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"Managing Stress provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book equips students with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. The holistic approach gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity"--

Johnson & Stoskopf's Comparative Health Systems: A Global Perspective explores the evolving landscape of health care delivery worldwide. Part I introduces fundamental concepts including health and disease, health policy and economics, and the role of international health organizations. Part II delves into the health systems, practices, and policies of over 20 countries, considering factors such as geography, culture, and historical context. Each country is thoroughly assessed in terms of cost, quality, access, and innovation. The third edition examines the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on health care systems and the response of different countries. It also addresses other challenges and opportunities, such as global pandemics, disasters, conflicts, changes in the U.S. health system, and the role of non-governmental organizations.13 new chapters including: - Global Health and Disease (3) emphasizes the importance of integration of the healthcare system with the public health system for effective intervention in the cycles of diseases- 10 distinct chapters on new countries --Cuba, Norway, Finland, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Egypt, South Africa, Taiwan, and Singapore- The Business of Health Care (27) discusses value-based care and long-term care as it relates to the business of healthcare.- 11 Bonus Chapters in the eBook, including a new chapter on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) along with 10 chapters covering the health systems and policies of 10 additional countries including Peru, Ireland, Finland, Türkiye, Poland, Botswana, Nigeria, and more.

"Nursing leadership needs a common framework in which to voice their problems and solutions, form policy, and make decisions that have a clear effect on their work environment. Published in partnership with AONL, Professional Governance for Nursing: The Framework for Accountability, Engagement, and Excellence is a comprehensive book about professional nursing governance covering concepts, roles, and application to support students and professionals across all settings and roles where nurses work in addressing contemporary issues affecting the profession now and in the future. It covers all potential practice settings and focuses on providing the structure and examples of related behavior that exemplify professional practice"--

"Secure Software Systems Development addresses the software development process from the perspective of a security practitioner"--

Webinar: Overview and Q&A with Rob SchneppA fire fighter's ability to recognize an incident involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is critical. They must possess the knowledge required to identify the presence of hazardous materials and WMD, and have an understanding of what their role is within the response plan. Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations, Fourth Edition provides fire fighters and first responders with these essential skills and enables them to keep themselves and others safe while mitigating potentially deadly incidents.Revised and updated to meet new NFPA 470 standards, the fourth edition of Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations delivers high quality content developed, and peer reviewed, by experts in the field. The content is fully compliant fir NFPA 470, 2022 Edition that includes NFPA 1072 for awareness, operations, mission specific competencies and JPRs relative to awareness personal and operations level responders.

Completely revised and updated for 2023, the Physicians' Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Manual is an up-to-date guide to the latest information on standard therapy and recent advances in the field. Written by world-class experts in clinical cancer therapeutics, this essential reference provides a complete, easy-to-use catalogue of over 100 drugs and commonly used drug regimens--both on- and off-label--for the treatment of all the major cancers. Key Features: - Includes 9 new agents and 24 new supplemental indications that have all been approved by the FDA within the past year - Updated new indications for previously approved agents - Indications, drug doses and schedules, toxicities, and special considerations for each agent expanded and revised - A specific chapter focused on antiemetic treatment regimens for both acute and delayed nausea/vomiting - Diagrams of drug structures and pathways for many of the agents - A comprehensive discussion of clinical pharmacology, special considerations, indications, and dosages - Covers toxicity and drug-drug interactions - A section on chemotherapy regimens for all major cancers - Provides an overview of the basic principles of cancer drug therapy

"Zaccagnini & White's Core Competencies for Advanced Practice Nursing: A Guide for DNPs, Fifth Edition continues to be the only textbook intended as the "go to resource" to help students understand what it means to be a DNP. Across the nation Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs can now be found in every state with program growth continuing. In April 2021, the AACN released the new Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing practice. Although this shifts the Essentials from degree-based competencies to practice level-based competencies, there remains a great need for a dedicated resource that serves as the template for new and existing DNP programs to support faculty and students as they collectively participate in DNP programing, teaching, and direct care service in multiple roles"--

