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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.

Clinically focused, consistently and clearly illustrated throughout, and logically organized, Gray's Atlas of Anatomy, 4th Edition, makes it easier for you to master the essential knowledge needed for success on exams, in dissection labs, and in medical and surgical practice. Ideal as both a stand-alone reference and as a companion resource to the popular Gray's Anatomy for Students, this updated atlas contains stunning illustrations that demonstrate the correlation of structures with clinical images and surface anatomy, presenting a vivid, visual depiction of clinical anatomy.Helps you identify the various anatomical structures of the body and better understand their relationships to each other with the visual guidance of nearly 1,000 exquisitely illustrated anatomical figures. Builds on your existing anatomy knowledge with structures presented from a superficial to deep orientation, representing a logical progression through the body.Depicts the clinical correlation between anatomical structures and surface landmarks with surface anatomy photographs (now depicting more diversity in skin tone) overlaid with anatomical drawings.Offers new and improved online content, including updated self-assessment questions and answers and 3D videos to aid understanding of key concepts and complex structures.Features more than 270 clinical images-including many new laparoscopic, radiologic, surgical, ophthalmoscopic, otoscopic, and other clinical views-placed adjacent to anatomic artwork for side-by-side comparison.Presents artwork consistent with that in Gray’s Anatomy for Students and offers further detail and valuable additional anatomical content, such as detailed "wiring" diagrams for pain referral, detailed muscle attachment tables, more osteology, cross-section correlations for each section, imaging sequences for the male and female pelvis, and more. Enhanced eBook version is included. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures, and BONUS materials, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.¿ New imaging figures aid clarity and reflect anatomy viewed in the modern clinical setting ¿ Increased patient diversity reflected in surface anatomy photographs ¿ New and improved enhanced accompanying eBook (via eBooks+), including: ¿ - x20 (approx. - final number tbc) related 3D videos aid understanding of complex structures or those hard to fully comprehend in 2D only ¿ - Supplementary schematic diagrams - that simplify complex structures and can be reproduced in exams ¿ - Gray's Surface Anatomy Interactive tool ¿ - Updated self-assessment questions and answers (x170) ¿ Full access to Complete Anatomy app (6 months) (Main edition only) - the world's most advanced 3D anatomy solution.

Designed to be as easy to understand as it is comprehensive, Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine, Eleventh Edition is the definitive guide for medical students and doctors in training.Revised and updated to reflect the structure of modern medical care, an all-new acute medicine chapter focuses on the initial, problem-based assessment of the unwell patient. Chapters on medical specialties explore the diagnosis and management of patients with chronic disease across the spectrum of systems-based disorders. Sections on the practice of medicine, medicine in society and medicine throughout life explore medicine in its wider context, addressing the health needs of the population as well as specific patient groups.This book has been the must-have text for medical students and doctors in training for over 35 years. The eleventh edition has been fully updated and restructured to suit the needs of a contemporary audience.A unified chapter format makes the book easy to read and navigateComprehensive content includes clinical skills, basic medical sciences and individual conditionsSuccinct notes on clinical emergencies, differential diagnosis and practical proceduresFully revised and updated throughoutAdditional online videos and self-assessment questions to test knowledge retention and supplement learningAn 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 chapters include: acute medicinediagnostic and interventional radiologyperioperative medicine and anaesthesiastroke medicineliaison psychiatryobesity medicineyoung adult medicinesex and gender in medicineRepresentation of diverse populations including dermatological disease in different skin tonesTwo new editors

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

Learn the basic concepts and fundamental skills that LPN/LVNs need in current practice! Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, Seventh Edition, prepares you for nursing practice in a variety of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines provide a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. Ideal for LPN/LVN programs with a concept-based curriculum, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and succeed in any care setting. NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the latest research, evidence-based practice, and guidelinesNEW! Sexuality and Patient Care chapter provides vital up-to-date information for providing socially competent careNEW! Additional and updated photos and illustrations show essential skills and proceduresNursing process framework features the application of the nursing process and nursing care plans, reinforcing application of the nursing process in the clinical settingMore than 20 nursing care plans illustrate each step of the nursing process and include clinical judgment questionsConcept maps help you visualize concepts addressed in the text and show how a condition or response can affect more than one body system, relating to symptoms, treatments, and side effectsClear, easy-to-understand writing style makes concepts and skills easier to understand and rememberGet Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter reinforces learning with key points, review questions, clinical judgment activities, and additional learning resourcesLife Span Considerations: Older Adults boxes highlight changes that occur with aging and how LPN/LVNs can tailor care to accommodate these changesMore than 110 Skills and Steps present step-by-step procedures in an action/rationale format, including documentation examples and Home Care boxes, as appropriate

