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Small's Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures, Second Edition, is the highly anticipated revision of the best-selling step-by-step guide to performing minimally invasive botulinum toxin procedures. With over four hundred 5-star reviews online, the First Edition established itself as the go-to resource for providers looking to enhance their practice by performing medical aesthetic procedures. In the Second Edition, insights from Dr. Small's additional 10 years of clinical practice, research, and teaching create an even more valuable resource, whether you are new to aesthetic medicine or an experienced practitioner. Small's Practical Guide provides you with the latest information and techniques, best practices for risk reduction, and expert guidance for optimal results. Up-to-Date Knowledge: Stay informed on the newest products and high-dose toxins, along with new chapters on advanced procedures such as masseter, Nefertiti lift, necklace lines, chest lines, and nasal tip elevation. Learn how to treat multiple areas in one visit for the best effects and how to combine toxin with other medical aesthetic procedures. Illustrated Photographs and Procedural Guidance: Patient photos overlayed with anatomically precise artwork and Safety Zones along with detailed instructions minimize complications and improve results. Enhanced Learning Experience: New instructional videos of Dr. Small demonstrating key techniques refine your skills and move you from classroom to practice faster. Quick Reference Tools: Quick Guides to Dosing for all procedures, Overview Illustrations for injection location and dose for each treatment area, Concise Technique Instruction, as well as Summary Tables for injection volumes save valuable clinic time. Real-Life Application: Over 20 patient cases and guidance on cultural, generational, and gender preferences provide invaluable insight into treating diverse patient populations. Patient-Centered Approach: Updated comprehensive patient assessment, follow-up care, and complication management strategies to ensure the best procedure experience for your patients--plus discussion on achieving a natural pattern of aging and facial harmony.

Developed at Philadelphia's world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis. This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology. The updated Cornea volume includes: Expert guidelines for the differential diagnosis and treatment of cornea diseases seen by the ophthalmic resident, general ophthalmologist, and cornea specialist Up-to-date information on infections and complications of corneal surgeries More than 450 high-quality photographs of important corneal, anterior segment, and external diseases, many new and updated for this fourth edition Revised coverage of the clinical features of key cornea and external eye diseases, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, and treatment Hundreds of additional color images available online to augment the photographs in the text ,

Developed at Philadelphia's world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis. This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology. The updated Retina volume includes: Expert, state-of-the-art guidance on the diagnosis and management of vitreoretinal diseases, ideal for practicing ophthalmologists, retinal specialists, fellows, and residents More than 400 high-quality images, including higher resolution spectral domain OCTs, high resolution digital fundus photos, and widefield imaging An easy-to-use format that covers Epidemiology and Etiology, History, Physical Examination, Differential Diagnosis, Laboratory and Special Examinations, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management

Kaplan & Sadock's Pocket Handbook of Clinical Psychiatry, Seventh Edition, is a concise, easy-to-use guide to diagnosing the full range of psychiatric disorders in both adults and children. Brief summaries of psychiatric disorders include key aspects of etiology, epidemiology, clinical features, and suggestions for treatment. It's an ideal ready reference for psychiatrists and other physicians, medical students on psychiatric rotations, psychiatric residents, and mental health professionals in psychology, social work, and nursing.

Developed at Philadelphia's world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Wills Eye Institute Atlas Series series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis . This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology. The updated Pediatric Ophthalmology volume includes: Authoritative information on the clinical findings and the most recent treatment available for a wide spectrum of childhood ocular diseases, ideal for practicing ophthalmologists, pediatric ophthalmologists, fellows, and residents. New chapters on pediatric uveitis and pediatric optic nerve abnormalities. More than 170 new and updated high-quality photographs of specific disease entities and ocular disorders. An easy-to-use format that covers Epidemiology and Etiology, History, Physical Examination, Differential Diagnosis, Laboratory and Special Examinations, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Management. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities! Read directly on your preferred device(s ), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech Adapt for unique reading needs, supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more

Developed at Philadelphia's world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital, the Wills Eye Institute Atlas Series series covers the most clinically relevant aspects of ophthalmology in a highly visual, easy-to-use format. Vibrant, full-color photos and a consistent outline structure present a succinct, high-yield approach to the seven topics covered by this popular series: Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Uveitis . This in-depth, focused approach makes each volume an excellent companion to the larger Wills Eye Manual as well as a practical stand-alone reference for students, residents, and practitioners in every area of ophthalmology.

With a new editor and hundreds of new questions, this comprehensive new edition of An Interventional Cardiology Board Review continues to serve as the perfect study aid for anyone taking the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) interventional cardiology board exam, either for the first time or to recertify. You'll have everything you need--detailed answers and explanations for each question and plenty of relevant images--to pass the exam and improve your ability to provide effective and evidence-based patient care.