The leading family planning reference for over 30 years with more than 2 million copies in print.Contraceptive Technology is a one stop, person-centered reference guide for students and practitioners in sexual and reproductive health care professions. Whether it is family planning, discussing reproductive desires, maintaining contraception while managing a specific condition, abortion, reproductive tract infection or post-partum contraception, this trusted resource can be referenced in any situation when working with patients seeking guidance on reproduction, sexual health, and contraceptive options.Now in its 22nd edition, this best-selling reference provides breadth, depth of knowledge, and expansive research from over 85 medical experts in the fields of contraception, sexual health, reproductive health, and infectious disease. With a holistic approach, this edition continues the tradition of focusing on the individual patients, meeting them where they are to offer respectful, appropriate care and services. Contraceptive Technology elevates awareness of new and time-honored technologies available in contraception, demystifies misperceptions, provides current, fact-based information, and emphasizes a person-centered approach.

Over three decades ago, PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support transformed the assessment and management of trauma patients in the field, improving the quality of trauma patient care and saving lives around the world. The tenth edition of this trusted, comprehensive resource continues the PHTLS mission to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all prehospital care practitioners through global education. First developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in the early 1980s in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), this proven program includes updated medical content to reflect current, evidence-based knowledge and practice. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care, knowing that EMS practitioners make the best decisions on behalf of their patients when given a solid foundation of knowledge and key principles to fuel their critical-thinking skills. A Clear Approach to Assessing a Trauma Patient In the field, seconds count. The tenth edition of PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support teaches and reinforces the principles of rapidly assessing a trauma patient using an orderly approach, immediately treating life-threatening problems as they are identified, and minimizing delays in initiating transport to an appropriate destination. PHTLS, Tenth Edition features: - The updated ACS National Guidelines for the Field Triage of Injured Patients- An advanced discussion on the challenges of prolonged scene time- Consideration of when to shift efforts from search and rescue to recovery in the setting of a drowning victim- The United Kingdom Fire and Rescue Guidelines for search and rescue- New content on blast injuries- Clarification on the role of pelvic binders- Presentation of the emerging role of prehospital blood transfusion in hemorrhagic shock in reducing 30-day mortality - Current content addressing special considerations, including weapons of mass destruction and environmental trauma

Over three decades ago, PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support transformed the assessment and management of trauma patients in the field, improving the quality of trauma patient care and saving lives around the world. The tenth edition of this trusted, comprehensive resource continues the PHTLS mission to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all prehospital care practitioners through global education. First developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in the early 1980s in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), this proven program includes updated medical content to reflect current, evidence-based knowledge and practice. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care, knowing that EMS practitioners make the best decisions on behalf of their patients when given a solid foundation of knowledge and key principles to fuel their critical-thinking skills. A Clear Approach to Assessing a Trauma Patient In the field, seconds count. The tenth edition of PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support teaches and reinforces the principles of rapidly assessing a trauma patient using an orderly approach, immediately treating life-threatening problems as they are identified, and minimizing delays in initiating transport to an appropriate destination. PHTLS, Tenth Edition features: - The updated ACS National Guidelines for the Field Triage of Injured Patients- An advanced discussion on the challenges of prolonged scene time- Consideration of when to shift efforts from search and rescue to recovery in the setting of a drowning victim- The United Kingdom Fire and Rescue Guidelines for search and rescue- New content on blast injuries- Clarification on the role of pelvic binders- Presentation of the emerging role of prehospital blood transfusion in hemorrhagic shock in reducing 30-day mortality - Current content addressing special considerations, including weapons of mass destruction and environmental trauma

"Collins-Bride & Saxe's Clinical Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nursing, Fourth Edition is an accessible and practical reference designed to help nurses and students with daily clinical decision making. Written in collaboration with certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, pharmacists, and physicians, it fosters a team approach to health care. Divided into four areas-Pediatrics, Gynecology, Obstetrics, and, Adult General Medicine-and following a lifespan approach, it utilizes the S-O-A-P (Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan) format. Additionally, the authors explore complex chronic disease management, health promotion across the lifespan, and professional and legal issues such as reimbursement, billing, and the legal scope of practice. The Fourth Edition has a keen focus on gerontology to accommodate the AGNP specialty and to better assist the student or clinician in caring for the aging population. The authors follow the across the life span approach and focus on common complete disorders. Certain chapters have been revised and new chapters have been added which include:Health Maintenance for Older Adults; Frailty; Common Gerontology Syndromes; Cancer Survivorship; Lipid Disorders; Acne (pediatrics section)"

