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Book SynopsisOffering a comprehensive guide to contraception and sexual health, the new edition of this practical handbook has been fully updated with the latest clinical guidance, research and methods, including new technologies.Giving clear and detailed information about all contraceptive methods, including how to use them, contra-indications, interactions and common patient anxieties, this guide takes an integrated approach to sexual health. It includes updated chapters on the consultation, person-centred care, anatomy and physiology, and sexually transmitted infections. The new edition has been reformatted to increase accessibility and updated.With plenty of self-assessment exercises, question and answers and case scenarios, the Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health is an essential read for all nurses, midwives and allied health professionals working in community health and primary care settings.

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Book SynopsisDiploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is the new edition of the must-have study companion for trainee dental nurses preparing for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ).Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Third Edition viii Acknowledgements ix About the Companion Website x Chapter 1: Unit 301: Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety 1 Overview of responsibilities 2 Employers’ responsibilities 3 Employees’ responsibilities – role of the dental nurse 5 Summary of Health and Safety requirements 11 Fire Precaution (Workplace) Regulations 11 First aid regulations 15 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 17 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 26 Waste disposal 28 Ionising radiation 32 Occupational hazards 34 General safety measures 35 Chapter 2: Unit 302: Reflect on and Develop Your Practice 38 Reflect on performance 40 Implement a performance improvement plan 45 Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan 52 Compliance with registration requirements 53 Chapter 3: Unit 268: First Aid Essentials 68 Roles and responsibilities of the first aider 70 Incident assessment 76 Management of an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally 78 Management of an unresponsive casualty with breathing problems 82 Management of a choking casualty 86 Management of a wounded and bleeding casualty 88 Management of a casualty in shock 90 Management of minor injuries 91 Chapter 4: Unit 304: Prepare and Maintain Environment, Instruments and Equipment for Clinical Dental Procedures 93 Application of standard precautions of infection control 94 Application of health and safety measures 99 Application of suitable sterilisation methods 110 Safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste 116 Chapter 5: Unit 305: Offer Information and Support to Individuals on the Protection of their Oral Health 119 Correct identification of the patient 120 Gaining valid consent 121 Communication skills 121 Provide appropriate Oral Health Information 124 Demonstrate and advise on appropriate oral hygiene techniques 129 Chapter 6: Unit 306: Provide Chairside Support during the Assessment of Patients’ Oral Health 139 Types of patient records 140 Retrieve and make available the patient records 149 Setting up for the Assessment 149 Recording the verbal Assessment information 152 Recording relevant medical conditions 159 Maintaining confidentiality of the information 162 Chapter 7: Unit 307: Contribute to the Production of Dental Images 163 Maintain the health and safety of all persons 164 Set up for the taking of Dental Images 167 Process the dental films and mount them correctly 171 Store or save the images correctly 175 Contribute to quality assurance checks 176 Chapter 8: Unit 308: Provide Chairside Support during the Prevention and Control of Periodontal Disease and Caries, and the Restoration of Cavities 180 Before the procedure 182 During the procedure 193 After the procedure 200 Chapter 9: Unit 309: Provide Chairside Support during the Provision of Fixed and Removable Prostheses 203 Before the procedure 205 During the procedure 221 After the procedure 231 Chapter 10: Unit 310: Provide Chairside Support during Non-surgical Endodontic Treatment 236 Before the procedure 237 During the procedure 246 After the procedure 251 Chapter 11: Unit 311: Provide Chairside Support during the Extraction of Teeth and Minor Oral Surgery 253 Before the procedure 254 During the procedure 265 After the procedure 272 Chapter 12: Unit 312: Principles of Infection Control in the Dental Environment 278 Background knowledge of microorganisms 280 Infection 282 Occupational hazards – cross-infection and inoculation injury 283 Infection control 289 Details of cleaning techniques for reusable items 294 Decontamination room 299 Hazardous waste disposal 301 Relevant health and safety legislation, policies and guidelines 303 Chapter 13: Unit 313: Assessment of Oral Health and Treatment Planning 310 Oral health Assessments 311 Orthodontic clinical Assessment 335 Disease-related changes of the oral tissues 343 Effects of ageing on the soft tissues 345 Medical conditions that affect the oral tissues 346 Medical emergencies 349 Basic structure and function of Oral and dental anatomy 363 Common oral diseases 396 Chapter 14: Unit 314: Dental Radiography 397 Use of ionising radiation in dentistry 398 Ionising radiation regulations 401 Principles of Dental Radiography 406 Radiograph exposure, handling and processing faults 416 Quality assurance of films 420 Handling of chemicals 421 Chapter 15: Unit 315: Scientific Principles in the Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Procedures 425 Common Oral Diseases 426 Prevention and Management of Dental Disease 445 Manage and handle materials and instruments, and understand the purpose and stages of different Dental procedures 473 Administration of local anaesthesia 474 Cavity restoration with fillings 484 Periodontal therapy 502 Non-surgical endodontics 505 Prosthodontics 511 Orthodontics 540 Dental implants 543 Extractions and minor Oral surgery 546 Index 561

