Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Aids To The Examination Of The Peripheral Nervous System
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For more than 80 years this unique short atlas has been the go-to guide to the examination of patients with lesions of the peripheral nerves and nerve roots - appreciated by generations of students and experienced practitioners alike. First published in its original form in 1943 and updated in its sixth edition by highly respected author Michael O’Brien, this book is the perfect companion for all those involved or caring for patients with peripheral nerve injuries and other neuromuscular disorders.It covers mononeuropathies, peripheral nerve lesions, examination techniques and anatomy of the peripheral nervous system, all illustrated with excellent diagrams and high-quality photographs. Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System now comes with the complete electronic version for the first time, for easy anytime, anywhere access. Illustrated with exceptionally clear photographs, accompanied by simple anatomical diagrams to aid comprehensionUseful tables of the innervation of muscles and the muscle and cutaneous distribution of peripheral nervesUpdated to reflect latest changes in nomenclatureNew diagrams and illustrations, including of the spine and spinal nerve roots, male inguinal region and female perineumSummary table of the common compression and entrapment mononeuropathies, with sites now indicated on the nerve diagramsAccess to the complete, enhanced version - makes quick reference easier than ever for busy students and practitioners
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For more than 80 years this unique short atlas has been the go-to guide to the examination of patients with lesions of the peripheral nerves and nerve roots - appreciated by generations of students and experienced practitioners alike. First published in its original form in 1943 and updated in its sixth edition by highly respected author Michael O’Brien, this book is the perfect companion for all those involved or caring for patients with peripheral nerve injuries and other neuromuscular disorders.It covers mononeuropathies, peripheral nerve lesions, examination techniques and anatomy of the peripheral nervous system, all illustrated with excellent diagrams and high-quality photographs. Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System now comes with the complete electronic version for the first time, for easy anytime, anywhere access. Illustrated with exceptionally clear photographs, accompanied by simple anatomical diagrams to aid comprehensionUseful tables of the innervation of muscles and the muscle and cutaneous distribution of peripheral nervesUpdated to reflect latest changes in nomenclatureNew diagrams and illustrations, including of the spine and spinal nerve roots, male inguinal region and female perineumSummary table of the common compression and entrapment mononeuropathies, with sites now indicated on the nerve diagramsAccess to the complete, enhanced version - makes quick reference easier than ever for busy students and practitioners
EAN: 9780323871105
Shipping Costs: 3.99 GBP
Availability: in stock
Delivery Times: 2 - 4 working days
Condition: new
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Elsevier Health Sciences Prioritization, Delegation, And Assignment : Practice Exercises For The Nclex Examination
36.79 GBP
Prepare for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Exam and develop your clinical judgment skills with a focus on management of care!Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 6th Edition provides a wide variety of realistic patient care scenarios to help you learn management-of-care concepts and skills and see how to apply them to clinical practice.Exercises progress from simple to complex, and updated questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Exam (NGN) are designed to match the latest NGN formats.All the book’s questions are also provided in an interactive format on the Evolve website in tests that simulate the most current NCLEX-RN® Exam.This thoroughly updated new edition now includes 2021 AACN Essentials item coding for faculty, three new Case Studies, a new Community Health Problems chapter, updated question formats to reflect the NGN, and updated content throughout.Written by a team of noted educators led by Linda A.LaCharity, this NGN review has become a student favorite!NEW!Three new Case Studies include Patient with New Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus, Blunt Abdominal Trauma, and Gunshot Wound with Septic ShockNEW!A new Community Health Problems chapter equips you for the unique challenges of community healthNEW!Updated question formats prepare you to succeed on the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Examination (NGN) by including the latest item typesNEW!Updated content throughout matches the latest evidence-based guidelines and nursing care protocolsIntegrated questions for the NGN and a separate NGN-Style Questions chapter help you focus study time on these new question formats to optimize your readiness for success on the NGN and for clinical practiceManagement-of-care focus addresses the NGN’s emphasis on prioritization, delegation, and patient assignmentThree-part organization first establishes foundational knowledge and then provides exercises with scenarios of increasing difficulty to help build confidence in your prioritization, delegation, and patient assignment skillsPart One: Introduction provides a concise foundation and practical guidelines for making prioritization, delegation, and patient assignment decisionsPart Two: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in Common Health Scenarios provides practice in applying learned principles to relatively straightforward health scenarios involving single patients or simple patient assignmentsPart 3: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in Complex Health Scenarios includes unfolding cases involving patients with progressively more complicated health problems or challenging assignment issues, demonstrating the progression of typical health scenarios and helping you learn to think like a nurseAnswer Keys follow each chapter and provide the correct answer along with a detailed rationale, reinforcing correct responses and helping learn from incorrect responsesPractice exams on the Evolve website include all the book’s questions and...