"A practically-focused introductory qualitative methods text specific to physical education and activity to guide graduate students and early career researchers through the design, conduct, and reporting of qualitative research studies with specific references to the challenges and possibilities of the field"--

"2023 Nurse's Drug Handbook is the most up-to-date, practical, and easy-to-use nursing drug reference. Updated annually, it provides accurate and timely facts on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. Written in a straightforward style with approachable terminology, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically."--

El curso de Soporte Vital Cardiovascular Avanzado (ACLS por sus siglas en inglés) de ECSI, está diseñado para lograr en los participantes el desarrollo, no solo de los conocimientos y habilidades necesarios para la reanimación del paciente, si no que además fomenta el pensamiento crítico y la toma de decisiones basada en evidencia.Todas las lecciones y clases prácticas están diseñadas para construir un aprendizaje significativo en cada uno de los participantes al realizar preguntas clave y desarrollar casos de manera simultánea.En el programa tradicional (16 horas) cuenta con los elementos fundamentales de aprendizaje con herramientas teóricas y prácticas.Lecciones de clase: - Medicina basada en evidencia- Reanimación cardiopulmonar y Equipo de Alto Desempeño (RAD)- Síndrome Coronario Agudo- Identificación del STEMI en EKG de 12 derivaciones- IAM no STEMI y shock cardiogénico- Cuidados post-PCR: Retorno de la circulación espontánea- Cuidados post-PCR: Fin de la RCP y notificación de la muerte- Accidente cerebrovascularClases prácticas: - Modelo RAD en soporte vital básico- Modelo RAD en soporte vital avanzado- Integración del equipo RAD - SVB y SVCA- Código PCR: ritmo desfibrilable- Código PCR: ritmo no desfibrilable- Código PCR: integral con vía aérea difícil- Bradicardia- Taquicardia estable- Taquicardia inestable- Código PCR: retorno de la circulación espontánea- Código PCR: fin de las maniobras de reanimación- Retroalimentación en el equipo RADEn la versión extendida del programa (24 horas) se incluyen lecciones adicionales, que permitirán fortalecer, en los participantes, sus conocimientos en: - Vía Aérea- Capnografía- Farmacología aplicada al SVA- Interpretación del electrocardiograma- Impostores del STEMI-Bradicardias-TaquicardiasLos materiales de estudio y de clase fueron diseñados, para facilitar el aprendizaje y comprensión de los temas, por expertos profesionales médicos y paramédicos de toda Latinoamérica y EE.UU.

AMLS: Advanced Medical Life Support est le cours de référence pour les praticiens préhospitaliers en matière d'évaluation médicale avancée et de traitement des affections médicales les plus courantes. Enseigné à travers le monde depuis 1999, l'AMLS a été le premier programme de formation des SMU à aborder de manière exhaustive la meilleure façon de gérer les patients en situation de détresse médicale. Créée par la National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) et approuvée par la National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), l'AMLS met l'accent sur l'utilisation de la procédure d'évaluation AMLS. Cet outil d'évaluation essentiel permet aux praticiens préhospitaliers de diagnostiquer rapidement les patients malades et d'initier une gestion effi cace sur le terrain. Cette troisième édition de l'AMLS comprend un tout nouveau contenu sur la pharmacologie (chapitre 11), la septicémie (chapitre 12) et les urgences en matière de santé mentale (annexe C).L'AMLS est le seul manuel approuvé à être utilisé dans le cadre du cours de réanimation médicale avancée de la NAEMT. Son contenu médical est constamment révisé et mis à jour pour refl éter les connaissances et les pratiques actuelles, fondées sur des preuves. La philosophie de l'AMLS est centrée sur l'utilisation de la pensée critique pour évaluer les patients et établir des protocoles de prise en charge.Une approche précise de l'évaluation d'un patientSur le terrain, chaque seconde compte. La méthode d'évaluation AMLS fournit une approche systématique de l'évaluation d'un patient malade qui permet aux praticiens préhospitaliers d'établir un diagnostic précis et rapide.Solutions technologiques dynamiqueLe contenu de référence associe une conception pédagogique solide à une interface conviviale pour offrir aux enseignants et aux étudiants une experience d'apprentissage réellement interactive et attrayante avec: - Le manuel AMLS du cours sous format eBook qui renforce les concepts clés présentés dans le coursNote: The AMLS Course Manual eBook is written in English.

