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Libros en Ciencias de la Salud

  • Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice

    A Fieldguide
    • 2 Edición
    • Merrill June Turpin + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Occupational therapy (OT) models provide a structured way of assessing unique contexts, such as relationships, location and cultural considerations, and how these will affect the approach to care. Written by leading experts in this field, Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of OT models and how to use them.This book goes beyond the OT curriculum to provide additional conceptual frameworks for a full range of eleven OT models. An illustrated overview of the purpose and structure of each model is provided, along with concise examples, memory aids and online case studies.Readers will come away with a detailed understanding of how to use each model in real life, making this a valuable field guide for all OT practitioners wishing to take a fully holistic approach.
  • The Unofficial Guide to Radiology: 100 Practice Abdominal X-rays

    • 2 Edición
    • Patrice Eastwood + 2 más
    • Inglés
    The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide. This case-based guide teaches systematic analysis of abdominal X-rays for everyone from complete beginners to professionals. Readers practise X-ray interpretation on 100 high quality images based on real-life scenarios alongside questions that test their overall clinical knowledge. Over each page is a model report accompanied by a fully annotated version of the X-ray to explain the answer’s reasoning. 100 Practice Abdominal X-Rays is ideal for students preparing for examinations and will also provide a handy reference for postgraduates and practising doctors.
  • Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants

    • 9 Edición
    • Clare Kostelnick
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Long Term Care**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide safe, compassionate long-term care! Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition prepares you to succeed as a professional caregiver for residents in long-term care settings. More than 100 step-by-step procedures include clear instructions for performing skills such as bedmaking, measuring vital signs, and collecting specimens. Not only does the book cover the functions and limitations of the nursing assistant’s role, but its delegation guidelines outline the information you need to collect from the nurse and care plan before performing and then documenting a procedure. Written by Clare Kostelnick, an experienced nurse and instructor, this text also helps you prepare for success on the Nursing Assistant certification exam.
  • Cuidados perioperatorios

    • 1 Edición
    • Patricio Burdiles Pinto
    • Español
    Cuidados perioperatorios reúne los aspectos básicos, clínicos y de gestión aplicables a todo el circuito de cuidados perioperatorios en el paciente quirúrgico adulto. La obra aporta sólidos conocimientos para la toma de decisiones, y expone las claves para un trabajo interdisciplinario y protocolizado basado en evidencia actualizada y de calidad. Se trata del único libro escrito por profesionales latinoamericanos que integra la práctica médica y enfermera, la kinesiología, la nutrición y otras especialidades afines en el ámbito de los cuidados perioperatorios. Contempla, además, los cuidados pre-, intra- y post- operatorios como un proceso continuo, con un enfoque centrado en la calidad y la seguridad del cuidado a la vez que en el bienestar del paciente, y en la experiencia global del usuario y del equipo de salud. La obra contribuirá al perfeccionamiento de especialistas y residentes de anestesiología, especialistas en todas las ramas de la cirugía y de procedimientos intervencionales, y profesionales de enfermería quirúrgica, kinesiología, nutrición y psicología. Para la redacción de Cuidados perioperatorios se han seleccionado autores de renombre de Chile y España, con amplia formación científica y experiencia clínica y profesional. Los autores han aportado la mirada integradora de las diferentes disciplinas que cultivan, promoviendo el cuidado perioperatorio como un continuo, con el objetivo de brindar la máxima calidad, seguridad y bienestar al paciente quirúrgico.
  • Atención familiar y salud comunitaria