Elsevier Health Sciences Surface Anatomy : The Anatomical Basis Of Clinical Examination
25.75 GBP
British Medical Association Book Awards 2009 - Commended, Basic and Clinical SciencesThis innovative and highly praised book describes the visible and palpable anatomy that forms the basis of clinical examination.The first chapter considers the anatomical terms needed for precise description of the parts of the body and movements from the anatomical positions.The remaining chapters are regionally organised and colour photographs demonstrate visible anatomy.Many of the photographs are reproduced with numbered overlays, indicating structures that can be seen, felt, moved or listened to.The surface markings of deeper structures are indicated together with common sites for injection of local anaesthetic, accessing blood vessels, biopsying organs and making incisions.The accompanying text describes the anatomical features of the illustrated structures. Over 250 colour photographs with accompanying line drawings to indicate the position of major structures. The seven regionally organised chapters cover all areas of male and female anatomy. The text is closely aligned with the illustrations and highlights the relevance for the clinical examination of a patient. Includes appropriate radiological images to aid understanding. All line drawings now presented in colour to add clarity and improve the visual interpretation. Includes 20 new illustrations of palpable and visible anatomy. Revised text now more closely tied in with the text and with increasing emphasis on clinical examination of the body.
Elsevier Health Sciences Neurological Examination Made Easy
23.3 GBP
Neurological clinical examinations are some of the most intimidating procedures medical students, junior doctors and residents have to perform.This book's clear, succinct explanations and simple/memorable line drawings, along with top tips/common mistakes boxes, combine to demystify the subject and offer straightforward guidance.The spectacular success of the book over many years demonstrates that it succeeds more than any other resource available.This 6th edition will ensure the content remains as fresh, current and easy to interpret as ever. A concise and lucid explanation of how to examine the nervous system. Copiously illustrated with clear line diagrams and flow charts. Instructions are clear and systematic - what to do, what you will find, and what it means.
Elsevier Health Sciences Handbook Of Special Tests In Musculoskeletal Examination : An Evidence-Based Guide For Clinicians
27.59 GBP
Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient.Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport?and can often?help to elucidate a patient's presentation where the lesion is subtle and?otherwise difficult to detect?and, in turn,?guide management?and treatment.?Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100?peripheral tests.It includes: a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the?information they need at their fingertips. a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice. use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most?appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully. Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text. New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to?find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge. Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout. Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and?understanding.
Elsevier Health Sciences Examination Of The born And Neonatal Health : A Multidimensional Approach
31.27 GBP
An essential guide to this most important of examinationsThe first book to assist in the recognition of the psychosocial and emotional elements of physical disability that may impact on the familyProvides a multi-professional perspective, with contributors from specialists in their fieldsEach chapter addresses the subject from a holistic perspective that includes ethical, legal and psychosocial aspects as well as the physical
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Manual Physical Therapy Of The Spine
72.67 GBP
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Therapy**Build your skills in examination and manual therapy treatment techniques!Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine, 3rd Edition provides evidence-based guidelines to manipulation, evaluation, and treatment procedures of the spine and temporomandibular joint.A perfect blend of theory and practice, this text uses an impairment-based approach in showing how to reach an accurate diagnosis and develop an effective plan of care.The book’s photos and drawings - along with some 200 videos - demonstrate examination and manipulation procedures, including therapist hand placement, applied direction of force, and patient positioning.Written by clinician and educator Kenneth Olson, this comprehensive resource will help you improve your clinical reasoning and provide successful outcomes. Approximately 200 video clips teach the skills needed to effectively implement evidence-based treatment recommendations related to manual therapy, manipulation, and therapeutic exercise. Descriptions of manual therapy techniques?include evidence-based coverage?of the examination and treatment of spine and TMJ disorders, along with discussions of alternative treatment methods and?potential adverse effects and contraindications to manipulation. Guidelines for completing a comprehensive spinal examination?include medical screening, the patient interview, disability assessment, and tests and measures, along with an evaluation of the examination findings and the principles involved in arriving at a diagnosis and plan of care. Impairment-based manual physical therapy approach?includes a review of the evidence to support its use in evaluating and treating spinal and TMJ conditions. Full-color photographs show procedures from multiple angles, illustrating hand and body placement and direction of force. Case studies?demonstrate the clinical reasoning used in manual physical therapy. Clear, consistent format?for explaining techniques?makes this reference easy to use in the classroom and in the clinical setting. Guide to Physical Therapist Practice terminology is used throughout the book for consistency and for easier understanding. Expert author Ken Olson?is a highly respected international authority?on the subject of spinal manipulation in physical therapy. NEW! Enhanced version is included with print purchase, which allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. NEW! Expanded content describes the impact of use of language, pain science education, and a psychologically informed approach in the management of complex musculoskeletal pain conditions. NEW! Coverage of clinical reasoning includes additional decision making tools relating to the biopsychosocial approach for spinal and temporomandibular conditions in musculoskeletal and manual physical therapy practice. NEW! Updated red flag screening content addresses serious spinal pathologies and assessment of central...
