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Practical, portable, and accessible, this new addition to the LWW Handbook Series covers all facets of care given to patients postoperatively, both early on in the PACU and later on the floor. A multidisciplinary team of residents, fellows, and faculty at the highly esteemed Massachusetts General Hospital employ an easy-to-use outline format to cover topics such as patient care, postoperative complications, special considerations, CPR in the PACU, ethico-legal issues, and PACU administration.Key Features Covers the wide variety of patients encountered in the PACU (such as patients just out of thoracic surgery vs. those coming from genitourinary surgery). Presents the combined experience and knowledge of anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perianesthesia nurses, mirroring the team structure of care given postoperatively. Discusses the considerations necessary for special patient populations such as obese patients or substance abuse patients. Addresses PACU organization and management, quality assurance, infection control, legal and ethical issues, 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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Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement covers essential information in every area of this complex field. With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual® series, this unique volume provides the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement.· Addresses PS/QI in various clinical settings and with specific populations , including radiology, emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and psychiatry.· Introduces models, measurements, and tools to assess patient safety and quality improvement· Discusses medical errors, how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions.· Begins each chapter with a clinical vignette and discussion questions , and offers additional resources for further reading.· Shares the expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at Washington University in St. Louis, ideal for health care providers at all levels of experience.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 useThe Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

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LWW RECORDS STOLLER’S CONTRIBUTION IN SHOULDER IMAGINGThe Print Only version does not include the Stoller Notes , Stoller Lecture Videos or PubMed Links. These features are only included in The Shoulder Package . For more information on these features, order The Shoulder Package, ISBN 978-1-4963-1333-1"Stoller’s Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine: The Shoulder (Print Only) has complied over 25 years of trailblazing shoulder research and clinical experience into one comprehensive must have volume. This book will take readers through two decades of the most important developments in shoulder imaging: Benchmark development of the ABER technique The description of the IGLLC complex and BLC complex Description of the “J” sign and first MR images of the HAGL lesion MR description of the anterior band of the inferior glenohumeral ligament MR findings of the throwing athlete including thickened posterior band and adaptive changes of glenoid fossa New perspective on partial rotator cuff tears including the role of the coracohumeral ligament and the superior glenohumeral ligament complex Pattern recognition of SLAP tears based on coronal images of the BLC Description of type 1, 2, and 3 BLC complexes Criteria for adhesive capsulitis on MR MDI findings on MRI Access this essential wealth of knowledge along with the most extensive cadaver MR correlation in the country to hone your skills as an imaging expert. In order to organize this inclusive collection of imaging information from the foremost authority in the subject, a new format consisting of a bulleted text and image rich layout provides for rapid understanding and easy access.New features include: One of the most comprehensive collections of color illustrations of orthopaedic pathoanatomy The proven Stoller Checklist approach to MR joint interpretation for accurate and reproducible image interpretation Key concepts to emphasize and reinforce critical information throughout a chapter Detailed and comprehensive figure legends that not only describe an image, but provide information and novel concepts about a disorder. 3T and high resolution MR images Introductory section on Practical Guide to Shoulder Imaging outlines the key factors to advanced imaging diagnostics Arthroscopy and surgical correlation This version does not include the Stoller Notes , Stoller Lecture Videos or PubMed Links that are included in the Enhanced Edition . For more information on these features, search for the Enhanced Edition , ISBN 978-1-4963-1333-1

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