Part of the popular Board Review Series, BRS Cell Biology and Histology, 9th Edition distills cell biology and histology facts and concepts commonly covered on course and board exams in a portable, quick-reference format ideal for in-class learning or on-the-go review. Beautiful full-color photomicrographs and illustrations, tables, and more than 400 board-style multiple-choice review questions with answers reinforce understanding and ensure readiness for exams. Clinical Pearls, scattered throughout each chapter, emphasize the practical applications of basic science to clinical medicine and the challenges of today’s fast-paced clinical practice.

With its sweeping coverage of core knowledge across all orthopaedic specialties, AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 4 helps you prepare for exams, retain information, and master the knowledge you need for success in clinical practice. Edited by Geoffrey S. Marecek, MD, FAAOS and a team of board-certified section editors, this 3-volume study set effectively prepares you for the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination(R) (OITE(R)), the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Board Certification exam, and other tests, all in a convenient, user-friendly format. Organized by specialty, each of the 151 chapters in volumes 1 and 2 is packed with color images, illustrations, tables, and charts to support the material and help you retain the information. Volume 3 contains more than 450 multiple-choice companion study questions, including the preferred response with additional discussion and explanation of the topics.

CALL ME QUIXOTELove on the Line Quixote, an elder wedding officiant, learns her ride will be late picking her up after a ceremony. She joins a group of young lesbians by their campfire while she waits, sharing her whiskey and wisdom. Curious about her name, they ask why she chose it. Q trades them a story for a s'more.Twenty years ago, in a city far, far away, a series of sudden coincidences propelled two middle-aged Minnesota lesbians into the adventure of a lifetime. While seizing a fleeting opportunity, Genta and Maria receive both taunts from bigoted protestors, and supportive PB&Js from drag queen nuns. They experience romance in the City of Love one night and suffer a wild winter storm throughout the next. Stubbornly refusing to give up, they hold their place in line for over twenty-four hours. Can they reach their impossible dream to be legally married, or will the windmill giant, Fear, defeat their love?Read Genta Sebastian's fascinating account of a remarkable Valentine's weekend in 2004 when Mayor Gavin Newsom provided the first legal marriage licenses for same-sex couples in the United States of America. She was there and this is what happened.

An invaluable resource for both exercise science majors and non-majors, ACSM's Nutrition for Exercise Science, 2nd Edition, demystifies the relationship between nutrition and exercise science and prepares you to confidently apply concepts to clinical practice.   Drawing on author Dan Benardot's extensive experience as an instructor, scientist, this engaging, authoritative text delivers an evidence-based yet accessible exploration of how nutrition impacts various aspects of active populations, from general health to muscle development, exercise recovery, injury prevention, and psychological well-being. Real-world examples and case studies bring difficult concepts to life, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to support the nutritional needs of active populations throughout your healthcare career.

When you can't live by the rules, break them. All of them. A fast paced emotional thriller, A Troublemaker Never Cries grabs you from the first scene perched on the roof of a whorehouse, and makes your sides ache from laughter while washing your cheeks with tears. Follow Traf and her friends, young lesbians in the early 1960s, as they strive to form the first all-woman social club of its kind, Troublemakers, on their island of Terceira. Together they fight sexist laws, brutal bullies, the US Air Force, and sometimes their own families. Their stories expose the raw underbelly of a fascinating five hundred year old Azorean culture, and you'll cheer the women on as they create a new one for their future. Traf is the original troublemaker. She won't conform, wears men's clothing, and competes for their jobs. Trapped on a small rock in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and 20th century, she dreams of going to America, a place where women do as they like, make their own money, and live without the permission of men. Until then, she'll hide her life and love to rise through the ranks as a VIP driver for the American Air Force. Disparaged as 'twisted tomboys', turned out of society, and bloodied by bullies, the Troublemakers live by breaking the rules of men and God. When one gets knocked down the others pick her up and fight beside her. They won't give in because everyone on their island knows A Troublemaker Never Cries.

Concise, conversational, and easy to use at any level of healthcare experience, The Only Diagnostic Lab Book You'll Ever Need clarifies the when, where, who, and how of diagnostic laboratory testing to help users make informed testing decisions and draw confident clinical conclusions. This approachable how-to guide focuses on the most commonly encountered profiles in everyday healthcare practice, regardless of specialty, making it the ideal introduction for PAs, nurses, NPAs and medical students embarking on their healthcare education, as well as residents, fellows, and practicing clinicians looking for a fast refresher. Straightforward, clinically oriented coverage walks users through selecting and employing the right diagnostic tests from the thousands available, accompanied by engaging case studies that strengthen clinical reasoning and streamline the effective application of lab results in the clinical decision-making process. Concise, focused approach instills essential understanding and retention of the most commonly employed diagnostic tests for everyday clinical practice. Streamlined coverage saves time with an emphasis on the most frequently encountered presentations and disorders. Case Studies provide critical practice making informed testing decisions for realistic clinical scenarios.

