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Designed for easy transport and quick reference, Pocket Pediatrics, 4th Edition, provides essential pediatric information for practitioners, residents, interns, and medical students. Part of the popular Pocket Notebook series and edited by Dr. Paritosh Prasad and colleagues at the University of Rochester Medical Center, this fully updated volume provides a concise and focused review of all areas of pediatrics in one easy-to-navigate, pocket-sized notebook. Follows the bestselling, looseleaf Pocket Notebook format, featuring bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms that make essential facts easy to find and retain Provides key clinical information about common pediatric problems in primary care, emergency medicine, allergy/immunology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, genetics, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, dermatology, and neurology, as well as the well patient and the patient in ICU Contains a new chapter on Comp

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Developed at Philadelphia’s world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis. This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology.  The updated Oculoplastics volume includes: Expert, state-of-the-art guidance on the differential diagnosis and treatment of the full range of oculoplastic conditions, ideal for practicing ophthalmologists, oculoplastics spec

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Packed with questions and answers to prepare for ABIM certification and maintenance of certification (MOC) exams in interventional cardiology, Interventional Cardiology Board Review: 1400+ Questions and Answers, Fourth Edition, is your go-to resource for exam success. Drs. Debabrata Mukherjee, Richard A. Lange, and Saurav Chatterjee use a real-world, multiple-choice format that closely follows the exam blueprint, along with hundreds of images, tables, and all-new videos that mimic what you’ll encounter on the exam. Detailed answers and explanations for each question provide an excellent resource for review as well as improve your ability to provide effective, evidence-based patient care. 1,400 multiple-choice questions directly align with ABIM certification and maintenance of certification (MOC) exams in interventional cardiology All of the questions for this fourth edition are new and reflect recent advancements, including the latest cathet

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Part of the popular Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® series, this comprehensive orthopaedic resource covers all aspects of the identification, prevention, and treatment of bone, joint, and soft- tissue infections in a single, convenient volume. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by M. Daniel Wongworawat, MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Musculoskeletal Infection 2, presents relevant, evidence-based information, discusses its practical application, and provides supporting references, all tailored to the needs of today’s practicing orthopaedists and trainees. Volume 2 of OKU®: Musculoskeletal Infection is an entirely new work that addresses a significant gap in the literature since the first volume was published in 2009. Offers a complete guide to prevent and safely manage musculoskeletal infection and learn best practices associated with favorable outcomes Covers the latest advances in the field in six authoritative, evidence-based sections: General Considerations; Basic Science; Antibiotics; Prosthetic Joint Infections; Fracture-Related Infections; and Bone, Joint, and Soft-Tissue Infections Features tables, radiographic images, and full-color illustrations to enhance and clarify key topics Each chapter provides an annotated reference list Written, edited, and peer-reviewed by orthopaedic surgeons as well as practitioners in infectious disease, pharmacology, and other medical specialties The most up-to-date resource on orthopaedic infection since 2009 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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Concise, conversational, entertaining, and easy to use at any level of healthcare experience, The Only Diagnostic Lab Book You’ll Ever Need clarifies the when, where, why, and how of laboratory testing to help you make informed testing decisions and draw confident clinical conclusions.   This approachable how-to guide focuses on the most common and clinically useful diagnostic tests and panels employed in everyday healthcare practice, regardless of specialty, making it the ideal introduction for medical, PA, nurse practitioner, and nursing students embarking on their healthcare education. Residents, fellows, and practicing clinicians will find many new insights and clinical pearls that can immediately improve their practice and teaching. Straightforward, clinically oriented coverage walks you through selecting and employing the right diagnostic tests from the thousands available. The result is an informative, engaging text that will help you hone your c

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Praised for its clear and consistent organization, approachable illustrations, and emphasis on clinical applications, Snell’s Clinical Anatomy by Regions, 11th Edition, pairs expert perspectives with engaging features for a proven learning and teaching resource on the practical application of anatomy.   The ideal resource for medical and related health professions programs, this trusted text guides students through the fundamentals of human anatomy, details the how and why behind each structure, and delivers the hands-on support essential to sound clinical choices.   This 11th Edition is rich with new and updated illustrations and reflects an enhanced organization to help students confidently navigate body regions from surface to deep structures, integrating basic anatomy, clinical information, surface and radiographic anatomy, and developmental anatomy (embryology) to provide a complete introduction to essential concepts and equip

