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  • Current Concepts in Sports Medicine, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 40-1
    • Lawrence M. Oloff
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Al Lawrence Oloff brings his considerable expertise to Current Concepts in Sports Medicine. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as foot compartment syndromes; osteochondral lesions of the talus; Lisfranc injuries; peroneal tendon pathology in the athlete; great toe joint pathology in the athlete; and more.

  • Basic Math for Health Professionals

    A Worktext with Online Course
    • 1 Edición
    • Elsevier Inc
    • Inglés
    Regardless of the field, math competency is essential to the job duties of every healthcare professional. Basic Math for Health Professionals: A Worktext with Online Course is designed to help you establish a solid foundation of math skills and knowledge through a simple, step-by-step process that makes learning math as unintimidating as possible. Each math concept is explained in detail and begins with basic math skills and concepts and continues to more complex calculations and formulas. In both the workbook and the online course, multiple practice problems for each math concept and principle offer clear explanations to ensure you master the math skills required of all healthcare professionals.

  • Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

    • 7 Edición
    • Connie R. Mahon + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Laboratory Technology**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the clinical lab! Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, 7th Edition uses a reader-friendly "building-block" approach to help you learn the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. Featuring full-color drawings and photos, this text helps you learn to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to the accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases and the identification of infectious agents. Written by noted educators Connie R. Mahon and Donald C. Lehman, this edition adds new content on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, along with the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, and CDC guidelines.

  • Massage Therapy

    Principles and Practice
    • 7 Edición
    • Susan G. Salvo
    • Inglés
    Trust this approachable, all-in-one text to help you master the essential principles of massage therapy! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. This user-friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field.

  • A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine

    Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 5 Edición
    • Elaine Atkins + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Fully updated to reflect modern research and the latest evidence, A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine is the only textbook based on the approach developed by Dr James Cyriax that has been recently updated to reflect modern research and the latest evidence. It covers the assessment, clinical diagnosis and conservative management of common soft tissue lesions.The book covers the theory underpinning the principles and practice of musculoskeletal medicine, then goes on to discuss anatomy, assessment, common conditions and their management for each region, and provides resources to support the recording of assessment and to enhance safety.This book is ideal for postgraduates undertaking courses at the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine and is highly relevant for undergraduates, allied health professionals, advanced nurse practitioners and medical practitioners in fact all orthopaedic and musculoskeletal clinicians working in different settings as part of a multi-professional team.

  • Skills for Practice in Occupational Therapy

    • 2 Edición
    • Edward A.S. Duncan
    • Inglés
    Skills for Practice in Occupational Therapy is an essential companion for all students and newly qualified practitioners working in the complicated field of occupational therapy.Written by Edward Duncan of the University of Stirling, the book provides a practical and pragmatic guide to becoming a successful practitioner. It covers everything from thinking and judgement to decision making, evidence-based practice and research skills, and leadership and management. It also guides the reader toward effective career advancement, getting their work noticed, and staying up to date in their field.This book is a companion to Duncan’s Foundations for Practice in Occupational Therapy, and provides the practical applications of the theory covered in that text.

  • Fisioterapia en procesos oncológicos y quirúrgicos de cabeza y cuello

    • 1 Edición
    • Tomás Pérez Fernández + 1 más
    • Español
    Obra innovadora dentro del ámbito de la fisioterapia que tiene como objetivo principal la recopilación de procedimientos basados en la evidencia que avale o desconseje la aplicación de intervenciones fisioterapéutticas habituales para el tratamiento de las afecciones y secuelas ocasionadas por intervenciones quirúrgicas o procesos oncológicos de la región de cabeza y cuello. Dirigida a fisioterapeutas, terapeutas manuales, rehabilitadores y cualquier otro especialista involucrado en este tipo de intervenciones. Su enfoque mixto hace que sea un contenido de interés para los estudiantes del Grado de Fisioterapia y dirigido a cubrir una asignatura que actualmente es de catácter optativo y que tiene una carga lectiva que va de los 3 a los 6 ECTS.

