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Wolters Kluwers is dedicated to providing quality content. This is a reprint of the Seventh Edition, corrected to address typographical errors identified by reviewers. Blueprints Obstetrics & Gynecology - Clinical high-yield content covers what you need to know for the USMLE, shelf exam, and your Obstetrics & Gynecology rotation!

Written specifically for the LPN/LVN student, Introductory Mental Health Nursing, 3e, provides clear, direct, and clinically relevant information on mental health nursing in an easy-to-follow, student-friendly manner. This proven book is known for its case applications that apply concepts to real world situations, built-in student workbook that promotes recall and retention, striking full color design, and wide range of innovative features that help students master concepts and prepare for the NCLEX. The Third Edition provides a summarized overview of the theories integral to current treatment modalities, along with practical coverage of the practice setting, psychopharmacologic agents, and the nursing process as it relates to administration of drug therapy. In addition, you'll find up-to-date coverage of specific psychiatric disorders, as well as treatment methods for each category of disorder. Updated to reflect the DSM-V and featuring new and expanded content throughout, the Third Edition includes a robust array of online resources to help students master the material, including Watch & Learn Video Clips on cognitive function; Practice & Learn Activities related to therapeutic communication, antidepressants, and dementia; and Movie Viewing Guides that give students an opportunity to approach nursing care related to mental illness in a novel way.

Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® Gastroenterology Subspecialty Consult, Fourth Edition, provides essential information on inpatient and outpatient management of common gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. This edition offers state-of-the-art content on disease pathophysiology, diagnostic tools, and management options. Ideal for residents, fellows, and practicing physicians who need quick access to current scientific and clinical information in gastroenterology, the manual is also useful as a first-line resource for internists and other primary care providers. *Thoroughly revised content, including a new chapter on obesity, keeps you up to date on gastroenterology topics.*A highly templated, bulleted format ensures that you can find what you need quickly and easily.*Text covers all aspects of gastroenterology, including liver transplantation, genetic testing in gastrointestinal diseases, nutrition and malnutrition, and much more.*Content is written by residents, fellows, and clinical faculty of the distinguished Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.Enrich Your Ebook Reading Experience*Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.*Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by Wolters Kluwer Health under license from Washington University.

A masterful, high-yield guide to the treatment of substance abuse issues, The ASAM Essentials of Addiction Medicine equips you with the expert know-how you need to provide effective help for your patients. Derived from The ASAM Principles of Addiction Medicine, 5th Edition - widely hailed as the definitive comprehensive clinical reference in the field - this companion resource presents the collective wisdom of hundreds of esteemed authorities on the art and science of addition medicine. Yet, it does so in a succinct format that will appeal to specialists seeking a more streamlined, quick-access reference source. Find the authoritative answers you need on everything from the pharmacology of addiction through diagnosis, assessment, and early intervention; various forms of addiction managementtreatment of individual patient populations; management of intoxication and withdrawal; pharmacologic and behavioral interventions; recovery programs; medical disorders and complicationsco-occurring addiction and psychiatric disorders; pain and addiction; children and adolescents; and ethical, legal, and liability issues. Contribute to public health in the area of addiction thanks to a special introductory chapter entitled "e;A Public Health Approach to Prevention: The Health Professional's Role."e;Easily switch back and forth between the ASAM Essentials and the parent text thanks to a parallel chapter organization. Zero in on the most important, practical information thanks to highly focused, efficient coverage. Maximize your understanding and retention of vital concepts with the aid of key points summaries, review questions, and suggested readings in each chapter.

