Bøker av Jason Armstrong

Now in its fourth edition, the Toxicology Handbook is Australiäs leading reference guide for quick and evidence-informed decision making on treatment of the acutely poisoned patient. The book has been streamlined and fully updated to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide for all medical practitioners and health-care professionals who deal with poisonings. It contains quickly accessible information on poisons, toxins, antidotes, envenomings and antivenoms, and uses a structured and rigorous risk assessment-based approach to guide appropriate treatment decisions. Written by leading Australian specialists in toxicology and informed by the latest clinical research, this is a must-have addition to all emergency departments and poison information centres. Concisely written ¿ helps the student, trainee, and clinician to find information quickly and easily A simple, easily remembered and elegant framework (R RSI DEAD) forming the basis of care for all toxicology patients Fully revised content, streamlined to be more user-friendly Evidence based and up to date ¿ supports appropriate decision making Helps resolve common treatment dilemmas, including for digoxin and lithium poisoning, corrosive ingestions and management of envenomings Written and edited by experts in the field of toxicology An eBook included in all print purchases Expanded information on agents that are seen with increasing frequency in poisoned patients, including lamotrigine and pregabalin Updated detail on the management of agents including direct oral anticoagulants, digoxin, desvenlafaxine and corrosives Updated and standardised treatment recommendations for dysrhythmias, particularly resulting from drug-induced conduction abnormalities (QRS and QT prolongation) Simplified and standardised approaches to management (particularly cardiovascular toxicity from a variety of agents)

Bunbu Ryodo in Japanese translates to "an educated & sophisticated warrior" In the West, the term is "Pen & Sword". The vast majority of karate masters declare the art as first and foremost about personal development. However, it must also balance the reality of effective fighting skills. For these reasons, the physical & personal developmental journey of karate is typically taught alongside lessons covering its heritage and the theory behind the art. The book provides a journey through Traditional Japanese Karate's Karate culture based on Tradition & History Technique biomechanics & the "shuhari" of technical evolution Philosophy Balancing Kata Bunkai vs Tournament strike fighting Yoga integrated into karate stretching & injury prevention Basic Terminology & basic target physiology Basic teaching, traditional stances & biomechanical considerations This book acts as the textbook for the required theory tests for students within the Traditional Japanese Karate Network.