Download or read book Puncture Wounds written by Cora Buhlert and published by Pegasus Pulp Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every morning, Brett finds blood on his sheets and mysterious puncture wounds on his body. But as he tries to trap the "night pricker", as he calls his unseen assailant, he's in for a surprise… The house at Green Corner has been standing there for fifty years now, surrounded by a tall fence and even taller hedges. And at dawn, bats flutter around the overgrown garden. No one has ever seen the owner of the house, let alone spoken to them. But early one morning, paper girl Maddie decides to venture beyond the tall hedges on a dare and finds something very unexpected… Two modern vampire tales by Hugo finalist Cora Buhlert of 5000 words or approx. 18 print pages altogether.
Download or read book Manual of Emergency Medicine written by Jon L. Jenkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this best-selling Spiral® Manual is the most user-friendly quick reference available in emergency medicine. In an easy-to-scan outline format with key terms boldfaced, the book offers practical guidance for diagnosis and management of all types of emergencies. Lists of possible causes of symptoms lead readers rapidly to appropriate information. Chapters are organized by body system and extensively cross-referenced to make material easy to locate. This edition includes new guidelines for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and new information on disaster medicine and terrorism preparedness, thrombolytic therapy for stroke and heart attack, and alternative therapies.
Download or read book Tintinalli s Emergency Medicine Manual Eighth Edition written by Vincent J. Wang and published by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical. This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The book that belongs in the pocket of every clinician working in an acute care setting A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! This portable manual encapsulates the most clinically relevant content of Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine, Eighth Edition – the world’s bestselling text on the topic -- and puts it at your fingertips, or in your pocket or backpack. Covering the full spectrum of emergency medicine in all patient populations – adult and pediatric – this full-color guide is composed of concise chapters that focus on clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and emergency management and disposition. Packing a remarkable amount of information in a compact, full-color presentation, Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine Manual, Eighth Edition is enhanced by contributors from across the globe. Numerous tables and full-color photographs and illustrations enrich the text and help you deliver skillful and timely patient care. This new edition includes extensive updates to all sections, incorporating the latest guidelines, evidence-based protocols, and relevant research.
Download or read book Maternal Child Health Nursing written by Adele Pillitteri and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing research shows that many children from immigrant and refugee families are not doing well in school, due in part to linguistic and cultural disadvantages. Teaching dual-language learners requires cultural sensitivity, an understanding of language acquisition, and intentional teaching strategies. Combining research and techniques, this resource helps early childhood educators support dual-language learners as they develop the skills necessary for school readiness and success.
Download or read book Emergency Medicine E Book written by James G. Adams and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 2207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency Medicine, 2nd Edition delivers all the relevant clinical core concepts you need for practice and certification, all in a comprehensive, easy-to-absorb, and highly visual format. This well-regarded emergency medicine reference offers fast-access diagnosis and treatment guidelines that quickly provide the pearls and secrets of your field, helping you optimize safety, efficiency, and quality in the ED as well as study for the boards. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Get clear, concise descriptions and evidence-based treatment guidelines for a full range of clinical conditions, ranging from the common to the unusual. Find the information you need quickly with a highly visual format that features hundreds of full-color clinical photographs, illustrations, algorithms, tables, and graphs, plus key information highlighted for fast reference. Consult high-yield text boxes in every chapter for Priority Actions, Facts and Formulas, Documentation, Patient Teaching Tips, Red Flags, and Tips and Tricks. Make the most of your limited time with easy-to-digest blocks of information, consistently presented for clear readability and quick reference. Study efficiently and effectively for the boards, or rapidly consult this title in daily practice, thanks to well-organized chapters, a superb use of images and diagrams, and clinically relevant, easy-to-understand content. Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of renowned educators, dedicated to compiling today’s best knowledge in emergency medicine into one highly useful, readable text. Be prepared to manage increasingly prevalent problems seen in the ED, such as emergent complications of fertility treatment and management of patients who have had bariatric surgery. Deliver high-quality care to your younger patients with expanded pediatrics content. Stay up to date with new chapters on Clotting Disorders and Hemophilia, Patient-Centered Care, Health Disparities and Diversity in Emergency Medicine, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Antibiotic Recommendations for Empirical Treatment of Selected Infectious Diseases, and Cardiac Emergency Ultrasound: Evaluation for Pericardial Effusion & Cardiac Activity. Access the complete contents of Emergency Medicine online, fully searchable, at www.expertconsult.com, with downloadable images, tables and boxes, and expanded chapters, plus videos demonstrating ultrasound-guided vascular access, sonography for trauma, and more.