  • Manual de fisioterapia en Traumatología

    • 2 Edición
    • Esther Díaz Mohedo
    • Español
    Guía en el aprendizaje y el afianzamiento de los conocimientos básicos para el abordaje preventivo y terapéutico, desde la fisioterapia, de pacientes con disfunciones del aparato locomotor vinculadas a causas traumáticas, dirigida a los alumnos de Fisioterapia y a los fisioterapeutas noveles que ejercerán su labor asistencial con pacientes que sufran disfunciones traumatológicas del aparato locomotor. La nueva edición continua con el objetivo de servir de guía, aprendizaje y recuerdo de aquellos conocimientos básicos expuestos en los temas desarrollados. No se pretende profundizar en complejos contenidos académicos ni en métodos especiales, pero sí despertar la curiosidad y, por tanto, la motivación por la Fisioterapia en las lesiones traumatológicas. El análisis anatomo-biomecánico y patológico marca los objetivos fisioterápicos y la elección de las técnicas fisioterápicas adecuadas en cada una de las patologías, ya que no existe un único camino hacia el planteamiento exitoso. El texto desarrolla los diferentes procesos patológicos de forma general (fracturas, luxaciones, lesiones ligamentosas, tendinopatías, etc.), matizando el tratamiento fisioterapéutico en función de la localización (hombro, codo, mano, etc.) y con el respaldo de la evidencia científica al respecto..

  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    • 6 Edición
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Prepare for success in OT practice with a complete overview of the profession! Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 6th Edition helps you master the roles and responsibilities of the OT practitioner. Content examines OT practice — from client evaluation to planning interventions and goals to reaching optimal outcomes. You will also learn valuable skills in clinical reasoning and in providing occupational therapy across the client's lifespan. Written by the respected author team of Jane Clifford O'Brien and Brittany Conners, this comprehensive resource discusses today's OT practice and adds new chapters on self-care, supportive technology, advocacy, and the lived experience of OT practitioners.

  • Management of the Charcot Foot and Ankle, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 39-4
    • Byron Hutchinson
    • Inglés
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Diagnostic Pathology: Normal Histology

    • 3 Edición
    • Matthew R. Lindberg
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Pathology**This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all aspects of normal histology of every organ system, it incorporates the most recent scientific and technical knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Normal Histology is a visually stunning, one-stop resource for every practicing pathologist, resident, student, or fellow as an ideal day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

  • Electroterapia práctica

    Avances en investigación clínica
    • 2 Edición
    • Manuel Albornoz Cabello + 2 más
    • Español
    La nueva edición de esta obra continúa la labor de afianzar los conocimientos teóricos de este campo de la fisioterapia, fundamentándolos en una base científica e investigativa, y detallando con claridad su aplicación práctica. Esta segunda edición enriquece, actualiza y amplía la primera para recoger las últimas novedades y cumplir las necesidades formativas de la fisioterapia actual. Cada capítulo identifica, desde la investigación clínica, los parámetros terapéuticos de dosis-respuesta más apropiados. Los nuevos capítulos tratan la electrólisis percutánea-galvánica... la neurofisiología del dolor aplicada a la electroterapia de baja y media frecuencia, y la estimulación inductiva de alta intensidad. Se dirige a los estudiantes de Fisioterapia y los profesionales que busquen actualizarse en este campo, así como a los estudiantes y profesionales de otras ramas de las ciencias de la salud y a los de las ciencias de la actividad física y el deporte.

  • Atlas de acupuntura

    • 3 Edición
    • Claudia Focks
    • Español
    Tercera edición de este atlas fotográfico de acupuntura que reúne, de manera clara, exhaustiva y con material gráfico especializado de excelente calidad, el contenido fundamental que el profesional debe conocer acerca de esta disciplina.La obra ofrece pautas anatómicas para localizar los puntos de acupuntura corporal y auricular más importantes en la superficie del cuerpo. Para ello, la autora describe la localización y el significado de cada uno de los puntos de acupuntura, así como la dirección y profundidad de la punción con agujas. Las secuencias sucesivas de fotografías facilitan la localización de los puntos y muestren cómo efectuar la punción.

