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  • Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Problems & Care Planning Handbook

    An Evidence-Based Approach
    • 14th Edition
    • Mary Beth Flynn Makic + 1 more
    • English
    Create individualized nursing care plans with ease and confidence! Ackley & Ladwig’s Nursing Problems & Care Planning Handbook, 14th Edition, uses an easy system that guides you through identifying patient problems to implement evidence-based interventions in developing care plans. This thoroughly revised edition offers an evidence-based approach to nursing care planning organized by systems concepts. Care plans are aligned with the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and include NIC and NOC standardized terminologies. Evidence-based activities and indicators for multiple populations includes adult, pediatric, older adult, behavioral health, and maternal/child health. Edited by noted nursing educators Mary Beth Flynn Makic and Marina Reyna Martinez-Kratz, this reference provides everything you need to write nursing care plans in just one book!
  • Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation
    • 5th Edition
    • Walter R. Frontera + 1 more
    • English
    Clinically focused, practical, and up to date, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 5th Edition, helps you prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, pain syndromes, and chronic disabling conditions in day-to-day patient care. This concise text uses an easy-to-navigate format that provides quick access to well-illustrated coverage of every essential topic in the field. It offers a distinct outpatient focus for rehabilitation professionals including, but not limited to, physicians and physicians-in-traini... who need to quickly review topics and health conditions.
  • Surgical Technology

    Principles and Practice
    • 9th Edition
    • John D. Ratliff
    • English
    Prepare to deliver the best patient care before, during, and after surgery with this approachable guide to surgical skills and operating room procedures. In addition to covering all the content in the AST Core Curriculum, this one-of-a-kind text offers a unique mentoring approach and engaging learning features that make even complex skills and techniques easy to understand.
  • Walter and Miller's Textbook of Radiotherapy: Radiation Physics, Therapy and Oncology

    • 9th Edition
    • John A. Mills + 2 more
    • English
    Seventy-five years since it was first published, Walter and Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy has become the go-to resource for therapeutic radiography and radiotherapy students from around the world. Fully revised to include new clinical evidence and techniques, this ninth edition provides a comprehensive guide to the professional, technical, practical, and medical aspects of modern clinical radiotherapy practice.The first part of the book clearly and simply explains the fundamentals of radiotherapy physics, offering a sound foundation for clinicians new to the field. The design and use of a wide range of equipment is described, along with clear explanation of the underlying physical principles.The second part provides a systematic review of evidence-based clinical practice in an easy to navigate approach for each of the main tumour sites and categories. A wide range of expert authors from clinical practice have contributed to ensure the text has wide international appeal.With additional information on the emerging roles of chemotherapy, surgery and non-radiotherapy treatments as well as a grounding in the principles of cancer treatment and care, Walter and Miller will be a trusted resource for all those working in the rapidly changing field of oncology.This keystone textbook has been extensively revised and updated by a multidisciplinary expert editorial team to ensure that this ninth edition will remain an indispensable textbook for radiation oncology, medical physics and therapeutic radiography students and trainees or anyone requiring up to date information about radiotherapy practice.
  • Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes: Microbiome in Ecosystem

    A Sustainable Approach for Wastewater Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Maulin P. Shah + 1 more
    • English
    Microbiome in Ecosystem: A Sustainable Approach for Wastewater Treatment: Developments in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes delves deeply into the pioneering use of microbiome for the sustainable treatment of waste water. The book examines the biochemical, physicochemical, and molecular pathways of microbes involved in waste water treatment processes, elucidating their indispensable contributions to environmental preservation and sustainable development. From the exploration of microbiome-generated nanoparticles to the discourse on bioengineering methodologies and the synthesis of bioactive metabolites and enzymes, the book provides a thorough analysis of state-of-the-art techniques and advancements in the field. The book reveals invaluable insights into the microbiome of diverse ecosystems, including their multifaceted functions, interactions, and the underlying molecular, genetic, and biochemical processes relevant to waste water treatment. Emphasizing global challenges and offering forward-looking perspectives, the book serves as an essential reference for students, researchers, scientists, and professionals across various disciplines such as biotechnology, microbiology, environmental science, and waste treatment engineering.
  • Doping of Metal Oxides

