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Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal 3e provides an updated, comprehensive content set for diagnostic ultrasound imaging with a focus on ultrasound in 5 sections across almost 1,000 pages. Groups of chapters focus on Anatomy, Ultrasound Techniques, Diagnoses and Differential Diagnoses, and Interventional Procedures with the bulk of the content focused on anatomy and diagnoses of the musculoskeletal (MSK) systems. MSK ultrasound is a rapidly expanding field among radiologists, sports physicians, general practitioners, orthopedic and general surgeons, and neurologists. MSK ultrasound has traditionally been used for abdomen/pelvis/obstetric imaging but the use of MSK ultrasound is an evolving field. Since the 2e of Diagnostic Ultrasound: MSK published in 2018, ultrasonographers are much surer of the benefits and limitations of MSK ultrasound across the wide range of application which is driving the expanded use of MSK ultrasound.Reflects the most current ultrasound techniques for each body section, and dozens of revised diagnosis chapters that feature new content, ultrasound images, and schematicsContains new chapters on nerves, brachial plexus, synovial biopsy and more, as well as newly up-to-date anatomy chapters with more clinically relevant schematic diagramsUses a bulleted, templated format that helps you quickly find and understand complex information, as well as thousands of high-quality images and illustrationsDescribes how to write an efficient, useful, and factually correct ultrasound reportApproaches musculoskeletal ultrasound from the viewpoints of a specific diagnosis (Dx section) as well as that of a specific ultrasound appearance (DDx section)Offers updates on fundamental ultrasound technique, ultrasound anatomy, and pitfalls, ideal for those either new to musculoskeletal ultrasound or those with limited experience who wish to improve their skill setServes as an ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, rheumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, and physiotherapistsIncludes an eBook version that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date¿ The 3e delivers a set of completely updated anatomy chapters (33) that are comprehensive and deliver a more clinically relevant section, including more relevant schematic diagrams. The Technique chapters (12) are updated to reflect the most current ultrasound methods for various sections of the body. The Diagnosis group of chapters (47) is thoroughly updated and new content, images, and literature references are included throughout. The Differential Diagnosis chapters (19) are updated to reflect the latest knowledge and discovery of MSK diagnoses. New chapters in the 3e are in place on brachial plexopathy, neuralgic amyotrophy, synovial biopsy, and elastography.

No dental office should be without this quick-reference drug handbook! Ideal for chairside use by the entire dental team, Mosby's Dental Drug Reference, 14th Edition, provides guidelines for safe, accurate drug administration. More than 800 drug monographs - including 93 new monographs covering newly released, FDA-approved drugs - make it easy to find the information most relevant to oral healthcare practitioners, including indications and dosages, contraindications, interactions, side effects, serious reactions, and dental-specific drug data. Accompanied by an Evolve website with additional monographs, photos of pathologic conditions, and more, this durable, pocket-sized guide provides the current, concise drug information needed at the point of care.NEW! More than 93 new monographs cover newly released, FDA-approved drugs and provide up-to-date content on the latest drug therapies.NEW! Expanded coverage of "Biologic Agents" explores their impact on oral health and dental treatment.Durable, pocket-sized format provides essential drug information at a glance, making this guide ideal for chairside use.More than 800 drug monographs include each drug’s generic name, pronunciation, brand names, drug class, controlled substances schedule, mechanism of action, uses or indications, doses and routes of administration, side effects/adverse reactions, contraindications, precautions, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions of concern to dentistry, and more.Detailed dental considerations at the end of each monograph include an easy-to-use, bulleted list of specific dental-related information, as well as general drug information, saving you time with information that is dentistry-focused and easy to use.Emphasis on oral health, prevention, and treatment from the dental hygienist’s perspective facilitates the use of drug information for patient and family education.Coverage of oral contraceptives provides dental information on these commonly used drugs, often known to patients only by their brand names, to help you better serve and educate your patients.Convenient reference information in the front of the guide includes the therapeutic management of common oral lesions and drug information specific to medically compromised patients, while the back of the guide includes convenient appendices on abbreviations, drugs associated with dry mouth, drugs that affect taste, oral contraceptives, preventing medication errors, and more.