  • Clinical Laboratory Science

    Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications
    • 9 Edición
    • Mary Louise Turgeon
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Laboratory Technology**Using a discipline-by-discip... approach, Turgeon’s Clinical Laboratory Science: Concepts, Procedures, and Clinical Applications, 9th Edition, provides a fundamental overview of the concepts, procedures, and clinical applications essential for working in a clinical laboratory and performing routine clinical lab tests. Coverage includes basic laboratory techniques and key topics such as safety, phlebotomy, quality assessment, automation, and point-of-care testing, as well as discussion of clinical laboratory specialties. Clear, straightforward instructions simplify laboratory procedures and are guided by the latest practices and CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) standards. Written by well-known CLS educator Mary Louise Turgeon, this edition offers essential guidance and recommendations for today’s laboratory testing methods and clinical applications.

  • Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography

    2-Volume Set
    • 9 Edición
    • Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Radiologic Technology**Master sonographic examination protocols and techniques! The market-leading ultrasound text and reference, Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 9th Edition provides an in-depth understanding of general/abdominal and obstetric/gynecologi... sonography. More than 3,100 ultrasound images and full-color anatomy illustrations help you recognize normal anatomy and abnormal pathology. Organized primarily by body system, coverage includes vascular sonography and echocardiography, and in the obstetrics section features a chronologic, trimester approach to ultrasound during pregnancy. Written by expert medical sonography educator and clinician Sandra L. Hagen-Ansert, this resource serves as ideal preparation for board exams and as a reference for practitioners in many different clinical settings.

  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

    A Comprehensive Guide
    • 1 Edición
    • Alaa Abd-Elsayed + 1 más
    • Inglés
    At last—a single, convenient reference on this interventional pain management technique, covering all recent advances in this fast-changing field. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Comprehensive Guide is a one-stop resource offering practical guidance on performing a wide array of pain-relieving procedures using office-based ultrasound-guided techniques, fluoroscopy, and more. Concise and user-friendly, this easy-to-use guide helps physicians deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective care by demonstrating how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and provide effective pain relief.

  • Whittle's Gait Analysis

    • 6 Edición
    • Jim Richards + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk.The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of simple and complex methods available to perform gait analysis. It will help the reader differentiate the gait cycle phases and pathological gait patterns, identify related factors, and direct therapy precisely.Now in its sixth edition, Whittle's Gait Analysis has been fully updated by a small team of expert contributors to include the latest thinking on methods of gait analysis and its role in the clinic, making it an ideal text for undergraduate students through to practising allied health professionals.

  • Diagnostic Pathology: Endocrine

    • 3 Edición
    • Vania Nosé
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Endocrinology/Metabo... Disease**This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of endocrine pathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathologic, and molecular knowledge in this challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today’s practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Endocrine is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports, ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable training resource.

  • Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children

    • 6 Edición
    • Robert Palisano + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Physical Therapy**Gain a solid foundation in physical therapy for infants, children, and adolescents! Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children, 6th Edition provides essential information on pediatric physical therapy practice, management of children with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, and special practice settings. Following the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this text describes how to examine and evaluate children, select evidence-based interventions, and measure outcomes to help children improve their body functions, activities, and participation. What also sets this book apart is its emphasis on clinical reasoning, decision making, and family-centered care. Written by a team of PT experts led by Robert J. Palisano, this book is ideal for use by students and by clinicians in daily practice.

  • Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

    • 6 Edición
    • Brian K. Walsh
    • Inglés
    Master the principles and skills of respiratory care for neonates, infants, and children! Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in the assessment and treatment of respiratory disorders in children. Clear, full-color coverage simplifies the concepts of respiratory care while emphasizing clinical application. Reflecting the changing face of this profession, this edition unpacks care strategies with coverage of the newest treatment algorithms, interventions, mechanical ventilation technologies, and more. From an expert team of contributors led by Brian K. Walsh, an experienced respiratory therapist and researcher, this text is an excellent study tool for the NBRC’s Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty examination.

  • Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy

    • 3 Edición
    • Robert Herbert + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy is designed to help physiotherapists of all levels of expertise to use high quality research evidence in their clinical decision making.Written by an international team of experts and comprehensively updated in its third edition, the book considers how different sorts of evidence can be used to guide physiotherapy practice. It covers emerging methods, the use of both quantitative and qualitative research, and how to use online resources.This book will help physiotherapy students and practitioners acquire fundamental skills of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning, quickly find and use evidence in their work, and stay up to date with the latest evidence.

