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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Offering expert guidance from seasoned clinicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, this bestselling handbook provides accurate, clinically essential information in a portable, quick-reference format. Broad-based, multidisciplinary coverage draws from the disciplines of anesthesiology, neurology, behavioral medicine, nursing, psychiatry, and physical therapy to provide practical, evidence-based information for sound therapeutic choices. Now in full color for the first time, The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Pain Management, Fourth Edition, contains numerous new chapters, new illustrations, and other features that keep you up to date with today’s latest approaches to pain management. Contains an extensive new section on interventional approaches to pain management, as well as new chapters on radiotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals for cancer pain and ethical considerations in pain medicine. Features new chapters on discography, epidural steroid injections; intrathecal drug delivery; peripheral nerve blocks; and sympathetic blockade. Includes handy appendices that provide useful medication information, basic science coverage relevant to clinical strategies, and numerous tables and chapter-opening outlines for quick reference. 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.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! First presented by the American College of Surgeons and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology in 2015, the comprehensive, evidence-based examination of cancer surgery techniques as standards distills the well-defined protocols and procedures that are critical to achieve optimal outcomes in a cancer operation. This unique, one of a kind collaboration between the American College of Surgeons and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology focuses on best practices and state-of-the-art methodologies. Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery clearly describes the surgical activities that occur between skin incision and skin closure that directly affect cancer outcomes. Quickly grasp the proper technical elements of a cancer operation through clear, practical text and more than 120 illustrations. Benefit from careful analysis of the best evidence available in the literature; gathered here to create the highest quality standards in cancers of the esophagus, stomach, thyroid, rectum, and melanoma. Learn from experts drawn from diverse groups, including the American College of Surgeons, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, the National Cancer Institute Cooperative Groups, and the Commission on Cancer, as well as national societies and organizations with an interest in these five cancer types. Enhance 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.

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Second in a new four-volume series, Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. Easy to follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference covers the most common operations in gynecology and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice.Key Features: Succinct text, bulleted points, and quick-reference tables allow you to review information quickly and understand best practices and potential problems for each procedure. Hundreds of full-color intraoperative photographs and illustrations, as well as numerous high-quality videos, capture procedures step by step and help you immediately apply your knowledge. Each clinical problem is discussed in the same templated format: general principles, anatomy and differential diagnosis, imaging and other diagnostics, preoperative planning, surgical management, procedures and techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. Coverage includes fertility operations (vaginal, cervical, uterine, tubal, ovarian, and peritoneal), assisted reproductive technological procedures, and office procedures including imaging of reproductive organs and assessment of the endometrial cavity. Perfect for a quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure. Volume editors and contributors are thought leaders in their respective subspecialties and are known for their surgical expertise. Look for other volumes in the Operative Techniques in Gynecology series: Gynecology Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Gynecologic Oncology Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Confidently diagnose challenging musculoskeletal lesions with expert guidance. Radiology and Pathology Correlation of Bone Tumors: A Quick Reference and Review is a practical, hands-on clinical reference that helps you evaluate all of the diagnostic clues at your disposal to accurately identify the most frequently encountered benign and malignant bone tumors . Co-written by a radiologist and a pathologist, it shows you how to correlate radiography, scintigraphy, CT, MRI, PET, and PET-CT with gross pathology, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and genetics to achieve maximum diagnostic certainty . This compact, high-yield resource is an ideal tool for quick look-upsin everyday practice as well as board review .Key Features Easily review all the information you need about each lesion including a definition, epidemiology, sites of involvement, clinical findings, imaging characteristics, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, genetics, complications, prognosis, and differential diagnosis. Recognize key diagnostic features with the aid of outstanding radiologic and pathologic images that exemplify both typical and atypical presentations, including pertinent differential diagnoses. Focus on the most likely diagnoses while also considering the most important atypical possibilities. Find the answers you need quickly thanks to a concise, easy-to-read, bulleted outline format. Assess your knowledge with board-style multiple-choice review questions with explanations of the right and wrong answers. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition , which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Now in its updated fifth edition, Strandness’s Duplex Scanning in Vascular Disorders proves why it’s still the classic text on the use of duplex scanning in the study and diagnosis of vascular disorders. This evidence-based, real-world text is now expanded to cover all vascular duplex ultrasound topics, including principles and instrumentation; cerebrovascular; aortoiliac and peripheral arterial; peripheral venous; visceral vascular; and preoperative planning, intraoperative assessment and procedural guidance.Key Features: NEW chapters on cardiovascular risk assessment, indirect physiologic assessment of lower extremity arteries, intravascular imaging and physiologic assessment, pelvic venous insufficiency, and vascular applications in point of care ultrasound Coverage of topics: carotid duplex scan, vascular disease, vascular ultrasound, carotid artery ultrasound, vascular sonography, coronary heart disease, peripheral venous disease, sonographer training, diagnostic ultrasounds, peripheral vascular disorders, ultrasonography, cerebral vascular disease, occlusive vascular disease, vascular surgery Numerous full-color images, charts, tables, and new Doppler scan images Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering iOS, Android, Mac, and PC access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick-reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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This popular Manual is a practical, accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. The book concisely but thoroughly outlines the pathophysiology, symptoms, clinical findings, assessment, and therapy of each disease and offers detailed guidelines for choosing among therapeutic options. Also included are step-by-step instructions for operative procedures and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Integrated formulary provides information on medications and other products used in dermatology, including pharmacology and dosage.Features include:"180 colorful illustrationsNew chapters on: Dermatofibroma, Fungal infections, Granuloma Annulare, Lentigo, Melsama, Perioral dermatitis, Perleche, Seborrheic Keratosis New procedures: punch biopsy, shave biopsy, excisional biopsy Current therapeutic recommendations and disease management guidelines Diagnostic procedures and surgical and photobiologic techniques are provided in both theoretical and practical terms User friendly handbook format

