig S. Fleming**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Dentistry** Comprehensive, cutting-edge content addresses contemporary orthodontic practice! Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques, 7th Edition provides an evidence-based approach to orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical techniques, including esthetics, genetics, temporary anchorage devices, aligners, technology-assisted biomechanics, and much more. New to this edition are seven chapters, covering topics like AI, maxillary expansion in adults, Class II correctors, and autotransplantation. Newly authored chapters on orthognathic surgery and the craniofacial team, the periodontal-orthodontic interface, interdisciplinary treatment, and accelerated tooth movement, among others, address current perspectives. The 7th edition comes with access to an enhanced eBook version, which includes videos and additional visuals to show concepts difficult to explain with words alone. Readers can also find additional, online-only chapters and a fully searchable version of the text. Respected editors Lee Graber, Katherine Vig, and Greg Huang are joined by new editor Pádhraig Fleming, along with expert contributors from around the world. This text provides the most current and comprehensive collection of orthodontic knowledge, making it the go-to book for orthodontic residents and practitioners! - Comprehensive coverage provides a one-stop resource for the field of orthodontics, including foundational theory and the latest on the materials and techniques used in today's practice. - Experienced, renowned editors lead a team of expert, international contributors to provide the most authoritative clinical practice and supporting science from the best and brightest in the industry. - More than 3,400 images include a mixture of radiographs, full-color clinical photos, and anatomic or schematic line drawings, showing examples of treatment, techniques, and outcomes. - Detailed, illustrated case studies show the decision-making process, highlighting the consequences of various treatment techniques over time. - Extensive references make it easy to look up the latest in orthodontic research and evidence-based information, and all references also appear online. - Enhanced ebook, included with every print purchase, features a fully searchable version of the text and bonus online-only chapters, instructional videos, and more. - NEW! Seven chapters cover topics such as AI, maxillary expansion in adults, Class II correctors, and autotransplantation. Newly authored chapters on aligners, orthognathic surgery, the periodontal-orthodontic interface, interdisciplinary and computer-assisted treatment, temporary anchorage devices, and accelerated tooth movement, among others, address current perspectives. - UPDATED! Relevant literature and evidence-based practices are featured throughout the text. - NEW! Additional photos and illustrations visually reinforce key concepts and procedures.
Breast Surgery - E-Book: Breast Surgery - E-Book (Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice)
by J Michael Dixon Matthew D. BarberBreast Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for general surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher. The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It includes recent developments in breast surgery, including axillary surgery, primary medical therapy, risk reducing surgery, gender affirmation surgery and complications of breast surgery. This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice. - Concise and easy to follow – ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid - Covers all aspects of the topic - Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures - International authorship provides a global perspective - Details of relevant investigations and evidence-based recommendations to support practice - Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook - Links to recommended online videos for further learning - New chapter on gender affirmation surgery - More information on complications of breast surgery
Berne and Levy Physiology E-Book: Berne and Levy Physiology E-Book
by Bruce M. Koeppen Bruce A. StantonPairing necessary detail with concise readability, Berne & Levy Physiology, 8th Edition, provides a perfect balance of content to deliver an in-depth understanding of the body's dynamic processes. Long respected for its scientifically rigorous approach, this highly regarded, mid-size text offers essential physiology with integrated coverage of biophysics andkey experimental observations and examples—all designed to provide a solid scientific foundation in physiology for future scientists and clinicians. - Uses a logical, organ system-based approach that clearly describes all of the mechanisms that control and regulate bodily function. - Includes new clinical case examples, as well as In the Clinic and At the Molecular Level boxes that highlight practical aspects of this fundamental science. - Provides key experimental observations and examples that offer a rich understanding of the body's dynamic processes. - Discusses recent discoveries such as the role of lymphatics in the nervous system. - Begins each chapter with a bulleted list of questions and ends with key concepts covered in that chapter.
