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Essential level of coverage right sized for shorter pathology course presents approximately 150 injuries and abnormalities most frequently diagnosed using medical imaging, with a focus on the pathologic conditions students are most likely to encounter in practice. Summary tables at the ends of chapters provide a quick review of the pathologies covered and the preferred imaging modalities for diagnosis. Correlative and differential diagnosis discussions explain the diagnostic process and demonstrate the importance of high-quality images. Standard pedagogy includes chapter outlines and objectives, key terms, and multiple choice and discussion questions for each chapter with answers provided in the back of the text.

A comprehensive guide for practice assessments in the health assessment laboratory. Worksheets for each major chapter of the Wilson & Giddens Health Assessment for Nursing Practice textbook. Serves as both a guide and as practice in documenting a comprehensive health assessment and physical examination.

Straightforward, easy-to-understand, need-to-know coverage gives readers the knowledge and confidence to perform an effective health assessment and physical examination. Clear differentiation between basic skills and advanced skills helps readers differentiate need-to-know skills from skills that would be performed by an advanced practitioner or only in special circumstances. Time-tested two-column format helps link assessment techniques with normal and abnormal findings. Vivid full-color photos and illustrations visually demonstrate key assessment techniques to facilitate better understanding. UNIQUE! Concept Overview boxes present core concepts in the context of health assessment, with discussions of pain, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, motion, sensory perception, nutrition, metabolism, and intracranial regulation. UNIQUE! Clinical Reasoning boxes explain the thought process of an experienced nurse making a clinical decision, to help readers gain an expert perspective on clinical judgment and the decision-making process in nursing practice. UNIQUE! Patients with Situational Variations sections address special circumstances or needs for patients in wheelchairs or other limitations and exam variations. Documenting Expected Findings sections demonstrate how to chart normal findings, including documentation in the Electronic Heath Record (EHR). Review questions help assess the reader's understanding of need-to-know content. UNIQUE! Case studies at the end of each chapter give readers practice in developing clinical reasoning skills in the context of health assessment and physical examination. UNIQUE! Adapting Health Assessment to the Hospitalized Patient chapter explains special techniques for performing a head-to-toe assessment of a patient in a hospital setting. Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Variations boxes help readers anticipate the unique needs of a multicultural patient population. Health Assessment Across the Life Span unit contains four separate chapters that cover all lifespan content, including older adults, pregnant patients, and infants, children, and adolescents. Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment unit details how to conduct, document, and adapt the head-to-toe examination. Updated throughout to reflect the latest research and thinking in health assessment in nursing practice. NGN Health Assessment Questions added to each chapter.

Comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planningChapter objectives, key terms, outlines and summaries¿in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most importantEnd-of-chapter questions¿and¿questions to ponder¿provide opportunity for review and greater challengeBolded and defined key terms¿are highlighted at first mention in the text and included in an expanded glossarySpotlight boxes¿highlight concepts and offer the most important information as it appears in the chaptersConsiderations about how the role changed because of pandemic, addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, changes to equipmentUpdating MRIOperational Issues CourseUpdated! Management for Radiation Therapists

Gain the professional knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Today's Medical Assistant, Fifth Edition helps you master the clinical and administrative procedures performed in this ever-expanding role. With guidelines reflecting the latest CAAHEP competencies, this resource uses videos and step-by-step instructions to help you learn key medical assisting skills such as measuring vital signs, administering medications, bandaging, venipuncture, and assisting with minor office surgery. It also covers administrative skills such as managing medical records, scheduling appointments, and basic medical coding, and provides a solid foundation in A&P. Written by expert educator Kathy Bonewit-West, this book has everything you need to develop competency and prepare for certification.NEW! Content alignment to 2022 CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies ensures that you master the medical assistant’s role in today’s patient careNEW photos and illustrations showcase the modern medical office including new procedures, equipment, and supplies, along with workforce diversityNEW content includes topics such as telemedicine, vaccinations, COVID-19 protocols, gloving and masking procedures, Cologuard, eating disorders, managing reimbursements, and professionalismNEW! Updated practice exams on the Evolve website are included for CMA, RMA, and other certificationsMore than 120 illustrated, step-by-step procedures include the underlying principles of each technique, along with guidelines for documentationCase studies help you learn how to respond to situations you will encounter in the medical office, asking What Would You Do?/What Would You Not Do?Learning aids in each chapter include learning objectives and related procedures, a chapter outline, and key termsMemories from Practicum and Putting It All into Practice features provide memorable biographical profiles of medical assistants, helping you connect with future practicePatient Coaching boxes help you provide effective patient educationFocus on vocabulary includes pronunciations, word parts, and definitions, plus a glossary for easy referenceProcedure videos and learning activities on Evolve provide engaging, interactive practice with clinical and administrative skills

