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  • Disparities and Equity in Critical Care Medicine, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 40-4
    • Jordan A. Kempker + 2 more
    • English
    In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jordan A. Kempker, Elizabeth Chuang, and Crystal E. Brown bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Health Disparities and Health Equity in Critical Care. Top experts cover key topics such as race, ethnicity, and gender disparities in management and outcomes of critically ill children and neonates, critically ill adults with trauma, critically ill adults with acute respiratory failure, critically ill adults with acute myocardial infarction, critically ill adults with acute cerebrovascular accident, critically ill adults with sepsis; and more.

  • Neuropsychologie

    Grundlagen, Klinik, Rehabilitation
    • 6th Edition
    • Georg Goldenberg + 1 more
    • German
    Neuropsychologische Störungen verstehen und richtig therapieren!Neuropsy... bietet Ihnen einen hervorragenden Überblick über die klinische Neuropsychologie und ist ideal für Ausbildung und Praxis.Sämtliche durch Hirnläsionen verursachte neuropsychologische StörungenHintergründ... und Funktionsprinzipien mit Ableitung für Diagnostik und TherapieHervorragend... didaktisches Konzept – in jedem Kapitel: neuropsychologisches Modell der normalen Funktion, neuroanatomische Zusammenhänge, Beschreibung der Störungen, Rückschlüsse auf die Alltagsrelevanz, Therapiemöglichkeite... einprägsame Kasuistiken Neu in der 6. Auflage: Neue Themen: Funktionelle retrograde Amnesien, Neues zu Aphasien, Therapie von Apraxien, Awareness und digitale Entwicklung und Gamifikation anhand eines BeispielsNeueste wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse eingearbeitet und Literatur auf den neuesten Stand gebrachtDas Buch eignet sich für:Weiterbildungsas... und Fachärzt*innen Neurologie und NervenheilkundeKlini... PsychologenSprachthe...

  • Ophtalmologie en urgence
    • 5th Edition
    • Eric Tuil + 4 more
    • French
    Entièrement mise à jour, cette 5e édition d’Ophtalmologie en urgence intègre les dernières évolutions de la pharmacologie, notamment des collyres, et enrichit les démarches diagnostiques ainsi que les démarches thérapeutiques.L’acc... est mis sur le raisonnement clinique, l’analyse décisionnelle et les conduites à tenir grâce à des arbres décisionnels faciles et rapides à consulter.Dans la collection « Ophtalmologie en pratique », l’ouvrage reste le manuel didactique et utile en pratique quotidienne dont la structure s’appuie sur :la clarté – les illustrations pour faciliter la reconnaissancedes symptômes ;la synthèse – les arbres décisionnels qui ont fait lesuccès des précédentes éditions ;la lisibilité et maniabilité de l’ouvrage.Au fil des éditions et mises à jour régulières, ce livre est devenu l’outil incontournable pour aider les praticiens débutants et confirmés dans la prise en charge des urgences ophtalmologiques.

  • EKG für Rettungsdienst und Notfallmedizin

    • 2nd Edition
    • Matthias Jahn + 2 more
    • German
    Leicht verständlich erklärt Ihnen das Buch Grundlagen sowie tiefgreifende Zusammenhänge zur Interpretation von pathologischen EKGs und zum Erkennen der häufigsten Krankheitsbilder und Rhythmusstörungen.Da... Buch ist Schritt für Schritt vom Einfachen zum Komplexen aufgebaut und deshalb für alle Ausbildungsstufen im Rettungsdienst geeignet. Lernziele am Beginn jedes Kapitels erklären Ihnen, was warum gelernt werden soll. Am Kapitelende sorgen Zusammenfassungen und Wiederholungsfragen, die jeweils in ''Basic'' und ''Advanced'' unterteilt sind, für die Vertiefung des Gelernten.Praxistipp... zahlreiche Abbildungen und EKG-Beispiele stellen den Bezug zur Praxis her und bereiten Sie auf den nächsten Einsatz vor. Zahlreiche Übungsfälle mit ausführlich kommentierten Lösungen veranschaulichen die Inhalte und sind ideal zum Üben.Praktisch: die herausnehmbare EKG-Karte - ideal zum Mitnehmen beim Einsatz oder zum Üben.Neu in der 2. Auflage:Neue EKG-FallszenarienEKG... Austausch von AbbildungenAktualisi... aller InhalteDas Buch eignet sich für:Auszubildende Notfall- und Rettungssanitäter*in... im Rettungsdienst