    Conceptos y materiales para docentes y estudiantes
    • 3 Edición
    • Amando Martín Zurro + 1 más
    • Español
    Este texto ayudará tanto profesionales como estudiantes a aproximarse con mayor rigor y profundidad a los fundamentos teóricos y prácticos de la atención familiar y la salud comunitaria para completar, en el primer caso, su perfil competencial, y en el segundo, su aprendizaje. La nueva edición incorpora cambios relevantes en su estructura y contenidos para potenciar su utilidad. En la primera parte, sobre conceptos y organización, se han introducido dos capítulos nuevos. Uno sobre perfiles y competencias de los profesionales de Atención Familiar y Salud Comunitaria en el que se describen las funciones y características de la actividad de los componentes de los equipos de atención primaria y comunitaria (APyC).También se ha añadido un capítulo sobre elementos de Epidemiología Básica, esenciales para los estudiantes y profesionales interesados por la APyC. En la segunda parte, sobre herramientas de trabajo, se ha introducido un capítulo que aborda las interacciones cada vez más profundas entre las perspectivas clínica y comunitaria en este ámbito del sistema. También se ha actualizado el capítulo sobre digitalización y asistencia virtual, que cada día adquiere mayor rellevància, analizando sus ventajas e inconvenientes. En la tercera parte, sobre promoción, prevención y abordaje de problemas de salud, se ha introducido un capítulo nuevo para abordar de forma más individualizada el tema esencial de la atención domiciliaria, ámbito en el que, enfermeras y trabajadores sociales, han de incrementar de forma decidida sus responsabilidades y actuaciones. Estos cambios estructurales y de contenidos han conllevado la incorporación de nuevos autores, principalmente enfermeras.
  • Kanski. Manual de oftalmologia clinica

    • 4 Edición
    • John F. Salmon
    • Español
    Este manual sintetiza la informacion fundamental de Kanski. Oftalmologia clinica. Incluye 900 ilustraciones y fotografias clinicas de gran calidad. Supone una referencia perfecta en la consulta, asi como una eficaz guia de estudio para preparar examenes. Cubre la informacion necesaria para diagnosticar y tratar de forma eficaz una amplia variedad de trastornos oftalmologicos. Ofrece informacion actualizada sobre los ultimos avances en el tratamiento del glaucoma, el uso de farmacos biologicos para el tratamiento de la uveitis, los avances geneticos en las distrofias retinianas hereditarias y otros. Incluye un nuevo capitulo sobre las tecnicas de exploracion, asi como amplias actualizaciones del conocimiento clave. Contiene cientos de imagenes de gran calidad: pruebas de imagen diagnosticas; fotografias quirurgicas y clinicas que ilustran los signos y sintomas, asi como las tecnicas quirurgicas, e ilustraciones medicas que reflejan los aspectos anatomicos mas importantes.
  • Nelson. Pediatría Esencial

    • 9 Edición
    • Karen J. Marcdante + 1 más
    • Español
    Esta 9.ª edición presenta la información imprescindible sobre pediatría de un modo conciso, actualizado y práctico. Su formato en color y de fácil consulta se estructura en capítulos específicos y exhaustivos, que garantizan la cobertura de los conocimientos fundamentales, así como de los avances más recientes en la materia. Este recurso especializado es ideal para estudiantes de Medicina, residentes de Pediatría, auxiliares médicos y profesionales de enfermería en diversos contextos docentes y clínicos, como residencias, rotaciones y exámenes de pediatría. Abarca el crecimiento y el desarrollo normales, así como el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y la prevención de las patologías y los trastornos pediátricos más frecuentes. Contiene nueva información sobre la COVID-19, el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico pediátrico y la lesión pulmonar inducida por el vapeo, incluye calendarios vacunales actualizados, así como un apartado ampliado sobre asistencia en traumatismos. Asimismo, presenta contenidos concienzudamente redactados y de gran utilidad, que siguen las guías curriculares del COMSEP para las rotaciones pediátricas. Utiliza un formato a todo color con un gran número de figuras y tablas nuevas, que permiten visualizar fácilmente la información más compleja. Proporciona ejemplos prácticos de los autores de los capítulos, que también son directores de rotaciones clínicas, para ayudar a adquirir los conocimientos y las habilidades necesarios para alcanzar el éxito tanto en la práctica asistencial como en la preparación
  • Brenner y Stevens. Farmacología básica

    • 6 Edición
    • Craig W. Stevens
    • Español
    Nueva edición del texto de Farmacología que presenta de forma muy concisa y estructurada los conceptos fundamentales de la disciplina siguiendo la filosofía "must know"Entre las principales novedades cabe destacar la inclusión de un nuevo capítulo dedicado a la Inmunoterapia y a las mas modernas terapias con agentes biológicos. Otra de las novedades a destacar es la especial actualización sufrida en los siguientes campos: toxicología y tratamiento en los procesos de envenenamiento, los fármacos ansiolíticos e hipnótico-sedativos, los fármacos psicoterapéuticos, los opioides, los fármacos para las enfermedades neurodegenerativas y las utilizadas para el tratamiento de las cefaleas. La nueva edición incluye nuevas tablas resumen y enfatiza la correlación clínica Incluye acceso a e-book+ en el que se encuentra disponible el e-book junto con otros elementos didácticos
  • Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2024