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Derived in part from the iconic Surgical Exposures in Orthopaedics: The Anatomic Approach, the fully revised second edition of Surgical Exposures in Foot and Ankle Surgery: The Anatomic Approach provides a clear view of orthopaedic anatomy from the surgeon’s perspective using easy-to-follow descriptions and more than 300 superb, full-color illustrations. Co-authored by Dr. Richard Buckley and Piet de Boer, this edition carries on the legacy of Dr. Stanley Hoppenfeld (1934-2020), offering unique, time-tested coverage of orthopaedic approaches to the ankle, the hindfoot, the midfoot, and the forefoot. New approaches, descriptions, and high-quality illustrations make this an ideal resource for both orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists. Details the techniques and pitfalls of a surgical approach, gives a clear preview of anatomic landmarks and incisions, and highlights potential dangers of superficial and deep dissection Includes descriptions of how to enlarge the approach and the regional anatomy encountered during the approach Contains more than 300 full-color illustrations drawn from the surgeon’s perspective Provides updated and expanded content throughout, especially for the ankle and midfoot, including new approaches to the talus, cuboid, navicular, and Lisfranc joints Features new biomechanical diagrams and revised and expanded sections on anatomy 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 to effectively prepare pediatric cardiology fellows and practitioners for board certification and recertification, Pediatric Cardiology Board Review, Third Edition, provides easy access to more than 1,200 board-style questions. Based on the popular Mayo Clinic Pediatric Cardiology Review course and edited by Drs. Benjamin W. Eidem, Bryan C. Cannon, Jonathan N. Johnson, Anthony C. Chang, Frank Cetta, Robert E. Shaddy, and Paul Kantor, it covers all the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease, provides full explanations for every question, and helps you make the most of your study time. Offers complete coverage of all areas of pediatric cardiology, including anatomy and physiology, congenital malformations, cardiac catheterization and angiography, outpatient cardiology, cardiac intensive care, pharmacology, surgical palliation and repair of congenital heart disease, and much more. Contains new content on Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology, Genetics and Congenital Heart Disease, Acquired and Systemic Heart Diseases (including rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, auto-immune conditions, HIV, kidney disease, and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children with COVID-19), and Classic Images in Congenital Heart Disease (featuring CXR images, echo clips, MRI/CTA images and cath/angio images of hallmark cases). The eBook supplies access to interactive versions of the multiple-choice questions as well as videos ensuring a thorough review of exam material. 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!Derived from Sam W. Wiesel and Todd J. Albert’s four-volume Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, this single-volume resource contains a comprehensive, authoritative review of a full range of joint reconstruction surgical procedures. In one convenient place, you’ll find the entire Adult Reconstruction section, as well as relevant chapters from the Trauma section of Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Superb full-color illustrations and step-by-step explanations help you master surgical techniques, select the best procedure, avoid complications, and anticipate outcomes. Written by global experts from leading institutions, Operative Techniques in Joint Reconstruction Surgery, Third Edition, clearly demonstrates how to perform the techniques, making this an essential daily resource for residents, fellows, and practitioners. Includes new procedures and comprehensive updates throughout with visually stunning, consistently rendered medical illustrations and intraoperative photographs that present how to perform each technique step by step. Provides new procedural videos and a newly streamlined eBook for on-the-go reference. Uses consistent, easy-to-follow chapter templates and extensive bulleted lists and tables for quick reference and review. Discusses each clinical problem using the same concise format: definition, anatomy, physical exams, pathogenesis, natural history, physical findings, imaging and diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, nonoperative management, surgical management, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. 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 specifically for nephrologists and trainees practicing in the ICU, Handbook of Critical Care Nephrology is a portable critical care reference with a unique and practical nephrology focus. Full-color illustrations, numerous algorithms, and intuitively arranged contents make this manual a must-have resource for nephrology in today’s ICU. Covers all essential topics related to nephrology in the ICU, including ICU monitoring, drugs and blood products, imaging, acute kidney injury, electrolytes and acid-base disorders, poisonings and intoxications, extracorporeal therapies, organ transplantation, and ethics and palliative care. Provides valuable information on specific conditions including sepsis, obstetrics, abdominal compartment syndrome, AKI in burns and trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, neurological emergencies, environmental topics such as hemorrhagic fever and terrorism, hematologic/oncologic emergencies, and more. Includes easy-to-understand visual abstracts of key studies. 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! Providing for the first time a comprehensive overview of the common and different pathways and mechanisms of itch and pain, this unique title explores these two distinct and still somehow similar sensory experiences and utilize the cross-fertilization between the two fields to develop better treatments for patients. Itch and Pain: Similarities, Interactions and Differences is the only available, up-to-date guide to current information in this important area, ideal for basic scientists as well as clinicians in dermatology, pain, neurology, medicine, psychology, or other specialties. World leaders in their respective fields present topics from basic science to clinical conditions where itch and/or pain are involved, as well as current and new treatments for chronic itch and/or pain. Coverage includes the epidemiology of chronic itch and pain, the neuroimmune interactions of itch and pain, an in-depth review of neural sensitization phenomena (neuroplasticity) shared in both conditions, clinical conditions where itch and pain are common, pharmacological treatments used for both conditions, and new treatment options in the horizon.