Known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation, Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 11th Edition helps prepare you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings - and includes a practice scenario in each chapter to enhance your clinical judgment skills. It's the most comprehensive text for CNA programs, packed with step-by-step instructions for more than 100 procedures. Lifespan coverage includes skills not only for adults and older residents, but also for maternity and pediatric patients, so you can be comfortable working in a variety of care settings. Shorter, more focused chapters allow you to learn in manageable portions and an enhanced art program clarifies important concepts and procedural steps. NEW! Chapter organization breaks material into manageable portions, improving your ability to retain important information. NEW! More images depicting culturally diverse patients and care takers increase the variety of persons represented in the textbook. NEW! Shorter, more focused chapters help you retain important concepts and skills covered in the NATCEP certification exam. Complete coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to pass the state certification exam and engage in safe practice. Clear writing at a seventh-grade reading level ensures accessibility for low-level learners. More than 100 skills outlined in pre-procedure and post-procedure sections ensure you learn all the necessary steps to pass the skills portion of the certification exam. Focus on Math feature reviews mathematical calculations needed in various care measures and procedures. Getting a Job chapter covers the soft skills needed to seek and obtain employment. Focus on Surveys feature highlights the nursing assistant role during state inspections. Focus on Practice: Problem Solving scenarios stimulate critical thinking about common situations encountered during practice. Focus on PRIDE: The Person, Family, and Yourself boxes build on chapter concepts to help promote pride in the nursing assistant, the resident, and the resident's family. Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the importance of the patient's or resident's safety and comfort. Delegation Guidelines detail the specifics of accepting delegated tasks. Focus on Children and Older Person boxes provide age-specific information about special needs, considerations, and circumstances of children and older persons. Focus on Long-Term Care and Home Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in the long-term and home care settings. Focus on Communication boxes provide guidelines for how to clearly communicate with residents and avoid comments that might make them uncomfortable. Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help you learn about the various practices of other cultures. Teamwork and Time Management boxes provide specific guidelines to help nursing assistants work most efficiently, whether independently or as part of the nursing team. Chapter review questions are a useful study guide found at the end of each chapter.

Known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation, Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 11th Edition helps prepare you to work in long-term care, acute care, and subacute care settings - and includes a practice scenario in each chapter to enhance your clinical judgment skills. It's the most comprehensive text for CNA programs, packed with step-by-step instructions for more than 100 procedures. Lifespan coverage includes skills not only for adults and older residents, but also for maternity and pediatric patients, so you can be comfortable working in a variety of care settings. Shorter, more focused chapters allow you to learn in manageable portions and an enhanced art program clarifies important concepts and procedural steps. NEW! Chapter organization breaks material into manageable portions, improving your ability to retain important information. NEW! More images depicting culturally diverse patients and care takers increase the variety of persons represented in the textbook. NEW! Shorter, more focused chapters help you retain important concepts and skills covered in the NATCEP certification exam. Complete coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to pass the state certification exam and engage in safe practice. Clear writing at a seventh-grade reading level ensures accessibility for low-level learners. More than 100 skills outlined in pre-procedure and post-procedure sections ensure you learn all the necessary steps to pass the skills portion of the certification exam. Focus on Math feature reviews mathematical calculations needed in various care measures and procedures. Getting a Job chapter covers the soft skills needed to seek and obtain employment. Focus on Surveys feature highlights the nursing assistant role during state inspections. Focus on Practice: Problem Solving scenarios stimulate critical thinking about common situations encountered during practice. Focus on PRIDE: The Person, Family, and Yourself boxes build on chapter concepts to help promote pride in the nursing assistant, the resident, and the resident's family. Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes emphasize the importance of the patient's or resident's safety and comfort. Delegation Guidelines detail the specifics of accepting delegated tasks. Focus on Children and Older Person boxes provide age-specific information about special needs, considerations, and circumstances of children and older persons. Focus on Long-Term Care and Home Care boxes highlight information vital to providing competent care in the long-term and home care settings. Focus on Communication boxes provide guidelines for how to clearly communicate with residents and avoid comments that might make them uncomfortable. Caring About Culture boxes contain information to help you learn about the various practices of other cultures. Teamwork and Time Management boxes provide specific guidelines to help nursing assistants work most efficiently, whether independently or as part of the nursing team. Chapter review questions are a useful study guide found at the end of each chapter.

Reinforce your understanding of disease processes with this practical workbook! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in the Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition textbook, this workbook provides hands-on review and practice with anatomy labeling activities, review questions, vocabulary exercises, scenarios for patient screening and teaching, and more. This complete review will prepare you for success on classroom and certification exams, and help you apply your knowledge to the clinical setting. NEW! Updated content in the workbook reflects the updates to the Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition textbook. Correlation with CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies aligns the workbook to the newly revised accreditation standards. Review questions include multiple-choice questions to help you prepare for classroom and certification exams, and short-answer and fill-in-the-blank questions to test your comprehension and foster critical thinking. Labeling exercises reinforce your knowledge of anatomical structures and disease processes. Patient Screening exercises provide practice with responding to telephone calls to the medical office. Patient Teaching exercises help you develop skills in patient education and instruction. Exercises with word definitions and glossary terms provide a review of medical terminology and strengthen your vocabulary.