    • 1 Edición
    • Fred F. Ferri
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Family Medicine**For more than 25 years, Ferri’s Clinical Advisor has provided immediate answers on the myriad medical diseases and disorders you’re likely to encounter in a unique, easy-to-use format. A bestselling title year after year, this popular "5 books in 1" reference delivers vast amounts of information in a user-friendly manner. It is updated annually to provide current and clinically relevant answers on over 1,000 common medical conditions, including diseases and disorders, differential diagnoses, clinical algorithms, laboratory tests, and clinical practice guidelines―all carefully reviewed by experts in key clinical fields. Extensive algorithms, along with hundreds of high-quality photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and tables, ensure that you stay current with today's medical practice.
  • Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation

    Physiological and Clinical Applications
    • 8 Edición
    • Jimmy M. Cairo
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Respiratory Therapy**Ensure you understand one of the most sophisticated areas of respiratory care with Pilbeam's Mechanical Ventilation: Physiological and Clinical Applications, 8th Edition! Known for its simple explanations and in-depth coverage of patient-ventilator management, this evidence-based text walks you through the most fundamental and advanced concepts surrounding mechanical ventilation and helps you understand how to properly apply these principles to patient care. This new edition is an excellent reference for all critical care practitioners and features coverage of the physiological effects of mechanical ventilation on different cross-sections of the population. Additionally, user-friendly features promote critical thinking and clinical application, such as key points, AARC clinical practice guidelines, critical care concepts, and updated learning objectives.
  • Clinical Biochemistry

    An Illustrated Colour Text
    • 7 Edición
    • Michael Murphy + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Biochemistry**Clinic... Biochemistry is a best-selling textbook, with global sales of well over 80,000. It is used across the world, and has been translated into ten languages. Over six successive editions, it has provided students with just the right amount of information they need to understand and apply clinical biochemistry in a clinical context. It is aimed fairly and squarely at those who are new to the subject, and is suitable for undergraduates across a range of courses including medicine, nursing, biomedical science, pharmacy and life sciences. Junior doctors will also find it useful.The seventh edition retains the same practical and patient-centred approach that has made previous editions so popular. Despite its accessibility, there is no 'dumbing-down': all essential information is covered. The illustrations, which are a major part of its visual appeal, have been revisited and updated.This book is an ideal source for understanding the background to biochemical tests and how they should be interpreted. It will help you apply your learning in the clinical context. The same basic structure that has proved successful previously has been retained; sections on core biochemistry, endocrinology and specialised investigations follow an introductory section.
  • Pulmonary Embolism Interventions, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 12-3
    • Vikas Aggarwal
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Vikas Aggarwal brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pulmonary Embolism Interventions. Top experts in the field respond to the recent rise in interest to manage and invasively treat patients with acute and chronic pulmonary embolism (PE), covering key topics such as hemodynamic profiling of PE; catheter-directed thrombolysis or catheter-based thrombectomy in acute PE; mechanical circulatory support and critical care management of high-risk acute PE; open surgical treatment for acute and chronic PE; exercise testing, medical management, and rehabilitation in chronic PE; and more.
  • Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia

    Perioperative and Critical Care Management
    • 8 Edición
    • Joel A. Kaplan
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine**Current, comprehensive, and evidence-based, Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8th Edition, offers practical guidance from today’s international leaders in cardiac anesthesiology, helping you to optimize perioperative outcomes, avoid complications, and ensure maximum patient safety. Dr. Joel A. Kaplan, along with an expert team of associate editors, guides you through today’s clinical challenges, including expanded coverage of critical care, the newest approaches to perioperative assessment and management, state-of-the art diagnostic techniques, and cardiovascular and coronary physiology.
  • Potter & Perry’s Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures

    • 10 Edición
    • Patricia A. Potter + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Put essential nursing skills and procedures at your fingertips! Based on Potter & Perry's bestselling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, this pocket guide provides quick access to 83 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques, and also suggest nursing interventions for potential complications. The book’s portable size and spiral binding make it an ideal companion during clinical rotations. Reflecting the latest in evidence-based practice, this study tool and clinical reference helps you perform core nursing skills safely and effectively.
  • Principles of Pulmonary Medicine