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Unique in the field of cardiac surgery, Khonsari’s Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique details the most important techniques in a concise, readable, and richly illustrated format, with a focus on avoiding and managing surgical pitfalls and complications. From general considerations through the surgical correction of acquired and congenital heart conditions, it provides a wealth of practical, hands-on guidance to help both seasoned and less-experienced cardiac surgeons achieve optimal outcomes. Key Features: Apply the very latest know-how with new sections on endovascular procedures, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), new approaches to Norwood reconstruction and repair of Ebstein anomaly, and alternative anatomic repairs of congenitally corrected transposition, as well as thorough updates to all chapters. Master nuances of surgical technique thanks to a wealth of step-by-step illustrations, many of them new, others colorized for greater clarity. Optimize outcomes with special coverage of avoiding and managing technical pitfalls and complications. Spot important details with the aid of distinctive “Nota Bene” notations. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition , offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages , references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Prepared by the residents and faculties of the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, this pocket handbook is packed with succinct, practical, accessible information on the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Major sections include psychiatric emergencies, symptom-based diagnosis and treatment, special populations, and treatment approaches including psychopharmacology. The book is written in a quick-scanning outline format with boxes, tables, and lists to provide high-yield information at a glance.

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Now in its Second Edition, Anatomy of the Brain Illustrated Pocket Anatomy folding study guide takes the Anatomical Chart Company's most popular anatomical images and puts them in a durable, portable format that is perfect for the on-the-go student. Printed on a write-on, wipe-off laminated surface, this guide shows numbered anatomical structures and contains answers that can be concealed for easy self-testing and memorization. This edition features a fresh, clean design, additional content, and improved organizational features such as key subject headers at the top of each panel.This quick reference covers: Nerves, arteries, vessels, ventricles, and cells Limbic system and coronal section Midbrain, medulla oblongata, and spinal cord Meninges and venous sinuses Lobes of the brain, Circle of Willis Somatotopic organization of the cerebrum Circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Size: 9" x 4" folded, unfolded 9" x 24"Made in USAIllustrated Pocket Anatomy Study Guides available on the following:Muscular and Skeletal Systems ISBN 9780781778783Anatomy of the Heart ISBN 9780781776813Vertebral Column and Spine Disorders ISBN 9780781779820Anatomy of the Brain ISBN 9780781776837Spinal Nerves and Autonomic Nervous System ISBN 9780781776844Circulatory System ISBN 9780781779851Anatomy and Disorders of theRespiratory System ISBN 9780781776868Anatomy and Disorders of theDigestive System ISBN 9780781776882Set of 8 Study Guides # PASET8

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Now in its revised, updated Second Edition, this pocket-sized handbook is a practical quick-reference guide to the diagnosis and management of neurologic diseases. It presents specific management recommendations in a succinct outline format and includes protocols, step-by-step tests and procedures, and treatment algorithms.This handbook is unique in its inclusion of material from related disciplines such as general medicine, cardiology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, and radiology. The authors offer guidance in using contemporary neuroimaging techniques in diagnosis.

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Selected as a 2023 Doody’s Core Title! Widely acclaimed for its outstanding step-by-step illustrations, comprehensive coverage, and reader-friendly format, Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Procedures is now in its thoroughly updated Second Edition. In 137 chapters, the book provides clear, complete instructions on every emergency medicine procedure performed on infants, children, and adolescents. More than 1,000 detailed drawings, most in two-color, show how to perform each procedure. This edition includes a new chapter on new technologies and techniques for managing the difficult airway. Other new topics include use of tissue adhesives in laceration repair, focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST), management of priapism, reimplanting an avulsed permanent tooth, use of automatic external defibrillators, and procedures related to bioterrorism.

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LIR. Farmacología forma parte de la popular serie Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews, una de las colecciones de revisión preferidas por miles de estudiantes en el mundo. Esta 8.ª edición, completamente actualizada, presenta la información esencial de la farmacología médica en un formato accesible e ideal para una revisión eficaz. Es un recurso conciso con redacción clara y cientos de ilustraciones que desglosan la compleja información de la farmacología de forma que sea comprensible y accesible. El contenido se encuentra dividido en 7 secciones que abarcan los principios de la farmacoterapia, fármacos que afectan los sistemas nerviosos autónomo y central, cardiovascular, y endocrino, fármacos antineoplásicos y temas especiales en farmacología. Cada capítulo incluye secuencias de ilustraciones con mecanismos de acción que muestran el funcionamiento de los fármacos; también incluye recuadros de aplicación clínica, resúmenes y preguntas de revisión con respuestas, que ofrecen una poderosa y práctica herramienta para preparar y superar con éxito los exámenes.

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Escrito por expertos en enfermedades cardiovasculares, hematología y oncología, Manual Washington ® de cardiooncología. Guía práctica para mejorar la supervivencia al cáncer es un manual clínicamente relevante y fácil de usar sobre la detección, el tratamiento y la mejora de los resultados cardiovasculares de los pacientes adultos sometidos a tratamiento contra el cáncer o que han sobrevivido previamente a un tratamiento oncológico. Editado por los doctores Daniel J. Lenihan, Joshua D. Mitchell y Kathleen W. Zhang, este manual conciso, pero exhaustivo, proporciona información de alto rendimiento que refleja los avances actuales en la estatificación del riesgo, el diagnóstico oportuno y el tratamiento de las enfermedades cardiovasculares, todo ello en un formato de fácil acceso y concisas viñetas para su consulta sobre la marcha. Organizado de forma accesible, confiable y concisa, el libro comienza con un abordaje general del paciente con cáncer que puede estar en riesgo de complicaciones cardiovasculares. A continuación, se presentan varios capítulos sobre tratamientos específicos para el cáncer y su relación con la cardiopatía, el manejo de los dispositivos intravasculares, y la disfunción autónoma. Los siguientes capítulos se centran en herramientas comunes y eficaces para detectar la cardiotoxicidad con ecocardiografía, biomarcadores cardiacos y resonancia magnética cardiaca. La última sección del libro se centra en la amiloidosis, un área que con frecuencia es competencia del cardiooncólogo debido a la superposición entre amiloidosis por cadena ligera y amiloidosis cardiaca. Se concluye con un análisis contemporáneo de las consideraciones del tratamiento de la insuficiencia cardiaca avanzada en un paciente con cáncer activo o tratado previamente por cáncer.