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Build the Confidence for Success on Your Exams and in the Operating Suite! Written in a rapid-fire question-and-answer format ideal for learning on the go, this best-selling clerkship resource covers both general surgery and surgical subspecialties and provides accurate, on-the-spot answers to the questions most likely encountered during rotations and on the shelf exam. This enhanced 9th edition reflects the latest advances in key areas, as well as additional Rapid-Fire Review questions and new Rapid-Fire Vignettes to prepare students for success on exams and beyond. Rapid-Fire Reviews at the end of most chapters and a pre-and post-book test evaluate students’ knowledge, demonstrate students’ level of mastery, and identify areas for further focus. NEW! Three-Dimensional Surgical Vignette Chess offers a novel, three-column format to practice handling patient scenarios and to assess knowledge. Surgical Overview and Background sections deliver practice advice and tricks of the trade. Hundreds of mnemonics, acronyms, tips, prompts, and hints help students master and retain essential knowledge. Concise procedure descriptions and a strategic two-column format prepare students for active participation in the operating suite.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Master the sonography content and skills you need to prepare for, and succeed in, your specialized career! Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care, 2nd Edition, provides essential information and real-world applicable content, bridging the gap between didactic and clinical training. An easy-to-understand writing style and logically organized format take you step by step through each aspect of this dynamic, rewarding, and continually evolving imaging specialty. Features an all-new, full-color format throughout. Covers new topics such as diversity, learning styles and strength identification, stress management, resume construction and interview tips, and critical thinking skills; and contains more information on emotional intelligence, vascular and echocardiography, musculoskeletal sonography, and the neonatal brain. Mirrors JRC-DMS standards throughout, includes clinical applications in every chapter, and provides case studies online—all designed to prepare you for the rest of your training program, certification, clinical practice, and beyond. Emphasizes the obligation for compassionate patient care as you move toward your goal of becoming a certified professional diagnostic sonographer. Includes topics often omitted in other texts, such as basic physics principles, instrumentation, knobology, patient positioning, professionalism and work ethic, equipment care, quality assurance, and legal essentials. Features helpful appendices covering medical terminology, English-to-Spanish phrases, patient care procedures, and more. 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! Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual™ Infectious Diseases Subspecialty Consult, Third Edition, provides essential information needed to evaluate patients on a subspecialty consult service. This edition offers state-of-the-art content on the diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of a wide variety of infectious diseases, including coverage of new and emerging pathogens, rapid molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases, and new therapeutic and preventive strategies. Ideal for trainees and practicing physicians who need quick access to current scientific and clinical information in this rapidly changing area, the manual is also useful as a first-line resource for internists and other primary care providers. Content has been thoroughly revised from cover to cover, including two new chapters: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Arboviruses and Hemorrhagic Fevers. A highly templated, bulleted format ensures you can find what you need quickly and easily. Comprehensive coverage includes fever of unknown origin, sexually transmitted infections, opportunistic infections associated with HIV, zoonotic and tickborne infections, protozoal infections, infection prevention, and much more. Text has been organized by organ system to facilitate generating a useful differential diagnosis based on a patient’s presentation. Written by faculty and fellows from the Infectious Diseases Division of Internal Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. 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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The University of Michigan's Upper Extremity Fracture Surgery covers hand, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder fractures. Broad in its scope and coverage of adult and pediatric injuries, this comprehensive manual of operative procedures is invaluable in assisting practicing surgeons and trainees in enhancing their skills in bone fixation. Based on real-world advice that attending surgeons routinely provide residents and students. Chapters are structured in a consistent format and accompanied by abundant illustrations with a focus on technical procedures. Advice is contextual, framed according to each contributor’s field of expertise and their experiences with specific patient types in specific clinical situations. Written by fellows and veteran surgeons at the University of Michigan’s renowned hand and upper extremity surgery program. 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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Authored by expert simulation researchers, educators, nurse practitioner faculty, and clinicians, A Practical Guide for Nurse Practitioner Faculty Using Simulation in Competency-Based Education looks at topics related to simulation design, development, and implementation for nurse practitioner and other graduate-level nursing programs. The new educational requirements based on the AACN Essentials and move to competency-based outcomes require nursing graduates to provide documented skill competencies to care for all types of patients in all types of diverse healthcare settings. Whether a graduate is working in acute care, primary care, or within the community, clinical simulations serve as a vital approach to creating student-centered, experiential learning that engages and prepares the graduate for real-world practice. Once the exception, clinical simulations are becoming more commonplace in nurse practitioner programs. This book supports nurse practitioner faculty as they learn new pedagogy and teaching strategies using clinical simulations. It focuses on developing and preparing nurse educators and superusers of simulations as they create, implement, and evaluate this pedagogy in nurse practitioner education. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 State of the Science of Clinical Simulations in NP Education CHAPTER 2 Theoretical Frameworks for Simulation Design, Development, and Implementation CHAPTER 3 Competency-Based Nursing Education CHAPTER 4 Student-Centered Learning in NP Education CHAPTER 5 Integration of Simulation in the NP Curriculum CHAPTER 6 Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™ and Nurse Practitioner Education CHAPTER 7 Attainment of Competency Through Simulation: The ACTS Model CHAPTER 8 Simulation Operations CHAPTER 9 Methods and Models for Debriefing in Graduate Clinical Education CHAPTER 10 Working with Standardized and Simulated Patients CHAPTER 11 Assessment and Evaluations in Simulation CHAPTER 12 Simulation to Prepare Nurse Practitioner Students for Role Transition CHAPTER 13 The Future of Graduate Nurse Practitioner Education: A Case for Simulation

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Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy!®, 8th Edition, is your quick-reference guide to success in understanding fluids and electrolytes at every stage of your nursing career—in class, on the unit, as you prepare for the NCLEX®, and whenever you need a refresher. This irreplaceable resource is written in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy® style, making must-have information approachable and entertaining while clarifying real-world applications. Step-by-step directions boost your confidence in balancing fluids and electrolytes, understanding fluid imbalances and the disorders that cause them, treating imbalances, and more. Helpful tips throughout reinforce key concepts, provide important care reminders, and strengthen your problem-solving and patient teaching capabilities. This 8th Edition is thoroughly updated with the latest insights and practices to ready you for success in today’s nursing practice and beyond. FEATURES Updated content throughout keeps you current with the latest fluid and electrolyte nursing practices, common fluid imbalances and disorders you’ll encounter in practice, the effect of COVID-19 on fluid and electrolyte balances, and more. Colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams clarify important content in vivid detail. Memory Jogger reminders enhance your recall and understanding of difficult concepts. CAUTION! alerts help you quickly recognize dangerous signs and symptoms. It’s Not Working sections highlight alternative interventions to address unexpected patient outcomes. Chart Smart lists familiarize you with critical documentation elements and help you avoid legal trouble. Teaching Points offer patient-teaching tips you can use to help patients prevent recurrence of problems. Ages and Stages alert you to common fluid and electrolyte issues in young patients and older adults. That’s a Wrap! summaries reinforce key chapter takeaways at a glance.