Now in full color for the first time, Workbook in Practical Neonatology, 7th Edition, uses a highly effective, case-based approach to provide practical clinical guidance on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of newborns. World-renowned neonatologist Dr. Richard Polin and new editor Dr. Thomas Hays lead a team of expert contributing authors who offer case studies followed by questions, answers, and explanations in every chapter. You’ll find authoritative guidance on the problems you’re most likely to see in practice, including issues regarding resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, anemia, fluid therapy, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The 7th Edition has been extensively revised, with new authors, new charts and graphs, and many new cases throughout.Organizes chapters around case studies, followed by questions and answers that require you to make diagnostic decisions and help you understand how scientific concepts apply to each clinical problem.Guides you step-by-step through patient care with abundant diagnostic algorithms, illustrations, and decision trees.Features a new full-color format that offers better visual clarity in design, figures, and diagrams.Shares the expertise of many new authors throughout, as well as new editor Dr. Thomas Hays.Provides online access to echocardiograph and fluoroscopic video clips that show you what to expect and how to proceed.An ideal learning tool and everyday reference for practicing neonatologists, as well as students, trainees, nurses, and other clinicians.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Women often experience arthritis differently from men for many reasons, ranging from biological and joint anatomy differences to pain perception and psychosocial factors. Evaluation and Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis in Women is the first reference to directly address the unique needs of women in this challenging area, helping you improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes for your female patients. Offering comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of medical, surgical, and sociological considerations, this title is an essential resource for orthopaedic surgeons and primary care physicians in training and practice, rheumatologists, adult reconstruction fellows, advanced practice practitioners, and other clinicians who provide care to women with hip and knee osteoarthritis.Covers all aspects of hip and knee osteoarthritis that are specifically relevant to women’s health: biological differences and hormonal changes, pain perception, joint anatomy, comorbid conditions that are more prevalent in women, psychosocial factors and expectations, response to treatment, and research gapsFeatures concise, detailed text accompanied by abundant, high-quality clinical and radiologic images to provide a practical tool for use in the office, in the clinic, and at point of careDiscusses intraoperative considerations, including implant design, implant sizing, use of technology, bearing surfaces, and fixationCovers etiology of and gender differences in bone health, and development of hip and knee arthritisAddresses postoperative pain and unique social considerations for women with fibromyalgia, mental health disorders, and/or chronic opioid useIncludes value-based care considerations such as impact on health disparities, the doctor-patient relationship, cost to patients, and access to careAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Sixteenth Edition, describes how to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the quality radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. The gold standard in imaging, Merrill's Atlas covers all procedures in the ASRT radiography curriculum and prepares you for the ARRT exam. NEW! Respiration heading emphasizes the importance of proper breathing instructions for maximizing image qualityNEW and UPDATED! Additional images enhance coverage of mammographyUPDATED! Unit values expressed as SI units, with traditional units provided in parentheses, match the format used in imaging technical texts and the ARRT exam. UPDATED! Gonadal shielding guidelines align with current clinical practiceUPDATED! Collimation field sizes and image receptor sizes are simplified for enhanced clinical relevanceSTREAMLINED! Rounded decimal values replace fractions throughout the textComprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitionersGuidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, respiration, central ray angulation, collimation, kVp values, structures shown, and evaluation criteriaDiagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve