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Certification And Core Review For Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
77.27 GBP
Get ready for your neonatal intensive care nursing certification exam with the only exam review developed in collaboration with three leading nursing organizations!From AACN, AWHONN, and NANN, Certification and Core Review for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, 6th Edition prepares you for your examination with hundreds of high-quality study questions and realistic test simulation.Based on the latest test plans of the AACN's CCRN®-Neonatal exam and the NCC's Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) exam, review questions cover the changes to the Core Curriculum and reflect the latest evidence, essential knowledge, and best practices.A powerful review tool on the companion Evolve website allows you to choose either the AACN or NCC question formats, and review material either in Study Mode or in Exam Mode. Authored by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and endorsed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN); and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)Answers for each question, accompanied by rationales and references for correct answers, enhance understanding of the materialRealistic exam practice questions mirror the certification exam content, the multiple-choice format, and the distribution of contentOnline exam simulation, included free on the Evolve companion website with each new book purchase, mirrors the test-taking experience with questions organized according to either of the two major certification examinations - the AACN’s CCRN®-Neonatal exam or the NCC’s Neonatal Intensive Care (RNC-NIC) exam.You can choose whether to work through the questions in Study Mode or Examination Mode, with complete remediation that includes rationales for both correct and incorrect answersCompact, portable size facilitates study anytime, anywhereNEW!Approximately 214 additional review questions bring the total to 789 questions for realistic test preparationUPDATED!Thoroughly revised and updated questions reflect the latest AACN CCRN®-Neonatal and the NCC’s RNC-NIC test plans, changes to the Core Curriculum, and the latest evidence-based guidelines for neonatal critical careUPDATED!Rationales in the answer key reference the most recent literature and evidence-based guidelines
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Fossils And Earth Time : Evolution And Biostratigraphy
86.47 GBP
Fossils and Earth Time: Evolution and Biostratigraphy presents an in-depth examination of both micro- and macrofossils, showcasing their evolution and biostratigraphy throughout the Phanerozoic Era.The book meticulously explores various fossil groups that have influenced Earth's history.It integrates paleontological data with geological context and biostratigraphic principles, elucidating the intricate relationship between fossil assemblages and Earth's dynamic past.This resource is invaluable for those studying geology, paleontology, or investigating the spatial and temporal distribution across Earth’s history. The book delves into the significance of fossils as vital biostratigraphic tools, enabling precise dating and correlation of sedimentary rocks across different regions and continents.It offers up-to-date information, making it an essential reference for researchers and professionals.The comprehensive coverage of fossil groups and their geological implications provides readers with a thorough understanding of Earth’s evolutionary timeline.Practical applications and case studies further enhance its utility for academia and industry alike.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Non-Point Source Nitrogen Pollution : Challenges, Solutions, And Sustainable Approaches
119.59 GBP
Non-Point Source Nitrogen Pollution: Challenges, Solutions, and Sustainable Approaches delves into the origins, effects, and obstacles associated with non-point source nitrogen pollution.It offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges and possibilities surrounding nutrient management in addressing nitrogen pollution, as well as the interplay between nitrogen pollution and climate change.This book focuses on non-point sources of nitrogen pollution, which refers to more diffuse and widespread sources like atmospheric deposition and runoff from agricultural fields.It explores a broader range of nitrogen pollution sources, including agricultural practices, climate change impacts, and soil quality degradation.Nitrogen's impact on public health and the environment, nitrogen cycling in ecosystems, and the role of nitrogen management in the era of Industry 4.0 will also be examined.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Robbins And Cotran Review Of Pathology
39.55 GBP
