Completely updated and in brilliant full color, Merritt's Neurology, 13th Edition, remains your reference of choice for outstanding guidance on neurologic protocols, treatment guidelines, clinical pathways, therapeutic recommendations, and imaging. Greatly reorganized for ease of use, the 13th Edition features more than 30 new chapters that keep will you up to date with every aspect of your field. Now for the first time, you'll find dozens of video clips online that demonstrate the clinical signs and symptoms of neurologic disorders. Features:Visualize neurologic topics more easily than ever with an all-new, full-color format throughout. Benefit from the fresh perspective of new editors Dr. Elan Louis and Dr. Stephan Mayer, in addition to 180 expert contributors who offer guidance in their areas of expertise. Stay current with today's hottest topics, thanks to new chapters on the global burden of neurological disease; magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging modalities; sleep studies; mild cognitive impairment; concussion; restless legs syndrome; seizures in children; HIV, fetal alcohol syndrome, and drug effects; and many more. Find the information you need more quickly thanks to a reorganized format. In 153 succinct chapters, you'll find the essentials you need on signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and neurologic disorders of all etiologies. Watch approximately 40 video clips online to gain a clear understanding of the clinical signs and symptoms of neurologic disorders. Get the up-to-date information you need from the practical, readable resource that's trusted and used by neurologists, primary care physicians, and residents.
Lavishly illustrated, comprehensive in scope, and easy to use, the second edition of Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery guides you to mastery of every surgical procedure you're likely to perform - while also providing a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. More than 800 global experts take you step by step through each procedure, and 13,000 full-color intraoperative photographs and drawings clearly demonstrate how to perform the techniques. Extensive use of bulleted points and a highly templated format allow for quick and easy reference across each of the four volumes.
Lippincott® Connect Featured TitlePurchase of the new print edition of this Lippincott® Connect title includes access to the digital version of the book, plus related materials such as videos and multiple-choice Q&A and self-assessments.Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Immunology, 3rd Edition, offers an engaging, vividly illustrated presentation and all of the popular learning features of the Lippincott® Illustrated Review series to reinforce essential immunology concepts and connect basic science to real-life clinical situations. Like other titles in this series, this dynamic resource follows an intuitive outline organization and boasts a wealth of vibrant illustrations and study aids that clarify complex information and ensure retention. Whether used as a review text for a short immunology course or paired with Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology for a combined microbiology/immunology course, this revised and updated edition familiarizes readers with the latest practices in immunology and emphasizes clinical application to deliver unparalleled preparation for exams and clinical practice.
Written by and for primary care professionals, this unique title presents step-by-step, evidence-based information for the assessment and treatment of patients who present with overweight or obesity. Highly practical and easy to use, Primary Care: Obesity helps you develop and hone the specific knowledge, skills, and clinical practices necessary to provide effective care to this highly prevalent and at-risk patient population. This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for today's internal medicine and family medicine physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who practice outpatient primary care. ?Each chapter begins with a short case study that emphasizes the chapter topic, providing high-yield content you can apply in your practice. ?Key topics include assessment; co-management of associated diseases; lifestyle treatment (diet, physical activity, and behavioral management); pharmacotherapy and surgery; and office practice issues. ?Clinical Significance sections help you incorporate a wealth of clinical data into your practice; Clinical Highlights summarize key concepts in each chapter; and When to Refer sections help you determine the right time to send the patient to a specialist or other practical resource. ?Case-based multiple choice questions in each chapter provide an opportunity for self-assessment and review. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience ?Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. ?Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
Eliopoulos provides students with the content they need, taking a holistic approach to gerontological nursing. Updated for currency, the text works to ensure students are prepared for their careers with new real world application and care competencies to help guide work place decisions. With DocuCare availability, this new edition also connects textbook resources with clinical and simulation setting via supplementary resources. This is the tablet version which does not include access to the supplemental content mentioned in the text.
Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians offers a practical approach to the care of common dermatosis. It comprehensively covers the basic science of lesion morphology and key diagnostic skills for exams. Chapters on common skin diseases walk you through everything you need to know, from the basic pathophysiology of the disease to epidemiology, common clinical presentations, diagnostics, differential diagnoses, management, complications, follow up, patient education, the need for referral or consultations, resources, and ICD-10 codes. A Special Considerations section addresses the unique needs of specific patient populations, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and pregnancyThis title is an American Journal of Nursing 2015 Book of The Year Contest Winner.
Written in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format, Surgical Recall is a best-selling, high-yield reference for clerkship students.
Effectively diagnose the complete range of pediatric pathologies, from neonatal disorders through adolescence. Intended for a broad audience including general and pediatric pathologists, pediatricians, surgeons, oncologists, and other pediatric subspecialties, Stocker & Dehner's Pediatric Pathology is widely recognized as the definitive go-to comprehensive clinical reference in the unique subspecialty of pediatric pathology - which, unlike other subspecialties, is defined by an age group rather than an organ system or process. The tumors that occur in infants and children are distinct from those that develop in adults, and they often exhibit exceptional clinical behavior, thus requiring different diagnostic and therapeutic protocols. Authored by a host of prominent authorities on this challenging area, the fourth edition of Stocker & Dehner's Pediatric Pathology was designed to be a comprehensive volume on all major aspects of the pathologic anatomy of childhood disorders, providing the in-depth, richly illustrated guidance you need to confidently evaluate and dependably report your findings. Sweeping updates in this edition put all of the very latest knowledge and techniques at your fingertips.