Download or read book Wounds and Lacerations written by Alexander T. Trott and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Wounds and Lacerations: Emergency Care and Closure, you'll get clear, concise guidance on the latest techniques and strategies for treating lacerations, wounds, and burns. This medical reference book will help you optimize every aspect of patient care based on current literature and guidelines. Expedite review and reference with a bulleted "Key Practice Points" section at the beginning of each chapter. Quickly reference the latest recommendations for tetanus and rabies prophylaxis. Implement the latest approaches for the use of ultrasound in foreign-body detection and removal; use of absorbable sutures on the face and hand; approaching complicated infections such as MRSA; managing chronic wounds seen in elderly and diabetic patients; applying new suture techniques and materials for pediatric patients; and updated recommendations for tetanus and rabies prophylaxis. Get step-by-step visual guidance on all aspects of wound care through more than 300 detailed line drawings and photographs showing techniques for wound assessment, irrigation, closure, wound dressing, foreign body removal, administration of local anesthesia, and follow-up care. Quickly find all the relevant information necessary to treat patients with material that focuses only on injuries that are handled by emergency physicians. On the scene or at the hospital, search the complete contents online at expertconsult.com.
Download or read book Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics written by Kate Curtis and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 1494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency and Trauma Care is written for Australian emergency care providers including paramedics, emergency nurses, pre-hospital care providers, nurse practitioners, general practice nurses and allied health practitioners including occupational therapists and physiotherapists who are caring for trauma patients. This book follows the patient journey from pre-hospital to definitive care. Using a body systems approach, each chapter provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of adult and paediatric emergencies. Implications for clinical practice is supported by chapters of professional practice, clinical skills, research, evidence-based practice, and legal, ethical and cultural issues. Clinical assessment, physiology, management and rationale for intervention of common and not so common emergency presentations are provided, with each chapter providing clear and relevant examples for both Paramedics and Nurses. Emergency and Trauma Care brings together a team of highly respected clinical practitioners and academics to deliver the most up-to-date text dealing with the practical procedures and evidence experienced by emergency and trauma care providers every day. Chapter 2 Pre-hospital care overview in Australia and NZ Chapter 10 Scene assessment, management and rescue Chapter 11 Pre-Hospital Clinical Reasoning, Triage and Communication Pre-hospital and emergency nursing considerations included in all relevant chapters Chapter 5 Cultural Considerations in Emergency Care addresses cultural diversity, beliefs and values and focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and Maori health Chapter 19 Resuscitation includes advanced life support, airway management and incorporates the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines Chapter 37 People with disabilities provides assessment, examination and communication strategies for working with clients with intellectual and physical disabilities Section 5 focuses on examination and communication strategies for working with unique population groups, including the elderly, disabled, obstetric and paediatric patients Section 6 details major trauma assessment and management, blast injury, and trauma to specific body regions Essentials outline the main points addressed in each chapter Practice tips assist with communication skills, procedures and assessment Case studies supported by questions throughout Summaries and Key points, review questions, web links and references provide for consolidation and further research. Evolve resources include Power point slides, 30 additional Case studies, image bank, web links Three paramedic specific chapters (including scene assessment and management)
Download or read book Lippincott s Nursing Procedures written by and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newly revised fifth edition of this popular reference is a start-to-finish guide for more than 400 basic to advanced nursing procedures. It provides step-by-step instructions for each procedure and explains how to use and troubleshoot equipment.
Download or read book When Technology Fails written by Matthew Stein and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-18 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s never been a better time to be prepared. "This book is an indispensable basic manual for the real-life issues that await us in the decades to come. . . [A] treasure trove of practical wisdom."—James Howard Kunstler, author of The Geography of Nowhere Matthew Stein’s comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live green in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social upheaval, economic meltdown, or environmental catastrophe. When Technology Fails covers the gamut. Inside, you’ll learn: The basics of installing a renewable energy system for your home or business How to find and sterilize water in the face of utility failure How to keep warm if you’ve been left temporarily homeless Practical information for dealing with water-quality issues Alternative health and first-aid techniques Each chapter describes skills for self-reliance in good times and bad. Chapters Include: A survey of the risks to the status quo Supplies and preparation for short- and long-term emergencies Emergency measures for survival Prepping water, food, shelter, and clothing First aid, low-tech medicine, and healing Securing energy, heat, and power Metalworking Utensils and storage Low-tech chemistry engineering, machines, and materials Fully revised and expanded, When Technology Fails ends on a positive, proactive note with a chapter on “Making the Shift to Sustainability,” which offers practical suggestions for changing our world on personal, community and global levels.
Download or read book Burns Pediatric Primary Care E Book written by Dawn Lee Garzon and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition, covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. It guides you through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout reflects the latest research evidence, national and international protocols, and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment. Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management. In-depth guidance covers assessing and managing pediatric health problems in patients from infancy through adolescence. Highlights indicate situations that require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting. Coverage of activities related to every child’s daily living, such as nutrition and toilet training, explores issues that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given. Algorithms throughout the book provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders. Resources for providers and families are included throughout the text for further information. Expert editor team is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs).