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COVID-19 ha alterado fundamentalmente nuestra forma de vida. Ahora miramos más allá de las características y repercusiones inmediatas de la pandemia para dar paso al estudio de sus profundos efectos en nuestra sociedad en los ámbitos emocional, político, social y económico. La experiencia internacional del Dr. Samoon Ahmad en el estudio del trastorno de estrés postraumático después de catástrofes le sitúa en una posición privilegiada para escribir un análisis exhaustivo de cómo COVID-19 ha afectado la medicina, la salud pública y la psique en todo el mundo.Viviendo con Covid-19. Consecuencias médicas, mentales y sociales de la pandemia ofrece a los lectores una visión única y oportuna sobre el fenómeno de salud pública más perturbador y que ha marcado una época en los últimos 100 años. El Dr. Ahmad, médico psiquiatra y prestigioso autor, explora en dos secciones principales los fundamentos científicos del virus SARS-CoV-2 y las repercusiones psicológicas, clínicas y profesionales a largo plazo que ha traído consigo la pandemia. La primera sección examina antecedentes históricos de las pandemias, virología y características clínicas de la infección por SARS-CoV-2. La segunda sección aborda los efectos más amplios de la pandemia en la sociedad, con especial atención en el impacto sobre políticas de salud pública, la profesión y el sector médico, y la psicología individual de niños y adultos.

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La 3.ª edición del Manual Washington® de Pediatría, del Dr. Andrew J. White, se centra en la información necesaria esencial para la atención pediátrica en el hospital, la UCI, el servicio de urgencias o la consulta externa de subespecialidades. Además, ofrece un contenido conciso y de alto rendimiento que refleja los avances más recientes en este campo. Dividido en 31 capítulos y 7 apéndices, este práctico volumen presenta un enfoque breve y lógico para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de los problemas pediátricos más comunes de los pacientes hospitalizados, así como referencias basadas en la evidencia. También aborda los retos habituales a los que se enfrentan residentes, internos, pediatras y estudiantes de medicina, además de ofrecer soluciones prácticas y orientación experta, todo ello en un recurso portátil y fácil de usar.

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En un práctico formato fácil de usar, Medicina de urgencias de bolsillo ofrece información precisa, práctica y actualizada, esencial para atender a los pacientes en situaciones de riesgo vital. Editado por los doctores Richard D. Zane y Joshua M. Kosowsky, este práctico recurso está diseñado para ser utilizado en la cabecera del paciente por los médicos que están en primera línea en el servicio de urgencias médicas. Esta 5.ª edición continúa con su característico diseño que organiza capítulos por condiciones de presentación y facilita los procesos de pensamiento necesarios para perfeccionar la toma de decisiones diagnósticas diarias. Ofrece información de fácil acceso sobre el campo de la medicina de urgencias, desde la recopilación del historial médico y la ejecución del examen físico, hasta la indicación de pruebas laboratorio, el proceso de diagnóstico diferencial, y opciones de tratamiento, todo en un práctico y portable libro.

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Medicina de las adicciones de bolsillo se une a la exitosa colección de bolsillo como un recurso completo para el manejo de los trastornos por uso y abuso de sustancias, desde detección y diagnóstico hasta tratamiento y limitación de daños. Como todos los volúmenes de la serie, la obra está diseñada para ser una referencia completa y de fácil acceso para estudiantes y profesionales que atienden a pacientes con afecciones por consumo de sustancias en todos los ámbitos médicos. La obra busca desmitificar y fomentar el tratamiento de los trastornos por consumo de sustancias como cualquier otra afección, y reemplazar el abordaje y la estigmatización de antaño. Al igual que otras enfermedades crónicas, este tipo de trastornos pueden ser detectados, diagnosticados y tratados de forma eficaz en la atención primaria, el hospital, en las salas de urgencias, a través de la salud conductual y en otros ámbitos asistenciales. El libro se divide en tres secciones que abarcan conceptos básicos, adicción a sustancias específicas (alcohol, opiáceos, sedantes/hipnóticos, estimulantes, tabaco, y cannabinoides, entre muchas otras), tópicos importantes diversos y atención de poblaciones especiales.

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As the field of gynecologic surgery evolves at a rapid pace, stay ahead of the crowd with Te Linde’s Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery, your foremost guide to pelvic anatomy and surgical technologies. Perfect for both gynecologists-in-training and veteran physicians, this tome of information imparts the latest novel techniques that will keep your practice on the industry’s cutting edge. Whether you’re just getting started, looking to hone your surgical techniques, or simply searching for an outstanding guide to keep your memory fresh -- this text will help you gain mastery of the latest developments in gynecologic surgery.Features: • Topics cover gynecology, gynecologic oncology, reproductive surgery, and urogynecology • Succinct overviews of each procedure for easy reference • Procedural, step-by-step guides of each technique, including operative notes • Clear and accessible line drawings and color illustrations • Interactive website coupled with 24 in-depth instructional videos  • 

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Published in collaboration with American Journal of Therapeutics, Therapeutic Advances in Hospital Medicine: Focus on the Older Adult is a concise, practical reference that helps you provide optimal care to geriatric patients in the hospital setting. Ideal for hospitalists, geriatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, this easy-to-read monograph presents expert advice on effectively managing common conditions seen in this growing patient population. Discusses common geriatric hospital presentations such as congestive heart failure, complicated urinary tract infections, symptomatic hyponatremia, orthostatic hypotension, delirium, chronic pain, and insomnia. Includes a section on medication management that addresses the issues of overdose and conflicting prescriptions that arise from multiple medical conditions. Highlights important therapeutic advances in caring for patients with anticoagulant-induced bleeding and diabetes. Covers improved interdisciplinary collaboration for perioperative care, nutritional support, and advanced care planning. 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.