    • 8 Edición
    • Steven E. Weinberger + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Using a concise, understandable approach, Principles of Pulmonary Medicine, 8th Edition, provides a broad overview of this fast-changing field, integrating clinical topics with underlying physiologic, pathophysiologic, and basic science concepts. From cover to cover, it clearly explains and illustrates even the most challenging concepts in a uniquely readable and digestible fashion. With its emphasis on pathophysiology and diagnosis as the basis for optimal management of respiratory disorders, this popular text is an essential reference for medical students, trainees, and those looking for a practical update on both acute and chronic pulmonary diseases.
  • Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review for Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants

    • 9 Edición
    • Clare Kostelnick
    • Inglés
    Get the review and practice you need to master the nursing assistant’s role in long-term care! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants, 9th Edition, the Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review provides engaging exercises and questions to reinforce your understanding of nurse assisting concepts and procedures. Detailed procedure checklists help you master the skills tested on the NATCEP® exam, and other activities encourage critical thinking. It’s an all-in-one study guide and certification exam review!
  • Atlas of Retinal OCT

    Optical Coherence Tomography
    • 2 Edición
    • Jay S. Duker + 3 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Optometry**Unparalle... for aiding diagnosis of retinal disease and recording disease progression, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) remains one of the most significant advances in ophthalmology over the past 50 years. Atlas of Retinal OCT, 2nd Edition, provides expert guidance in making the most of this diagnostic tool with high-quality, oversized images that show precise detail and assist with rapid, accurate clinical decision making. Led by the same expert team of Drs. Jay S. Duker, Nadia K. Waheed, and Darin R. Goldman, and with the addition of new editor Dr. Shilpa J. Desai, this atlas remains your go to reference source for OCT imaging of the retina. Now updated throughout to align with current practice, it covers a range of both common and rare disorders and presentations.
  • Managing Comorbidities, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 54-3
    • Frederick M. Azar
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, a team of eleven guest editors from the Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Managing Comorbidities. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as preventing the impact of hyperglycemia and diabetes on patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty; managing the patient with peripheral artery disease before TKA surgery; how to best utilize pediatric subspecialists; management of gout in the upper extremity; and more.
  • Cummings Review of Otolaryngology

    • 2 Edición
    • Harrison W. Lin + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Cummings Review of Otolaryngology, 2nd Edition, offers a unique, effective review of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology—perfe... for in-service exams, the ABO oral and written boards, and the recertification exam. More than simply a summary of essential information in otolaryngology, this practical review tool provides a logical, systematic approach that can be applied to any oral exam format or to address any clinical situation; once these lists are reviewed and memorized, you’ll have a wealth of knowledge that can be instinctively accessed and effectively used in any clinical or examination scenario.
  • Dupuytren's Disease

    A Scientific Review
    • 1 Edición
    • Lawrence C. Hurst + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Dupuytren's Disease: A Scientific Review offers consolidated, up-to-date coverage of both the basic normal (nonpathologic) science and cutting-edge science of this progressive disorder. Drs. Lawrence C. Hurst, Marie A. Badalamente, and David Edward Komatsu break down the complex topic of Dupuytren’s contracture into its basic scientific components. Hand surgeons, plastic surgeons, and orthopaedic surgeons will find this unique, concise title to be especially helpful in their practices.
  • Fibroblast Activation Protein Imaging, An Issue of PET Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 18-3
    • Frederik L. Giesel + 2 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
  • An Update in Nephrology, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 107-4
    • Jeffrey Turner + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Dr. Jeffrey Turner and Ursula Brewster bring their considerable expertise to the topic of An Update in Nephrology. Top experts in the field provide timely updates in CKD, kidney disease, kidney health, renal replacement therapy, and treatments.
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

    Essentials for Patients and Practitioners
    • 1 Edición
    • Philip E. Stieg + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Focusing on both the patient’s perspective and the neurosurgeon’s concerns, Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations: Essentials for Patients and Practitioners, edited by leading experts Drs. Philip E. Stieg, Alexander A. Khalessi, and Michael L. J. Apuzzo, starts with an up-to-date approach to the matter of doctor-patient communication and moves on to the highly technical details of AVM treatment options. The first section covers communication with patients (who may well want to read it themselves); the second section is directed to neurosurgeons and other specialists caring for patients with intracranial AVMs, including those in emergency medicine, obstetrics, anesthesia, and intensive care. It offers a highly sophisticated but readable approach to the contemporary treatment of these challenging lesions.
  • Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology