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Book SynopsisQuestions and Answers for Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is a comprehensive revision guide for dental nurses preparing for the written examination of the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ).Table of ContentsIntroduction vii How to Use This Book ix Unit 312: Principles of Infection Control in the Dental Environment Outcome 1 Understand the Process of Infection Control 3 Outcome 2 Understand the Significance of Microorganisms 15 Outcome 3 Understand the Management of Infectious Conditions Affecting Dental Patients 23 Outcome 4 Know the Various Methods of Decontamination 31 Outcome 5 Understand Relevant Health and Safety Legislation Policies and Guidelines 41 Unit 313: Assessment of Oral Health and Treatment Planning Outcome 1 Understand the Various Methods of Dental Assessment 53 Outcome 2 Know the Clinical Assessments Associated with Orthodontics 63 Outcome 3 Understand the Changes That May Occur in the Oral Tissues 71 Outcome 4 Know the Medical Emergencies That May Occur in the Dental Environment 79 Outcome 5 Know the Basic Structure and Function of Oral and Dental Anatomy 87 Unit 314: Dental Radiography Outcome 1 Know the Regulations and Hazards Associated with Ionising Radiation 103 Outcome 2 Know the Different Radiographic Films and Their Uses 111 Outcome 3 Understand the Imaging Process and the Different Chemicals Used 119 Outcome 4 Understand the Importance for Stock Control of Radiographic Films 129 Unit 315: Scientific Principles in the Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Procedures Outcome 1 Know the Common Oral Diseases 139 Outcome 2 Understand the Methods for the Prevention and Management of Oral Diseases 151 Outcome 3 Know How to Manage and Handle Materials and Instruments during Dental Procedures 163 Outcome 4 Understand the Purpose and Stages of Different Dental Procedures 183 Index 193

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Book SynopsisIn The Queen V, the beloved OB-GYN, celebrity doctor, and star of Bravo's Married to Medicine reveals the twelve principles behind a happy and healthy vagina...and other lady parts.After twenty years of private obstetrics and gynecological practice, there's nothing Dr. Jackie Walters hasn't seen. And now, in her new book, the widely-adored OB-GYN invites you to put your feet in the stirrups and investigate. Whether she's covering libido, contraceptives, labiaplasty, or fertility, Dr. Jackie educates readers with her characteristic grace and pragmatism. Both funny and informative, she brings you on a quest through the female reproductive system-answering all the burning (and itching, and smelling...) questions you've always been afraid to ask. Dr. Jackie knows that every woman is different, and she's designed a reading experience that's tailor-made for each individual. After taking a fun quiz to uncover your own vaginal personality (V.P.), you'll

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-read guide helps an expectant mother prepare for her all-important day.Table of ContentsPreface1. How Our Thinking and Practice Have Changed2. How an Epidural Works3. Where, Who, and When4. The Preparation5. The Procedure6. The Imperfect Epidural7. Side Effects8. Uncommon Problems9. Rare Complications10. Conditions Affecting Epidurals and Spinals11. Spinals and Walking Epidurals12. Anesthesia for C-Sections13. After Your Delivery14. Alternatives to Epidurals15. Effects on the Baby16. In a NutshellAcknowledgmentsNotesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisEasy-to-use tool for making your body & mind feel and work great. A handy yet detailed breakdown of what your body needs and the specifics of how food, and what it is made of can help or hinder you and all of your body functions. Tables show the nutritional breakdown of specific foods and what is required at what age and gender, all in 6 laminated pages. Suggested uses: ⢠Personal Fitness â achieve optimum performance from your body ⢠Dieting â no high priced diet, just eat using these guidelines ⢠Businesses â HR professionals, nutritionists, insurance companies, Doctors, gyms and health-focused grocers could provide free or custom guides to customers to promote good health for the individual or a company