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

Immunology is highly valued by medical students and medical science students everywhere for demystifying a complex and rapidly developing area of medicine.The book integrates basic and clinical immunology, providing up-to-date information that links the laboratory with clinical practice. It covers all the core immunology concepts that students need for their coursework, including immunity, immune responses, defence against infectious agents, and hypersensitivity.The book's structure makes it easy to understand, presenting immunology in the order that aligns with typical teaching methods. Ideal for USMLE and MLA preparation, it comes complete with accompanying online animations, cases studies, and self-assessment.Carefully structured layout - easy to follow and identify high yield informationExplains the building blocks of the immune system - cells, organs and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical contextMore learning opportunities online, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases - ideal for exam revision and practiceAnimations offer a visual overview of immunological conceptsAn 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 aloudMore case studiesThoroughly updated coverage of: VirusesTransplantationVaccinationImmunodeficienciesCheckpoint inhibitorsAnti-malarial vaccinesAntibody and cell-based therapies

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

Microbiology is a necessary foundational science for understanding infectious diseases and for better understanding the function of microbes in maintaining health. This textbook focuses on the helping the clinician- and researcher-in-training develop the understanding of microbiology most needed to answer the question: What information do I need to know that will help me understand how to treat an infected patient.As curricular changes evolve, so does this text. In the current edition, they introduced an e-only systems-based chapter. In the new edition, this is providing the framework for a new section (in print and e) and the foundational chapters will be further reduced.Our best-selling microbiology reference, Medical Microbiology, often known as the "Murray," is a classic textbook. Nineth edition print unit forecasts are roughly equivalent to 8th edition unit sales. While some medical programs consider the text "too much" for the short time during their course and prefer a smaller text, many educators and students gravitate toward this more comprehensive text and reference. Even residents use it to explore deeper concepts and prepare for boards.Comprehensive coverage in a clear accessible format helps keep reading enjoyable and engagingChapter summaries, review questions, and clinical cases develop critical thinkingMasterful use of tables organizes key information for quick look-ups and efficient studyNew key content: Infection Control and Prevention; Molecular and Proteomic Diagnostic Methods; Microbiome in Health; and a Section on Infectious Diseases by Organ System. Section devoted to Organ-System based approaches to diagnosis provides clinical contextInfection Control and Prevention emphasizes important protocols to keep yourself, patients, and the public safetyProteomic Diagnostics coverage introduces new lab options

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.

Reinforce your understanding of maternity and pediatric nursing with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to Leifer's Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, this workbook provides a variety of exercises and activities to help you review concepts and apply them to patient care. Case studies include questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam, allowing you to practice critical thinking and build skills in clinical judgment. Updated with questions on new methods and treatment, this study guide helps you prepare for success on your licensure examination and in nursing practice. Updated exercises correspond with the textbook's new content on methods and treatment for the care of women, families, newborns, and children. Case studies for the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam include exercises with questions to help you develop skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the licensure examination. Thinking Critically activities require you to apply what you've learned in the textbook to new situations or to draw conclusions based on that knowledge. Applying Knowledge activities provide additional opportunities for you to apply learned information to clinical care. Review questions cover information from the textbook by chapter, with appropriate nursing actions, what to expect in terms of medical orders or patient care, and potential complications. Variety of exercises includes matching, multiple-choice, vocabulary building, short answer, and select-all-that-apply questions to reinforce your understanding of basic concepts and factual knowledge

