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McGraw-Hill Education Goldfranks Clinical Manual of Toxicologic
Book SynopsisDerived from the definitive guide to medical toxicology, this hands-on companion provides accurate information for diagnosing and treating poisoned patients on the spotA Doody's Core Title for 2024!After more than a decade on the market, Goldfrankâs Toxicologic Emergencies has established itself as the go-to reference for medical toxicologyâand this companion manual distills the most important information into a portable, easy-to-navigate resource.Goldfrankâs Manual of Toxicologic Emergencies distills critical information into short summaries and synopses, so you can use it to treat patients in clinical settings or for quick review of critical topics. Fully updated to ensure all information is completely current, this new edition is filled with tables, figures, images, and other visuals to make finding the right answers quick and easy. Each chapter is a direct distillation of the corresponding chapter in Goldfrankâs Toxicologic EmeTable of ContentsThe table of contents (below) will mirror the main text, both for completeness and ease of cross-referencing. Historical Principles and Perspectives Toxicologic Misfortunes and Catastrophes in History PART A THE GENERAL APPROACH TO THE PATIENT Initial Evaluation of the Patient: Vital Signs and Toxic Syndromes Principles of Managing the Acutely Poisoned or Overdosed Patient SC1. Principles of Antidote Stocking Decontamination Principles: Prevention of Gastrointestinal Absorption SC2. Decontamination Principles: Prevention of Dermal, ophthalmic and inhalational Absorption A1. Activated Charcoal A2. Whole-Bowel Irrigation and Other Intestinal Evacuants Principles and Techniques Applied to Enhance Elimination Laboratory Principles Principles of Diagnostic Imaging Pharmacokinetic and Toxicokinetic Principles PART B THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF MEDICALTOXICOLOGY SECTION I BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR CONCEPTS Chemical Principles Biochemical and Metabolic Principles Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Principles Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators Withdrawal Principles SECTION IIPATHOPHYSIOLOGIC BASIS: ORGAN SYSTEMS Cardiologic Principles I: Electrophysiologic and Electrocardiographic Principles Cardiologic Principles II: Hemodynamics Dermatologic Principles SC3. Transdermal Toxicology Gastrointestinal Principles Genitourinary Principles Hematologic Principles Hepatic Principles Neurologic Principles Oncologic Principles Ophthalmic Principles Otolaryngologic Principles Psychiatric Principles SC4. patient violence Respiratory Principles Thermoregulatory Principles SECTION IIISPECIAL POPULATIONS Reproductive and Perinatal Principles Pediatric Principles Geriatric Principles PART C THE CLINICAL BASIS OF MEDICAL TOXICOLOGY SECTION I A. ANALGESICS AND ANTIINFLAMMATORY MEDICATIONS Acetaminophen A3. N-Acetylcysteine Colchicine, Podophyllin, and the Vinca Alkaloids Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs Opioids A4. Opioid antagonists SC5. Internal Concealment of Xenobiotics SC6. Harm Reduction for Opioid Overdose Salicylates A5. Sodium bicarbonate B. Food, Diet, and Nutrition Botulism A6. botulinum antitoxin Food Poisoning Dieting Xenobiotics and Regimens Athletic Performance Enhancers Essential Oils Plantand Animal-Derived Dietary Supplements Vitamins Iron A7. deferoxamineC. pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical Additives Antidiabetics and Hypoglycemics/Antiglycemics A8. Dextrose(d-Glucose) A9. octreotide Antiepileptics A10. l-carnitine Antihistamines and Decongestants A11. physostigmine salicylate Chemotherapeutics Methotrexate,5-Flourouracil, and Capecitabine A12. folates :leucovorin (Folinic acid) and Folic Acid A13. glucarpidase(carboxypeptidase g2) A14. uridine triacetate SC7. Inadvertent Intrathecal Administration of Xenobiotics SC8. Extravasation of Chemotherapeutics Antimigraine Medications Thyroidand Antithyroid Medications D. Antimicrobials Antibacterials, Antifungals, and Antivirals Antimalarials Antituberculous Medications A15. pyridoxine E. Cardiopulmonary Medications CASE STUDY 4 Antidysrhythmics A16. Magnesium Sulfate Antithrombotics A17. Protein Complex Concentrate and Novel Antithrombotic Antidotes A18. Vitamin k1 A19. protamine β-Adrenergic Antagonists A20. Glucagon
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Meeting Excellence
Book SynopsisMeeting Excellence is a comprehensive resource that provides a wide range of ready-to-use tools that have been developed and tested by a meeting initiative within Novartis Pharmaceuticals. It is based on years of research observing team meetings, examining existing meeting documents, and conducting a number of intensive individual interviews in the U.S. and Europe. This important book offers the information and tools needed to prepare, facilitate, and follow up on all your meetings. Step by step, Meeting Excellence shows how to Create an action-focused meeting agenda Ensure that everyone participates in discussion Deal with disruptive and inattentive people Develop a climate of trust among meeting participants Create and deliver effective meeting presentations Stay on track to aTable of ContentsPreface vii PART 1: PREPARING FOR THE MEETING. 1. Is This Meeting Necessary? 