Unsurpassed in authoritative, focused content, Robbins & Cotran Review of Pathology, 5th Edition, covers all major topics in general pathology and organ system pathology, effectively preparing you for coursework and examinations.Part of the highly regarded Robbins & Cotran family of texts, this easy-to-use review contains 2,000 multiple-choice questions and answers to help you master the most important principles and facts in pathology.Questions and answers have been written, reviewed, updated, and explained by experts in the field, ensuring that your knowledge is up to date, thorough, and clinically relevant. Contains 1,500 vignette-style questions in print that reinforce clinical applications and incorporate key patient care and diagnostic strategies (history, physical examination, laboratory testing, and radiologic imaging).Online, 500 additional interactive questions cover more challenging topics and less common conditions. Uses single-best-answer and extended-matching formats to reflect levels of difficulty that prepare you for examinations.Questions are written in the style of USMLE and MCCQE questions that you will encounter for qualifying examinations. Covers the fundamentals of gross and microscopic pathology as well as the latest findings in molecular biology and genetics.Answers and detailed explanations for every question are found at the end of each chapter. Incorporates recent changes in the understanding of the pathophysiology underlying disease processes as well as the approach to workup and diagnosis of disease conditions. Reflects the breadth of content in the leading Robbins & Cotran textbooks Pathologic Basis of Disease and Basic Pathology, following the chapters for guided review and referencing them for further study. Helps you visualize key pathologic concepts and conditions with over 300 full-color images. Provides a final comprehensive exam of over 75 USMLE-style questions covering the range of topics from across the book. Enhanced version included with purchase. Your enhanced allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Student Laboratory Manual For Health Assessment For Nursing Practice
33.11 GBP
Get the review and practice you need to master health assessment skills!Corresponding to the major chapters in Wilson & Giddens' Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition, this student laboratory manual guides you through an assessment lab session for each of the textbook's major topics and examination procedures.Step-by-step worksheets serve as a guide to techniques and as practice in documenting a comprehensive physical examination.New Performance Checklists ensure that you can understand and perform each assessment skill!Comprehensive guide allows you to practice assessments in the health assessment laboratoryPerforated worksheets are included for each major chapter of the Wilson & Giddens Health Assessment for Nursing Practice textbookDual function lets this lab manual serve as both a guide and as practice in documenting a comprehensive health assessment and physical examinationNEW!Updated content matches the new Wilson & Giddens Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition textbookNEW!Performance Checklists ensure faculty that you have mastered each assessment skill
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division The Human Body In Health And Illness
59.79 GBP
Colorful cartoons, engaging learning aids, and an easy-to-read approach make it enjoyable to learn A&P!The Human Body in Health and Illness, 7th Edition introduces you to the anatomy and physiology concepts you'll really use in healthcare practice. Organized by body systems, this text simplifies the often-intimidating subject of A&P with clear, step-by-step explanations, hundreds of full-color drawings, fascinating anecdotes, relevant clinical examples, and vivid online animations.It illustrates how each organ system is designed to function - and what happens when a system fails.Written by well-known educator Barbara Herlihy, this text is an ideal solution for students whose background in the sciences is limited. Colorful cartoons use humor to clarify and reinforce the content, making it more memorable, accessible, and easy to understand. Engaging learning and review features include Re-Think questions, Ramp It Up! and As You Age boxes, Sum It Up! boxes synthesizing key concepts, and Do You Know boxes with clinical scenarios and historical vignettes. Fascinating analogies, examples, and anecdotes make learning easier and bring science to life, even for students who have little or no background in biology, chemistry, or physics. Full-color illustrations simplify difficult concepts and complex processes, accurately depicting anatomy, physiology, and disease. Focus on medical terminology includes Medical Terminology and Disorders tables with pronunciations, derivations, and word parts, along with references to commonly used medical terminology. Evolve website enhances student understanding with animations, interactive learning activities, and review tools. Study guide offers fun and practical exercises as well as multiple-choice practice tests to help students review, understand, and remember basic A&P.Sold separately. Key terms and objectives are listed at the beginning of every chapter to set learning goals and expectations, with key terms including a page reference, pronunciation guide, and definition in a comprehensive glossary. NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest research on physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, especially with regard to the immune system. NEW Work It boxes are highlighted with a special icon, and emphasize the importance of exercise and physical activity on body systems. NEW What If? questions (e.g., "What would happen if you were deficient in iron?") help students apply their knowledge to the practice setting, as part of a proven active learning strategy.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Clinical Reasoning For Physician Assistants : A Workbook For Certification Review And Practice Readiness