  • Maciocia. La práctica de la medicina china

    El tratamiento de enfermedades con acupuntura y fitoterapia china
    • 3 Edición
    • Elsevier Ltd
    • Español
    Cobertura íntegra de una disciplina como la Medicina Tradicional China en una obra completa que incluye el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de 48 patologías comunes, convirtiéndose así en una obra de cabecera tanto para estudiantes de esta disciplina como para profesionales en ejercicio. Contenido rigurosamente referenciado con los últimos datos publicados sobre el tratamiento de determinadas patologías utilizando los principio de la Medicina Tradicional China.

  • Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists

    Screening for Referral
    • 7 Edición
    • John Heick + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Learn how to screen for systemic and medical conditions, and when to make a physician referral! Goodman and Snyder’s Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists, 7th Edition helps you identify the signs and symptoms of systemic disease that can mimic neuromusculoskeletal conditions. A step-by-step approach includes the screening tools you need to make an accurate differential diagnosis, describing both red flags and yellow flags as well as risk factors. This edition includes a new Screening for Neurologic Conditions chapter. From an expert team of contributors led by PT educators John Heick and Rolando Lazaro, this guide makes it easier to determine whether to treat or to refer!

  • Abdominal Ultrasound

    How, Why and When
    • 4 Edición
    • Nicola Davidson
    • Inglés
    Abdominal Ultrasound has become the core text in the UK for trainee sonographers learning to scan the abdominal area. Now fully updated to reflect the latest evidence and technology, the fourth edition provides a solid foundation to abdominal ultrasound for practitioners of all levels.This highly illustrated book covers everything from basic principles through to discussion of complex features and ultrasound findings for a large range of conditions. It includes basic related anatomy, technique and ultrasound appearances together with the most common pathologies.This edition has been written and edited by a collaborative team of influential sonographers, consultant sonographers and consultant radiologists, and continues to provide clear explanations along with excellent use of images that make learning easy for all those who use ultrasound as part of their healthcare role.

  • Update on Fibro-Cartilaginous Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 39-3
    • Michael Theodoulou
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Michael Theodoulou brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Update on Fibro-Cartilaginous Disease. Disease of fibrocartilage in the foot can have severe negative impact on patients’ quality of life. In this issue, top experts in the field explore strategies for managing this disease (both operative and non-operative) as well as imaging strategies, complications, and other repair techniques.

  • Diffusion MRI of the Breast

    • 1 Edición
    • Mami Iima + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) is a key emerging imaging modality for the management of patients with possible breast lesions, and Diffusion MRI of the Breast is the first book to focus on all aspects of DWI in today’s practice. It covers the knowledge necessary to undertake clinical breast DWI, with a thorough review of how DWI is currently used as a breast imaging modality and how breast lesions appear on DWI. Expert clinicians and physicists from around the world share their knowledge and expertise on everything from technical requirements and image analysis to clinical applications of DWI (diagnosis, prognosis, treatment monitoring) with case examples, and upcoming developments in the field (radiomics, AI).

  • Bones and Joints

    A Guide for Students
    • 8 Edición
    • James Harcus
    • Inglés
    Now in its eighth edition, this highly respected core textbook is essential reading for all healthcare students learning about the bones and joints of the body.The information is logically ordered and easy to read; comprehensive enough for students and health professionals alike, but not so dense as to be overwhelming. It covers the normal structure of bones and joints and goes on to provide an introduction to common fractures and pathology and how they appear on imaging.Bones and Joints is the perfect initial textbook, as well as a revision and refresher guide that will suit students of radiography, physiotherapy, osteology, sports medicine and nursing.

  • Computed Tomography

    Physical Principles, Patient Care, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control
    • 5 Edición
    • Euclid Seeram
    • Inglés
    Build the foundation necessary for the practice of CT scanning with Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Patient Care, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control, 5th Edition. Written to meet the varied requirements of radiography students and practitioners, this two-color text provides comprehensive coverage of the physical principles of computed tomography and its clinical applications. The clear, straightforward approach is designed to improve your understanding of sectional anatomic images as they relate to computed tomography and facilitate communication between CT technologists and other medical personnel.