    A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease
    • 4 Edición
    • Ziad Issa + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Cardiology**Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease provides today’s clinicians with clear, authoritative guidance on every aspect of the latest diagnosis and management options for patients with arrhythmias. This comprehensive reference on cardiac arrhythmias lays a solid foundation of the underlying mechanisms of cardiac electrophysiology with an emphasis on identifying, understanding, and treating individual arrhythmias. Now fully updated from cover to cover, and carefully written to provide continuity and a consistent message throughout, the 4th Edition offers unparalleled coverage of cardiac arrhythmias in an accessible and user-friendly manner.
  • Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 33-3
    • Tamas A Gonda
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Tamas Gonda brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Diagnosis and Therapy of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms. Some estimates predict that over 2% of all patients 65 and older may have a pancreatic cyst and over 5% of those who undergo cross-sectional imaging will be found to have a cystic lesion. This issue provides an overview of current diagnostic approaches and emerging data on some of the novel imaging and biomarker strategies that improve accuracy. Top experts cover current guidelines for diagnosis and surveillance of pancreatic cystic lesions, high-risk individuals, the decision-making process, and much more.
  • Pain/Palliative Care, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-2
    • Ronald G. Pearl + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, guest editors Drs. Ronald G. Pearl and Sean Mackey bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pain/Palliative Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as psychological approaches for migraine management; ketamine in chronic pain management; spinal cord stimulation for treatment of chronic pain: history and transition to novel waveforms; blinded pain cocktails; transitional pain services; and more.
  • Clinical Decisions in Medically Complex Dental Patients, Part I, An Issue of Dental Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 67-3
    • Mel Mupparapu + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
  • Valvular Heart Disease and Heart Failure, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 19-3
    • Jyothy Puthumana + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
  • Diagnosing Skin Disease in Skin of Color, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-3
    • Susan C. Taylor
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Susan C. Taylor brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Diagnosing Skin Disease in Skin of Color. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as hidradenitis suppurativa; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; diagnosing disorders of facial erythema; disorders of facial hyperpigmentation; disorders of hypopigmentation and depigmentation; and more.
  • History of Critical Care Medicine (2023 = 70th anniversary), An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 39-3
    • Hannah Wunsch
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editor Dr. Hannah Wunsch brings her considerable expertise to the topic of History of Critical Care Medicine. The term “Critical Care Medicine” was first introduced in the 1950s at the University of Southern California—making 2023 the 70th anniversary of this subspecialty. This issue provides a fascinating look at important aspects of the history of the field, which originated with the concept that immediately life-endangered patients, the critically ill and injured, may have substantially better chances of survival if provided with professionally advanced minute-to-minute objective measurements.
  • 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine

    • 6 Edición
    • Eirini Kasfiki + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This unique book presents a wealth of information on common presentations and illnesses, presented as medical case studies. It is useful for exam preparation, as a quick reference guide for working doctors, and as an interesting read for all those interested in medicine.250 Clinical Cases covers a wide variety of conditions, providing in-depth insights into the most relevant topics, classified by system. Cases are accompanied by common viva voce examination questions as well as more advanced level questions that will help the reader develop a deeper understanding.Now in its sixth edition, the book has been fully updated to reflect current evidence and relevance for working doctors. It will help everyone, from medical students to consultants, to find the hidden clinical gems and historical background they need to achieve true clinical excellence.
  • Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 40-3
    • Laurence Rubin
    • Inglés
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.
  • Pass CCRN® (Adult)

    • 6 Edición
    • Robin Donohoe Dennison
    • Inglés
    Prepare for success on the CCRN® (Adult) examination with a focused review, interactive learning activities, and practice exams! Pass CCRN® (Adult), 6th Edition provides online learning activities, multiple-choice questions, and simulated examinations to help you master each of the content areas covered on the most current CCRN® (Adult) exam. Content updates reflect the latest research evidence, treatment protocols, and national and international guidelines for critical care nursing. From exam-preparation expert Robin Donohoe Dennison, this edition makes studying easier with a more focused, quick-reference format, online learning activities, and more than 1,000 interactive questions in Study Mode and Practice Exam Mode on the Evolve website.
  • Meningioma, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 34-3
    • Randy L. Jensen + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, guest editors Drs. Randy L. Jensen and Gabriel Zada bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Meningioma. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as genomic and epigenomic landscape of meningioma; current pathology of meningiomas; medical management of meningiomas; endoscope endonasal and keyhole surgery for skull base meningiomas; open craniotomy for meningiomas; and more.
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