AMLS: Advanced Medical Life Support è il principale corso per i soccorritori preospedalieri incentrato sulla valutazione medica avanzata e sul trattamento delle principali emergenze mediche. Insegnato in tutto il mondo fin dal 1999, AMLS è stato il primo programma educativo per soccorritori che ha affrontato nel suo insieme la gestione dei pazienti con problematiche internistiche. Ideato dalla National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) e approvato dalla National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), AMLS enfatizza l'utilizzo del proprio Algoritmo AMLS per la Valutazione del Paziente. Questo strumento di valutazione essenziale, consente ai soccorritori preospedalieri di inquadrare rapidamente i pazienti con emergenze mediche e di indirizzarne una prima gestione efficace sulla scena. Questa terza edizione dell'AMLS comprende capitoli completamente nuovisu Farmacologia (capitolo 11), Sepsi (capitolo 12) e sulle Emergenze comportamentali (appendice C)AMLS è l'unico libro di testo approvato durante il corso Advanced Medical Life Support di NAEMT. I suoi contenuti medici vengono continuamente aggiornati e rivisitati per riflettere le conoscenze e le pratiche attuali, basate sull'evidenza scientifica. La filosofia AMLS è incentrata sull'uso del ragionamento critico per valutare i pazienti e formulare strategie di trattamento.Un approccio chiaro alla valutazione di un paziente medicoSulla scena ogni secondo conta! L'Algoritmo AMLS per la Valutazione del Paziente fornisce un approccio sistematico alla valutazione del paziente internistico che consente ai soccorritori preospedalieri di diagnosticare le problematiche con rapidità e accuratezza.Soluzioni tecnologiche dinamicheI contenuti avanzati si integrano ad un design didattico con un'interfaccia intuitiva per offrire a istruttori e studenti un'esperienza di apprendimento davvero interattiva e coinvolgente con: - Un eBook, il manuale del corso AMLS, che rafforza I concetti chiave presentati durante il corso AMLS

Hot Stone Massage: A Three-Dimensional Approach, by Leslie Bruder, is a user-friendly, easy-to-follow manual designed to teach professional massage therapists how to give a safe, effective, and artful hot stone massage. The book covers every aspect of administering a hot stone massage including the many types of stones along with their geological origin, equipment and accessories needed, room set up, benefits and precautions, diseases and conditions to avoid, physiological effects of heat and cold, effective stone temperatures, diagrams for stone placement, creative massage techniques, and a novel system for optimal stone management and flow.The book's centerpiece is a unique three-dimensional approach to hot stone massage, which involves working on both sides of the body at once, removing stones from beneath clients without their involvement, and transitioning seamlessly from one body part to another. There are also detailed instructions on the principles and strokes involved in giving an encompassing three-dimensional hot stone massage.The chapters of this book are organized progressively, beginning with the basics of a hot stone massage and then moving onto more advanced techniques. Each chapter includes an outline of its contents, a bulleted list of objectives, an introduction, and a list of key terms with definitions. Special tip and caution boxes appear throughout each chapter offering reminders and easy access to important information. At the end of each chapter there is a summary and a list of review questions to make sure you have effectively digested the material.Charts on stone sizes, chakras, temperatures, and equipment grace the pages along with 200 full-color photographs that support all techniques and descriptions. The appendices further include sources for acquiring stone sets, locating instructors of this modality, and finding books for supplementary reading. Lastly, the reader is offered a step-by-step nine-page guide to giving a full body hot stone massage.