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Book SynopsisThis book creates new ground for all health professionals working in cancer care to read, enjoy, look at and question their practice.'Caroline Adcock, Clinical Practice Educator Haematology and Oncology, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Cancer and Cancer Careis a complete study of cancer, the care of people with the disease and its impact on everyday life. Addressing the physical and psychosocial aspects of the illness in detail, it covers all fundamental aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival and aspects of psychosocial support for all those affected by cancer: patients, their families, and their healthcare providers. Chapters include: - A review of the latest theory and evidence on over 30 separate topic areas - Reflective questionswhich challenge readers to reappraise what they have learned - Chapter overviewsand chapter summaries which highlight the key points <Trade ReviewIt’s really good to see patients’ psychological needs during and after treatment integrated in this book. The chapter on patient involvement is particularly welcome. The text is designed to be read in total or as a reference book, making it accessible to all. -- Carolyn Morris and Adrienne Morgan, Independent Cancer Patients′ Voices advocacy groupAn invaluable text for health professionals, researchers and policy makers. The editors have amassed an expert group of contributors and provide a truly holistic and multi-disciplinary view of cancer care. -- Phyllis Butow, Professor at the University of Sydney and Senior Principal Research Fellow, National Health and Medical Research Council, AustraliaWe welcome the publication of a book which recognises the importance of understanding cancer in the context of prevailing attitudes as well as how to personalise care for each patient. -- Professor Jane Maher, Joint Chief Medical Officer, Macmillan Cancer SupportThe book is logical, well presented with contributions from many well known and respected UK wide cancer professional leads. The authors address the holistic aspects of cancer covering the essential features of cell division, diagnosis, range of treatments and living with the impact of cancer with text that has a multi-professional interest. The chapters are underpinned well with latest evidence and an abundance of references with a focus on reinforcing learning through reflective questioning at the end of chapters. Health promotion and lifestyle changes for those living with the impact of cancer are well covered with a number of chapters focusing on different aspects. This book is a valuable resource for nurses and allied health professionals at all stages in their career and will provide readers will a significant evidence based overview of cancer, associated treatments and the holistic impact on both the cancer patient and their significant others. -- Gillian Knight, Macmillan lead Cancer Nurse, South Wales Cancer NetworkThis is an invaluable book on cancer care, which is relevant for health professionals across the multidisciplinary spectrum, researchers and policy makers. It is written in a style that is extremely contemporary in terms of treatment as well as outlook towards the disease and those who develop it. -- Rebecca MyattCancer and Cancer Care is a collection of chapters that discuss important aspects that need to be considered but most importantly incorporated in the care of people affected by cancer. The book’s use of reflective activities and vivid stories in the form of case studies helps to make the caring of the cancer patient come to life as something more than significant actions on a guideline tool... The stories breathe life into what is considered by many to be an emotionally challenging subject. The author’s enthusiasm for the topic is obvious throughout the book. -- Professor (Assis) Charalambous AndreasTable of ContentsPreface - Debbie Wyatt and Nicholas Hulbert-Williams Cancer in Context - Debbie Wyatt, Brooke Swash and Nicholas Hulbert-Williams Cancer Risk and Screening - Christine Campbell Cancer Detection and Diagnosis - Daniel Seddon and Paul McKenzie The Biology of Cancer - Debbie Wyatt and Victoria Bates Tumour Pathology: Classification, Grading and Staging - Paul Mansour Lifespan Perspectives: Children, Teenagers and Young Adults - Ruth Sadik and David Wright Lifespan Perspectives: Older Adults - Hazel Brodie Diversity and Equality in Cancer Care - Mark Johnson and Julie Fish Cancer and Mental Illness - Maureen Deacon and Elise Hymanson Cancer and Intellectual Disability - Irene Tuffrey-Wijne Surgery - George Foster, Tina Lightfoot and Dale Vimalchandran Cytotoxic Chemotherapy - Elaine Lennan Radiotherapy - Kate Parker, Ann Maloney and Debbie Wyatt Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Colin Thain and Jacqueline Bloomfield Biological Therapy - Anoop Haridass and Helen Neville-Webbe Gene Therapy - Fiona Gibbs Effective Communication in Cancer Care - Catherine Heaven and Claire Green Psychosocial Adjustment to Cancer - Nick Hulbert-Williams and Gill Hubbard Assessment of Psychological Wellbeing and Emotional Distress - Alex J Mitchell The Impact of Cancer on Family Members and Family Caregivers - Eila Watson and Mary Boulton The Impact of Cancer on Body Image and Sexuality - Daniel Kelly and Liz Forbat Psychological Care and Support for People Affected by Cancer - Alex King, Nicholas Hulbert-Williams and Samantha Flynn Survivorship and Self-Management in Cancer Care - Claire Foster Lifestyle Change and Health Promotion in Cancer Survivorship - Lee Hulbert-Williams The Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Cancer Care - Lesley Storey Art and Music Therapy in Cancer Care - Fay Mitchell and Leslie Bunt Spirituality and Existential Angst - Mark Cobb Adjusting to the Palliative Phase and Preparing for End of Life - Alison Conner and Kathryn Mannix Bereavement Support in Cancer Care - Margaret Foulkes Supporting Healthcare Professionals in Cancer Settings - Jan Woodhouse Involving and Engaging People Affected by Cancer - Gill Hubbard, Bill Culbard, Peter McAlear and Liz Forbat Clinical Drug Trials in Cancer Care - Pat Gillis and Emma Whitby Psychosocial Research in Cancer Care - Fiona Kennedy and Nicholas Hulbert-Williams

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Book SynopsisDrawing together the best of text, video and interactive material for the definitive guide to adult nursing. This one-stop-shop will enable students to understand the core aspects of care, learn the essential nursing skills and knowledge that underpin practice, deal with the complexities of the role and apply their learning to common conditions and patient groups. It has been developed in line with the 2018 NMC standards to provide a complete learning resource for adult nursing students. Key features: Uses patient centered care and evidence-based practice as guiding principles throughout Clear and engaging features to help students understand the core theory and knowledge, apply it to nursing practice,revise for assessments and exams, and go further in their independent study. 12 months free access to aninteractive eBook version, meaning you can access the book anytime. The book is supported by online