    • 5 Edición
    • Brad W. Neville + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 5th Edition guides you through the wide variety of diseases that may affect the oral and maxillofacial region. More than 1,500 radiographs and full-color clinical photos bring various lesions and conditions to life. Updates in this edition include coverage of the latest advances in oral squamous cell carcinoma treatment, HPV, and molecular pathology, along with revised content throughout. Well-known oral pathology educators Brad Neville, Douglas Damm, Carl Allen, and Angela Chi, bring you up to date on the latest concepts of pathogenesis and disease management in the care of patients with oral disease.
  • Mayes' Midwifery

    • 16 Edición
    • Sue Macdonald + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Mayes’ Midwifery is a core text for students in the UK, known and loved for its in-depth approach and its close alignment with curricula and practice in this country. The sixteenth edition has been fully updated by leading midwifery educators Sue Macdonald and Gail Johnson, and input from several new expert contributors ensures this book remains at the cutting edge.The text covers all the main aspects of midwifery in detail, including the various stages of pregnancy, possible complexities around childbirth, and psychological and social considerations related to women’s health. It provides the most recent evidence along with detailed anatomy and physiology information, and how these translate into practice.Packed full of case studies, reflective activities and images, and accompanied by an ancillary website with 600 multiple choice questions and downloadable images, Mayes’ Midwifery makes learning easy for nursing students entering the profession as well as midwives returning to practice and qualified midwives working in different settings in the UK and overseas.
  • On-the-Field Emergencies, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 42-3
    • Eric C. McCarty + 2 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, guest editors Drs. Eric McCarty, Sourav Poddar, and Alex Ebinger bring their considerable expertise to the topic of On-the-Field Emergencies. On-the-field emergencies are common in sports. In this issue, top experts provide up-to-date information to healthcare practitioners who provide event coverage to athletes, helping them deliver excellent medical care efficiently to prevent further injury, reduce pain, and allow a safe return to athletic competition.
  • 2024-2025 Saunders Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies

    Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam
    • 8 Edición
    • Linda Anne Silvestri + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Learn proven strategies to prepare for nursing school tests and the NCLEX® exam! 2024-2025 Saunders Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies: Passing Nursing School and the NCLEX® Exam, 8th Edition provides tools to help you overcome test anxiety, develop strong study skills, and improve test scores. You’ll gain insight into key nursing areas such as clinical judgment, prioritization, leading and managing, communication, and pharmacology. In the book and on the Evolve companion website, 1,200 practice questions represent all question types — including alternate item formats and new test items for the Next Generation NCLEX®. Written by leading NCLEX experts Linda and Angela Silvestri, this essential resource offers the practical tips and realistic practice you need to succeed on any exam!
  • Updates in Anxiety Treatment, An Issue of Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 32-3
    • Jeffrey R. Strawn + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jeffrey Strawn and Justine Larson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Anxiety Treatment. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as risk factors for anxiety disorders; neurobiology of pediatric anxiety disorders; treatment of anxiety disorders in the primary care pediatric setting; dysregulation in pediatric anxiety disorders; and more.
  • Quality Improvement, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 50-2
    • Heather C. Kaplan + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Perinatology, guest editors Drs. Heather C. Kaplan and Munish Gupta bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Quality Improvement. In recent years, the growing use of quality improvement (QI) methods to apply evidence-based practices to clinical care has resulted in a greater penetration of QI methods in neonatal intensive care units across the world and a more sophisticated appreciation of how best to use them. This issue provides important updates in these areas as well as looks at the future of QI in perinatology.
  • Breast Pathology