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Just as Pocket Medicine helped you get through residency,Pocket Medicine High-Yield Board Review, Second Edition, will help you pass your boards! This fully updated review book follows the organization of Dr. Marc S. Sabatine’s bestselling Pocket Medicine manual and covers the essential information you need to excel on exams. Each chapter presents clinical vignettes and related multiple-choice questions and answers—all written by trusted Pocket Medicine contributors and meticulously edited by Dr. Sabatine. Hones your knowledge of internal medicine, preparing you for success on licensing, certification, and recertification exams Includes only clinically relevant, high-yield questions that reflect what you’ll see on exams, helping you make the most of your study time Questions have been reviewed, revised, and expanded so that now more than 600 questions in total mimic exam content and format, plus interactive quizzing available online Provides detailed answer rationales that review key diagnostic and therapeutic principles Based on the expert medical knowledge and clinical acumen of attendings, fellows, and residents at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School 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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Written in a straightforward, readable, and highly informative style, Navigating the ICU: A Guide for Patients and Families is a compact, affordable guide to today’s intensive care unit. This unique, patient-focused handbook is designed to help patients and their families navigate the complexities of the ICU—from the role of each member of staff, to common procedures, medications, and laboratory tests, to what to expect after the hospital stay. Author and ICU nurse Alex Gottsch concisely explains the ICU experience and provides accessible answers to common questions asked by patients and families. Provides a single, accessible resource for patients and families in the high-stress setting of the ICU, where life-changing decisions often need to be made rapidly in an unfamiliar and intimidating environment Improves communication between patients, families, and health care providers by educating families about how the ICU works, what questions to ask, and how to advocate for themselves and family members Guides you through the ins and outs of the ICU experience with an intuitive, easy-to-use table of contents Answers questions you may not have known you had, such as “What is the most important part of the day for me to be present?” and “What Medical Care Would I Want If I Could Not Choose?” Addresses a wide range of post-ICU possibilities including Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), what to expect from skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute care facilities, and end-of-life issues Includes a Foreword by Patricia M. Davidson, Dean of The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing 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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Fully updated with engaging coverage of today’s most pressing concerns, Nursing in Today’s World: Trends, Issues, and Management, 12th Edition, gives students the preparation they need to confidently navigate their role in nursing practice. Professionalism is a domain/area of competence in the updated AACN Essentials and is now integrated and emphasized throughout this edition. In addition, the text is organized and optimized for today’s learners with enlightening features that help students pragmatically acquire, retain, recall, and apply knowledge to real-life nursing scenarios. Accompanied by a full suite of learning resources, this 12th Edition clarifies the complex healthcare realities of today’s nursing practice and equips students with the skills and understanding for success.

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Created specifically to appeal to students’ preferences and favored for its clear, practical approach and engaging learning features, Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing, 9th Edition, makes the full spectrum of psychiatric nursing easier to understand and equips students with a confident grasp of the skills and concepts essential to their success in clinical practice. This 9th Edition has been extensively revised throughout, reflecting the latest evidence-based perspectives and practices while maintaining a strong foundation in the nursing process. Author Sheila Videbeck’s concise, direct writing style makes challenging content digestible and is complemented by humorous illustrations that keep students engaged and reinforce comprehension. Accompanying study guide questions integrated in each chapter test students’ retention and strengthen their critical thinking capabilities, and a robust suite of learning features hones the clinical judgment essential for a confident transition to practice. ​New and Updated Features NEW! Nursing Concepts listed at the beginning of each chapter help you apply content to a Concepts-based curricula. UPDATED! New and revised content equips students with the most current evidence-based approaches. UPDATED! Evidence-Based Practice boxes reinforce chapter content with relevant research examples for a wide variety of practice issues.

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Combining the fundamental coverage of a traditional nursing assessment text with a modern, student-friendly presentation and an enhanced emphasis on clinical judgment, Nursing Health Assessment: A Clinical Judgment Approach, 4th Edition, helps students easily develop the understanding, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to excel in any clinical setting. A consistent, two-column format presents normal and abnormal findings and guides students progressively through realistic clinical case scenarios, instilling the nursing knowledge to observe and assess situations, prioritize patient concerns, and generate the best possible solutions. Case-based Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) style questions throughout the text (and answers with rationales in an appendix) align with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model (NCJMM) to prepare students for success on the Next Generation NCLEX® and to help them confidently deliver safe patient care in any clinical setting. New and Updated Features for the 4th Edition NEW! 180 case-based Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN) style questions (and answers with rationales) boost students’ exam readiness and test-taking confidence. NEW! NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) cues, hypotheses, and evaluation components incorporated into case studies throughout the text strengthen students’ critical thinking and decision-making capabilities. UPDATED! New and revised content familiarizes students with social determinants of health, incorporates unbiased language, and reflects current infection and source control measures. UPDATED! Diagnoses incorporate International Classification for Nursing Practice [INCP] language to clarify challenging terminology.

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Known for its impeccably accurate drug content and proven nursing process approach, Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, is developed by nurses for nurses, delivering the pharmacologic foundation and clinical judgment skills essential for success on the NCLEX-PN® and in today’s nursing practice. Written with client outcomes in mind, this bestselling text not only helps students learn about drugs and their effects on real people, but also teaches students how to effectively relay this information to clients. Straightforward, simplified language makes complex concepts accessible, and a focus on practical application ultimately strengthens adherence to treatment strategies for optimal client outcomes. The extensively updated 12th Edition reflects the latest approaches to basic principles and the nurse’s role in medication management, including in-depth coverage of the drug approval process, drug administration, the use of drugs in pain management, and more. Accompanied by powerful online resources — such as videos, NCLEX-PN-style review questions, and drug monographs — it’s the perfect resource to hone students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and prepare them for clinical success.

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Doody's Review Service 5 out of 5 Stars!Make sure your students get a good grasp of how to apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world of advanced practice nursing. Advancing Nursing Practice: Exploring Roles and Opportunities for Clinicians, Educators, and Leaders eases them into the world of professional practice, discussing what it means to be successful in clinical roles such as a CRNA, CNM, CNS, or NP/DNP. But it doesn’t just cover clinical roles—students will discover how they can use their practice in nursing education and administration. This practical guide helps you focus students’ attention on the topics that matter most: core competencies aligned to AACN essential competencies, best practices, reimbursement, and what it means to be a leader.In addition to a clear and conversational writing style—well-suited to the quick absorption of material—this brand-new textbook features videos, numerous illustrations, and, more importantly, interviews with real-life advanced practice nurses. Readers will get a clearer picture of what it’s like day to day interacting with patients and their families, physicians and other healthcare practitioners, and management. Easy-to-understand descriptions of a variety of roles: clinical—CRNAs, CNMs, CNSs, and NPs/DNPs—as well as educational and administrative positions Compresses a range of material into a practical, no-nonsense compendium for instructors pressed for time Interviews with real-life APNs—on video and or in the text—tell students what it’s really like Succinct, conversational writing style is designed to appeal to students juggling multiple courses Comprehensive coverage of professional competencies, best practices, leadership, and other core elements of each role Numerous illustrations bring concepts and principles to life for all students Alignment with AACN core competencies underscores the book’s adherence to the highest industry standards

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition gives nursing students the understanding of nutrition theory and application to ensure effective client care across the life cycle and the health-illness continuum. Incorporating nutrition throughout the nursing care process, Susan Dudek’s concise yet thorough text equips tomorrow’s nurses with the latest evidence-based practices and recommendations to facilitate nutrition on the front lines of nursing practice, from assessment and nursing diagnoses to implementation and evaluation. The most up-to-date resource of its kind, this revised edition includes the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 and makes need-to-know information more accessible than ever with a student-friendly format, improved organization, engaging case studies, and adaptable content optimized for use in standalone courses, online, or a fully integrated curriculum.