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding medicines management is central to the nursing role. As a nurse, you will need to make informed decisions about medicine use and optimisation that's tailored to each patient in your care. This book equips you with the theoretical and practical foundations to do just that. It covers the key components of medicines management for all fields, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic relates to your real-life practice .Key featuresFully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018)Scenarios and activities help you to translate the theory into evidence-based practice, from injections and dosing to safety and ethics. Now with new discussions on medicines adherence, access to medicines, cultural competence and treating children.Acts as a stepping stone to support your readiness to undertake a prescribing qualification upon registration

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Mental Health and Counselling provides a critical introduction to key debates about how problems of mental health are understood, and to the core approaches taken to working with counselling and psychotherapy clients. In drawing out the differences and intersections between professional and social understandings of mental health and counselling theory and practice, the book fosters critical thinking about effective and ethical work with mental health service users and therapy clients. With chapters by noted academic writers and service-user researchers, and content enlivened by activities, first-person accounts and case material, the book provides a key resource for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees and those interested in the broader field of mental health.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 Understanding mental health: the emergence of the talking cure Chapter 1 The birth of psychiatry: questions of power, control and care - David W. Jones Chapter 2 The service-user movement - Jo Lomani Chapter 3 The history of the talking cure - Sarah Marks Chapter 4 Diagnosis, classification and the expansion of the therapeutic realm - David Harper Part 2 Presenting problems Chapter 5 Understanding sadness and worry - Naomi Moller and Gina Di Malta Chapter 6 Trauma and crisis - Andrew Reeves and Christina Buxton Chapter 7 Relationships and intimacy - Naomi Moller Chapter 8 Understanding psychological formulation - Lucy Johnstone Part 3 Models of working Chapter 9 The psychodynamic approach - David Kaposi Chapter 10 Cognitive behavioural therapy - Simon P. Clarke Chapter 11 The humanistic approach - Michael Sims and Gina Di Malta Chapter 12 The pluralistic approach - Julia McLeod and John McLeod Part 4 Counselling in practice Chapter 13 The therapeutic relationship - Daragh Keogh and Ladislav Timulak Chapter 14 Beyond the individual - Andreas Vossler Chapter 15 Beyond face to face: technology-based counselling - Andreas Vossler Chapter 16 Context of practice: boundaries and ethics - Clare Symons Part 5 Contemporary issues: mental health and society Chapter 17 The politics of research and evidence - Rebecca Hutten Chapter 18 Mental health, criminal justice and the law - David W. Jones Chapter 19 Individual or social problems? - David Kaposi Chapter 20 Living in a therapeutic culture - Joanne Brown and Barry Richards Conclusion