Download or read book Reichman s Emergency Medicine Procedures 3rd Edition written by Eric F. Reichman and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2018-12-25 with total page 1953 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most clear, complete, and easy-to-understand review of emergency medicine procedures – enhanced by an animation library and more than 1,500 full-color photographs Doody's Core Titles for 2021! Reichman’s Emergency Medicine Procedures, Third Edition is written to provide a detailed, step-by-step approach to more than 200 procedures performed in an emergency or acute care setting. This trusted classic will provide medical students, residents, advanced practice clinicians, and the seasoned emergentologist with a reliable, one-stop procedural reference on which to base clinical practices and technical skills. The Third Edition is enhanced by added chapters, algorithms, clinical pictures, radiographs, tables, and coverage of cutting-edge technological advancements. Features: Organized into 16 sections, each representing an organ system, an area of the body, or a surgical specialty. Each chapter is devoted to a single procedure Chapters have a similar format that encompasses: Relevant anatomy and pathophysiology Indications and contraindications for the procedure Preparation for the patient, including consent, anesthesia, and analgesia Step-by-step description of the procedure Cautions that indicate common problems Alternative techniques and helpful hints Aftercare and follow-up Potential complications Summary of critical information More than 1,500 full-color photographs Companion online library of animations demonstrates approximately 40 common or difficult procedures. Includes both common and infrequently encountered procedures Important evidence-based recommendations throughout Helpful pedagogy includes key information, cautions, and important facts highlighted in bold The techniques presented in this book will dramatically expand your understanding of emergency medicine procedures, and most importantly, your ability to deliver positive patient outcomes.
Download or read book Emergency Orthopedics written by Robert Rutha Simon and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents an overview of orthopedic practice-the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic bone diseases, and fractures. The fourth edit ion will be divided into four sections: "General Principal and Managem ent," "Fractures, Soft Tissue Injuries and Disorders," "Pediatric Orth opedics," and "Rheumatology." Chapters begin with classifications and illustration of fractures followed by coverage by severity of fracture with heavily illustrated line drawings and informative radiographs.
Download or read book Emergency General Surgery An Issue of Surgical Clinics E Book written by Viren Premnath Punja and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editors Drs. Viren P. Punja and Paul J. Schenarts bring their considerable expertise to the topic of General Surgery Emergencies. Top experts discuss gastric, duodenal, and small bowel surgical emergencies; management of bariatric emergencies, surgical emergencies in patients with significant comorbid diseases; optimization of care for the elderly surgical emergency patient; damage control in and transfer of the emergency general surgery patient; palliative emergency general surgery; and more. Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including evaluation of abdominal emergencies; resuscitation and preparation of the emergency general surgery patient; thoracic emergencies for the general surgeon; surgical management of anorectal emergencies; general surgery during pregnancy and gynecologic emergencies; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on general surgery emergencies, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Harwood Nuss Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine written by Allan B. Wolfson and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 1809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized for easy reference, this comprehensive, concise, and clinically focused text covers all aspects of emergency medicine. Chapters follow a consistent, structured format—clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, evaluation, management, and disposition with highlighted critical interventions and common pitfalls. In this edition, the Pain and Pain Management section is now at the front of the book, since a large percentage of emergency department patients present with pain-related complaints. The Trauma section now follows the High-Risk Chief Complaint section. A new two-color design will help readers find critical elements of each chapter easily. A companion Website will include the fully searchable text, more than 400 self-assessment questions with answers, and additional images and tables.
Download or read book Emergency Management of Infectious Diseases written by Rachel L. Chin and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is a comprehensive, evidence based, state-of-the-art resource for clinicians who diagnose and treat infectious disease.
Download or read book Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions E Book written by Margaret Schell Frazier and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-22 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhance your patient care with a basic knowledge of pathology and disease! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 7th Edition is an invaluable handbook for healthcare providers in any healthcare setting. It profiles hundreds of diseases and disorders in a way that is easy to understand and easy to use, following the progression of a patient’s experience from signs and symptoms to screening, diagnosis, treatment options, and patient education. This edition adds new coverage of the opioid crisis, cancer treatment, and other emerging issues. From noted educators Margaret Schell Frazier and Tracie Fuqua, this reference prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional. More than 500 vibrant illustrations and detailed photos clarify difficult concepts and depict medical conditions. Critical thinking and real-life application is promoted through Challenge scenarios with questions, Critical Thinking questions (in the print book and on the Evolve website), and Enrichment boxes. Student workbook includes a wealth of exercises to reinforce your understanding of important concepts from the text. Available separately. ICD-10 codes with each disease are included for practice in locating the appropriate insurance codes. Clear, approachable writing style makes it easier to learn and understand the material. Alert boxes provide clinical tips, including safety precautions and best practices. Concise, consistent monograph-style presentation describes hundreds of medical diseases and conditions. NEW content keeps you current with the latest in cancer treatment, mental health, grief, suicide, HPV, contraception, aging, memory care, the opioid crisis, and more. NEW clinical photos and updated illustrations show concepts, processes, and medical conditions. UPDATED case studies provide additional opportunities to apply concepts to the clinical setting. EXPANDED focus on A&P and medical terminology makes learning easier for beginning students. NEW chapter quiz questions prepare you for success on classroom and credentialing exams.
Download or read book First Aid Book written by Donavin and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1993-12 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides workers in the mineral industries with basic first aid knowledge and skills that better prepare them to deal with accidents both on and off the job. Represents current recommended policies and procedures for dealing with emergencies which require first aid. Comprehensive. Drawings.