Packed with up-to-date, evidence-based practice information and examples of contemporary interventions, Early's Mental Health Concepts and Techniques for Occupational Therapy Practice, 6th Edition, equips occupational therapy/occupational therapy assistant students and practitioners with an authoritative guide to working effectively with clients with mental health issues across all practice settings. This practical, bestselling text delivers a holistic approach to client care, directly addressing the clinical needs of COTAs and OTs in assessing clients' psychosocial status and providing interventions that improve their quality of life. An ideal resource for OT students as well as those pursuing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate, the extensively updated 6th Edition expands coverage of the many assessments and interventions available in today's clinical practice, empowering users with a sound foundation in occupational therapy processes and clearly demonstrating how to effectively intervene to meet the needs of clients with mental health issues. NEW! Assessments and Interventions section boosts students' clinical application capabilities for confident OT/OTA practice. UPDATED! OT models aligned with the latest OT Practice Framework keep students current with the latest practices and approaches. NEW! Full-color presentation increases student engagement and clarifies complex information.

A first-of-its-kind, point-of-care teaching tool, Pediatric Hospital Medicine: A High-Value Approach focuses exclusively on high-value care as it relates to the growing field of pediatric hospital medicine (PHM). This practical, approachable resource shares expert insights and guidance from Drs. Moises Auron, Colleen Schelzig, Sangeeta Krishna, and Anika Kumar, as well as faculty, physician, and NP staff, and current and former fellows at the esteemed Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital. High-yield, readable content ensures usefulness for pediatric hospitalists at the point of care who seek to reduce unnecessary diagnostic tests and treatments, and trainees who are reviewing and studying for board exams. Provides practical, evidence-based, point-of-care guidance specific to PHM, helping you deliver optimal high-value patient care Offers actionable advice to help streamline patient care, covering dozens of the most-seen diagnoses in pediatric hospital settings Contains focused, high-yield content that can be used immediately at all levels of training and practice, including residents, fellows, attendings, NPs, and PAs Includes High-Value Do's and Don'ts at the end of each chapter, along with hospital admission and discharge criteria Shares the expertise of top-notch clinicians at Cleveland Clinic Children's, a leading children's hospital with an ACGME-accredited fellowship in PHM

Focusing on individual patient needs, Cancer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Biotherapy: Principles and Practice, Seventh Edition, provides thorough, comprehensive information from Drs. Bruce A. Chabner, Dan L. Longo, and an authoritative team of clinicians and scientists working at renowned cancer centers across the globe. It covers fundamental information about mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, clinical toxicity, and drug interactions, all essential to the safe and effective use of the drug.

Packed with sound solutions to common and uncommon diagnostic dilemmas, Rosen's Diagnosis of Breast Pathology by Needle Core Biopsy, Fifth Edition, helps pathologists in the detection of subtle features which lead to decisive diagnoses. In this award-winning text, Drs. Syed A. Hoda, Raza S. Hoda, and Elaine Zhong provide an entirely updated and sumptuously illustrated guide to correlating pathological, clinical and radiological findings. This exceptionally readable book is primarily designed to assist pathologists in making a confident diagnosis on the limited tissue samples of needle core biopsies. The text provides pertinent information to enable pathologists to engage with radiologists, surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists in dealing with all types of cases- in the current demanding era of multidisciplinary management. The challenges faced by pathologists in dealing with needle core biopsies are summarized in the following self-evident maxims: 1. Anything can turn up. 2. What you see is what you have, and it may not be all there is. 3. What you see may be all there is. These axioms were originally stated by Dr. Paul P. Rosen in the Preface to the First Edition of this book--and continue to be relevant today. Pathologists must always keep these precepts in mind when rendering diagnoses on needle core biopsies. In sum, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to interpreting the complex and limited material of needle core biopsies. Features updated content, new illustrations, and innovative tables throughout. Includes latest classifications, cutting-edge molecular pathology information, updated details on ancillary testing; current management recommendations; latest reference sources; and more. Contains a new chapter on ancillary testing on needle core biopsy specimens. Includes more than 1,500 high-quality images which capture the key features of each lesion

Continuing in the rich tradition of this popular handbook series, The Washington Manual® of Hematopathology provides concise, high-yield content that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in the field. Edited by Drs. Brooj Abro, John L. Frater, Louis P. Dehner, John D. Pfeifer, and Anjum Hassan, this all-new volume focuses on the essential information you need to know, using a concise format, along with numerous figures, tables, algorithms, and images throughout. In one convenient, portable resource, you’ll find complete coverage of hematopathology—both benign and malignant entities—all at your fingertips for quick review and reference.