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Clear, concise, and complete with more than 100 board-style review questions, Blueprints Pediatrics delivers a succinct, “need-to-know” review perfect for a pediatrics rotation and exams. This thoroughly revised, updated, full-color edition makes clerkship and exam preparation more approachable than ever. Engaging narratives guide students through each chapter accompanied by robust learning features, clinical vignettes, and UMSLE-style review questions with complete answers and rationales to reinforce key points. Updated content reflects the latest clinical approaches to pediatrics. New full-color design engages students for a more effective review. Revised and updated board-style review questions equip students for success on exams. Clear, concise chapters save time and emphasize essential topics. Case-based vignettes clarify clinical application of key concepts. Learning features, illustrations, and diagrams highlight key terms and concepts for quick reference and reinforcement. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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Atlas of Cytopathology: A Pattern Based Approach is the latest installment in a unique new series designed to present diagnostic processes in a way similar to how clinicians actually review specimens. The book is image-rich, with scores of illustrations and tables, and filled with checklists, FAQs, and other tools to support fast, easy comprehension of material. Highlighted are common rather than obscure diseases and conditions, and “normal” cytology is presented first to give you a benchmark for subsequent discussions. Includes a unique, special section on normal background cells, which can have a significant impact on diagnostic results. Notes include sample pathology reports and synthesize complicated topics. Specimens addressed span a range of types, including breast, kidney, urinary, pulmonary, and biliary tracts. Checklists at the beginning of each chapter and scattered throughout help you pinpoint key elements of each diagnostic process. Quizzes modeled after actual board questions, Frequently Asked Questions, and hints and hazards presenting real-life diagnostic encounters are also included. 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.

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Frames of Reference for Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Fourth Edition , uses frames of reference (neuro-development, social participation, etc.) as effective blueprints for applying theory to pediatric OT practice. Updated with new chapters, case examples, and a new focus on evidence-based practice. This proven approach helps students understand the “why” of each frame of reference before moving on to the “how” of creating effective treatment programs to help pediatric clients lead richer, fuller lives. The book first covers the foundations of frames reference for pediatric OT (Section I), and then covers commonly used frames of reference such as motor skill acquisition, biomechanical, and sensory integration (Section II). A final section discusses newer focused/specific frames of reference like handwriting skills and social participation. A standardized format within each frame of reference chapter covers the same elements (Theoretical Base, Supporting Evidence, the Function/Dysfunction Continuum, Guide to Evaluation, and Application to Practice) to help students build the knowledge and skills needed for effective practice. Case Examples illustrate frames of references in action. NEW! Additional frames of reference —STAR approach to Sensory Processing Disorders, Anxiety and Depression in school age children, and a Strength Based Approach for Adolescents with Autism—are covered in three new chapters to better prepare students for everyday practice. NEW! Supporting Evidence sections in frames of reference chapters cover the evidence supporting each theory. EXPANDED! Evaluation sections cover new assessment instruments available to the OT practitioner and now include new real-world examples. NEW! Color images of actual clinicians working with actual patients , along with a wide range of updated photos and charts, illustrate key concepts and applications. Essential terms are defined within the theoretical base in each frame of reference Practical sections on the “Function/Dysfunction Continuum” indicate the severity of the dysfunction and outline the level of needed intervention. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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The Johns Hopkins High-Yield Review for Orthopaedic Surgery is a compact, concise study tool to help residents prepare for Part 1 of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) examination and the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE). The book is also ideal for seasoned clinicians studying for the ABOS recertification exams and motivated medical students preparing for orthopaedic surgery rotations. With its numerous illustrations, streamlined structure and heavily bulleted text, the book is designed as a ‘memory-jogger’ to supplement basic knowledge of fundamental orthopaedic surgery principles and procedures. Covers the most important, core exam material in a single, easy-to-use resource. Content is structured in a bulleted format throughout for rapid recall and effective absorption of information. Written by expert educators in the field of orthopaedic surgery. 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.

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Succinct, logically organized, and supported by more than 100 board-style review questions, Blueprints Neurology delivers a complete review of key topics and concepts optimized for clerkship, shelf review, and USMLE preparation. This concise approach pares coverage to a perfect length for clerkship rotations and reinforces understanding with clinical vignettes, detailed diagnostic and treatment information, and case-based review questions at the end of the book with complete answer explanations. Concise, succinct chapters save time and focus your review on the most essential concepts. Extensively revised to include new and relevant content Updated! More than 100 board-style review questions detail correct and incorrect answers for comprehensive shelf and USMLE preparation. Updated! Case-based vignettes help you translate concepts to a clinical context and confidently prepare for clerkship. Newly added 4-full color highlights key content for a faster, more effcient review. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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This indispensable guide for medical students and surgery residents shows you exactly what to expect in the wards and the OR, how to behave, and how to perform many of the basic procedures you may be asked to do. Written by staff and residents of the Department of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Surgery Boot Camp Manual prepares you for the new and often intimidating OR environment, giving you the confidence to demonstrate what you’ve learned, avoid missteps, understand expected etiquette, and perform at your best in a demanding and dynamic setting. Focuses your learning in three distinct areas: Introduction to a Typical Surgical Service, Introduction to the OR, and Tools and Technical Skills. Spells out the roles of each member of the surgical team, how to be a team player and demonstrate proper etiquette, and what opportunities there are to help. Introduces you to the tools in the surgery toolbox and how to use them. Groups skills by those appropriate for students and those appropriate for residents. Includes videos demonstrating how to perform basic techniques, shot entirely by staff and residents of the Department of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio, and Interactive Capabilities! 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.