For more than 40 years, the Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of General Hospital Psychiatry has been the gold standard guide to consultation-liaison psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. Under the editorial leadership of Drs. Theodore A. Stern, Scott R. Beach, Felicia A. Smith, Oliver Freudenreich, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, and Maurizio Fava, the fully revised 8th Edition continues this tradition of excellence for yet another generation of practitioners. In a convenient handbook format, it provides an authoritative, easy-to-understand review of the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of psychiatric problems experienced by adults and children with medical and surgical conditions.Features DSM-5-TR codes throughout, case studies, and practical tips on how to implement the most current and effective pharmacologic therapies as well as cognitive-behavioral approaches.Includes new chapters on Psychiatric Management of Patients with Pulmonary Conditions; Psychiatric Management of Patients with COVID-19 Infection; Behavioral and Psychopharmacological Management of Unhealthy Habits and Behaviors; Community Psychiatry; Global Mental Health; Care of LGBTQIA+ Patients; and more.Highlights strategies to enhance coping with medical conditions, resilience, adherence to treatment recommendations, and mindfulness.Features a new, two-color format for improved readability and visual clarity for tables, diagrams, and illustrations.An ideal resource for psychiatrists, residents, and fellows, as well as interdisciplinary practitioners who support the work of consultation-liaison psychiatrists and provide independent care to medical/surgical patients with comorbid psychiatric symptoms or conditions.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Ensure your skills are at their clinical best! Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition covers the broad spectrum of laboratory procedures that veterinary technicians need to perform effectively in the practice setting. Comprehensive content presents the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform the most widely used tests, such as complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays. This thoroughly updated edition includes step-by-step procedure guidelines, along with the latest advances in veterinary clinical procedures to prepare you for real-life laboratory work. NEW! Content addresses fear-free handling specimen collection methods. UPDATED! Comprehensive coverage reflects the latest advances in veterinary clinical laboratory procedures for improved patient service and higher practice revenue. UPDATED! Content outlines what is needed to successfully perform a broad spectrum of laboratory tests, including complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunologic assays. Atlas style appendices contain hundreds of images to enhance laboratory exercises and provide an excellent resource as you move into clinical practice. Vet Tech Threads pedagogical aids include introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines, key terms, and a glossary to help you grasp key concepts and navigate through the chapters for more focused learning. Comprehensive coverage provides you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, and cytology, along with the laboratory procedures used to perform related tests. Step-by-step procedure boxes throughout the book present the skills that veterinary technician students must perform during their educational program, as well as procedures that are commonly performed by vet techs in the private practice, in an easy-to-access format.