Stay up to date with the uses, properties, and handling of dental materials! With just the right level and scope of content, Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, Fifth Edition, emphasizes how knowledge of dental materials fits into day-to-day clinical practice. This hands-on resource features clinically focused content supplemented liberally with high-quality photographs, case applications, clinical tips and warnings, and step-by-step procedures, as well as videos and practice opportunities on a companion website. A focus on application and a strong art program with additional modern illustrations make this often-difficult subject matter approachable and relevant for today’s dental team members.NEW! User-friendly features, including Key Points boxes throughout the chapters, more bulleted lists, and shorter paragraphs help you process complex topics more easilyNEW! Do You Recall boxes pose questions covering important concepts immediately after they’re presented to support knowledge developmentNEW! Step-by-step procedure videos on the Evolve companion website reinforce techniques presented in the textNEW and UPDATED! Coverage of implant maintenance offers the latest information and guidelinesRobust art program features nearly 600 images of full-color conceptual renderings and clinical photographsClinical and laboratory procedures include step-by-step instructions and supporting artworkClinical Tip and Caution boxes highlight important informationEnd-of-chapter review questions and case-based discussion topics and practice quizzes on the Evolve companion website provide practice opportunities for classroom and board exam preparationKey terms are called out in each chapter and defined in a glossaryPatient home care instructions in many chapters provide helpful tools for patient education

Offering a valuable balance of information for everyone on the rehabilitation team, Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, 6th Edition, brings you up to date with rapid changes in every area of this fast-moving field. Significant new content, a new editor with specialization in prosthetics and orthotics, and new contributing authors deliver expert guidance on the decision-making process needed for the prescription and application of technologically complex devices. From traditional fabrication and fitting principles to advanced information in the material sciences, digital printing technology, neural stimulation systems, microprocessor technologies, and robotics, this new edition remains practical, readable, and evidence-based-an ideal resource to assist medical and rehabilitation professionals achieve optimal outcomes for patients with a wide variety of conditions.Includes coverage of key advances in robotic systems, 3D printing technology, and virtual reality devices, as well as wearable inertial sensors in people with mobility impairments, plus a new chapter on digital technology in orthotics and prosthetics.Covers cutting-edge topics ranging from gait assessment strategies to novel therapies such as use of a virtual environment during rehabilitation.Features a vibrant, full-color design with numerous figures, tables, and color photographs throughout.Shares the knowledge and experience of new editor William Lovegreen, who brings specialized expertise in prosthetics and orthotics, as well as new contributing authors who provide fresh perspectives and greater international representation.Discusses brain-computer interface (BCI) systems relating to assistive technology (AT) systems and orthotics.Includes economic evaluations for orthotic and prosthetic devices.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Learn the concepts and skills and develop the clinical judgment you need to provide excellent nursing care! Fundamentals of Nursing, Twelfth Edition prepares you to succeed as a nurse by providing a solid foundation in critical thinking, clinical judgment, nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and person-centered care in all settings. With illustrated, step-by-step guidelines, this book makes it easy to learn important skills and procedures. Care plans are presented within a nursing process framework that is coordinated with clinical judgement, and case studies show how to apply concepts to nursing practice. From an expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Perry, this bestselling nursing textbook helps you develop the understanding and clinical judgment you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.UPDATED! Content reflects the latest evidence-based practice, including the most current information on infection control standards, oxygenation, technology in health care, and moreUPDATED! More than 80 new photos and images present updated skills and represent the diversity of nurses and patients throughoutUNIQUE! Critical Thinking section incorporates clinical judgment and critical thinking to help you develop these valuable skills. The unique critical thinking/clinical judgment model is visually depicted by a series of progressive images that demonstrate the application of the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment - and how they all tie togetherUNIQUE! Reflective Learning questions in every clinical chapter are associated with each of the six clinical judgment skills and coordinate directly with the case study presented in the care planUNIQUE! Building Competency boxes in every chapter incorporate nursing competencies, e.g., person-centered care, safety, and evidence-based practice. Each box presents a clinical situation followed by several open-ended questions designed to help you understand and apply these core competenciesUNIQUE! Caring for Patients with Chronic Illness chapter helps prepare you to address the unique health care needs of patients who have complex, long-term, chronic disease, who face the physical and emotional impacts of the illness, and the therapies used to treat itEvidence-Based Practice boxes reflect current research and include a PICOT question, a summary of the results of a research study, and the impact the study has made in nursing practice. Where applicable, these EBP boxes will focus on "Never Events" (those events that are completely preventable, dangerous to patients, and non-reimbursable) and new related researchCase studies in all clinical chapters tie together the care plan, concept map, and reflective learning exercisesClear delegation coverage notes which skills can and cannot be delegated and indicate exactly which tasks to delegate. Many chapters incorporate delegation considerations into the chapter case study and there is also a delegation section in every skill and procedural guidelinePlanning and Outcomes Identification sections include sections on Outcomes, Setting Priorities, and Teamwork and Collaboration to help you plan and prioritize comprehensive patient careTeamwork and Collaboration headings highlight information to help you work effectively both within the nursing team and within the larger healthcare team, allowing you to make the best use of available healthcare resources to improve patient careImplementation sections include health promotion, acute care, and restorative and continuing care to prepare you for all levels of care in all settingsPatient Teaching boxes help you plan effective teaching by first identifying an outcome, then developing strategies on how to teach, and finally implementing measures to evaluate learningFocus on Older Adult boxes highlight key aspects of nursing assessment and care for this populationCultural Care boxes summarize cultural considerations related to the chapter topic and provide practical guidelines for how to meet patients’ cultural needs and preferencesNursing Assessment Questions boxes help you learn to effectively phrase questions for patientsMore than 50 skills are generously illustrated in a two-column format that includes rationales for each step alongside clear, step-by-step instructions for providing safe nursing care. Rationales cite current evidence-based researchKey terms at the beginning of each chapter help you learn the most important terminology for that area of contentFive review questions for each chapter include answers both in the book and on the Evolve companion website (with rationales)Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions for skills alert you to possible problems and appropriate nursing action.More than 30 procedural guidelines provide streamlined, step-by-step instructions for performing very basic skillsA consistent five-step nursing process framework for clinical chapters coordinates completely with the accompanying clinical judgment skills used for each stepMore than 20 concept maps visually demonstrate planning care for patients with multiple nursing diagnosesNOC outcomes, NIC interventions, and nursing diagnoses in care plans reflect the standard used by institutions nationwideMore than 20 care plans demonstrate the application of the five-step nursing process to individual patient problems to help you understand how a plan is developed and how to evaluate care. Patients in the care plan extend to the Reflective Learning activities at the end of each clinical chapterEvidence-Based Practice chapter helps you understand how nursing research serves as the basis for determining best practice, and the critical importance of this continually evolving dynamicSafe Patient Handling Guidelines are included in the Patient Safety and Quality chapterPractical study tools on the Evolve companion website include skills video clips, skills checklists, printable key points, answers to the review questions in the book, a fluid & electrolytes tutorial, a concept map creator, an audio glossary, and moreKey points are tied to the chapter objectives and neatly summarize the most important content for each chapter to help you review and evaluate your learning

Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Sixteenth Edition, describes how to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the quality radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. The gold standard in imaging, Merrill's Atlas covers all procedures in the ASRT radiography curriculum and prepares you for the ARRT exam. NEW! Patient positioning photos enhance chapters on the chest, abdomen, pelvis and hip, and bony thoraxNEW! Axiolateral wrist projection and weight-bearing ankle positioning photos and images have been added to the upper and lower extremity chaptersUPDATED! Unit values expressed as SI units, with traditional units provided in parentheses, match the format used in imaging technical texts and the ARRT exam. UPDATED! Gonadal shielding guidelines align with current clinical practiceUPDATED! Collimation field sizes and image receptor sizes are simplified for enhanced clinical relevanceSTREAMLINED! Rounded decimal values replace fractions throughout the textComprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitionersGuidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, respiration, central ray angulation, collimation, kVp values, structures shown, and evaluation criteriaDiagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve

Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Sixteenth Edition, describes how to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the quality radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. The gold standard in imaging, Merrill's Atlas covers all procedures in the ASRT radiography curriculum and prepares you for the ARRT exam. NEW and UPDATED! Additional figures and content in special imaging modality chapters represent current practice, protocols, safety measures, and technology in pediatric imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical sonography, mammography, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncologyUPDATED! Unit values expressed as SI units, with traditional units provided in parentheses, match the format used in imaging technical texts and the ARRT exam. UPDATED! Gonadal shielding guidelines align with current clinical practiceUPDATED! Collimation field sizes and image receptor sizes are simplified for enhanced clinical relevanceSTREAMLINED! Rounded decimal values replace fractions throughout the textComprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitionersGuidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, respiration, central ray angulation, collimation, kVp values, structures shown, and evaluation criteriaDiagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve