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Part of the popular Biopsy Interpretation Series, Biopsy Interpretation of the Central Nervous System, Second Edition, is a concise, practical resource with a strong focus on diagnosis. It begins coverage of each individual entity with the clinical context, setting the stage for discussion of histopathologic features, ancillary studies, and differential diagnosis, including anticipation of difficult diagnostic decisions. This second edition is an ideal reference and educational resource for general surgical pathologists, trainees in pathology and neuropathology, and clinicians who treat patients with neurological diseases that require surgical sampling.Features: Places histopathology in the context of important clinical, neuroimaging, and genetic findings for a more focused relevance to diagnostic practice. Reflects recent shifts toward a multifaceted approach to tumor categorization, including the new World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System, in which genetic features are now defining elements for several major categories of CNS tumors. Anticipates changes in CNS tumor classification that are possible in the future. Contains a new chapter on intraoperative consultation as it pertains to CNS specimens, a key topic not usually covered in neuropathology texts. Access additional illustrations plus 50 multiple-choice review questions in the companion VitalSource eBook! Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Each card provides concise drug information to be used by nursing students during clinical rotations, for NCLEX prep and by practicing nurses who need a quick portable reference to the most common drugs. The cards offer important drug information including generic and trade names with pronunciations, indications and dosages, and contraindications and cautions. Covers 300+ of the most commonly prescribed drugs Now in Color making it easier to find essential information including lifespan considerations, assessment, key nursing diagnosis, planning and implementation and evaluation Each card includes; drug names, class, action, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, and patient dosing Each card is hole-punched and can be attached to the included Ring to carry only the cards you need!

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Get clear on nursing care planning and map the way to positive outcomes—in the classroom and in clinical practice—with the thoroughly updated Nursing Care Planning Made Incredibly Easy!®, 3rd Edition. Learn step-by-step how to build a concept map, develop a nursing diagnosis, and choose realistic outcomes and individualized interventions. This nursing guide leads you expertly through the care plan process, backed by the Made Incredibly Easy series’ trademark humor, plentiful illustrations, and down-to-earth explanations.Master the concepts and process of care planning … NEW and updated guidance on following the evidence-based standards of North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) diagnoses, and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) and Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) guidelines Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), and Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) guidelines NEW full-color design—dozens of illustrations and diagrams that outline the process of concept mapping, diagramming, and intervention planning NEW guidance on creating electronic plans—online access to 166 customizable care plans covering every nursing specialty, including new plans for gastric bypass, preterm labor, and cerebral palsy, plus examples of handwritten care plans NEW Nurse Joy and Jake offer practical advice throughout Breaks down the process of creating individualized care plans into easy-to-follow segments Guides nursing students and new nurses into the critical thinking and planning skills needed to choose appropriate, effective treatments and interventions Case study exercises and clinical tips to help you integrate care plan concepts and evidence-based standards with real-life situations Part I discusses NANDA-I, NOC, and NIC —covers assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and integrating the concepts Part II integrates major nursing diagnoses with common medical diagnoses —addresses medical-surgical, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and psychiatric diagnoses Chapter features include: Just the facts —quick summary of chapter content Under construction —sample concept maps and care plan components, with tips for creating individualized care plans On the case —visual, step-by-step instruction applied to real-life patient care scenarios Weighing the evidence —the latest evidence-based standards of care, demonstrated in sample care plans Teacher knowsbest —helpful tips and reminders to help you apply what you are learning Memory jogger —techniques for remembering vital content

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Each high-quality volume in the esteemed Washington Manual series brings together contributions from faculty and residents at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The Washington Manual of Emergency Medicine, the latest addition to the series, focuses on practical content on how physicians actually practice emergency care. Comprehensive and concise, it also acts as a handy quick-reference, delivering need-to-know information at your fingertips, even in point-of-care situations.Features: Goes beyond the scope of a traditional emergency medicine reference to address topics such as interactions, treatments, and patient stabilization. Organized into practice-facing sections focusing on content for emergency medicine professionals. Ideal for students and residents in emergency departments, emergency medicine physicians, and advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. Each chapter follows a templated structure so you can uncover information quickly and apply it to a care situation effectively. Covers issues appropriate for emergency departments: toxicology, end-of-life procedures, psychiatric care, ultrasound, violence in the ER, procedural skills, and more. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline. Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks. Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design. The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click.

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Covering only what CT technologists need to know, this all-in-one solution helps students develop the knowledge and decision-making skills they need for clinical practice while preparing them for the ARRT registry exam. Organized around the four major ARRT content categories (patient care, safety, image production, and procedures), the fully updated 2nd Edition takes an easy-to-understand approach that combines real-world scenarios, and proven pedagogy to help students master the content of the course. NEW ! The latest ARRT and ASRT standards are incorporated to fully prepare students for the registry exam. NEW! Up-to-date content on patient radiation dosing includes methods to reduce doses, such as adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR) and factors associated with expanded MDCT that contribute to the dose. EXPANDED! The book’s robust online student resources now include new audio flashcards, a new audio glossary, and new animations, as well as an image bank and exam simulator. Clinical Application boxes use real-life scenarios to illustrate and explain concepts. In-text learning aids , including key terms, key concepts boxes, review questions, an end-of-the book glossary, and recommended readings, reinforce learning. Examples of Exam Protocols summarize appropriate protocols and procedures for examining major anatomical areas. CT Cross-Sectional Slices, accompanied by shaded diagrams and a reference image, appear in the Cross-Sectional Anatomy section. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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Comprehensive and practical, the freshly updated Anatomical Chart Company Atlas of Pathophysiology, 4th Edition , offers nearly 450 illustrations that demonstrate the causes, symptoms, and progression of more than 200 disorders.Clear and simple explanations of each disorder are followed by rationales for proven clinical interventions. This backup to classroom texts is also a handy on-the-unit reference for nurses and other healthcare professionals, and support for patient education.At-a-glance answers—and the right interventions—for more than 200 disorders in a quick-read format … NEW includes a free eBook download see details below NEWand updated content illustrating and explaining the most common conditions, with topics presented alphabetically: Central concepts—cells, cancer, infection, genetics, and fluids and electrolytes Disorders affecting each body system—respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, immunologic, endocrine, and reproductive—as well as renal, skin, and sensory disorders Each disease entry presents an introduction, causes, pathophysiology, complications, signs and symptoms, diagnostic test results, and treatment, with facing page showing a detailed illustration to help you visualize the disease process Easy-to-locate content in an easy-read template that tackles numerous topics found in daily practice, such as: Diseases and disorders that need immediate attention, such as pulmonary embolism, depression, and glaucoma The differences between prehypertension and Stage 1 hypertension Which parts of the brain are affected by generalized seizures, as opposed to partial seizures Lifestyle changes to recommend to a patient with high plasma glucose The causes of carpel tunnel syndrome 450 large, detailed, full-color illustrations from Anatomical Chart Company to help you differentiate among symptoms and disorders that appear similar Icons that offer important tips, including: Age Alert – how pathophysiologic processes—incidence, onset, and clinical appearance—appear in different age groups, such as aortic aneurysm, atypical myocardial infarction, and Parkinson’s disease Clinical Tips – advice on areas such as improving auscultation in myocarditis, evaluating diagnostic test results in suspected spinal injuries, early recognition of life-threatening symptoms in myasthenia gravis, respiration changes in peritonitis, and more Complications – identifies common progressions of untreated or worsening conditions Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click About the Clinical EditorJulie Stewart, DNP, MPH, MSN, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, is an Associate Professor and Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Sacred Heart University, College of Nursing, in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Focusing on the essential information you need to know for the clinical practice of surgical pathology, this award-winning volume in the Lippincott Manual series provides concise, high-yield content that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in the field. In one convenient, portable resource, you’ll find complete coverage of surgical pathology for every organ and anatomic site —all at your fingertips for quick review and reference. Washington Manual of Surgical Pathology, 3rd Edition, is an ideal reference for surgical pathologists at all levels of training and practice. Includes new WHO classifications and access to more than 2,700 high-quality images online. Offers brief, logical approaches to gross examination and dissection; microscopic diagnosis of medical as well as surgical diseases; and tumor classification. Features separate chapters devoted to ancillary surgical pathology techniques, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy, frozen section diagnosis, flow cytometry, DNA and RNA based molecular methods, and imaging technologies. Presents valuable content in a concise, practical format that includes easy-to-follow guidelines, tables, diagrams, and algorithms. Previous edition winner of the BMA Medical Book Award First Prize in Pathology. 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.