An official publication of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Perinatal Nursing, Fourth Edition presents up-to-date information based on the most rigorous evidence and offers suggestions for best practices. This new edition of the authoritative, comprehensive text used by perinatal nurses worldwide features a wealth of new content to keep practice current. New chapters related to patient safety and the development of a highly reliable perinatal unit, inform nurses how to conduct team training and drills for obstetric emergencies, create checklists, and effectively handoff patients. It features expanded coverage of high-risk pregnancy, from bleeding in pregnancy to preterm labor and birth, diabetes, cardiac disease, pulmonary complications, multiple gestation, and maternal-fetal transport. An all-new chapter on obesity in pregnancy covers risks to the mother and fetus, care from preconception to postpartum, as well as bariatric surgery. An expanded chapter on newborn nutrition includes new sections on the infant feeding decision, benefits of breastfeeding, nutritional components, and preterm milk and lactation.
The time is now to get grounded in cannabis science and holistic care, with the evidence-based Cannabis: A Handbook for Nurses. This groundbreaking new guide addresses nursing skills and responsibilities in cannabis care, including the physiology of the human endocannabinoid system, cannabis care as it relates to specific disease processes, the history of cannabis, advocacy and ethics, and the ins and outs of cannabis dosing, delivery methods, side effects, and more. Essential for all practice areas, this is a timely, much-needed foundational resource for both students and practicing nurses who want to provide knowledgeable and effective medical cannabis care. Get grounded in cannabis knowledge with science-driven nursing guidance: ?Covers the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2018 "Six Principles of Essential Knowledge" for supporting medical use of cannabis ?Meets the NCSBN (2018) principles for all practice areas and all levels of nursing training and education?Foundational chapters provide:?An overview of the history of cannabis prohibition and regulation, from ancient times to pioneers in cannabis care?Human endocannabinoid system structure and functions?Cannabis pharmacology and pharmacokinetics?CBD: The phytocannabinoid - dosing, drug-drug interactions, evidence of CBD effectiveness, and more?Focuses on the nurse's role around cannabis care: ?Cannabinoid research findings - current evidence related to conditions such as seizures, MS, cancer, pain, PTSD, osteoporosis, opiate harm reduction and end-of-life care?The nurse's role in cannabis patient care - nursing theory, motivational interviewing, coaching, spiritual care, ethics, and use of holistic modalities?The APRN role and process of providing care for medical cannabis patients seeking their medical cannabis recommendation ?Legal and ethical concerns - cannabis-care ethics, advocacy, the current federal status of cannabis in the United States, and how to review a state's cannabis laws?Real-world nursing experience - interviews with cannabis care nurses that share approaches, challenges, and successes?Chapter features include:?Concepts and Considerations box - Outlines chapter content and objectives?Applied Learning Questions - for personal reflection or group discussion?Case Studies - Illustrate use of cannabis treatments in a variety of practice settings?End-of-Chapter Q&A - NCLEX-style questions, similar to those that will be added to the NCLEX and APRN exams, to support learning and certification preparation About the Clinical Editor Carey S. Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, RYT, FAAN is Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Chair of the Medical Cannabis Certificate Program at Pacific College of Health and Science, in New York City, Chicago, Illinois, and San Diego, California, and the Past-President of the American Cannabis Nurses Association.
Get the latest, most reliable cancer management recommendations in the famous fast-access Washington Manual(R) outline format! Concise, clearly written sections on principles of oncology, site-specific diseases, and supportive therapy make The Washington Manual(R) of Oncology, 3rd Edition, an invaluable resource for the daily care of cancer patients. The Washington Manual is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University. Better understand innovative developments in oncology with new chapters on Genome Sequencing, Personalized Therapy, Endocrine Tumors, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Anti-emesis and Survivorship. Focus on new ideas in the field thanks to a greater emphasis on molecular diagnosis, genome sequencing, and targeted therapies. Quickly locate key information in the appendices, such as body surface area, dose adjustments of chemotherapy agents in renal and hepatic failure, and online resources for oncologists. Benefit from proven treatment recommendations from the experts at Washington University in St. Louis - ideal for the busy third and fourth year student, resident, or clinician.
Amid today's growing demand for cosmetic medicine, Guide to Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures provides a reliable, up-to-date, and highly illustrated guide to the wide variety of aesthetic procedures commonly requested and performed in this fast-changing field. This easy-to-follow manual offers a quick, practical introduction to the optimal use of everything from botulinum toxin and deoxycholic acid to injectable fillers and laser and light devices.
Whether paired with Bates’s Pocket Guide or used as a standalone resource, this compact, easy-to-use text reinforces key information in a cohesive approach to help students feel comfortable and confident in clinical settings.
This text provides a straightforward explanation of the essential pharmacoeconomics topics outlined by The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). It defines terminology used in research and covers the application of economic-based evaluation methods to pharmaceutical products and services, making it perfect for the student or practitioner who is unfamiliar with "e;pharmacoeconomics."e;Readers will find examples of how pharmacoeconomic evaluations relate to decisions that affect patient care and health-related quality of life. Understanding these principles will help you assess published research aimed at improving clinical and humanistic outcomes based on available resources. You'll Find These Helpful Features Inside- Composite research articles that include the positives and negatives found in published research which will help you learn to evaluate literature and to interpret and determine the usefulness of pharmacoeconomic research articles. Composite worksheets increase your comprehension of just-read articles. Examples provide and reinforce relevant illustrations of chapter content. Questions/Exercises at the end of each chapter assess your understanding of the key concepts. Common Equations that are critical to the subject are presented, with multiple example calculations that clearly demonstrate the use of these equations
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