Community Pharmacy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment, Sixth Edition is the ideal book to support pharmacists in identifying, diagnosing, treating or referring the illnesses and conditions they will commonly encounter in the community.A logical structure covers the full range of common presentations, including respiratory, ear, eye, gastroenterological and skin conditions. Clear pictures, referral criteria and summaries of treatment options support clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and selection of appropriate products.Suitable for both pharmacy students and qualified pharmacists, the sixth edition has been fully updated to align with changes to the pharmacy curriculum and the rapidly expanding scope of pharmacists working in primary care and community pharmacy.Logically and clearly structured by body system - easy to use and followCovers most conditions commonly encountered in community pharmacyIncludes information on differential diagnosis, practical prescribing and product selectionFully illustrated throughout - helps the reader to recognise common conditions and illnessesIncludes red flags indicating the need for referral as well as hints and tipsSelf-assessment questions at the end of each chapter, with answer explanationsCase studies using a clinical reasoning approach to diagnosisAn enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudTwenty new conditionsExpanded information to consider wider differential diagnosesNew chapters on clinical reasoning, making a diagnosis and use of consultation modelsNew chapter on general health conditionsMore figures and imagesRevised case studies incorporating clinical reasoning

Offering a compassionate, humanistic approach in this critical area, Swartz Textbook of Physical Diagnosis, 9th Edition, helps you master each aspect of the art and science of interviewing and physical examination. This highly regarded text clearly teaches how your interpersonal awareness is just as crucial during the patient interview and physical exam as your level of skill-and why clinical competence in this area is essential for physicians, osteopathic physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and all other members of the healthcare profession. From cover to cover, you’ll learn fundamental skills and concepts that result in more accurate diagnoses, more effective patient management, and better patient outcomes.Offers fully revised content throughout, including clear, easy-to-understand explanations of interviewing and examination techniques, clinical presentations, pathophysiology, complementary and alternative medicine, and physical diagnosis standards and tests.Includes three new chapters: The Transgender Patient; Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Encounters: Opportunities and Challenges; and Telehealth: Adapting Clinical Assessment.Explores how cultural differences can influence communication, diet, family relationships, and health practices and beliefs-which may affect your approach to a patient’s treatment.Features hundreds of high-quality color images, an easy-to-use design, and detailed descriptions of practical techniques throughout.Contains new end-of-chapter review questions in most chapters.Highlights clinical ethics and professionalism.Includes more than 6 hours of in-depth instruction, with 40+ updated videos featuring step-by-step aspects of the physical examination for adults, toddlers, and newborns, important interviewing scenarios, and audio of heart and lung sounds.Features online appendices covering English-to-Spanish Translations Useful in the Medicine Setting, Commonly Misused Substances, Signs and Symptoms of Deficiency States, and more.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Evolve Instructor site with an image collection and videos is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