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Looking for real-world surgical advice traditional textbooks often leave out? This heavily illustrated first volume of a brand-new series is a compendium of surgical wisdom from veteran attending surgeons passed on to fellows, residents, and students. Guidance is contextualized to the contributor’s surgical field and facility or hospital, and chapters cover injuries (including sports injuries), deformities, chronic conditions, and more. A concise package of hints for surgical success! First volume in a new series focused on frequently untold nuggets of advice from practicing surgeons in various specializations. Each chapter covers key procedural topics like patient positioning, instruments and equipment, technical procedures, complications, and post-operative care. Written by fellows and veteran surgeons at the Hospital for Special Surgery, the nation’s oldest orthopedic hospital, routinely ranked #1 for orthopedics. Ideal for fellows, residents, and students in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery, trauma, and podiatry. 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.

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Designed for quick consultation, The 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Third Edition covers more than 250 conditions, disorders, and diseases routinely seen by orthopaedic surgeons, orthopaedists, primary care physicians, and physical therapists. Topics present disease or condition history, epidemiology, assessing the patient, diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and other important information. Find the answers you need quickly thanks to an intuitive at-a-glance format with concise, bulleted text, ICD-10 codes, FAQs, and much more. Written by experts in the field of orthopaedics and associated subspecialties. Reliable, go-to resource for clinicians in orthopaedic surgery, primary care, family medicine, emergency medicine, nursing, and physical therapy. 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.

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Selected as a 2023 Doody’s Core Title! The Digital Echo Atlas: A Multimedia Reference is a first-of-its-kind imaging resource made up of extensive and innovative digital content accompanied by a print book that provides a brief overview of topics and cases, with icons that quickly guide you to the digital material. The text, written by Dr. Stephen D. Clements of Emory University, provides expert clinical guidance and offers real-world cases throughout, ensuring that this unique resource package is a go-to learning and reference tool useful for cardiology fellows, practitioners, cardiac sonographers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. It can also be used as a mobile teaching tool on rounds or in the classroom. The digital content available through the eBook bundled with the text, contains expanded chapters and includes: • Hundreds of topics with accompanying echo clips, images, and figures • Multi-modality imaging of many conditions; MRI, EKG, and CT scans covering the entire heart structure and the full range of cardiovascular abnormalities, where relevant • The opportunity to easily view more than 1000 echo clips as they would appear in the lab, including those you may not encounter regularly • Case presentations that offer a better understanding of particular conditions and how they should be approached In the companion book, you’ll find highly illustrated, full-color coverage which is enhanced by the digital material available through the eBook bundle. The print volume is both a quick clinical reference and a useful guide to the wealth of digital content, as well as a source of practical information such as transducer maneuvers, ASE guidelines, Abbreviations, fundamentals of producing an echocardiogram, and case presentations. Enhance 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.

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Concise, portable, and packed with essential information, Manual of Clinical Oncology is an indispensable resource for understanding basic science, clinical findings, and available technology as they relate to the diagnosis and management patients with cancer. The practical format provides high-yield content useful for participating in rounds ad making diagnostic and therapeutic decisions at the bedside. Edited by Dr. Bartosz Chmielowski and Dr. Mary Territo, both from UCLA School of Medicine, this eighth edition carries on the tradition of excellence set forth by longtime editor Dr. Dennis Casciato.Key Features: Incorporates recent major achievements in immunotherapies, biologics, and targeted therapies. Features new chapters on the biology of cancer, immunotherapy, and cancer survivorship. Contains numerous diagnostic and treatment algorithms, as well as content on complications, for assistance with clinical decision making. Includes helpful appendices such as a glossary of cytogenetic nomenclature and combination chemotherapy regimens. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Principles of Rubin’s Pathology, Seventh Edition distills the renowned coverage of Rubin’s Pathology, Seventh Edition into a focused, approachable guide to the essentials of pathology. This resource introduces principles and mechanisms of pathology, followed by organ-specific information, extracting key information on pathogenesis, epidemiology, and clinical features of diseases. Detailed images clarify challenging content, and companion online resources enable students to learn on the go and confidently prepare for exams. This edition is optimized for students seeking only the most critical information, making it an ideal resource for international medical schools, PA, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health programs. Streamlined content emphasizes essential concepts, including the use of bold terms and bulleted lists to emphasize key points, for the most efficient study of pathology available. Illustrations, photomicrographs, and clinical photographs clarify challenging content and represent the pathogeneses of disease. Highlighted boxes and helpful graphic icons identify Pathogenesis, Pathology, Epidemiology, and Clinical Features sections. Globally sourced content reflects an international spectrum of current practices and approaches. Online resources including new slide-based histopathology lectures presented by Dr. Rubin, original animations, and fully searchable text make learning more engaging and efficient. eBook available for purchase. Fast, smart, and convenient, today’s eBooks can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and more