  • Abordaje de la disfagia pediátrico-neonatal

    • 1 Edición
    • Raquel García Ezquerra + 4 más
    • Español
    Abordaje de la disfagia pediátrico-neonatal surge del deseo de reducir la brecha exis­tente entre la investigación y la práctica clínica diaria, lo que hoy en día se conoce como «transferencia en salud», y que supone un desafío en el manejo terapéutico actual. Dado que la mayoría de los libros de consulta sobre disfagia pediátrica están publicados en inglés, esta obra pretende aportar su grano de arena a las publicaciones en lengua española con 21 capítulos que abordan temas como la deglución intraute­rina, el periodo posnatal, la lactancia, las alteraciones de la motilidad, la vía aérea, la cirugía maxilofacial y las situaciones al final de la vida en pacientes pediátricos, entre otros. Dirigida a profesionales sanitarios interesados en los trastornos de la alimentación y la deglución pediátrico-neonatal desde su detección hasta su abordaje terapéutico, Abordaje de la disfagia pediátrico-neonatal presenta una mirada transdiciplinar, ho­lística y basada en modelos ecológicos, desde la evidencia científica y su aplicación en la práctica, y cubre ampliamente el manejo de las alteraciones de la alimentación y la deglución pediátrico-neonatal.

  • The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching

    • 3 Edición
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • Inglés
    Build the clinical reasoning and clinical judgment skills you need for effective muscle palpation! The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns, and Stretching, 3rd Edition provides an in-depth guide to the art and science of palpation, along with clear instructions for massage assessment and treatment techniques. It describes how to palpate, how to stretch, and how to utilize trigger points, preparing you for practice with coverage of ligaments, all major massage strokes and draping methods, and a thorough chapter on body mechanics. Written by noted lecturer and educator Joseph Muscolino, this text includes access to an Evolve website with more than four hours of video demonstrating muscle palpations.

  • Mastering Healthcare Terminology

    • 7 Edición
    • Betsy J. Shiland
    • Inglés
    Master the terminology you need to communicate clearly and confidently in the healthcare setting! Using small learning segments or "chunks," Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 7th Edition makes it easy to learn medical terms and definitions. Concepts and terms are immediately followed by exercises to reinforce and assess your understanding. Organizing terminology by body system, the book covers prefixes, suffixes, and word roots, and realistic case studies help you apply your knowledge to practice. Special boxes help you avoid terminology pitfalls. Written by respected educator Betsy Shiland, this book includes an Evolve website with medical animations, flash cards, quizzes, word games, and more.

  • Creek's Occupational Therapy and Mental Health

    • 6 Edición
    • Wendy Bryant + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Promoting and maintaining mental health continues to be a key challenge in the world today. Creek's Occupational Therapy and Mental Health is essential reading for students and practitioners across a wide range of health professions, capturing contemporary practice in mental health settings. Now fully updated in its sixth edition, it retains the clarity and scholarship associated with the renowned occupational therapist Jennifer Creek while delivering new knowledge in a fresh perspective.Here readers can find everything they need on mental health for learning, practice, and continuing professional development. Complex topics are presented in an accessible and concise style without being oversimplified, aided by summaries, case studies, and questions that prompt critical reflection. The text has been carefully authored and edited by expert international educators and practitioners of occupational therapy, as well as a diverse range of other backgrounds. Service users have also co-authored chapters and commentaries. Evidence-based links between theory and practice are reinforced throughout.This popular title will be an indispensable staple that OTs will keep and refer to time and again.

  • Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis

    • 5 Edición
    • Nancy A. Brunzel
    • Inglés
    Learn how to accurately analyze urine and body fluids with Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis, 5th Edition. Known for its clear writing style, logical organization, and vivid full-color illustrations, this renowned text offers the perfect level and depth of information for understanding the fundamental principles of urine and body fluids frequently encountered in the clinical laboratory. This includes the collection and analysis of urine, fecal specimens, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids such as cerebrospinal, synovial, seminal, amniotic, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids. Author Nancy Brunzel also shares her extensive knowledge and expertise in the field as she highlights key information and walks you through essential techniques and procedures — showing you how to correlate data with your knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in order to understand pathologic processes.

  • Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology

    Foundations for Clinical Practice
    • 5 Edición
    • Will Beachey
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Respiratory Therapy**Gain the solid foundation in A&P that you need to provide effective respiratory care! Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology, 5th Edition provides an in-depth understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the lungs, heart, vascular system, and kidneys. It connects theory with practice, showing how physiological principles guide the selection and use of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring procedures. New to this edition are clinical scenarios for issues such as vaping and the addiction pathway. Written by noted educator Will Beachey, this book uses a body systems approach and a unique clinical focus to help you think like a clinician and succeed as a respiratory care professional.