Providing an easy-to-digest, comprehensive review of what can be a complex and challenging subject, The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology, 12th Edition, covers all aspects of normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal development. In a clear, concise manner, this lavishly illustrated text has been extensively revised to incorporate recent research and current clinical practice guidelines, meeting the needs of medical and health sciences students as well as those in graduate programs. Online features include multiple-choice questions and narrated animations to further support student success. Guides you month by month and stage by stage through embryo and fetal organ and systems development, using full-color photographs of clinical cases, relevant modern medical imaging, and numerous high-quality supportive figures. Covers timely topics such as signaling pathways used during development, epigenetics, gene editing and CRISPR/Cas9 technology, reproductive in-vitro technology, stem-cell culture and creation and use of human organoids and early embryoids, morphogens, new teratogens (infections and environmental chemicals), and clinical genetics of common birth defects. Emphasizes modern clinical imaging techniques, with many new 3D HD color rendered images of embryos and fetuses, 3D constructions of whole embryos, and imaging updates to sections on the head and neck, genitourinary system, ovarian development, nervous system, eyes, and integumentary system. Details how molecular biology has affected clinical practice, including techniques such as recumbent DNA technology and stem cell manipulation. Contains clinical "Blue Boxes" cases with answers to questions, numerous illustrations, crisp medical imaging figures, and many clinical photographs. Provides clinically-oriented problems for each chapter, with corresponding answers and explanations designed to facilitate discussion and learning. In addition, multiple-choice questions and answers are available online for supportive self-assessment. Features 18 outstanding, narrated, full-color animations to help you as you explore and learn the complexity of embryological development. Provides the knowledge base needed for today's examinations, including USMLE Step 1, as well as for future clinical practice. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Enhance your patient care with this concise, comprehensive guide to diseases and medical conditions! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments. From noted Medical Assisting educator Tracie Fuqua, this practical textbook and handbook prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional. NEW! Content alignment with the 2022 revised competencies for Medical Assisting Education set forth by CAAHEP. NEW section on supportive care expands the discussion of topics such as home health, palliative, emotional and family guidance, and hospice, for conditions for which there are no cures. NEW content includes the latest diagnostic measures and treatment modalities, as well as updates on common and new drug treatments. NEW content on respiratory diseases and conditions includes SARS-CoV-2 and its variants. NEW! Multiple-choice quiz questions at the end of each chapter provide practice for classroom and board exams. More than 500 high-quality medical illustrations and clinical photos (many are new or updated) clarify difficult concepts and depict medical conditions. Concise, consistent monograph-style presentation features body-system chapters that discuss each disease and its description, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, prevention, and patient teaching. Critical thinking and real-life application is promoted through Challenge scenarios with questions, Critical Thinking Exercises, and Enrichment boxes. Alert! boxes provide clinical tips, including safety precautions and best practices. ICD-10 codes with each disease provide practice in identifying the appropriate insurance codes. Learning features in each chapter simplify your study with a chapter outline, learning objectives, and key terms. Learning resources on the Evolve website include multiple-choice and critical thinking questions. Student workbook includes a wealth of review exercises and practice activities to reinforce your understanding of important concepts from the text. Available separately.

Part of the unique and award-winning The Unofficial Guides series, 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. The Unofficial Guide to Prescribing provides detailed steps on patient assessment, investigation, and management, with an emphasis on prescription procedures. Through clinical scenarios, this work provides the necessary skills to excel in handling emergencies and complex prescribing. Prescribing errors have significant health implications for patients and financial implications for healthcare systems, costing millions annually. As such, early prescribing training has become a crucial necessity in medical education and is now an integral part of teaching and assessment. Each scenario is presented as you would see it in the hospital setting and covers:Initial step-by-step assessment of the patient: how to assess, assessment findings, and immediate managementInitial investigationsInitial managementReassessmentTreatmentHanding over the patientNew section on electronic prescribing and fluid prescribingDrug charts throughout to fill in with model answersCore theory around prescribing alongside practical applicationPrescribing taught alongside clinical managementAn enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud

Exploring the immunologic concerns of both large and small animals, Veterinary Immunology,11th Edition is the only complete resource on immunology for veterinary practitioners. This new edition has been meticulously updated to continue its trend of incorporating the latest advances and topics in the field. It features a straightforward presentation of basic immunologic principles along with thorough and timely information on the most significant immunologic diseases and responses seen in domestic animals. Vibrant images and wealth of clinical examples give you a better understanding of complex topics and concepts and how they come in to play during professional practice. NEW! Completely updated content covers the latest advances and topics in veterinary immunology, including cutting-edge information on drugs for the immune system, antibodies, vaccines, cancer immunology, and much more. NEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features flashcards and enhanced animations, plus access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Comprehensive coverage clearly explains the general principles of immunology and provides information on the most significant immunologic diseases and immunologic responses seen in domestic animals and marine mammals. A wealth of clinical examples show how principles are applied in the clinical setting.

Advances in Pediatrics reviews the year's most important findings and updates within the field in order to provide pediatricians and primary care providers with the current clinical information they need to improve patient outcomes. A distinguished editorial board, led by Dr. Carol Berkowitz, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in pediatrics inform and enhance clinical practice by bringing concepts to a clinical level and exploring their everyday impact on patient care. Contains over 15 articles on such topics as Management of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia; Children and the US Juvenile Legal System; Novel Approaches to Patients with Differences of Sex Development; Pectus Disorders; Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia; and more. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews in pediatrics, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information in the field under the leadership of an experienced editorial team. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Jeffery M. Levine brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pressure Injuries and Chronic Wounds. Top experts cover topics such as The Challenge of Chronic Wounds in Older Adults; Wound Bed Preparation and Treatment Modalities; Pressure Injuries and Skin Failure; Arterial Leg Ulcers in the Octogenarian; and more. Contains over 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including Venous Leg Ulcers; Diabetic Foot Ulcers; Surgical Aspects of Wound Care; The Chronic Wound-Related Pain Model; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on Pressure Injuries and Chronic Wounds, 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.