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Onofrio Antonio Catalano and Michael Stanley Gee bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Urologic Tract Imaging. Technical advances in MRI, CT, and ultrasound, along with molecule-targeted radiopharmaceuticals and urinary contrast-based MRI and US, have transformed urologic tract imaging in recent years. In this issue, top experts review the principles of various novel imaging technologies, describe their application to the urinary tract, and provide imaging examples of normal anatomy and pathology. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including morphologic urologic imaging; molecular urologic imaging; urologic imaging of congenital anomalies, infections, and inflammations; imaging of cancers and mimics; imaging of urologic trauma and urolithiasis; and much more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on urologic tract imaging, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Reinforce your understanding of veterinary technology! Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Eleventh Edition, this workbook provides exercises and questions designed to help you review and remember the concepts, techniques, and responsibilities of the veterinary technician. Learning activities include matching exercises, true-or-false and multiple-choice questions, photo quizzes, and case studies that challenge you to apply your knowledge to clinical practice. It’s the comprehensive review you need to improve test scores and prepare for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®).NEW! Updated exercises reflect the new content in the McCurnin's textbookCase studies challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world clinical practice scenariosEngaging activities include: Definitions of key termsComprehension exercisesMatching, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questionsPhoto-based quizzesDosage calculations

Clinical reasoning is the complex thinking and decision-making used to come to a diagnosis and management plan. It's a core competency of clinical practice - but because it involves many elements and unconscious processes, it's both difficult to learn and teach. Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions provides the concepts and frameworks healthcare professionals need to be able to reason effectively, make sound and defensible clinical decisions, and learn from experience as they develop from student to practitioner. Edited by leading experts in the field from Australia and the US, this fifth edition presents the latest understandings and evidence around clinical reasoning in clinical practice, and how can it be taught and assessed. It's ideal for both undergraduate and post-graduate health students as well as academic and clinical health educators. Presents a new understanding of clinical reasoning in the circumstances confronting healthcare systems todayCovers the future of healthcare and social justiceProvides the latest theories on teaching, learning and assessing clinical reasoning - ideal for educators and researchersEasy to read with figures, tables and chapter summariesCase studies integrate theory with practiceExamines clinical reasoning as a core competencyIncludes team-based care/teaming and the role of shared decision makingNew themesNew ways of teaching and assessmentNew practical approaches to application of theory and developing a curriculum

Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures, 16th 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. Anatomy and positioning information is organized by bone group or organ system, and coverage of special imaging modalities includes CT, MRI, sonography, radiation therapy, and more. 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 quality. NEW! Patient positioning photos enhance chapters on the chest, abdomen, pelvis and hip, bony thorax, upper extremity, and lower extremity. 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 oncology. UPDATED! 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 practice. UPDATED! Collimation field sizes and image receptor sizes are simplified for enhanced clinical relevance. STREAMLINED! Rounded decimal values replace fractions throughout the text. Comprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitioners. Guidelines 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 criteria. Diagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve. Coverage of common and unique positioning procedures includes chapters on trauma, mobile, surgical radiography, geriatrics, and pediatrics to help prepare you for the full scope of situations you will encounter. Numerous CT and MRI images enhance comprehension of cross-sectional anatomy and help in preparing for the Registry examination.

From radiology and anesthesia to patient needs and client education, Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach, 4th Edition covers everything you need to know about animal dentistry! This handy full-color guide is great for practitioners who are new to veterinary dentistry and for those who want to learn more about the underlying theories of the practice. The first section of the book presents dental procedures, with chapters on oral examinations, instruments, safety, and ergonomics, followed by coverage of more difficult areas such as endodontics, exodontics, and periodontics. The book concludes with a chapter on marketing veterinary dentistry and proper responses to commonly asked client questions. With its comprehensive coverage and team approach, this text is the ideal resource for helping both veterinary technology and veterinary medicine students quickly master the art of animal dentistry. NEW and UPDATED! Art and illustrations clarify concepts and show examples of equipment and procedures. UPDATED! Content highlights important technologic and professional updates to the field of veterinary dentistry, such as updates on disease processes and applicable new procedural techniques and equipment. UPDATED! Current terminology, based on the American Veterinary Dental College Nomenclature Committee, helps you master the proper language and improve office communication. Coverage of the essential dentistry-related tasks in the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)'s Manual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs enables faculty to evaluate your proficiency related to the essential tasks. Clear, abundantly illustrated procedures provide a more detailed look at the skills you need to master. NEW! Chapter on medical communication helps you understand the impact it has on clinical success. Radiography and imaging coverage strengthens your understanding of radiographic anatomy, positioning, and the technologies available.