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The first in a new four-volume series, Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery: Gynecology provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. Easy to follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference covers the most common operations in gynecology and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice.Key Features: Succinct text, bulleted points, and quick-reference tables allow you to review information quickly and understand best practices and potential problems for each procedure. Hundreds of full-color intraoperative photographs and drawings, as well as numerous high-quality videos, capture procedures step by step and help you immediately apply your knowledge. Each clinical problem is discussed in the same templated format: general principles, anatomy and differential diagnosis, imaging and other diagnostics, preoperative planning, surgical management, procedures and techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. Coverage includes Basic Surgical Set Up, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Uterine Surgery, Cervix, Adnexal Surgery, Surgical Management of Endometriosis, Vulvar and Perineal Surgery, and Hysteroscopy, Uterine Sterilization, and Ablation Procedures. Perfect for a quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure. Volume editors and contributors are thought leaders in their respective subspecialties and are known for their surgical expertise. Look for other volumes in the Operative Techniques in Gynecology series: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Gynecologic Oncology Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options offer the ability to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Packed with 65 sample cases covering all core topics, Ophthalmology Oral Board Review is an image-based case review designed to help you prepare—and succeed—on the American Board of Ophthalmology oral board certification exam. Regardless of your level of experience, the book features simple tools, advice, and tactics to become more organized, assertive, and confident in delivering case presentations. Provides an easy-to-understand methodology that’s proven an effective strategy for achieving exam success. Each case is presented in a simple two-page format that includes one historical vignette, photographs, and one suggested presentation. Ideally suited for use by two study partners in a role-playing situation, where one student acts as the examinee and the other as the examiner. Perfect for residents and students—as well as directors training residents on delivering oral presentations in the clinic, in the hospital, and on the wards. Includes two sample oral examinations of cases, with accompanying audio files available with the eBook. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities! 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 Adapt for unique reading needs , supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more