3 2. Preparing for Your Next Meeting 5 3. How to Prepare an Action Agenda 11 4. Defining Team Meeting Roles 16 5. How to Integrate a New Member 21 6. When a Member Leaves the Team 24 7. Establishing Your Team’s Ground Rules 28 8. Components of a New Team Kick-Off Meeting 32 9. Planning an Off-Site Meeting That’s On Target 37 10. Your Opening Act: Setting the Tone for an Excellent Meeting 42 11. E-Mail Excellence 45 PART 2: FACILITATING THE MEETING. 12. Meeting Time Management: When to Meet, How Long to Meet, and When to Take a Break 51 13. Staying on Track 55 14. How to Get Effective Participation 59 15. Building a Foundation of Trust 66 16. Communicating in a Videoconference 69 17. Teleconference Tips 73 18. Achieving Clear Communication in a Multicultural Meeting 77 19. How to Make a Decision 83 20. Presenting at a Team Meeting 93 21. Resolving Conflicts in a Team Meeting 103 22. Responding to Nonverbal Communication 108 23. Managing Meeting Monsters: Dealing with Difficult Behavior in Team Meetings 112 24. Serious Fun at Team Meetings? You’re Kidding! 118 25. Eating Well = Meeting Well 130 PART 3: CLOSING AND FOLLOWING UP ON THE MEETING. 26. Ending Meetings On Time and On Target 137 27. Meeting Evaluation: A Two-Minute Drill 139 28. Meeting Evaluation: A Five-Minute Activity 141 29. Meeting Evaluation: A Ten-Minute Assessment 144 30. Meeting Notes: Capturing the Essence of Your Meeting 147 31. Getting Action on Action Items 150 32. After-Meeting Actions 153 33. Managing External Communications 156 PART 4: RESOURCES. A. Web-Based Meeting Tools 167 B. The Seven Sins of Deadly Meetings 171 C. Are You a Meeting Marvel? A Self-Test for Meeting Participants 181 D. What Would You Do? Problem Situations for Meeting Facilitators 184 E. Meeting Excellence: Your Final Exam 190 F. Annotated Bibliography of Meeting Resources 202 About the Authors 207 Index 209
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Human Kinetics Publishers Fit For Duty
Book SynopsisFit for Duty, Third Edition, contains complete information on creating and implementing physical fitness and wellness programs for law enforcement officers to ensure that officers are alert, physically ready, and mentally prepared for their demanding job requirements. Table of ContentsPart I. Assessing Your FitnessChapter 1. What Does Fitness Mean to an Officer’s Physical Readiness? History of Physical Fitness Components of Physical Fitness Physical Readiness for the Job Job Relatedness of Physical Fitness Tests and Standards Maintaining a Professional Image Conclusion Chapter 2. What Does Fitness Mean to an Officer’s Health and Well-Being? Societal Fitness and Health Officers’ Fitness and Health Benefits of a Fitness Program Conclusion Chapter 3. How Do You Start Being Active? Exercise Versus Physical Activity Preparing for Activity Making the Commitment Creating a Plan Following the Plan Conclusion Chapter 4. How Fit Are You? Importance of Testing Agency Physical Performance Testing Fitness Standards Validation for Law Enforcement Assessing Your Fitness Level Using Your Test Results Conclusion Part II. Training for FitnessChapter 5. Principles of Exercise Principle 1: Regularity Principle 2: Recovery Principle 3: Reversibility Principle 4: Overload Principle 5: Progression Principle 6: Balance Principle 7: Variety Principle 8: Specificity Principle 9: Adaptation Principle 10: Individuality Principle 11: Moderation Fitness Training Myths Conclusion Chapter 6. Cardiorespiratory Endurance What Is Cardiorespiratory Endurance? Designing Your Cardiorespiratory Program Environmental Guidelines Warming Up and Cooling Down Conclusion Chapter 7. Resistance Training What Are Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance? Developing Muscular Strength Designing Your Resistance Training Program Resistance Training Tips Resistance Bands Partner-Resisted Exercises Developing a Calisthenics Training Plan Scheduling Exercise Conclusion Chapter 8. Flexibility What Is Flexibility? Designing Your Flexibility Program Flexibility Training Tips Conclusion Chapter 9. Anaerobic Fitness What Is Anaerobic Fitness? Designing Your Anaerobic Running Program Training for the 300-Meter Run Designing Your Lower-Body Explosive Power Program Designing Your Agility Running Program Anaerobic Fitness Training Tips Conclusion Chapter 10. Nontraditional Training Stability Ball Exercises Medicine Ball Exercises Combination or Multijoint Exercises Circuits Plyometrics Balance Pilates Yoga Conclusion Part III. Managing the Lifestyle Components of FitnessChapter 11. Understanding Diet and Nutrition Classes of Nutrients Basic Nutritional Goals Conclusion Chapter 12. Controlling Weight What Is Weight Management? Principles of Weight Loss Developing a Weight-Loss Plan Planning for Weight Management and Good Nutrition Using an Eating Checklist Conclusion Chapter 13. Dealing With Stress What Is Stress? Handling Stress Tips for Reducing Stress Conclusion Chapter 14. Quitting Smoking What’s So Bad About Cigarettes? Impact of Smoking on Performance Effects of Secondhand Smoke Benefits of Quitting How to Quit Conclusion Chapter 15. Preventing Substance Abuse Abuse and Addiction Alcohol Drugs Performance-Enhancing Supplements and Steroids Conclusion Part IV. Maintaining Your FitnessChapter 16. Setting Fitness Goals Determining Your Fitness Goals Profiling Your Fitness Setting Goals Using CHAMPS Goal-Setting Tips Creating Goals for Various Fitness Levels Using a Goal-Setting Worksheet Conclusion Chapter 17. Motivating Yourself to Be Fit The Way We Change Identifying Common Roadblocks Acting to Avoid Slipping and Dropping Out Reviewing Your Performance Rewarding Yourself Conclusion
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