    From Fundamentals to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Subhendu Chakroborty + 3 more
    • English
    Doping of Metal Oxides: From Fundamentals to Applications covers the concepts, synthesis, characterization, and applications of doped metal oxides. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of doping, including electronic structure, band gap engineering, and types of dopant agents, before exploring the various synthesis methods and characterization techniques. The book also explores the challenges and limitations in doping metal oxides, and offers insights into emerging trends and prospects.The book adopts a systematic and logical approach focused on providing an in-depth understanding of the concept of doping, synthesis and characterization techniques, and applications of doped metal oxides, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to gain deeper knowledge of this exciting field.
  • Thermal Plugging of Oil and Gas Wells

    Modelling, Simulation, and Experiments
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcelo J.S. de Lemos
    • English
    Thermal Plugging of Oil and Gas Wells: Modelling, Simulation and Experiments is a comprehensive reference book that revolutionizes plug and abandonment (P&A) operations in the oil and gas industry. This groundbreaking work delves into the cutting-edge thermal technologies reshaping the landscape of well sealing, providing cost-effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions for the industry's evolving needs. From an in-depth exploration of thermal sources and exothermic reactions to case studies on bismuth-based sealing solutions, 'Thermal Sealing of Oil Wells' offers an extensive analysis of the latest advancements in P&A techniques. Mathematical modeling principles and experimental research methodologies are elucidated, along with analytical and numerical solutions for thermal sealing. The book also covers economic and environmental considerations, shedding light on cost analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategies for minimizing environmental impact. With a focus on practical implementation and future trends, this invaluable resource caters to a broad range of professionals within the oil and gas industry. Petroleum engineers, well integrity specialists, project managers, environmental engineers, researchers, developers, and regulatory bodies will find detailed technical guidelines, real-world case studies, and insightful discussions on the economic and environmental benefits of thermal P&A. By equipping readers with the latest knowledge and practical tools, 'Thermal Plugging of Oil & Gas Wells' empowers industry professionals to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of well abandonment operations.
  • Practical Heterocyclic Chemistry

    A Lab Manual for Syntheses of Heterocycles
    • 1st Edition
    • Vaidhyanathan Balasubramaniyan
    • English
    Practical Heterocyclic Chemistry: A Lab Manual for Syntheses of Heterocycles delves into the entwined history of heterocyclic chemistry and general organic chemistry, tracing their evolution from crude isolation and utilization of bioactive natural products to their current, pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for humanity and all living organisms. The book provides a concise overview of the enabling technologies and modern toolkits that facilitate complex general organic and heterocyclic syntheses, while also emphasizing the importance of safe and sustainable synthesis processes that are shaped by the game-changing principles of green chemistry.Readers are also made aware of crucial safety considerations in laboratory practice, including hazard mitigation related to starting materials, products, solvents, catalysts, and lab equipment handling. The book covers the essential laboratory skills needed for experiment design, execution, isolation, purification, and characterization, serving as a valuable resource for modern heterocyclic synthesis in academia and industry.
  • Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste

    • 1st Edition
    • Ashok Pandey + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.Beyond production technologies, the book delves into the physicochemical composition of biomass waste, explores marine biomass recycling, and examines the integration of artificial intelligence for efficient waste management. It offers a life cycle assessment framework to evaluate waste generation and conversion, emphasizing its role in advancing a circular economy while addressing environmental challenges. Readers will also benefit from discussions on commercial scalability and the broader impacts of these technologies on resource conservation and pollution reduction.Sustainabl... Technologies for Value Addition to Biomass Waste introduces readers to revolutionary approaches for converting waste biomass into commercially viable products such as biofuels, materials, and microbial derivatives. This book explores detailed methodologies for transforming biomass waste, highlighting advanced techniques, reactor designs, and sustainable strategies. It provides critical insights into the feasibility, limitations, and applications of these technologies, making it a vital resource for professionals seeking to understand the intersection of sustainability and innovation in waste management.