36.79 GBP
Use this all-new workbook to review for the PANCE and PANRE examinations with confidence-and develop the clinical reasoning skills you’ll use in everyday practice!Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants uniquely prepares you for success on certification and recertification examinations and in your future practice by teaching you to think like an experienced physician assistant and master what you need to know for safe, effective practice.Custom-tailored to physician assistant students and the PANCE and PANRE examination blueprints, this innovative resource provides robust preparation through multiple-choice questions and answers and real-world case studies that prepare you well for your career as a physician assistant. Part I introduces you to essential clinical reasoning skills for PANCE/PANRE success and safe clinical practice, and provides key test-taking skillsPart II contains 14 body system chapters with multiple-choice PANCE/PANRE practice questions organized according to the most current NCCPA PANCE content blueprint.After each chapter, an answer key with complete rationales is provided, along with an indication of the corresponding NCCPA task categoryPart III presents 15 detailed, unfolding case studies that take you to the “next step” in clinical reasoning for safe patient practice, with PANCE/PANRE-style questions throughout the cases for additional practice.These patient-centered cases integrate demographics, cultural aspects, ethics, and professional practice in decision makingAn version is included with purchase.The allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.Plus, the questions and case studies from the book are available in an interactive format in the version
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Carbon Nano-Onions : Synthesis, Computational Modeling, Properties, And Applications
134.31 GBP
Carbon Nano-onions: Synthesis, Computational Modeling, Properties, and Applications provides a detailed examination of carbon nano-onions, a highly promising class of carbon-based nanostructures.The book serves as a definitive guide, introducing various synthesis, purification, and characterization techniques of carbon nano-onions.It presents mathematical and computational modeling methods to predict the behavior of these nanostructures, establishing a bridge between theory and application.Additionally, the book engages in a thorough discussion of current applications while presenting new possibilities in the utilization of carbon nano-onions. This is a valuable resource for academic and industrial researchers interested in the fundamentals and applications of carbon nano-onions across a wide range of fields.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Illustrated Anatomy Of The Head And Neck
69.91 GBP
Get the thorough understanding of head and neck anatomy needed to perform dental examinations and procedures!Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, 6th Edition provides complete coverage of oral biology and anatomy, with special emphasis on the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).Chapters are organized by body systems, and include coverage of the administration of local anesthesia and the spread of dental infection.Detailed images and a focus on clinical considerations make it easier to apply concepts to everyday dental practice.Written by noted educators Margaret J. Fehrenbach and Susan W. Herring, this book prepares you for success on certification exams and as a dental professional. Comprehensive, easy-to-understand coverage provides a solid foundation in head and neck anatomy with in-depth discussion of the TMJ, the spread of infection, and the anatomy of local anesthesia. About 400 full-color images include detailed and clearly labeled anatomic illustrations, skull photographs, and clinical images. Full-color format includes a clear depiction of the oral cavity and related gross anatomy. Key terminology is highlighted within the text and defined in a handy, back-of-book glossary. Expert authors Margaret J. Fehrenbach and Susan W. Herring provide knowledge that is useful in both classroom and clinical settings. Learning resources on the Evolve companion website reinforce your understanding with review questions and quizzes. NEW! Evidence-based research covers brain tissue layers and local anesthesia target areas. NEW! Coverage of the underlying relationship to patient systemic and oral conditions includes topics such as strokes, fractures, serious dental infections, and facial paralysis. NEW! Imaging techniques are updated with the latest protocols and guidelines. NEW! Clinical Considerations link more of the content to practical application. NEW! Easier-to-use pronunciation guide and updated structure mapping are tied to chapter objectives and to the CDA and NBDHE test blueprints. NEW! Student workbook reinforces learning with a wealth of practice opportunities such as review questions, identification exercises, case studies, and flash cards.Available separately.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Crash Cards: Osces And History Stations For Medical Finals And Ukmla