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Mental Health and Counselling provides a critical introduction to key debates about how problems of mental health are understood, and to the core approaches taken to working with counselling and psychotherapy clients. In drawing out the differences and intersections between professional and social understandings of mental health and counselling theory and practice, the book fosters critical thinking about effective and ethical work with mental health service users and therapy clients. With chapters by noted academic writers and service-user researchers, and content enlivened by activities, first-person accounts and case material, the book provides a key resource for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees and those interested in the broader field of mental health.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 Understanding mental health: the emergence of the talking cure Chapter 1 The birth of psychiatry: questions of power, control and care - David W. Jones Chapter 2 The service-user movement - Jo Lomani Chapter 3 The history of the talking cure - Sarah Marks Chapter 4 Diagnosis, classification and the expansion of the therapeutic realm - David Harper Part 2 Presenting problems Chapter 5 Understanding sadness and worry - Naomi Moller and Gina Di Malta Chapter 6 Trauma and crisis - Andrew Reeves and Christina Buxton Chapter 7 Relationships and intimacy - Naomi Moller Chapter 8 Understanding psychological formulation - Lucy Johnstone Part 3 Models of working Chapter 9 The psychodynamic approach - David Kaposi Chapter 10 Cognitive behavioural therapy - Simon P. Clarke Chapter 11 The humanistic approach - Michael Sims and Gina Di Malta Chapter 12 The pluralistic approach - Julia McLeod and John McLeod Part 4 Counselling in practice Chapter 13 The therapeutic relationship - Daragh Keogh and Ladislav Timulak Chapter 14 Beyond the individual - Andreas Vossler Chapter 15 Beyond face to face: technology-based counselling - Andreas Vossler Chapter 16 Context of practice: boundaries and ethics - Clare Symons Part 5 Contemporary issues: mental health and society Chapter 17 The politics of research and evidence - Rebecca Hutten Chapter 18 Mental health, criminal justice and the law - David W. Jones Chapter 19 Individual or social problems? - David Kaposi Chapter 20 Living in a therapeutic culture - Joanne Brown and Barry Richards Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAssessing and managing pain - the primary symptom for those seeking health care - is imperative in every RN’s daily practice. Pain management nursing takes this further with its specific focus to alleviate pain, improve pain relief, optimize function, and maintain quality of life of patients across the life span and in every practice setting.The premier resource for today’s pain management nurse, this second edition is informed by ongoing advances in nursing, patient care, and the understanding of pain in its many dimensions. It addresses what every RN in this evidence-based practice specialty needs to know, including practice roles, tenets and principles, essential knowledge and skills, ethical considerations, and trends in care, education, public policy, and technology.This second edition’s 17 competency-based standards provide a framework for evaluating practice outcomes and goals and for delineating what is expected of all pain management nurses. Its scope of practice—which establishes the who, what, where, when, why, and how of their practice—is the context for applying these standards.Among the pain management and pain care topics covered are: Pathophysiology of pain in the context of each patient’s safety, pain perception and response, and biopsychosocial–spiritual needs. How each of the nine provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements can be applied in practice. Multimodal pain management options to achieve best treatment outcomes. Emerging insights from genetics and genomics into such areas as opioid metabolism and pain perception, and response to opioid analgesics. Networking, partnering and collaborating. Patient care and guidance using data from digital prescription monitoring programs and patient apps. This book is a must-have for practicing or aspiring pain management nurse, and a useful resource for interprofessional practitioners and stakeholders involved in pain care. Table of Contents Scope of Pain Management Nursing Practice Principles and Tenets that Guide Pain Management Nursing Practice Historical Perspective of Pain Management Nursing The Development of Pain Care and Pain Management Nursing Practice, 1974–2014 Current State of Pain Management Nursing Prevalence of Pain Management Nursing Educational Preparation in Pain Management Nursing Roles and Practice of Pain Management Nursing Pain Management Specialty for Registered Nurses Pain Resource Nurse Programs Specialty Certification Pain Management APRNs Advanced Practice Recognition Program Essential Knowledge and Skills in Pain Management Nursing Pain Management Models and Theories Basic Mechanisms of Pain Perception Provision of Pain Management Health Promotion Preservation of Safety Care Coordination Ethics in Pain Management Nursing Trends in Pain Management Nursing Trends in Care The Emerging Role of Genetics and Genomics Trends in Education: Competency-based Interprofessional Team Synchronization Trends in Technology Integrated Information Systems and Decisional Support Prescription Monitoring Program and SelfManagement Apps Trends in Public Policy Nursing Responsibilities in Current Trends Summary of the Scope of Pain Management Nursing Practice Standards of Pain Management Nursing Practice Significance of Standards Standards of Pain Management Nursing Practice Standard 1. Assessment Standard 2. Diagnosis Standard 3. Outcomes Identification Standard 4. Planning Standard 5. Implementation Standard 5A. Coordination of Care Standard 5B. Health Teaching and Health Promotion Standard 6. Evaluation Standards of Professional Performance of Pain Management Nursing Standard 7. Ethics Standard 8. Culturally Congruent Practice Standard 9. Communication Standard 10. Collaboration Standard 11. Leadership Standard 12 Education Standard 13. Evidence-based Practice and Research Standard 14. Quality of Practice Standard 15. Professional Practice Evaluation Standard 16 Resource Utilization Standard 17. Environmental Health Glossary and Acronyms References Appendix A. Pain Management Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2005) Index

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Book SynopsisUpdated with new treatments and algorithms, ECG Facts Made Incredibly Quick! Second Edition provides instant access to information that every nurse needs for safe patient care. The book fits comfortably into a pocket, and the wipeable page surface allows nurses to write notes and remove them easily. Coverage includes basic electrocardiography including cardiac conduction, lead placement, and heart rate calculation; rhythm strip interpretation; causes, signs and symptoms, interventions, and treatment for arrhythmias; 12-lead and 15-lead ECG interpretation; ECG changes with angina, MI, pericarditis, and bundle branch block; and antiarrhythmic drugs, pacemakers, and ICDs. Scores of ECG waveforms, treatment algorithms, and charts are included. Distinctive-colored tabs identify each section.