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Companion to the comprehensive hand therapy text, Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process This comprehensive manual is the perfect resource for use in the classroom, during labs, and in clinical practice for both occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, it is a great reference for those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). The Fabrication Process Manual complements the main text, Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process, and clearly presents step-by-step instructions for the fabrication of the orthoses as well as providing alternative orthotic treatment options. The various orthoses and techniques presented allow the therapist to tailor each orthosis for the specific patient. Full-color photographs of actual patients provide hundreds of new clinical examples demonstrating the direct link to clinical practice. Larger Format of manual allowing for larger images and patterns. Manual is organized by Immobilization, Mobilization, Restriction and Non-articular Orthoses. Includes comprehensive step-by-step directions for more than 60 orthoses in addition to dozens more orthosis options included within the Clinical and Expert Pearls. Expanded Clinical Pearls and addition of Expert Pearls generously shared by dozens of hand therapy experts from around the world including unique orthotic ideas, tips, and material usage. Printable patterns available online to allow for easy accessibility and ability to resize for lab/clinic use.

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The most trusted source on the subject available today, Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, 12th Edition equips pharmacy students with everything they need to master the intricacies of pharmaceutical dosage form design and production and achieve successful outcomes in their courses and beyond. Reflecting the latest CAPE, APhA, and NAPLEX® competencies, this trusted, extensively updated resource clarifies the interrelationships between pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical principles, product design, formulation, manufacture, compounding, and the clinical application of the various dosage forms in patient care, as well as regulations and standards governing the manufacturing and compounding of pharmaceuticals. New and revised content throughout keeps students up to date with current approaches to key coverage areas, and additional case studies demonstrate concepts in action to reinforce understanding and prepare students for the clinical challenges ahead. NEW! Patient counseling content in each chapter helps students confidently address this increasing role for pharmacists. UPDATED! Content familiarizes students with the latest practices and approaches to pharmaceutical dosage form design and production, including emerging topics such as biologics. UPDATED! Additional clinical case studies demonstrate pharmaceutical concepts in a real-world context and ready students for practice. UPDATED! Chapter review questions test students’ retention and understanding of key content. Clinical emphasis ensures the scientific understanding and practical application for success in practice.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!Derived from Sam W. Wiesel and Todd J. Albert’s four-volume Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery, this single-volume resource contains a comprehensive, authoritative review of operative techniques in surgical oncology surgery in one convenient place. Superb full-color illustrations and step-by-step explanations help you master surgical techniques, select the best procedure, avoid complications, and anticipate outcomes. Written by global experts from leading institutions, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgical Oncology Surgery, Third Edition, clearly demonstrates how to perform the techniques, making this an essential daily resource for residents, fellows, and practitioners. Includes new procedures and comprehensive updates throughout with visually stunning, consistently rendered medical illustrations and intraoperative photographs that present how to perform each technique step by step. Provides new procedural videos and a newly streamlined eBook for on-the-go reference. Uses consistent, easy-to-follow chapter templates and extensive bulleted lists and tables for quick reference and review. Discusses each clinical problem using the same concise format: definition, anatomy, physical exams, pathogenesis, natural history, physical findings, imaging and diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, nonoperative management, surgical management, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications. 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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Continuing a legacy of excellence that spans nearly five decades, Bates’ Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 3rd Edition, adapts the proven techniques and vibrant visuals of Bates’ gold-standard assessment text specifically for the needs of today’s nursing students. Thoroughly updated, evidence-based coverage emphasizes the healthy patient and clearly details common findings and diseases to help students develop and practice key skills in physical examination and history taking. Content is logically organized by Foundations, Body Systems, and Special Lifespan Considerations, incorporating essential review of anatomy and physiology, as well as critical practice in health history review, recording findings, and health promotion. Reflecting the latest research in the field, including emerging issues such as vaping, the opioid crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Edition combines trusted approaches with current clinical perspectives to equip your students for success throughout their nursing careers.

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Pocket Neurology, a bestseller in the Pocket Notebook series, delivers highly relevant neurologic clinical information in an easily portable source. Drs. Marcelo Matiello, Michael P. Bowley, Sahar F. Zafar, and M. Brandon Westover edit this book by overseeing the work of current neurology residents, fellows and neurology attendings at Harvard Medical School who provide must-know information on hospital- and clinic-based neurologic workup, diagnosis, and management. This thoroughly revised third edition puts key clinical information about a broad range of issues in neurology at your fingertips in seconds. Contains up-to-date content in outline format, with bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms for quick reference. Includes a new chapter on multiple sclerosis, expanded coverage of key topics such as lesion localization, neuroimaging, EEG, EMG. Also, the book has chapters dedicated to all sub-specialties of neurology, including neuro immunological disorders, neurologic infectious disease, neuro-oncology. Many additional figures, tables, and references are new in this edition. Each chapter progresses logically from neurologic signs and symptoms to differential diagnosis, workup and diagnosis, assessment of risks and benefits of available treatments, to treatment and prognosis. Consult this high-yield handbook by clinical presentation, such as coma, stroke, headaches, and seizures, or by special topic, such as neurologic emergencies, neurocritical care, neuro-ophthalmology, behavioral neurology, and sleep medicine. An invaluable tool for neurology residents as well as rotating psychiatry, PM&R, neurosurgery, medicine interns, medical students and others who are interested in neurology. Given content and easy access, serves as an excellent reference for ED, ICU, inpatient floors, clinic visits and teleneurology consults. 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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Master challenging motor development concepts and confidently apply them in practice in such areas as Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy with this trusted, up-to-date, research-based text. Approaching motor development as the study of change, Lifelong Motor Development, 8th Edition, covers the field of physical growth and motor behavior across the lifespan and employs multiple theories to help you truly understand the multicausal and complex nature of motor development. Carefully updated to include the latest research and additional content, as well as the new motor assessments, this 8th edition provides engaging learning activities and enhanced resources helpful to online learning and designed to ensure students’ success in any learning environment. Think About It questions cultivate students’ critical thinking capabilities. Focus on Change boxes and Focus on Application boxes strengthen students’ ability to adapt to the evolving nature of motor development and translate chapter concepts to practical considerations for practice. Learning Activities challenge students to apply what they’ve learned to a variety of case studies or lab-style activities. Chapter Objectives and Chapter Summaries highlight essential concepts and help students study efficiently. Photographs and illustrations throughout the book make complex concepts easier to understand and apply in the real world. Weblinks and Suggested Readings direct students to additional resources for greater understanding.