34.03 GBP
These unique new flashcards are designed to optimise the time medical students spend studying, re-reading and highlighting notes in preparation for OSCE examinations. The Crash Course book series has been a trusted favourite for generations of medical students having sold over 1 million copies internationally and translated in 8 different languages.New to Crash Course, these unique ‘Crash Cards’ comprehensively cover all the key scenarios commonly seen in OSCE exams.High yield patient cases, clinical skills, clinical examinations, procedures, and communication stations to cover even the most difficult OSCE scenarios. Flashcards are a fantastic aid for active recall and mimic the ‘grilling’ faced during ward rounds.These simple-to-use ‘Crash Cards’ will help you better manage your time, remember key facts, apply knowledge to practical scenarios - and pass your exams with ease.In addition, the printed pack also comes with access to the complete deck in electronic format, for even easier quick reference, anytime, anywhere. Handy pocket-sized flash cards - perfect for self-testing or for preparing for OSCEs in a group78 high-quality patient photo highlighting most common ‘spot diagnosis’ stationsOver 190 high-yield OSCE cards spanning examination, history-taking and clinical skills stations most commonly found in examsReliable, trustworthy information - covers everything you need to remember for the examsClearly colour coded for easy organisationHole-punched with ring to help you carry a sub-set of cards, or for easy assimilation into your own notes and flashcardsIdeal for Finals exams, but also valuable for earlier years and advanced nurse practitioners and physicians associatesCompanion to Crash Cards: Medicine and Surgery for Medical Finals
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Health Assessment For Nursing Practice
86.47 GBP
Make the most of your study time and maximize your health assessment skills!Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 7th Edition focuses on what you need to know, providing easy-to-understand guidelines for an effective physical examination as well as preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN).New to this edition is a greater emphasis on normal findings and less on abnormal findings, new LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes, and new NGN Exam-style case studies.Written by noted nursing educators Susan Fickertt Wilson and Jean Foret Giddens, this book has everything you need to conduct and document an accurate assessment, succeed on the NGN, and prepare for clinical practice. Binder-Ready Edition: This loose-leaf copy of the full text is a convenient, accessible, and customizable alternative to the bound book.With this binder-ready edition, students can personalize the text to match their unique needs!Straightforward, easy-to-understand coverage gives you the essential knowledge and confidence to perform an effective health assessment and physical examination. Clear differentiation between basic skills and advanced skills helps you separate basic procedures from those that would be performed by an advanced practitioner or only in special circumstances. Proven two-column format links assessment techniques with normal and abnormal findings. Full-color photos?and illustrations demonstrate how to perform key assessment techniques. UNIQUE! Concept Overview boxes present core concepts in the context of health assessment. UNIQUE!?Clinical Reasoning boxes provide insight by explaining the thought process of an experienced nurse making a clinical decision. Patients with Situational Variations sections address special circumstances or needs of patients who are hearing impaired, in wheelchairs, or have other limitations. Documenting Expected Findings sections demonstrate how to chart normal findings, including documentation in the electronic health record.Case Studies at the end of each chapter give subjective and objective data about a patient and ask you to use clinical judgment skills to answer questions. Health Assessment Across the Life Span unit contains four chapters that cover the examination of patients of different ages, including older adults, pregnant patients, infants, children, and adolescents. Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment unit provides guidelines for combining the body system assessments into one comprehensive examination, for communicating the findings to other health care professionals, and for adapting the assessment to patients in a hospital setting. NEW! NGN-style case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination. NEW! LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes summarize special assessment considerations for LGBTQ+ clients. NEW! Updated coverage of signs of abuse, neglect, and human trafficking equips you to become a mandatory reporter of these growing health problems. NEW! Updated, high-quality...