  • Neuroscience

    Fundamentals for Rehabilitation
    • 6 Edición
    • Laurie Lundy-Ekman
    • Inglés
    Use your knowledge of the nervous system to understand and treat neurologic disorders! Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 6th Edition provides an illustrated guide to neurology and how it affects the practice of physical and occupational therapy. Case studies and first-person stories from people with neurologic disorders make it easier to develop clinical reasoning skills and apply your knowledge to the clinical setting. This edition includes an enhanced eBook free with each purchase of a new print book. Written by noted PT educator Laurie Lundy-Ekman, Neuroscience uses evidence-based research to help you evaluate and treat clients who have physical limitations due to nervous system damage or disease.

  • Telehealth

    Incorporating Interprofessional Practice for Healthcare Professionals in the 21st Century
    • 1 Edición
    • Kimberly Noel + 1 más
    • Inglés
    At a time when telehealth is being used more widely than ever before, this new book from Kimberly Noel and Renee Fabus meets an urgent need for evidence around optimal telehealth training to support interprofessional practice.This textbook will be invaluable to all healthcare professionals who would like to incorporate telehealth into interprofessional education and practice. It discusses the role of social determinants of health, health literacy and aspects of health informatics in practice, and illustrates telehealth in different healthcare professions.Simply written and easy to follow, it takes the reader through what they need to know about telehealth, interprofessional telehealth competencies, virtual healthcare, teaching telehealth and virtual clinical examination skills. This text is suitable for students in medical school and the range of professional healthcare programs.

  • The Legacy and Impact of Podiatric Fellowship Training, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 39-2
    • Thomas Zgonis + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editors Drs. Thomas Zgonis and Christopher Hyer︎ bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Legacy and Impact of Podiatric Fellowship Training. Top experts in the field take a unique approach to how podiatric medical training and fellowship has impacted various key areas of practice within the field of podiatry, including longstanding areas of interest (such as the diabetic foot) and topics of growing interest (such as plastic surgery).

  • Foundations for Health Promotion

    • 5 Edición
    • Jane Wills
    • Inglés
    This hugely popular textbook provides a broad-based and user-friendly introduction to health promotion and its use in practice. Written by Professor Jane Wills, the book takes the reader through health promotion theory, strategy and methods, settings and implementation. It is clearly structured and accessibly written, with a discursive style that will appeal to readers of all levels and sufficient theoretical depth for undergraduates and postgraduates alike. Foundations for Health Promotion is suitable for students and practitioners of nursing, medicine, dentistry, allied health and social work, who will learn the essentials of health promotion as a discipline and reflect on its potential for their own work.

  • Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

    • 12 Edición
    • Carl Mottram
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Respiratory Therapy**Master pulmonary function testing procedures — and prepare for PFT credentialing exams! Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 12th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on equipment, measurement software, reference values, and quality assurance, so you can develop the testing skills you need to find and assess lung abnormalities and conditions such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema. Written by Carl D. Mottram, a well-known expert in pulmonary function procedures, this bestselling guide helps you get accurate test results every time.

  • Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care

    • 7 Edición
    • Sheryl L. Fairchild + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Before you can master your role in physical therapy, you must first master the basics of patient care! Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills needed for effective patient care. Clear, step-by-step instructions show how to safely perform common procedures and tasks such as assessment of vital signs, positioning and draping, range of motion exercises, and patient transfer activities. Rationales make it easy to understand why specific techniques are used. Written by physical therapy experts Sheryl Fairchild and Roberta O'Shea, this book includes an enhanced eBook — free with each new print purchase — with video clips demonstrating procedures and techniques.

  • Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

    • 5 Edición
    • Ellen Hillegass
    • Inglés
    Improve your understanding of the cardiopulmonary system with Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 5th Edition. Based on American Physical Therapy Association best practices, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy, physiology, and cardiopulmonary assessment, along with new chapters on the growing topics of the management of cardiovascular disease in women and pulmonary vascular disease. Using a practical approach, expert author Ellen Hillegass also discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient setting.

  • Netter’s Atlas of Anatomy for Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing

    • 4 Edición
    • David H. McFarland
    • Inglés
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