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Known for generations as the most comprehensive foundational text on medical microbiology, Schaechter's Mechanisms of Microbial Disease delivers a thorough understanding of microbial agents and the pathophysiology of microbial diseases. This trusted text is universally praised for "telling the story of a pathogen" in an engaging way, facilitating learning and recall by emphasizing unifying principles and paradigms. Content is uniquely organized by microbial class and by organ system, making it equally at home in traditional and systems-based curricula. This updated 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in the field, including significant enhancements to the coverage of serious threats to global health (including COVID-19), respiratory and childhood viruses, and sexually transmitted diseases. New illustrations and additional learning features further clarify concepts, reinforce understanding, and help users confidently prepare for board exams and beyond. Abundant full-color images clarify microbial concepts, structures, and processes in vivid detail. New Subject Review Tables broaden students’ understanding of chapter content with additional context and detail. Paradigm boxes reinforce general principles through key examples. Case Studies with problem-solving questions, questions provide insight into clinical applications of microbiology, challenge students to apply what they’ve learned to common clinical scenarios. Key Concepts keep students focused on essential information. Suggested Readings guide students to relevant field research. Bolded Terms familiarize students with new or challenging terms. New content related to the COVID-19 pandemic concerning the virology, clinical features, treatment, and prevention of coronaviruses added to several relevant chapters prepares students for the clinical challenges ahead.