Covering more than 100 fundamental orthopaedic techniques, Atlas of Essential Orthopaedic Procedures, 2nd edition offers a highly illustrated, step-by-step guide to the wide variety of conditions you're most likely to see in practice. The easy-to-follow format begins with patient selection, walks you through a detailed, step-by-step description of the procedure, and concludes with the author's surgical pearls?all heavily illustrated with radiographs, intraoperative photographs, and line drawings for optimal visualization of the procedure. This technique-focused reference is an essential resource for busy orthopaedic surgeons and a must-have reference for orthopaedic residency.This one-stop essential resource provides:?Step-by-step, fully illustrated coverage of the techniques you need to master?from rotator cuff repair and fixation of distal radius fractures to tibiotalar arthrodesis and pediatric ACL reconstruction.?Dedicated sections covering sports medicine, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, adult reconstruction, trauma, foot and ankle, spine, and pediatric orthopaedics.?Thirteen new procedures, including 5 for adult reconstruction and 5 for hand and wrist.?More than 70 accompanying surgical videos that complement select chapters throughout the book.Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience?Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.?Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Get expert insight and practical guidance to master the latest techniques, including minimally invasive techniques for instability, rotator cuff pathology, and arthritis. Now in a case-based format: each author describes the case, addresses alternative approaches and controversies, and offers evidence and experience to support the recommended approach.

Leading orthopaedic surgeons and other specialists collaborated to provide this multi-disciplinary perspective on musculoskeletal tumors. Through their eyes and insights, you will gain a big picture view of the latest innovations in tumor care and optimized treatment. Explore leading-edge research and clinical innovations in pathology, radiology and emerging treatments—in a single, concise volume.Especially recommended for practitioners of radiology, pathology, and orthopaedic surgery, this new volume provides deep insight as well as practical, actionable knowledge based on real-world patient care scenarios, and best practices supported by the most current literature.Content includes:Special considerations in tumor managementBone grafting and bone graft substitutesSurgical management of skeletally immature patientsAmputations Developed in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS), this OKU specialty volume is a valuable addition to any collection of new orthopaedic knowledge. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s) , such as computer, tablet, or smartphone Easily convert to audiobook , powering your content with natural language text-to-speech

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Get essential pediatric nursing guidance and vital information in your pocket, with the freshly updatedPediatric Facts Made Incredibly Quick!®, 3rd Edition. Like having a friendly, experienced coworker at your side, this enjoyable, colorfully illustrated guide clarifies vital pediatric nursing skills and concepts, with easy-to-remember how-to's on pediatric vital signs, pain assessments, meds administration, and more. Whether you're a nursing student or a nurse who is new to pediatrics, this must-have quick-reference delivers on-the-spot knowledge and confidence needed to provide safe, effective care. Get the know-how you need to succeed, with this colorful in-your-pocket guide, featuring:  ·   NEW and updated content on crucial pediatric nursing skills * Spiral-bound format that easily fits in your pocket for at-a-glance answers or as an on-the-unit shelf reference* Laminated, wipe-clean pages that are perfect for notetaking* Dozens of color photos, drawings, and diagrams that demonstrate the concise, easy-to-remember text* Clear directions and helpful tables delineating vital technical information, including:* Lab Values - Chemistry tests, complete blood count, antibiotic levels, urine, acid-base disorders* Meds / IV Therapy - Immunization schedules, calculations, conversions, BSA, administration methods and sites, fluid needs, IV solutions, blood compatibility, insulin* IV solutions - Infusion therapy and rates* Color-coded tabs that provide quick access to a broad range of techniques, data, and information on areas such as: * Growth and Patterns of Development - Theories of development; expected growth rates; height and weight tables; stages of development - language, play, psychosocial, moral, intuitive; sexual maturity; preparation for hospitalization and surgery* Assessment - Health history; length and head circumference; physical exams; abuse assessments; burns; mental health; vital signs - normal heart rates; assessment of body systems - eyes and ears, respiratory, cardiovascular, GI, urinary, nervous, musculoskeletal, hematological, immune, and endocrine* Emergency measures - CPR, choking, ACLS algorithms* Skills - Med administration, IVs, precautions, tracheostomy care* Teaching - SIDS, choking, toileting, burns, poison, drowning, falls, vehicle safety* Resources - Conversion, nutrition, sleep, cultural concerns* Important on-the-job and classroom resources - includes an English-to-Spanish guide for translations of basic terms* "Nurse Joy" and "Jake" provide expert insights and encouragement on assessments and interventions  Clinical Editor  Mikki Meadows-Oliver, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.