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division The 3p'S For Advanced Healthcare Providers : Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, And Pharmacology
52.43 GBP
Master the three Ps and provide quality care for the common medical conditions APRNs will encounter in practice!A concise, full-color reference, The 3P's for Advanced Healthcare Providers: Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology provides an evidence-based approach to pathophysiology, physical examination findings, and pharmacologic treatment.Algorithms are included for each diagnosis to help you visualize the link between the three Ps, with an emphasis on how these three topics directly impact patient treatment.Written by noted NP educators Julia L. Rogers and Jodi Allen, this resource helps APRNs deliver accurate, patient-centered care in any setting. Concise, practical coverage of the 3Ps is provided for 40 of the most common conditions encountered by primary healthcare providersCoverage of each condition includes pathophysiology, algorithm, clinical manifestations, assessment findings, diagnostics and differential diagnosis referrals, treatment plan including patient education and follow-up, and billing codesClinical Manifestations and Assessment Findings guide you through each step of advanced assessmentTreatment plans for each condition include common drug interventions (pharmacology), patient education, treatment guidelines, and follow-up schedulesDetailed algorithms provide guidance for assessment and treatment optionsDiagnostics and Differential Diagnosis Referrals sections ensure accuracy of the diagnosis and treatment planSummary boxes in each chapter include Pediatric and Older Adult Lifespan Considerations, Diversity Considerations, and Acute Care ConsiderationsFull-color illustrations and photographs provide accurate assessment findings and represent diversity and inclusion
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Climate And Natural Hazard Risks
112.23 GBP
Climate and Natural Hazard Risks is an in-depth examination of the physical, environmental, economic, and social impacts of climate change and natural hazards on vulnerable populations in different regions around the world.The authors open with the simple question “What is risk?,” taking a detailed look at historical and global trends and risk frameworks as they relate to the Earth system and climate change.The authors then examine the drivers of social and physical vulnerability.From there, the chapters systematically review different hazards and their implications for risk (hurricanes, cyclones, flooding, extreme temperatures, food insecurity, earthquakes, tsunamis).The authors then delve into the latest methods and research for multihazard risk assessment.The book closes with challenging explorations of resilience, and environmental and social transitions for climate change.Students, practitioners and policy-makers working across climate science, hazard risk assessment, disaster management and humanitarian response will find this instructive and thought-provoking text essential reading.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Clinical Hematology Atlas
60.71 GBP
Learn how to accurately identify cells at the microscope with Clinical Hematology Atlas, 6th Edition.An excellent companion to Rodak's?Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications,?this award-winning atlas offers complete coverage of the basics of hematologic morphology, including examination of the peripheral blood smear, maturation of the blood cell lines, and information on a variety of clinical disorders.Vivid photomicrographs, schematic diagrams, and electron micrographs clearly illustrate hematology from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies so you can be certain you're making accurate conclusions in the lab. Schematic diagrams, photomicrographs, and electron micrographs in every chapter visually enhance student understanding of hematologic cellular morphology. Compact size, concise text, and spiral binding make it easy to carry and reference this atlas in the laboratory. Chapter on normal newborn peripheral blood morphology covers the normal cells found in neonatal blood. Chapter on body fluids illustrates the other fluids found in the body besides blood, using images from cytocentrifuged specimens. The most common cytochemical stains, along with a summary chart for interpretation, are featured in the leukemia chapters to assist in the classification of both malignant and benign leukoproliferative disorders. Chapter featuring morphologic changes after myeloid hematopoietic growth factors is included in the text. Morphologic abnormalities coverage in the chapters on erythrocytes and leukocytes, along descriptions of each cell, presents this information in a schematic fashion. Appendix with comparison tables of commonly confused cells includes lymphocytes versus neutrophilic myelocytes and monocytes versus reactive lymphoctyes to help students see the subtle differences between them. Glossary of hematologic terms at the end of the book provides a quick reference to easily look up definitions. NEW! Revised chapters include updates based on extensive reviewer feedback. NEW! Updated photos reflect the most up-to-date information and latest advances in the field.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Kaufman'S Clinical Neurology For Psychiatrists
113.15 GBP
The 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. Enhanced version included with purchase. Your enhanced allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Wind-Induced Vibration Of Long Span Suspension Bridges
151.8 GBP
Wind-induced Vibration of Long Span Suspension Bridges includes the author’s research on these types of bridges, adopting a combination of onsite measurements, wind tunnel tests, theoretical analyses, and numerical calculations to discuss the characteristics and parameters of the wind environment at bridge sites, the buffeting response of bridges under the effect of winds on bridges in mountainous areas, the vortex response of wide-bodied flat steel box girders, chattering characteristics (i.e., noise characteristics), and the vibration characteristics of wind-vehicle-bridge systems.