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated resource helps teachers and caregivers address the challenges of caring for children with chronic health conditions and special health care needs in child care and school settings. The health issues covered include chronic illnesses, acute situations, and selected developmental and behavioral problems, with a special emphasis on children with special health care needs. More than 50 quick reference sheets on specific conditions provide teachers and caregivers with guidance on how to help at a glance. New quick reference sheets include Childhood Obesity, Eczema, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Food Allergies, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and more. The guide addresses topics with universal relevancy such as Care Plan development and implementation, medication administration, emergency planning, and handling symptoms that develop while on-site. Also included are ready-to-use sample forms, letters, and Care Plans, for easy implementation.Trade Review Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools has been selected as one of Doody’s Core Titles® “This is an excellent, practical, quick reference for preparing care plans for children with chronic health needs (chronic illness. developmental problems) who are in child care and school. I highly recommend this valuable resource to all who are involved in the preparation of care plans for these children.” — Joseph Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction: Safe and Appropriate Care of Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 2: Background Chapter 3: The Treatment Team: Partners in Caring for Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 4: Care Plans Chapter 5: Care Plan Implementation Strategies for Teachers and Caregivers Chapter 6: Medication Administration Issues Chapter 7: Handling Symptoms That Develop While a Child Is in Child Care or School Chapter 8: Planning for Emergencies Chapter 9: Transportation Issues Chapter 10: How to Use the Quick Reference Sheets Chapter 11: Quick Reference Sheets Abnormal Immunity: An Overview Allergic Skin Conditions Allergies: An Overview Anaphylaxis Asthma Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Bleeding Disorders: An Overview Cancer Celiac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy or Celiac Sprue) Cerebral Palsy (CP) Childhood Obesity Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Developmental Delay Diabetes Down Syndrome Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Food Allergies Fragile X Syndrome Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastrostomy Tubes Hearing Loss and Deafness/Hard of Hearing Heart Conditions: An Overview Heart Conditions: Nonstructural Heart Defects: Structural Hepatitis Hip Problems (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis [SCFE]) HIV Infection Hydrocephalus and Shunts Immune Thrombocytopenia Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Kidney and Other Urinary Tract Problems Marfan Syndrome Mitochondrial Disorders Muscular Dystrophy Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neurofibromatosis (NF) and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Preterm Newborns (Preemies): An Overview Seizures, Febrile Seizures, Nonfebrile (Epilepsy) Short-Stature Conditions Sickle Cell Disease Special Diets and Inborn Errors of Metabolism Spina Bifida Spleen Problems Tracheostomy Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Turner Syndrome Vesicostomy Visual Impairments Chapter 11: Sample Documents and Forms Glossary Additional Resources Index

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Book SynopsisFully updated, the third edition of this quick reference delivers targeted guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopaedic problems and sports injuries. Its concise, bulleted format allows readers to quickly locate the exact information they need at the point of care. In addition, it covers musculoskeletal examination and evaluation; casting and splinting; imaging techniques, and rehabilitation strategies. The book features many full color illustrations, clinical photographs and radiographic images to demonstrate physical examination techniques and pathologic physical findings, as well as tables and figures to aid in diagnosis. TOPICS INCLUDE Common sports injuries Fractures Trauma Limb disorders Spine disorders Hip and pelvis disorders Infections Tumors Skeletal dysplasias Table of Contents Part 1: Growth and Motor Development 1. Normal Growth and Motor Development 2. Atypical Musculoskeletal Growth Part 2: Musculoskeletal Evaluation 3. History 4. Physical Examination 5. Musculoskeletal Imaging 6. Laboratory Studies Part 3: Approach to Infection 7. Osteomyelitis 8. Septic Arthritis 9. Miscellaneous Infections Part 4: Evaluating the Limping Child 10. General Approach and Differential Diagnosis of the Limping Child Part 5: Spinal Deformities 11. Idiopathic Scoliosis 12. Kyphosis 13. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Part 6: Back Pain 14. General Approach and Differential Diagnosis of Back Pain Part 7: Pediatric Cervical Spine 15. Basic Radiographic Interpretation 16. Torticollis 17. Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation or Fixation Part 8: Hip Disorders 18. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 19. Perthes Disease 20. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis 21. Snapping Hip 22. Femoroacetabular Impingement Part 9: Rotational and Angular Deformities 23. Rotational and Angular Deformities: General Treatment Guidelines 24. In-toeing 25. Out-toeing 26. Angular Deformities Part 10: Upper Extremity Problems 27. Brachial Plexus Injuries 28. Nursemaid Elbow (Radial Head Subluxation) 29. Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremities Part 11: Pediatric Sports Medicine and Injuries 30. Preparticipation Physical Evaluation 31. Sprains, Strains, and Dislocations 32. Traumatic Muscle Injuries 33. Overuse Injuries 34. Patellofemoral Disorders 35. Internal Derangement of the Knee (Knee Injury) 36. Sports-Related Concussion 37. Pediatric Athletes With Disabilities Part 12: Common Fractures and Physeal Injuries 38. Pediatric Trauma Overview 39. Imaging Fractures 40. Fracture Types 41. Stages of Fracture Healing 42. Physeal Fractures 43. Bone Health 44. Common Fractures of the Upper Extremities 45. Common Fractures of the Lower Extremities 46. Casting and Splinting 47. Occult Fractures 48. Compartment Syndrome 49. Child Abuse Part 13: Foot and Ankle 50. Foot and Ankle: General Considerations 51. Club Foot 52. Flatfoot 53. Metatarsus Adductus and Metatarsus Varus 54. Pes Cavus and Cavovarus 55. Calcaneal Valgus 56. Foot and Ankle: Miscellaneous Conditions Part 14: Benign and Malignant Tumors 57. Benign and Malignant Tumors: Overview 58. Common Benign Tumors 59. Malignant Tumors Part 15: Limb Length Discrepancy/Congenital Lower Extremity 60. Leg Length Discrepancy Part 16: Neuromuscular Disorders, Part 1 61. Cerebral Palsy 62. Myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida) Part 17: Neuromuscular Disorders, Part 2 63. Neurodegenerative Disorders 64. Hereditary Neuropathies 65. Spinal Muscular Atrophy 66. Friedreich Ataxia 67. Arthrogryposis Part 18: Genetic Diseases and Syndromes 68. Skeletal Dysplasias 69. Metabolic Bone Diseases 70. Neurofibromatosis 1 71. Hemophilia 72. Achondroplasia 73. Down Syndrome Part 19: Rheumatologic and Connective Tissue Diseases 74. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 75. Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases 76. Inherited Connective Tissue Diseases