    • 3 Edición
    • David J. Dabbs
    • Inglés
    Written with useful practicality in mind, Breast Pathology, 3rd Edition, provides surgical pathologists with authoritative guidance on the selection and best use of proper diagnostic techniques when reporting on breast specimens. Dr. David J. Dabbs and a team of internationally acclaimed pathologists incorporate genomic and molecular information, gross and microscopic findings, radiologic and laboratory diagnosis, theranostics, and immunohistochemistry to cover every aspect of benign and malignant lesions of the breast, helping you minimize diagnostic variation and error in the sign-out room.
  • Management of Obesity, Part I: Overview and Basic Mechanisms, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 52-2
    • Lee M. Kaplan
    • Inglés
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  • Rehabilitation Therapy, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 53-4
    • Molly J. Flaherty
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Molly J. Flaherty brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Rehabilitation Therapy. Top experts cover current and emerging areas of interest, with introductory material for the general practitioner as well as advanced material for the rehabilitation veterinarian. Topics include everything from pain management and manual therapies to more focused areas of special interest, such as rehabilitation therapy in palliative care.
  • Acute and Chronic Wounds

    Intraprofessionals from Novice to Expert
    • 6 Edición
    • Ruth Bryant + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Acute & Chronic Wounds, 6th Edition provides the latest diagnostic and treatment guidelines to help novice to expert clinicians provide evidence-based, high-quality care for patients with wounds. This textbook presents an interprofessional approach to maintaining skin integrity and managing the numerous types of skin damage, including topics that range from the physiology of wound healing, general principles of wound management, special patient populations, management of percutaneous tubes, and specific care instructions to program development. Written by respected wound experts Ruth Bryant and Denise Nix, this bestselling reference also provides excellent preparation for all wound certification exams.
  • Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy

    • 13 Edición
    • Joyce Ann Gilbert + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Adult Primary Care, 2024****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Nutrition**Master the essentials of nutrition science and patient care with this concise text! Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 13th Edition helps you understand and apply nutrition concepts in the treatment of disease, disease prevention, and life enhancement. The text is broken out into three parts: the basics of nutrients and the body, the life cycle and community nutrition, and clinical nutrition. Case studies help you determine nutritional interventions in treating both acute and chronic conditions. Written by nutrition specialists Joyce Gilbert and Eleanor D. Schlenker, this book includes the latest advances in research and evidence-based practice.
  • Wong's Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing

    • 9 Edición
    • Marilyn J. Hockenberry + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 2nd Place in Child Health, 2024**Put pediatric nursing guidelines, procedures, and reference data at your fingertips! Wong's Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition is your "go-to" guide for the care of children and their families, whether in the hospital, clinic, community setting, or home. Reflecting the latest in research and evidence-based practice, the book provides assessment tools and new information on pediatric pain assessment and management. Also new to this edition are case studies with questions for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination. Written by pediatric expert Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Wong’s Clinical Manual includes an Evolve website with medication tables, photos, printable patient education sheets, and more.
  • Conceptual Foundations

    The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice
    • 8 Edición
    • Elizabeth E. Friberg + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Your success as a nurse begins with an understanding of the profession and its development! Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice, 8th Edition provides the foundation you need to prepare for your role as a professional nurse. The book’s conceptual approach lets you explore the thinking of leading theorists, analyze issues, and apply your knowledge to a variety of client populations and clinical settings. Other topics relating to patient care include healthcare policy, economic and legal issues, and the changing roles of nurses. Written by noted nursing educators Elizabeth E. Friberg and Karen J. Saewert, this text will deepen your understanding of nursing and help you advance in your career.
  • Empty Nose Syndrome

    Evidence Based Proposals for Inferior Turbinate Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Eugene Barton Kern + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The first publication devoted entirely to management of this potentially devastating syndrome, Empty Nose Syndrome: Evidence Based Proposals for Inferior Turbinate Management takes a comprehensive, state-of-the-art look at ENS, serving as a valuable addition to the literature for physicians, surgeons, and trainees. ENS is a secondary atrophic rhinitis which is most often the result of excessive surgical removal of functioning turbinate tissue. In this timely reference, Drs. Eugene Barton Kern and Oren Friedman solidify the awareness of ENS, inform readers of the current state of knowledge on ENS, and provide detailed coverage of how to prevent or minimize it.
  • Gray's Anatomy for Students 5e and Paulsen: Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy, Package, 17th ed., English/Latin - Value Pack

    • 5 Edición
    • Richard Drake + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Special value package containing the latest editions of the classic, best-selling student texts in anatomy – Gray’s Anatomy for Students 5th Edition (ISBN: 9780323934237) and Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy 17th Edition, English/Latin: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System; Internal Organs; Head, Neck and Neuroanatomy; Muscles Tables; Poster Collection (ISBN: 9780702067648).
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    • 2 Edición
    • Gonzalo García de Casasola Sánchez + 1 más
    • Español
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