Now in full color for the first time, Klaus and Fanaroff's Care of the High-Risk Neonate, Eighth Edition, remains your reference of choice for concise, authoritative guidance in today’s NICU. Top experts offer comprehensive yet easily accessible coverage of recent advances in this challenging field, and include personal and practical editorial comments that are the hallmark of this highly regarded text. This fully revised edition helps you take advantage of recent advances in the NICU that have improved patient care, outcomes, and quality of life, with expanded coverage of genetics and newborn screening, new diagrams and tables, many new contributing authors, and much more.Covers all aspects of high-risk neonatal care, including resuscitation, transport, nutrition, respiratory problems and assisted ventilation, and organ-specific careFeatures case studies, editorial comments that provide pearls and red herrings, question-and-answer sections at the end of each chapter, and interactive questions online. These popular features set this book apart from other NICU-related titlesContains updated content throughout; easy-to-follow clinical workflow algorithms; numerous tables and illustrations; useful appendices with drug information, normal values, and conversion chartsOffers vastly expanded coverage of genetics, inborn errors of metabolism, and newborn screening, as well as an all-new chapter on Essential Neonatal Pharmacology for Clinical Providers in the NICUIncludes expanded chapters on Genetics and Inborn Errors of Metabolism; also discusses the many diseases and conditions that once had poor survival prognoses, but now have improved outcomes (erythroblastosis fetalis, group B streptococcal sepsis, respiratory distress syndrome, and many more)Uses a new full-color format for visual appeal, readability, and quick reference.An ideal everyday reference for neonatologists and trainees, pediatricians, neonatal nurse practitioners, and NICU nursesAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Procedures-based and easy to follow, Interventional Management of Pelvic Pain is a unique and practical guide to the treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Written by pain management specialists, this hands-on reference provides clear instructions on how to use interventional techniques to deliver pain relief for this common and often debilitating condition. It’s an ideal resource for pain medicine practitioners and fellows, anesthesiologists, neurologists, PM&R specialists, gynecologists, orthopedic surgeons, and rheumatologists.Provides up-to-date, expert guidance on pain management for gender affirmation surgery, pelvic interventions, hypogastric plexus block, neuromodulation, and much morePresents each nerve block chapter in a concise, templated format for quick and easy access to key informationCovers indications, contraindications, precautions, complications, step-by-step procedural descriptions, and medications usedFeatures full-color anatomic drawings, clinical photographs, and relevant imaging, including radiographs, ultrasound, and CTOffers clear guidance on the risks and benefits of each procedure or technique, and highlights potential pitfalls and how to avoid themAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Get a better picture of operative dentistry from the most complete text on the market. Using a heavily illustrated, step-by-step approach, Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 8th Edition helps you master the fundamentals and procedures of restorative and preventive dentistry and learn to make informed decisions to solve patient needs. Drawing from both theory and practice and supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research, this edition features a new chapter on endodontics, an enhanced art program, and an enhanced ebook, included with every new print purchase, that includes supplemental chapters, procedure videos, and more. It's the practicing dentist's complete guide to all aspects of operative dentistry. NEW! Chapter addresses Endodontics Applied to Operative Dentistry. UPDATED! Expanded art program includes more color images in the technically focused chapters to clarify essential concepts. NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features supplemental chapters and procedure videos, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Complete guidance for all aspects of operative dentistry provides a thorough understanding of caries and an authoritative approach to treatment and prevention. Emphasis on treating the underlying causes of patient problems goes beyond just restoring damage that has occurred. Evidence-based approach is supported by extensive clinical and laboratory research. Illustrated step-by-step approach supports the learning of conservative restorative and preventive dentistry.

This award-winning book provides a comprehensive collection of over 200 real-life clinical cases designed to support clinical reasoning and enhance diagnostic and management skills through case-based learning.The cases cover a wide range of acute symptoms and conditions encountered in medicine, with clear and concise advice on diagnosis and management. The level of detail is ideal for exam revision as well as to support junior doctors and other healthcare professionals on the wards.Now in its fifth edition, this latest Kumar & Clark has been fully updated by new editors who bring a wealth of clinical experience as well as a recent junior doctor perspective to this highly useful book.More than 200 clinical cases covering various acute symptoms and conditionsIncludes the most common MLA conditionsConcise, relevant, and fully updated with evidence-based information and the latest guidelinesClear advice on immediate and further management, complications, differential diagnoses, history-taking, tips, pitfalls, alerts, investigations, and prioritisationKey points reinforced through ‘Remember’, ‘Investigations’ and ‘Information’ boxesHigh-quality diagrams, tables, and photographs throughoutAn enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudNew sections on palliative care, ophthalmology, and metabolic bone diseasesExpanded dermatology chapterFully updated and aligned to latest guidelines

Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the MLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of haematology and immunology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This updated edition features brand new high-resolution colour images of commonly tested blood films, vivid photographs of haematological skin manifestations, and revamped immunology sections. All new OSCE cases as well as MLA style questions, it covers cutting-edge immunological advancements including mRNA vaccines, biologics, and CAR-T therapy, providing an essential visual and theoretical resource for students.Fully aligned to MLA requirements, with key ‘conditions’ and ‘presentations’ highlighted in handy checklists - save valuable revision time and be confident you have the syllabus coveredUpdated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast