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A new volume in the bestselling Pocket Notebook series, Pocket Addiction Medicine delivers highly relevant coverage of this widespread and increasing health care problem in an easily portable source. Edited by physician leaders in Addiction Medicine, Drs. Sarah E. Wakeman, Joshua D. Lee, and Anika Alvanzo and co-published with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), this handbook provides must-know information on everything from screening for and diagnosis of substance use disorder to managing intoxication and withdrawal, to ongoing treatment of substance use disorder, including caring for special populations—all designed for quick reference at the point of care. Using the popular, easy-access Pocket Notebook format, it puts key clinical information about a broad range of issues in addiction medicine at your fingertips in seconds. Contains up-to-date content in outline format, with bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms for quick reference. Covers the most essential topics in addiction medicine including screening, diagnosis, treatment, toxicology testing, harm reduction, and many more. Progresses logically from basic epidemiology, to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Consult this high-yield handbook by diagnosis, such as opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, or stimulant use disorder; or by special topic, such as preventing overdose and infectious complications associated with injection drug use, caring for pregnant people with substance use disorder, treatment of pain and opioid use disorder, or understanding recovery supports. A portable and authoritative resource for physicians and trainees in primary care and other specialty areas, as well as students and other healthcare professionals.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Designed for busy clinicians struggling to fit the critical issue of nutrition into their routine patient encounters, Nutrition in Clinical Practice translates the robust evidence base underlying nutrition in health and disease into actionable, evidence-based clinical guidance on a comprehensive array of nutrition topics. Authoritative, thoroughly referenced, and fully updated, the revised 4th edition covers the full scope of nutrition applications in clinical practice, spanning health promotion, risk factor modification, prevention, chronic disease management, and weight control – with a special emphasis on providing concisely summarized action steps within the clinical workflow. Edited by Dr. David L. Katz (a world-renowned expert in nutrition, preventive medicine, and lifestyle medicine) along with Drs. Kofi D. Essel, Rachel S.C. Friedman, Shivam Joshi, Joshua Levitt, and Ming-Chin Yeh, Nutrition in Clinical Practice is a must-have resource for practicing clinicians who want to provide well-informed, compassionate, and effective nutritional counseling to patients. Features short, easily digestible chapters with updated references. Includes comprehensive updates throughout, as well as a newly expanded section on Contemporary Topics in Nutrition. Covers key topics such as the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, ultraprocessed food, and strength of evidence assessment in nutrition. Provides data from recent nutritional studies, helpful nutrition data tables, clinically relevant formulas, and patient-specific meal planners. Addresses special topics such as pregnancy and lactation, pediatric nutrition, athletic performance and sports nutrition, health effects of specific foods, plant-based diets, and many more. Features expert contributions from authors with diverse expertise and practical experience in medical education, clinical practice, and preventive medicine. , 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! Comprehensive and evidence-based, Foundations of Athletic Training, 7th Edition, integrates basic medical concepts and related scientific information to help readers develop a strong foundation in athletic training best practices. The text’s practical, problem-solving approach to the prevention, recognition, assessment, management, and disposition of sports-related injuries and diseases helps students learn to think like practitioners. Fully aligned with the BOC competencies, the 7th Edition has been extensively updated, expanded, and reorganized to reflect the changing role of today’s athletic trainer and includes a powerful suite of engaging learning tools to help students succeed. New chapters on Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Advocacy Professionalism, and Patient-Centered Care and extensively revised content throughout reflects the latest practices and helps you meet the challenges of today’s healthcare environment. Application strategies offer step-by-step instructions on how to perform skills, conduct assessments, and teach injury prevention exercises. EMS alerts highlight emergency situations requiring immediate medical attention. Critical thinking scenarios and questions teach you to critically analyze information and apply decision-making knowledge and skills to problems presented. Full-color images and anatomical illustrations help you confidently locate key muscles, nerves, and blood vessels and recognize sports-related injuries and medical conditions. Application questions challenge you to apply what you’ve learned.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Concise, authoritative, and easy to navigate, The Duke Manual of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Surgery offers a step-by-step, highly illustrated approach to the most commonly performed pediatric and strabismus operating room procedures. Ideal for pediatric and strabismus specialists, ophthalmic surgeons, trainees, and researchers, it contains practical guidance from experts at Duke University, making it an unparalleled “how-to” manual for the wide variety of cases and operative scenarios you may encounter. Offers a step-by-step outline for each surgical procedure, from preoperative considerations through postoperative care, including numerous surgical pearls. Contains more than 300 full-color photographs and illustrations that clearly depict techniques and other essential aspects of pediatric and strabismus surgery. Covers surgery basics, including pre-operative and post-operative considerations, as well as management of challenging surgical scenarios. Provides access, via the eBook, to approximately 15 surgical videos from the Duke archive. 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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The most comprehensive reference book on diagnosing cutaneous hematologic disorders available, Hematopathology of the Skin: Clinical and Pathological Approach, 2nd Edition, provides interdisciplinary guidance from more than 40 global experts in the fields of dermatopathology, dermatology, hematopathology, and hemato/oncology. Edited by Dr. Alejandro A. Gru, Dr. András Schaffer, and Dr. Alistair Robson, this concise yet comprehensive reference features a logical, consistent format heavily illustrated with high-quality clinical and pathological images throughout. Unparalleled in scope, it is a well-written, easy-to-follow resource for clinicians who care for patients with cutaneous hematologic neoplasms. Emphasizes cutaneous inflammatory conditions and reactive lymphoproliferations that resemble hematologic malignancies and often cause diagnostic dilemmas Includes new editorial board member Dr. Alistair Robson, a globally recognized world expert on skin lymphomas Uses a consistent chapter format that covers disease definition; clinical, histological, immunophenotypic, and genetic findings; detailed molecular and immune pathogenesis; detailed differential diagnoses; and a capsule summary Features hundreds of high-quality clinical and pathological images, tables, and figures that clearly explain key concepts Follows the classification guidelines of the World Health Organization and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Contains the most recent (2022) updates to WHO and EORTC classifications as well as an increased number of international contributing authors 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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Are You an AAOS Member or Resident? Please order through the AAOS Bookstore to receive your special member discount!Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Sports Medicine 6 brings together the most relevant literature and the latest research from the past 5 years. More than 150 top-notch contributors collaborated on this succinct review of pertinent advances in sports medicine. Find brand-new content on hip instability and microinstability, return-to-play criteria following anterior cruciate ligament injury, exercise-induced bronchorestriction, development of emergency action plans, and imaging of the foot and ankle. Vivid illustrations help you fully comprehend new concepts, while expert section editors ensure a thorough yet unbiased presentation of relevant literature. Key study points are presented at the end of each chapter so you can quickly review important content. Whether you are an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, a physician assistant, physiatrist, or primary care physician, this is your go-to guide for diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and beyond. Includes Surgical Techniques Video! In addition to providing guidance for managing challenging patient cases, this edition includes a link to access videos on the most in-demand and innovative surgical techniques in sports medicine. Close the time gap between reading content and applying innovative skills while expanding your surgical options. 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! Written by and for primary care professionals, this unique title presents step-by-step, evidence-based information for the assessment and treatment of patients who present with overweight or obesity. Highly practical and easy to use, Primary Care: Obesity helps you develop and hone the specific knowledge, skills, and clinical practices necessary to provide effective care to this highly prevalent and at-risk patient population. This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for today’s internal medicine and family medicine physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who practice outpatient primary care. Each chapter begins with a short case study that emphasizes the chapter topic, providing high-yield content you can apply in your practice. Key topics include assessment; co-management of associated diseases; lifestyle treatment (diet, physical activity, and behavioral management); pharmacotherapy and surgery; and office practice issues. Clinical Significance sections help you incorporate a wealth of clinical data into your practice; Clinical Highlights summarize key concepts in each chapter; and When to Refer sections help you determine the right time to send the patient to a specialist or other practical resource. Case-based multiple choice questions in each chapter provide an opportunity for self-assessment and review. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Ensure student understanding of the concepts in Lippincott Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 5th edition with this companion Workbook. Following the same straightforward organization of the parent text, the workbook features corresponding assignments that can be easily assigned in whole or in part according to the needs of your program’s curriculum. Key learning points derived from the textbook learning objectives clearly identify the concepts being reviewed. Procedure Checklists ensure compliance with corresponding step-by-step Procedures in the text. Pam’s Pearls, words of advice and encouragement from the author, are scattered throughout to help reinforce understanding. A range of learning activities — including fill-in-the-blank, think about it, matching, crossword puzzles, word jumbles, labeling, sequencing and identification — keep students engaged and ensure an effective review for all learning styles.