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Book SynopsisHorizons in Cancer Research presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. This book presents the latest research in the field of cancer research, including vaccine control strategies; environmental tobacco smoke and cancer; subtypes of breast cancer; cancer stem cells; and gastrointestinal stromal tumours.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about caring for patients—in a succinct easy-to-understand "must-have" guide! Put information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology—with rationales in the test and intervention sections—help you deliver effective care with confidence.Nursing students’ must-have.“If you’re in a nursing program, this book will help you tremendously! Some books are lengthy but this one will get right to the point and the info you need to be successful!”—Chris G., Online ReviewerMost helpful HESI, ATI and NCLEX study material.“Best for studying and understanding content. A must-use when studying for standardized tests…and licensing exams such as the NCLEX.”—Chelle, Online ReviewerWonderful reference book.“The quick reference nature of this book tells me what I need to know and do as a nurse in a matter of a few pages.”—Bran, Online Reviewer REVISED & UPDATED! Thoroughly reviewed coverage for each disorder, including causes ÿ pertinent physical and psychosocial findings ÿ primary nursing diagnoses ÿ and collaborative and independent nursing interventions UPDATED! Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) for each disorder, plus documentation information on average length of stay and home healthcare guidelines NEW! How to handle COVID/infectious diseases and pandemics in the sections on ‘Global Health Considerations’ and ‘Evidence-Based Practice and Health Policy’ NEW! ‘Health Disparities and Sexual and Gender Minority Health’ section with new considerations for LGBTQ+ community Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) for each disorder The primary nursing diagnosis for each disease and disorder Diagnostic tables that make test results easy to reference The genetic basis of the diseases and disorders The physiology of the disorders and how it related to risks and complications Collaborative and independent interventions Pharmacological tables outlining the dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales for the drugs most commonly used for a disorder Separate headings for psychosocial issues Outlines for required documentation Home care and discharge guidelines and patient teaching checklists Evidence-based practice section Global health considerations that reflect issues that transcend national borders Table of Contents Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm through Burns… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Abdominal Trauma Abortion, Spontaneous Abruptio Placentae Acid-Base Imbalances: Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Acromegaly Acute Adrenal Crisis Acute Alcohol Intoxication Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease) Air Embolism Alcohol Withdrawal Allergic Purpura Alzheimer's Disease Amputation Amyloidosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Anaphylaxis Angina Pectoris Anorectal Abscess and Fistula Anorexia Nervosa Aortic Insufficiency Aortic Stenosis Aplastic Anemia Appendicitis Arterial Occlusive Disease Asthma Atelectasis Atrial Dysrhythmias Basal Cell Epithelioma Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) Bladder Cancer Blood Transfusion Reaction Bone Cancer Botulism Brain Cancer Breast Cancer Bronchiolitis (Respiratory Syncytial Viral Infection) Bronchitis Bulimia Nervosa BurnsAnd, continuing with diseases and disorders Calculi, Renal through Volvulus.