La National Association of EMTs ha collaborato con Jones & Bartlett Learning e la American Geriatrics Society per sviluppare il corso GEMS, seconda edizione. Un team di educatori e medici EMS esperti che ricoprono il ruolo di membri del comitato GEMS di NAEMT ha progettato un corso che prepara i professionisti EMS a rispondere alle sfide e ai bisogni unici di un paziente anziano. Il corso mira a potenziare i professionisti con una formazione geriatrica specifica per aiutarli a migliorare i risultati medici e la qualità della vita di questi pazienti.La Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), seconda edizione, si basa sulla precedente edizione e include contenuti espansi che copriranno nuove aree trattate negli standard nazionali di educazione EMS, tra cui assistenza sanitaria e disastri integrati mobili.Il corso GEMS è un corso innovativo, completo e altamente interattivo della durata di 1 giorno, per i fornitori BLS e ALS con: - Lezioni basate su casi di studio- Video di azione dal vivo- Postazioni di abilità pratiche- Scenari di piccoli gruppiNovità della seconda edizione: - L'introduzione di un corso per operatori, "essenziale" di 8 ore in una giornata- Altre informazioni specifiche per la geriatria incluse nelle lezioni- Nuova lezione su Disastri e le esigenze associate dei pazienti più anziani- Nuova lezione su Mobile Integrated Healthcare-Community Paramedicine (Servizi paramedici di assistenza sanitaria integrati mobili per la comunità) e l'opportunità di fare la differenza con i pazienti più anziani- Nuovi video su Abuso senile, RIR-PC e traumiLe informazioni ITK online: L'accesso al ToolKit dell'istruttore online per accompagnare GEMS, seconda edizione include: - Presentazioni PowerPoint- Descrizione della lezione- Scenari- Postazioni di abilità

"Java Illuminated is appropriate for the one- to three-term Java programming course. It is written to provide introductory computer science students with a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of programming using Java as a teaching language. Its focus is on teaching Java to those with no prior programming experience via an active learning approach"--

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AMLS: Advanced Medical Life Support är denledande kursen i avancerad medicinsk bedömning och behandling vid vanliga medicinska tillstånd I prehospital vård. Kursen har givits världen över sedan 1999. AMLS var den kurs som först tog upp hur man fullt ut behandlar allvarliga medicinska tillstånd. Kursen skapades av den amerikanska prehospitala ambulansorganisationen National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) med stöd av den amerikanska akutläkarorganisationen National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). AMLS betonar vikten av AMLS bedömningsstruktur. Detta viktiga utvärderingsverktyg ger prehospitala vårdgivare möjlighet att snabbt diagnostisera medicinska patienter och initiera effektiv behandling prehospitalt.För att AMLS skall fungera optimalt krävs att man använder kritiskt tänkande för att bedöma patienter och formulera hanteringsplaner.Föränderligt kursmaterialTredje utgåvan av AMLS lärobok (textbook) är en komplett text innehållande alla detaljer och evidens bakom de rekommendationer som ligger till grund för principer och behandlingsanvisningar för AMLS-kursen. Som nästa steg i utvecklandet av kursen har det nu tillkommit en ny bok, nämligen den du just nu håller i din hand, AMLS kursmanual, vilken förstärker och klargör de nyckelkomponenter som presenteras under kursen med en tilltalande, interaktiv och medryckande text.Kursmanualen innehåller följande huvuddelar: - Progressiva fallstudier - Där studenten följer en patient hela vägen från utlarmning till bedömning och handläggning och vidare till transport samt hur en liknande patient skulle behandlas av studenten prehospitalt.- AMLS bedömningsstruktur - Ett verktyg för att på ett systematiskt sätt att bedöma en medicinsk patient vilket gör det möjligt för den prehospitala vårdgivaren att snabbt ställa korrekt medicinsk diagnos.

Previous edition: Hacker techniques, tools, and incident handling. Third edition. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2020.