Goldsmith's Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate - E-Book: An Evidence-Based Approach to Newborn Respiratory Care
by Martin Keszler K. Suresh GauthamA must-have reference for the entire NICU, Goldsmith's Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate, 7th Edition, is the only fully comprehensive, evidence-based guide to all aspects of this fast-changing field. Easy to use and multidisciplinary in scope, this trusted reference provides authoritative guidance on contemporary management of neonatal respiratory diseases, with an emphasis on evidence-based pharmacologic and technologic advances that improve outcomes and quality of life in newborns. It's an outstanding resource for neonatologists and NICU professionals to acquire new knowledge and techniques in this critical area of neonatal care. - Covers all aspects of both basic and advanced respiratory management of neonates: general principles and concepts; assessment, diagnosis and monitoring methods; therapeutic respiratory interventions; adjunctive interventions; and special situations and outcomes. - Provides updated content on rapidly changing technology and guidelines for assisted ventilation, with up-to-date descriptions of bedside methodologies and the rationale for providing all types of ventilator care in infants. - Contains new chapters on respiratory gas conditioning, diagnosis and management of PPHN, care of the infant with CDH, gaps in knowledge, and future directions. - Includes significant updates on cardiovascular assessment and management, as well as complications of respiratory support. - Provides extensive, full-color visual support with photographs, drawings, charts and diagrams, and radiographic images throughout. - Features more than 30 appendices that help you quickly find normal values, assessment charts, ICU flow charts, procedure steps and other useful, printable forms. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques - E-Book: Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques - E-Book
by Anne G. Perry Patricia A. Potter Wendy R. Ostendorf Nancy LaplanteLearn clinical nursing skills and prepare for success on the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination! Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 10th Edition provides clear, step-by-step guidelines to more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills. With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, a nursing process framework, and a focus on evidence-based practice, this manual helps you learn to think critically, ask the right questions at the right time, and make timely decisions. New to this edition are NGN-style unfolding case studies, preparing you for the changes to the NCLEX exam. Written by respected nursing experts Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy Ostendorf, and Nancy Laplante, this trusted text is the bestselling nursing skills book on the market! Comprehensive coverage includes more than 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing skills and procedures. NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style unfolding case studies include answers at the back of the book, providing optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination. Rationales for each step within skills explain the why as well as the how of each skill, and include citations from the current literature. Clinical Decision Points alert you to key steps that affect patient outcomes and help them modify care as needed to meet individual patient needs. Unique! Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions sections highlight what might go wrong and how to appropriately intervene. Clinical Debrief at the end of each chapter provides case-based review questions that focus on issues such as managing conflict, care prioritization, patient safety, and decision-making. More than 1,200 full-color photos and drawings make it easier to visualize concepts and procedures. Five–step nursing process format helps you apply the nursing process while learning each skill. Coverage of QSEN core competencies is incorporated into each lesson, including the areas of delegation and collaboration, reporting and recording, safety guidelines, and considerations relating to teaching, pediatric, geriatric, and home care. Unique! Using Evidence in Nursing Practice chapter covers the entire process of conducting research, including collecting, evaluating, and applying evidence from published research. F NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style unfolding case studies include answers at the back of the book, providing optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination.
Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Textbook of Descriptive Psychopathology E-Book
by Femi OyebodePsychopathology – the study of abnormal mental states – is a foundational discipline of psychiatry that is formidable to master. Since 1988, Sims' Symptoms in the Mind has been the leading introductory textbook in this area and provides the conceptual backbone needed by every psychiatrist in training. It defines and explains the main symptoms and syndromes of mental illness encountered in clinical practice. Now in its seventh edition, the text has been fully revised and updated by renowned psychiatry professor Femi Oyebode. It provides a masterful introduction to this difficult area that will challenge the reader intellectually, while at the same time supporting his or her learning. With a combination of accessible text and audiovisual materials in the online ebook, this is the standard postgraduate text for psychiatric trainees as well as a valued reference for academics, clinical psychiatrists and psychologists, allied health professionals, and researchers. - Complete and practical overview of clinical psychopathology - New chapter on the emerging area of abnormalities of aesthetic sense - Expanded information on musical hallucinations, erotomania, abnormalities of the form of thinking, and the intriguing nature of gesture and its disturbance - Online videos and podcasts covering interviewing techniques and tips - Multiple choice questions and extended answers, offering different ways to learn - Fully updated with new knowledge, concepts and theoretical and explanatory models
Medical Terminology: Medical Terminology: A Short Course - E-Book
by Davi-Ellen ChabnerBuild a working medical vocabulary quickly with Chabner's Medical Terminology: A Short Course, 9th Edition! Omitting time-consuming, nonessential information, this text helps you master the basics of medical vocabulary — including the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word roots. A text/workbook format lets you practice and interact with medical terminology on almost every page through exercises, labeling, and pronunciations. Case studies and real-world vignettes demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice. With all this plus medical animations, word games, and flash cards on the Evolve website, you'll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary. - Easy-to-read and understandable language allows you to quickly grasp and retain medical terminology even if you've had little or no background in biology or medicine. - Text/workbook approach reinforces learning every step of the way with exercises, diagram labeling, review sheets, and pronunciation practice throughout the book. - Full-color illustrations and photographs show parts of the body, diseases, conditions, and medical procedures. - Picture Show activities, medical case reports, and vignettes demonstrate real-life applications of medical terms. - First Person narratives help you to understand diseases and conditions from the patient's perspective. - Principal Diagnosis feature shows how medical terms are used in clinical practice by asking you to read physician notes about a case and determine the patient's principal diagnosis. - Medical Terminology Check Up at the end of each chapter reinforces your understanding of key concepts and easily confused terms. - Evolve website includes resources optimized for tablet use, and mobile-optimized versions of the flash cards and quick quizzes make it easier for on-the-go study and review. - Body Systems Challenge self-test assesses and reinforces your understanding at your own pace. - NEW! Additional case studies provide examples of medical terminology in the context of patient care and procedures. - NEW! Immunity and COVID-19 Vaccines appendix features topics of current interest, including infectious disease, cancer treatments, medical technologies, and pharmacology.