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With extensively revised content and an expanded contributor list of experts, Fenoglio-Preiser’s Gastrointestinal Pathology, Fourth Edition keeps you current in this fast-changing field. This highly regarded text remains your go-to reference on gastrointestinal pathology, with coverage of everything from anatomy, physiology, and histology to the full spectrum of congenital disorders, structural alterations, diseases, injuries, and other entities. This comprehensive reference is an ideal resource for pathologists, radiologists, gastroenterologists, and others interested in gastrointestinal diseases. Key Features: Contains extensively revised and updated content throughout, while maintaining the same practical, easy-to-use format as the previous edition. Covers benign and malignant gastrointestinal diseases not often included in other texts, as well as in-depth discussions of pathophysiologic processes and molecular mechanisms wherever possible. Features more than 3,000 high-quality illustrations, including gross and microscopic photographs (many new to this edition), electron micrographs, radiographs, and line drawings. Includes separate chapters on hereditary polyposis, cancer syndromes, motility disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as neuroendocrine, hematopoeitic, and mesenchymal neoplasms. Integrates pathologic analyses of specimens with anatomic, clinical, radiologic, pathophysiologic, and microbiologic information to give you a clear understanding of each disease process. Serves as a comprehensive resource for the pathologist evaluating biopsies, cytologic, or resection specimens from all GI sites. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Since its original publication, Orthopaedic Neurology: A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels has distinguished itself as a clearly written, uniquely focused text sought after by practitioners and trainees in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, anesthesiology, neurology, and nursing, as well as primary care specialties. The second edition retains this standard of excellence while providing thorough updates in medical illustration, teaching techniques, and new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spinal cord injuries. Now in vibrant full color, it offers a distinctive and practical combination of anatomy, the physical exam, and clinical pearls, highly readable and abundantly illustrated.Features: Discusses the diagnosis of neurologic levels according to common denominators, and combines them with the basic principles of neurology to assist in the appraisal of spinal cord and nerve root problems. Presents classic original drawings now carefully colorized for optimal visual reference, and additional drawings added as necessary. Corresponding radiographic imaging techniques (predominantly MRI and CT) have also been added. Each chapter first covers basic neurologic information, then provides clinical significance by applying it to the diagnosis of the more common neurologic pathologies. Ideal for those who wish to understand more clearly the clinical concepts behind neurologic levels, moving systematically from concept to practice, and from general rules to specific applications. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® of Echocardiography, Second Edition focuses on the essential information you need to know to successfully perform and read echocardiograms, as well as to identify valvular heart disease, cardiac myopathies, and congenital anomalies. Supervised and edited by faculty from the Washington University School of Medicine, this highly regarded reference has been completely updated throughout, with a new, streamlined layout as well more echo clips, and an update on the current guidelines. You’ll find expert guidance, practical tips, and up-to-date information on all aspects of echocardiography – all in one convenient and easily accessible source. New chapters on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac devices include the latest ACC/AHA and ASE guidelines. Extensively revised sections on LV systolic and diastolic function, valve assessment, and TEE. Hundreds of updated, high-quality images enhance visual learning and improve diagnostic accuracy. Reorganized content emphasizes clarity and consistency, so you can find what you need more quickly. Tips and pearls from cardiologists and sonographers offer guidance on proper set-up, correct transduction technique, and image optimization. A handy, portable resource for cardiology fellows, as well as anesthesia fellows, cardiac sonographers, residents, attendings, and intensive care and emergency department physicians who utilize handheld ultrasound. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Part of the popular Teaching Files series, Emergency and Trauma Radiology: A Teaching File is an exceptional resource for radiology trainees and practicing radiologists who are interested in reviewing the basics of this diverse and challenging field. 300 cases, both in print and online, are portrayed through high-quality images similar to those you see in daily practice. Each emergency or trauma case includes images, along with descriptions of clinical history, findings, differential diagnosis, a discussion of diagnosis, relevant questions with appropriate answers, reporting requirements, and key information to relay to the treating physician. It’s an ideal review tool both for practicing clinicians as well as those studying for board and certification exams.Key Features More than 300 cases (100 in print and an additional 200 in the interactive eBook) help you make accurate and informed diagnoses and study for exams. Actual cases have been taken from extensive teaching files in major medical centers. Each case is presented as an unknown, and in random order, for a close approximation to daily decision-making. Cases follow the same consistent format: a brief clinical history, several images, relevant findings, differential diagnosis, and final diagnosis, followed by a discussion of the case. Realistic case discussions mimic those between residents and faculty members in all radiology departments. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2021!.For more than 25 years, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain and Spine has been the leading textbook on imaging diagnosis of brain and spine disorders. The Fifth Edition continues this tradition of excellence with thorough coverage of recent trends and changes in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of CNS diseases, and how those changes relate to MRI findings. It remains a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference for all who have an interest in neuroradiology – trainees to experts in the field, basic science researchers, and clinicians.Key Features: Shows how to generate state-of-the-art images and define diagnoses from crucial clinical/pathologic MR imaging correlations for neurologic, neurosurgical, and psychiatric diseases spanning fetal CNS anomalies to disorders of the aging brain. Explains new imaging methodology (hardware- and software-based) in a variety of clinical settings. Discusses emerging, clinically relevant research in well-established neurologic disorders such as stroke and brain tumors, as well as developing clinical applications in non-traditional areas, including neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders and fetal anomalies. Analyzes the detail of clinically important imaging findings; defines the role of MRI findings in the clinical setting of neurologic disease; illustrates the pathologic basis for MRI findings; and explores the use of emerging MRI methods as new contributions to diagnosis and treatment. Emphasizes that the diagnosis of neurologic disease must still be grounded in evidence and based on “the known” – neuropathology, genetics, clinical history, and proven imaging findings – rather than on new techniques often used solely because they are novel. Presents the combined knowledge and expertise of renowned neuroradiologists, innovative MRI physicists, and experienced leading clinical neurospecialists from all over the world. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Part of the highly popular Practical Approach to Anesthesia series, this new edition combines the comprehensive depth of a textbook and the user-friendly features of a practical handbook. Focusing on clinical issues in pediatric anesthesia, it contains the in-depth information you need for daily practice and study, presented in a concise, bulleted format for quick reference. With its emphasis on developmental aspects of pediatric anesthesia, numerous illustrations and tables, and methodical approach to decision making, this updated reference is an invaluable resource for anyone involved with anesthesia of children.Key Features Features new chapters on vascular biology and vascular anomalies, healing and recovery in pediatric surgery, and training and education in pediatric anesthesia. All existing chapters have been fully updated to keep you up to date. Covers key issues of growth and development – anatomic, physiologic, and pharmacologic – that form the basis for a better understanding of pediatric anesthesia. Discusses the approach to the pediatric patient, clinical and operational aspects of pediatric anesthesia, anesthetic management of normalities and abnormalities of each organ system, and special situations such as fetal surgery, anesthesia outside the operating room, and trauma. Provides a clear understanding of anomalies, embryology, anatomy, and surgery so that you’re well prepared to choose the best induction, maintenance, and emergence techniques, as well as make informed monitoring and equipment decisions. Presents information in a bulleted, outline format for easy reference and review. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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Derived from the leading dissection atlas Anatomy: A Photographic Atlas by Johannes W. Rohen, Chihiro Yokochi, and Elke Lütjen-Drecoll, these flash cards showcase full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections. 220 cards, labeled for self-testing, serve as a practical tool to help students prepare for the dissection lab and the operating room. Now includes review questions and additional clinical anatomy. 220 full-color photographs present exquisitely dissected cadavers. Ideal study aid to review recently dissected regions and to prepare for practical exams. Includes a key ring and hole-punched corners for easy organization and on-the-go portability.

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Offering practical approaches to common clinical problems, Gynecologic Radiation Oncology: A Practical Guide compiles the extensive clinical experience of Drs. Patricia J. Eifel and Ann H. Klopp from MD Anderson Cancer Center into one user-friendly volume. This reference addresses practical aspects of the field: how to evaluate the role of radiation therapy in various clinical settings, how to explain the rationale for treatment recommendations to referring physicians and patients, when and how to apply various external beam and brachytherapy techniques to address specific clinical problems, and how to monitor and manage patients during and after treatment. The book focuses on the following items, which can have immediate application to the treatment of patients with gynecologic cancers.Key Features: Addresses the techniques, methods, and challenging decisions that characterize the day-to-day practice of gynecologic radiation oncology. Features more than 700 figures and tables that highlight key information – from initial patient evaluation and treatment recommendation, through the process of radiation treatment planning and delivery, to post-treatment monitoring of patients for recurrence and treatment-related side effects. Covers sites of origin, the principles of tumor biology, multidisciplinary management, clinical evaluation, radiation therapy treatment planning and delivery, and symptom management, as well as the features of individual disease sites. Includes more than 50 case studies that demonstrate how concepts are applied in real-life clinical situations. Provides references that are particularly helpful in clinical decision-making, emphasizing important clinical trials, meta-analyses of relevant data and high-quality review articles. Explains not only the insights gained from the clinical literature but also the opportunities for misinterpretation, suggesting how trial results can be more accurately applied to everyday clinical practice. Uses extensive cross-referencing throughout to help you navigate the text and find related topics quickly. Purchase of the print addition includes a bundled interactive eBook, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features such as: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

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