  • Partial to Total Nasal Reconstruction, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-2
    • Samuel L. Oyer
    • English
    In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Samuel L. Oyer brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Partial to Total Nasal Reconstruction. Nasal reconstruction of small defects is challenging, and the challenge compounds for full-thickness or near-total nasal defects. These complex procedures tax the ability of the most seasoned and skilled surgeons. This issue compiles the experience of experts in nasal reconstruction who share their techniques and pearls to optimize outcomes for patients with these challenging nasal defects.

  • A Clinician's Survival Guide to Leadership and Management on the Ward

    • 4th Edition
    • Brian Dolan + 2 more
    • English
    When you become a ward or unit manager or allied health professionals team leader, your responsibilities change and you need a very different set of skills compared with your previous roles. You are now required to manage a team of staff with a set budget and are responsible for maintaining an environment in which people can work together efficiently and effectively. This new fourth edition of the Survival Guide to Leadership and Management on the Ward welcomes AHP Krishna Gohil to the author team of nurses Brian Dolan and Amy Lochtie, and thereby extends its guidance on these crucial skills to both nurses and allied health professionals.

  • Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 44-2
    • Glenn T. Furuta + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics, guest editors Drs. Glenn T. Furuta and Dan Atkins bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases. Top experts provide a multilayered examination of the current state of knowledge in the field, compiling an issue that serves as a convenient reference for the evaluation and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs).

  • Law for Nurses and Midwives

    • 10th Edition
    • Patricia J Staunton + 1 more
    • English
    Comprehensive, accessible and practical legal advice for students and practitionersFirst published in 1985, Law for Nurses and Midwives continues to provide the most comprehensive and practical nursing text available to assist nurses and midwives to practise professionally and safely.The book is designed to support the reader to apply relevant legal, ethical and regulatory principles to their day-to-day clinical practice. For example, when students are starting a surgical placement, they can find the latest practical legal advice on consent; when they are on a medical placement, they can refer to the chapter on medications.This tenth edition is fully updated and incorporates legislative changes of all relevant practice areas in all states and territories in Australia. Ideal for students undertaking a diploma, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, it will remain relevant throughout their careers as an invaluable reference guide that enhances the provision of safe, quality healthcare in Australia.

  • Alexander's Nursing Practice

    Hospital and Home
    • 6th Edition
    • Ian Peate
    • English
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Long Term Care****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Home Care**Alexander’s Nursing Practice: Hospital and Home, Sixth Edition is the most comprehensive textbook available for undergraduate nursing students today.This resource will prepare students for their future role as healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. It covers all the basics of nursing, including care of patients with common disorders, core nursing issues like medicines management and infection prevention and control, and how to nurse specific patient groups. The sixth edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest evidence, policies and registration requirements, and reflects the transformative changes currently occurring in healthcare policies, procedures and technologies.With a host of features to enhance the learning and teaching experience, this book will make a significant contribution to preparing compassionate nurses who will deliver patient-centred, high quality and holistic care.

  • Human Factors for Healthcare

    A Guide for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Ally Ackbarally + 1 more
    • English
    Human factors such as fatigue and poor communication can increase the risk of safety incidents. This new book is the first to address the specific needs in this area of nurses and allied health professionals, who make up the majority of the workforce.The aim of the book is to support understanding of human factors and the role they play in quality and safety. It will help the reader identify risks, understand human error, and develop non-technical skills (social, cognitive and personal) that will support them in their practice across a range of clinical environments.With contributions by leading experts in this emerging area, many of whom remain in practice, Human Factors for Healthcare: A Guide for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals is an ideal textbook for teaching and learning in both academic and clinical settings.

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