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Sized to fit in your pocket for quick reference, Handbook for Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 3rd Edition, is packed with the essential information you need on the diagnosis and management of gynecologic cancers. Now in full color for the first time, this bestselling handbook features coverage of the most recent developments in the field, clear and concise data that support treatment recommendations, and numerous algorithms and tables throughout. Fellows, residents, and specialist trainees will benefit from authoritative coverage in an easily accessible format. Features a full-color presentation with updated algorithms and a new quick-reference design. Guides you logically from incidence and etiology to diagnosis and treatment, with summaries and key points in every chapter. An ideal companion to the award-winning Chi, Berchuck, Dizon, and Yashar’s Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology, 7th Edition. 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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This powerful, easy-to-use resource presents the essentials of pathology in the popular Board Review Series outline format that highlights the most tested topics for the USMLE Step 1. Packed with new content; high-yield topics; concise descriptions; more than 450 USMLE-style questions with complete answers and explanations; and full-color illustrations, photomicrographs, and radiologic images, BRS Pathology, Sixth Edition, provides everything needed for course success and board exam prep. An easy-to-scan outline format with bolded key terms and summary tables enables concise review and exam preparation. Chapter-ending exams focus on high-yield, clinical content. An end-of-book Comprehensive Exam helps students gauge their mastery of key topics. New cross-references in the answers to the Comprehensive Exam use an outline format (section number/letter) to facilitate efficient study and easy linking in all formats. Many new full-color photomicrographs and schematic illustrations provide visual learning and review. Key topic icons help students quickly locate important content. An online interactive question bank features all the questions from the book for anytime, anywhere test preparation and 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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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Part of the best-selling Operative Techniques series, Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery 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. This stand-alone book offers focused, easy-to-follow coverage of flaps for all anatomic regions, taken directly from the larger text. It covers nearly all flap techniques that are in current use, and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice. Comprehensively covers craniofacial and frontal sinus flaps; head and neck flaps; flaps for breast reconstruction; trunk reconstruction and body contouring flaps; flaps in hand surgery; flaps used in lower limb reconstruction and amputation; and flaps used in pediatric facial reanimation. 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: definition, anatomy, patient history and physical findings, imaging, differential diagnosis, nonoperative management where applicable, surgical management including preoperative planning and approach, step-by-step surgical techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, complications and references. Perfect for a quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure. Editors and contributors are globally renowned authorities in their respective subspecialties and are known for their surgical expertise. 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 Lung, Second Edition, is a concise, practical resource with a strong focus on diagnosis and management-oriented ancillary testing. It provides superbly illustrated coverage of the full range of neoplasms and non-neoplastic entities arising within the lung. Focusing on the daily tasks and needs of the general pathologist, this updated Second Edition is an excellent bench reference for the interpretation of the most common lung biopsies and is also a helpful resource for surgical pathologists, pathology residents, pathology fellows, pulmonologists, pulmonology fellows, and thoracic surgeons. Addresses both common and unusual issues that arise in the day-to-day interpretation of lung biopsies, providing a solid approach to formulating surgical and medical decisions. Includes detailed chapters on interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. Covers the major clinical aspects of the various disease processes, plus histopathologic features and use of ancillary diagnostic techniques such as special stains, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and molecular pathology. Discusses indications for different types of biopsies for various lesions, such as endoscopic vs. core needle vs. open/wedge biopsy. Brings you up to date with recent changes in terminology, diagnostic criteria and the development of newer molecular techniques that have changed the practice of pulmonary pathology. Features hundreds of new references, more than 500 color photomicrographs, and numerous tables that categorize lesions and present diagnostic criteria in a simple format. Provides eBook access to 200 additional images and a multiple-choice test bank that is ideal for board exam preparation. 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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Written specifically for LPN/LVN students, Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th Edition, provides a basic introduction to the nursing profession and helps LPN/LVN students develop the management, collaborative and problem-solving skills for successful nursing practice. This proven approach emphasizes lifelong learning, leadership skills and career planning, detailing everything LPN/LVN students need to communicate effectively, work as a member of a team, confront challenges and complexities in the workplace and move forward into leadership roles. Featuring NCLEX-PN®-style review questions available on thePoint and Critical Thinking Exercises that ready students for the rigors of exams and real-world practice, the 9th Edition has been extensively updated to reflect the latest clinical approaches to LPN/LVN practice and equip student nurses with the clinical judgment to excel today’s nursing workforce. UPDATED!Evidence-based content reflects the latest clinical approaches to LPN/LVN practice. NEW!Emphasis on clinical judgment cultivates essential problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Critical Thinking Exercise boxes challenge students’ critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with real-world situations. Assess Yourself tests help students optimize their strengths and improve their weaknesses. NCLEX-PN®-style Chapter Review Questions available on thePoint reinforce key content and boost students’ test-taking confidence. Apply Critical Thinking Skills encourage discussion and foster critical thinking in the classroom and beyond. Read More About It resource lists empower students to learn more about important issues. Web Boxes throughout the text point students to relevant information available online.

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Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Trusted by both radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons for authoritative, comprehensive guidance on the interpretation of musculoskeletal images, Orthopedic Imaging: A Practical Approach is an ideal resource at every stage of training and practice. The fully revised seventh edition retains the large images, easy-to-read writing style, and careful blend of illustrations and text that clearly depict all relevant imaging modalities and all pathological entities. Helps you interpret a full range of findings with nearly 4,000 high-quality conventional radiography, ultrasound, CT, 3D CT, dual-energy CT, MRI, PET, PET/CT, PET/MRI, and other imaging techniques—1/3 new to this edition. Contains new coverage of sports injuries and cartilage imaging; clinical features and pathologic correlations of many conditions; and up-to-date references. Provides guidance in choosing the best imaging approach for each patient with discussions of each technique’s accuracy, speed, and cost. Features informative diagrams and schematics, as well as “Practical Points” summaries at the end of each chapter for quick review. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Prepare for success on the thoracic imaging component of the radiology Core Exam! Thoracic Imaging: A Core Review, 2nd Edition, is an up-to-date, practical review tool written specifically for the Core Exam. This helpful resource contains 300 image-rich, multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations of right and wrong answers, fully revised content, and additional eBook questions to ensure you’re ready for the Core Exam or recertification exam. Features questions in all exam areas, including imaging basics, normal anatomy, ICU radiographs, pulmonary pathology, pleural disease, vascular diseases relevant to thoracic imaging, and trauma. Questions accompanied with 1 or 2 high-quality radiographs, CT, MR, or ultrasound images. Provides concise answers with explanations of each choice followed by relevant, up-to-date references. Follows the structure and content of what you’ll encounter on the test, conveniently organized by topic. 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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