Offering a state-of-the-art update in this challenging area of surgery, Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques, Third Edition, provides expert, easy-to-navigate instruction on a wide variety of both open and interventional surgical techniques. Ideal for both fellows and veteran surgeons, this practical reference shows exactly how established technical masters perform a wide variety of select, often complex, cardiac operations. Pearls and Pitfalls sections at the end of each chapter provide additional clinically important details, allowing you to benefit from years of experience of established experts-many of whom developed the operations they are describing.Covers the surgical procedures you need to master in adult cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, aortic dissection, and much more. A variety of techniques are covered in order to offer multiple options for proceduresUses a vividly illustrated format with more than 550 full-color images, line drawings, and intraoperative photographs that clearly depict the step-by-step progression of proceduresPresents each procedure in a consistent, easy-to-follow bulleted format, guiding you from surgical anatomy and preoperative considerations through operative steps and postoperative careFeatures access to more than 30 surgical technique videos (13 new to this edition) that highlight key states of surgical proceduresContains updates and rewritten chapters throughout, as well as brand-new chapters on Technical Considerations in Redo Cardiac Surgery; Left Atrial Appendage Closure; Surgery and Endovascular Techniques for Acute Pulmonary Embolism; Diversity Considerations in the Practice of Adult Cardiac Surgery; and Tips and Tricks in the Acquisition of Technical Skills in Adult Cardiac SurgeryProvides fresh perspectives from multiple new contributing authorsAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Offering authoritative advice, technical tips, and personal approaches from renowned experts in hand surgery worldwide, Current Practice in Hand Surgery is a uniquely global, practical resource to help guide clinical practice. In print and on video, key opinion leaders in the field cover everything from infection, compartment syndrome, and joint stiffness to hand fractures and dislocation to reconstruction and replantation of hands and digits-including particularly challenging disorders and future research directions.Contains the collective opinions and recommendations from teams of active, leading experts and investigators in hand surgery worldwide, resulting in an unmatched volume of today’s wisdom in this complex fieldShares individual authors’ unique surgical techniques and outcomes-both in print and on videoCovers key topics such as arthroscopic wrist surgery, primary flexor tendon repair, nerve repair and reconstruction, flap coverage for the hand and upper extremity, management of the mutilated hand, congenital hand disorders, connective tissue diseases, tumors of the hand and upper extremity, neuropathic pain, improving hand function after cerebral palsy, stroke, or brain damage, and moreProvides extensive visual guidance through clinical and operative photos, radiographs, and illustrationsSuitable for all levels of readership, the text includes a variety of rich content types, from Boxes summarizing key points, to In-Depth Advice based on career-long experience, to In-Depth Analysis providing cutting-edge insights, making it a go-to resource for clinicians of any levelAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Corresponding to the chapters in Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, Sixth Edition, this unique workbook helps you build a solid foundation in oral biology. The sixth edition includes case studies with questions presented in the integrated national board format, updated review questions, and removable flashcards to ensure you fully grasp the fundamental building blocks of oral healthcare. With labeling and terminology exercises, tooth drawing guidelines, and more, this packed resource is an excellent way to prepare for the classroom, board exams, and beyond.NEW! Revised exercises and questions correlate with textbook updates, including discussions of processes of soft tissue regeneration, repair, and aging; challenging factors of inflammation and immune response; newer dental hard tissue remineralization and restorative treatments; and the latest orthodontic concernsNEW! Clinical observation of extraoral and intraoral structures, dentition, and occlusion have been added to include the related aspects of dentistryReview questions and labeling and glossary exercises help you assess your recall and comprehensionCase studies encourage you to use your critical thinking and application skillsTooth drawing guidelines ensure you master tooth morphologyRemovable flashcards serve as a convenient, on-the-go study toolPunched and perforated pages allow you to submit workbook exercises to your instructor as assignments

Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quality care for maternity and pediatric patients! Clear and easy to read, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Tenth Edition describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, making it easy to locate information by organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. From nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this bestselling text helps you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and for the expanding role of the nurse in today’s healthcare practice.NEW! Updated medication tables provide quick access to information about commonly used drugsNEW! Updated content reflects the latest research and technology, the latest standardized guidelines, and best practices in LPN/LVN careNEW and updated photos and illustrations reinforce the book’s concepts, with more representation of diversityUnfolding case studies follow one family through the conception and birth process, and include open-ended critical thinking questions applying the content to practiceCase studies and questions for the Next Generation NCLEX Exam® (NGN) help you apply theory to practice and prepare for the NCLEX-PN examinationGet Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! at the end of each chapter includes a summary of key points, online resources, review questions, and critical thinking questionsMore than 25 nursing care plans include nursing diagnoses and goals, nursing interventions, and rationales, along with clinical judgment questions to promote critical thinking skillsNursing guidelines reflect the World Health Organization’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, alternative therapies, immunization mandates, emergency preparedness, preventing medication errors, and moreDetailed nursing skills cover a wide range of maternal and pediatric nursing interventionsPatient Teaching boxes help you communicate instructions for self-care with patients and familiesNursing tips include practical, evidence-based information applicable in the clinical settingCultural Considerations boxes help you address the needs of culturally diverse patients and familiesSafety alerts highlight medication errors, the importance of protecting patients and others from accidents, and the spread of disease