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Book SynopsisAn AJN Book of the Year Award Winner! Meet the ever-changing demands of providing quality nutritional care for patients across the lifespan. This popular text provides a strong foundation in the science of nutrition and a clear understanding of how to apply that knowledge in practice, recognizing the need for nurses to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal nutrition in patient care.See what instructors and students are saying… “The nursing students really struggled with nutrition concepts and application to nursing. The book is well written and easy for the student to understand. Our Nutrition ATI scores improved dramatically after adding the book to the nursing courses.”—Carolyn Boiman, PhD, RN, InstructorFive Stars! This textbook is easy to read and follow. “It goes straight to the points that I need to study.”—Online Student Reviewer Revised & Streamlined! Thoroughly updated, reviewed, and revised throughout to reflect the latest developments in research and practice Updated! The latest nutritional guidelines and information, the Institute of Medicine’s recommendations for school meals, and references to government websites that reflect current recommendations and government programs that encourage healthy eating, as well as food allergy guidelines New! Clinical Judgment questions at the end of each chapter to provoke imaginative thought and foster discussion within the framework of Safe and Effective Nursing Care Expanded! Coverage of relevant culture and social issues, digestive health, probiotics, sustainability, and naturally functional foods More! Emphasis on Safe and Effective Nursing Care Emphasis on clinical applications, including “Clinical Application” boxes that illustrate how nutrition information is pertinent to providing health care Life cycle approach that includes screening tools and nutritional interventions for infants, children, adolescents, and mature adults, as well as pregnant and lactating women “Genomic Gems” boxes that highlight the links between a person's genetic make-up and utilization of nutrients and dietary substances “Case Studies” with proposed Care Plans to illustrate how the nutrition principles described in the chapter are applied in specific clinical situations Assessment tools and tables throughout, including Food Handling Guidelines, Labeling Regulations, Research Summaries, and Wellness Tips, as well as cautions for unregulated supplements and descriptions of interactions of food, drug, and over-the-counter nutrients Table of Contents UNIT IThe Role of Nutrients in the Human Body, 1 1Nutrition in Human Health, 3 2Carbohydrates, 24 3Fats, 36 4Protein, 49 5Energy Balance, 60 6Vitamins, 71 7Minerals, 94 8Water, 122 9Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion, 141 UNIT IIFamily and Community Nutrition, 159 10Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation, 161 11Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence, 179 12Life Cycle Nutrition: The Mature Adult, 207 13Food Management, 224 UNIT IIIClinical Nutrition, 237 14Nutrient Delivery, 239 15Interactions: Food and Nutrients Versus Medications and Supplements, 259 16Weight Management, 280 17Diet in Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia, 298 18Diet in Cardiovascular Disease, 317 19Diet in Renal Disease, 333 20Diet in Digestive Diseases, 350 21Diet and Cancer, 375 22Nutrition in Critical Care, 389 23Diet in HIV and AIDS, 403 24Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill, 414 Appendices ADietary Reference Intakes for Individuals, 425 BGlossary, 431 Index, 454 Available on DavisPlus Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis essential textbook on dementia care introduces the knowledge that nurses need, including the evidence base for practice and the guidance to transfer this newly acquired knowledge into everyday practice. Each of the 25 chapters are written by experts in the field of dementia care and are grounded in thoroughly researched, up-to-date evidence, have a direct bearing to nurse practice, and use case studies to give examples of application of the evidence to practice.It begins by introducing dementia as a diagnosis, a syndrome, and a set of diseases, signs and symptoms. It then deals with various principles that underpin dementia care, including person-centred care, behaviours that challenge, risk management, and understanding relationships affected by dementia. Finally, it assesses dementia care across a range of care settings, such as primary care, care homes, domiciliary care, acute hospital, and hospice services.Trade ReviewIt is far too easy to include 'dementia' in the nursing curriculum for student nurses and in CPD programmes for nurses, but it is quite another to ensure engagement with the diverse and complex needs of persons living with dementia and those affected by it. This book for nurses and nursing students should be the 'go to' resource in ensuring that all nurses have a sound starting point for understanding how to meet people living with dementia as 'persons' with all their diversity and complexity - just like the rest of us! -- Professor Brendan McCormack, Head of the Divisions of Nursing, Occupational Therapy & Arts Therapies, Queen Margaret University, ScotlandThis book is a valuable resource on best practice care for people with dementia. Its accessible chapters, authored by experts in the field, summarise the contemporary evidence-base and present practical case examples on a wide range of essential topics from diagnosis to end of life care. -- Professor Claire Surr, Director of the Centre for Dementia Research, Leeds Beckett UniversityTable of Contents1. What is Dementia? - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 2. Diagnosis of dementia - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 3. Medical treatment and management of patients with dementia - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 4. Diagnosis and support for younger people with dementia - Hilda Hayo; 5. Best practice in caring for adults with dementia and learning disabilities - Chris Knifton; 6. Person-centred dementia care - Caroline Baker; 7. Person-centred communication - Jan Leeks; 8. Psychosocial approaches to behaviours that challenge - Esme Moniz-Cook; 9. Ethical issues in caring for a person with dementia - Julian Hughes and Aileen Beatty; 10. Using risk management to promote person-centred dementia care - Charlotte Clarke and Sarah Rynas; 11. Safeguarding - Jill Manthorpe and Stephen Martineau; 12. Sexuality in dementia - Jane Youell; 13. Supporting decision making in dementia - Jill Manthorpe; 14. Advance care planning in dementia - Karen Harrison-Dening; 15. Spirituality and dementia care - Helen Scott; 16. Supporting family and carers of people with dementia - Zena Aldridge; 17. Multi morbidity and frailty in dementia - Frances Bunn and Claire Goodman; 18. Delirium and dementia - Angela Moore; 19. Pain in dementia - Liz Sampson; 20. Pallaitive and end of life care in dementia - Karen Harrison Dening; 21. Care of people with dementia in the community - Jo Moriarty; 22. Care of people with dementia in a primary care setting - Steve Iliffe; 23. Caring for people with dementia in the acute hospital setting - Katie Featherstone and Andrew Northcott; 24. Care of people with dementia in the care home setting - Caroline Baker; 25. Caring for people with dementia in a hospice setting - Sharron Tolman

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