Books published by Wolters Kluwer Health

Grasp the electrocardiography basics and identify arrhythmias accurately, with the freshly updated ECG Workout, 7th Edition. Fully addressing the most common arrhythmias, this clearly worded text will take you step-by-step through expert ECG tracing interpretation methods, including differentiating among rhythm groups, equipment use, and management protocols. This is the go-to ECG guide for both student training and professional review-perfect for physicians, nurses, medical and nursing students, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, telemetry technicians, and related practitioners. Get a strong grounding in accurate ECG readings with . . . NEW pull-out arrhythmia summary cards help you interpret end-of-chapter practice stripsNEW and updated advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) guidelines incorporated in each arrhythmia chapterNEW and updated figures, boxes, tables, and additional practice stripsUpdated coverage of all ECG concepts and skills, including:Illustrated anatomy and physiology of the heartElectrical basis of electrocardiologyArrhythmia chapters: sinus, atrial, junctional and AV blocks, ventricular and bundle-branch block rhythms-examples, causes, clinical treatments, and practice stripsStep-by-step direction on interpreting rhythm stripsComponents of the ECG tracing: waveforms, intervals, segments, complexes, and waveform identificationDiscussion of cardiac monitors, lead systems, lead placement, ECG artifacts, and troubleshooting monitor problemsMethods for precise rate calculationDiscussion of cardiac pacemakers: types, indications, function, pacemaker terminology, malfunctions, and pacemaker analysis, with practice tracingsECG conversion table ensures precise heart rate calculation with plastic pocket version inside back coverSkillbuilder practice strips-more than 600 life-size ECG tracings:End-of-chapter strips from actual patients, with 3-second indicators for rapid-rate calculation, and answers at back of bookA mix of arrhythmias to help you distinguish among typesPosttest with mix of more than 100 waveform rhythm strips, for student testing or self-evaluation

Be prepared-for the course and the Boards-with BRS Physiology, Sixth Edition. This bestselling book provides over 350 USMLE-style questions with complete answers and explanations, chapter-ending exams and a comprehensive USMLE-format examination at the end of the book, and is enhanced by full-color illustrations and tables. Offered in both print and online formats, the book boosts confidence and provides maximum accessibility and portability for in-class or on-the-go learning. Maximize study time with the Board Review Series quick scan outline format. Prepare for the Boards with more than 350 USMLE-style questions and answers. Master core topics tested on the USMLE Step 1 exam with focused coverage of Key Physiology Topics and Key Physiology Equations. See the connection between physiology and clinical medicine through clinical correlations. Practice for the board examination using the comprehensive end-of-book exam. Master key facts and information with the book's full-color design, flow charts, illustrations, and tables that summarize information for convenient review. Find the information you need FAST with anytime, anywhere access to the free companion website, which includes the fully searchable text and an interactive quiz bank that includes all the book's questions for unlimited practice.

Confidently provide best practices in patient care, with the newly updated Lippincott(R) Nursing Procedures, 9th Edition. More than 400 entries offer detailed, evidence-based guidance on procedures ranging from the most basic patient care to assisting with intricate surgeries. The alphabetical organization allows you to quickly look up any procedure by name, and benefit from the clear, concise, step-by-step direction of nursing experts. Whether you're a nursing student, are new to nursing, or are a seasoned practitioner, this is your go-to guide to the latest in expert care and positive outcomes.

Pocket-sized and easy to use, Pocket Emergency Medicine, Fifth Edition, provides accurate, actionable, and up-to-date information essential to caring for patients in life-threatening situations. Edited by Drs. Richard D. Zane and Joshua M. Kosowsky, this handy, loose-leaf resource is designed to be used at the bedside by clinicians on the front lines of emergency care. A volume in the popular Pocket Notebook series, it organizes chapters by presenting condition and supports the thought processes needed to hone everyday diagnostic decision making.

Combining the latest research with a proven, "e;how-to"e; approach, Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods, 5th Edition, offers a practical overview of commonly seen pathology and accompanying treatment options for orthopaedic patients. This fundamental textbook of orthopaedic physical therapy demonstrates therapeutic techniques in vibrant detail and emphasizes practical application to strengthen clinical readiness. Thoroughly updated and now presented in full color, the 5th Edition reflects the latest practice standards in a streamlined organization for greater ease of use

Lippincott Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN, 12th edition is designed to help pre-licensure nursing students prepare to take the licensing examination. The title includes more than 6,000 questions reviewing the four major content areas of pre-licensure programs: obstetrics, pediatrics, medical-surgical, and mental health nursing. The textbook also includes six comprehensive examinations to provide students a realistic example of the NCLEX-RN test, in which items are randomized by subject area and difficulty. The questions align with the 2016 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) RN test plan and are written in the style used on the licensing examination. Other features include the use of all the types of alternate-format questions found on the licensing examination, detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect answers, information about the NCLEX-RN, study tips, and a "e;Content Mastery and Test-Taking Self Analysis"e; grid by which students can chart their own progress and modify study as needed.

The fifth volume in Dr. Jonathan Berek's bestselling series, Operative Techniques in Obstetric Surgery provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and what outcomes to expect. Easy to follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference edited by Drs. Michael A. Belfort, Alireza A. Shamshirsaz, Steven L. Clark, and Karin A. Fox covers the most common operations in obstetrics and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice. Succinct text, bulleted points, and quick-reference tables allow you to review information quickly and understand best practices and potential problems for each procedure.Hundreds of full-color intraoperative photographs and drawings, as well as more than 20 high-quality videos, capture procedures step by step and help you immediately apply your knowledge.Each clinical problem is discussed in the same templated format: general principles, anatomy and differential diagnosis, imaging and other diagnostics, preoperative planning, surgical management, procedures and techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications.Coverage includesCesarean delivery, management of postpartum hemorrhage including hysterectomy for placentaaccretaspectrum, operative vaginal delivery and repair of lacerations, obstetric fistula repair, and more.Perfect for a quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure.Volume editors and contributors are thought leaders in their respective subspecialties and are known for their surgical expertise.Enrich YoureBook Reading ExperienceRead 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.