Reinforce your understanding of nursing pharmacology and patient-centered care for NGN success and medication safety! Corresponding to the chapters in McCuistion’s Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, Twelfth Edition, this practical study guide provides hundreds of exercises, questions, drug calculation problems, and case studies to help you review and apply pharmacology and drug calculation concepts and content. The new edition features Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination (NGN)-style case studies to prepare your for the latest NCLEX® Exam. With this practical study guide, you will apply your knowledge of pharmacology to clinical practice, enhance your decision-making abilities, and develop your clinical judgment skills for NGN success and safe medication practice.UPDATED! Content matches the updates in the 12th edition of the McCuistion textbookEach chapter features helpful learning aids, including a Study Questions section (fill-in-the-blank, matching, true-false), an NCLEX® Review Questions section, and a Case Studies section, which includes traditional case studies as well as Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN)-style case studiesAuthentic and current sample drug labels throughout mirror true-to-life practice in working with drug informationFocus on safety includes a special icon that calls attention to questions related to the AACN Essentials priority of safe patient careAnswers for all exercises are provided at the back of the book to facilitate self-study, with detailed rationales included for all application-level questions and case study questionsA drug calculation review chapter follows the outline of the corresponding textbook chapter, offering you the opportunity to test your knowledge and skill in drug dosage calculation

Designed to help you comprehend and retain the challenging material you need to know, Fundamental Neuroscience for Basic and Clinical Applications, 6th Edition, covers the essential neuroscience information needed for coursework, exams, and beyond. Using a rigorous yet clinically-focused approach, it integrates neuroanatomy, pharmacology, and physiology, with separate sections devoted to essential concepts, regional neurobiology, and systems neurobiology.Begins with the basic concepts that are needed to understand neuroscience at a fundamental level, followed by regional coverage designed to help prepare you for examinations, and ending with a full section on systems neurobiology as you enter the clinical phase of your education.Contains new end-of-chapter review questions, as well as thoroughly updated information in every chapter, with an emphasis on new clinical thinking as related to the brain and systems neurobiology.Features hundreds of correlated state-of-the-art imaging examples, anatomical diagrams, and histology photos.Pays special attention to the correct use of clinical and anatomical terminology, and provides clinical text and clinical-anatomical correlations.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Evolve Instructor site with an image collection and test bank is available to instructors through their Elsevier sales rep or via request at https://evolve.elsevier.com.

Written by multidisciplinary experts in the fields of pharmaceutical and patient safety, Pharmacovigilance: A Practical Approach, Second Edition, provides a succinct, easy-to-digest overview of an increasingly critical area of medical safety. From cover to cover, this concise resource offers essential information for physicians and other health care professionals, clinical researchers, and regulators who need a comprehensive, up-to-date source of information on the principles and practice of pharmacovigilance.Presents vital, easy-to-read, cutting-edge information on patient safety, the pharmacology regulatory landscape, and the current and future use of digital technologiesProvides up-to-date coverage of hot topics in the field, including pharmacodynamic and safety precision medicine, immunogenicity, vaccine hesitancy and safety, genetic toxicology, and adverse eventsContains new chapters on pre-clinical safety assessment, pharmacogenetics, first-in human trials, product aggregate safety assessment, data monitoring committees, and moreOffers new and expanded coverage of pharmacovigilance in early pre-clinical drug development through post-marketing surveillance, as well as a blueprint for training future pharmacovigilance professionalsIncludes real-world case studies to ensure content is relevant and applicable to everyday practiceDiscusses a range of topics across disciplines and how they relate to pharmacovigilance, including behavioral science, patient perspectives, and risk communicationAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication dateRe-organized and expanded with 3 new sections and 9 new chapters covering pre-clinical safety assessment, pharmacogenetics, first-in human trials, product aggregate safety assessment, and data monitoring committees.·Up-to-date coverage of hot topics in the field, including pharmacodynamic and safety precision medicine, immunogenicity, vaccine hesitancy and safety, genetic toxicology, and adverse events.