Part of the highly regarded Biopsy Interpretation Series, Biopsy Interpretation of the Bladder, 4th Edition, provides practical, highly illustrated information on the diagnosis and prognosis of the full range of biopsies of the urothelial tract. Practical, well-organized, and highly readable, this fully revised volume by Drs. Jonathan I. Epstein, Victor E. Reuter, and Mahul B. Amin addresses both common and unusual issues that arise in the day-to-day interpretation of bladder biopsies, teaching the best diagnostic practices as well as how to avoid the most common pitfalls. Helps you accurately identify all lesions, tumors, and tumor-like lesions for the bladder--from normal anatomy and histology to a wide range of both common and unusual findings Frames each diagnosis in its most common clinical context, explaining how the pathology can be used to make key clinical management decisions Presents key differential features of tumors, organized according to diagnostic category Features high-quality photomicrographs and illustrations throughout, including updated images both in print and online--nearly 500 images in all Provides access to interactive questions and answers online for self-assessment and review Incorporates the latest World Health Organization and Genitourinary Pathology Society (GUPS) classifications Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

The first exam prep book to cover all of the most commonly tested rotations, The PA Rotation Exam Review, 2nd Edition, delivers a high-yield review in a concise, full-color format to help you make the most of your preparation for the PAEA End-of-Rotation (EOR) Exams and boost your test-taking confidence.   Up-to-date coverage details essential material in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine,  Psychiatry, OB/GYN,  and Surgery, accompanied by 30 practice questions—with an additional 50 available online—for each rotation. Reflecting an enhanced organization, expanded images, helpful mnemonic tools, and an inclusive focus throughout, this updated 2nd Edition offers everything you need to prepare for success on test day and take a confident next step toward your career as a physician assistant.

An ideal study companion for the landmark neurology text Merritt’s Neurology, Merritt’s Neurology Review provides hundreds of case-based questions and answers to help you prepare for exams and keep you up to date in the field. Edited by Drs. Andrew Bauerschmidt, Jon Rosenberg, James M. Noble, Stephan A. Mayer, and Elan D. Louis, this all-new review tool has been compiled by Merritt’s Neurology authors and is designed to be used effectively both in print and online.

A través de una presentación práctica basada en casos clínicos, Diagnóstico Médico en Pediatría. Casos clínicos ayuda al lector a desarrollar sus habilidades diagnósticas, a adquirir más conocimientos a través de casos interesantes y a mejorar el pensamiento crítico para llegar a un diagnóstico correcto. El Dr. Andrew J. White, vicepresidente de educación y director del programa de residencia de la Washington University en St. Louis, presenta docenas de casos clínicos reales acompañados de fotografías a todo color. Esta colección única de casos es un recurso inestimable para pediatras, residentes, estudiantes de medicina y para los profesionales de la salud que atienden a pacientes pediátricos. La obra, desarrollada en 88 capítulos, expone en cada uno de ellos un caso clínico en un lenguaje amigable y fácil de entender. Cada caso inicia con el motivo principal de consulta, antecedentes de la enfermedad, antecedentes médicos, exploración física, consideraciones diagnósticas, diagnóstico y puntos de enseñanza, y culmina con lecturas recomendadas, todo profusamente ilustrado.

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¡Brilla en las guardias y pases de visita con esta referencia rápida sobre la técnica SOAP y aprende cómo aplicarla en pacientes de diferentes especialidades o servicios! Con un enfoque simple y directo para redactar notas de ingreso o evolución, el Manual SOAP para rotaciones clínicas es un recurso imprescindible para los estudiantes de medicina y médicos internos y residentes que se desenvuelven y rotan en salas y servicios hospitalarios. Con un diseño amigable a dos páginas, el manual presenta los fundamentos de cómo utilizar la técnica SOAP para redactar notas clínicas enfatizando el problema o queja principal del paciente, en lugar de su diagnóstico, con el fin de desarrollar y perfeccionar las habilidades de razonamiento clínico y documentación necesarias para un ejercicio eficaz en las especialidades de medicina interna, pediatría, obstetricia y ginecología, cirugía, medicina de urgencias y psiquiatría.

Known and trusted for its unique, scholarly and accessible approach to the clinical reasoning process, Schell & Schell's Clinical and Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy, 3rd Edition, offers up-to-date, easy-to-understand coverage of the theories and insights gained from years of studying how occupational therapy practitioners reason in practice. This groundbreaking text goes beyond simply directing how therapists should think to exploring why and how they reason when working with clients, employing a four-part organization that helps you develop the skills to identify and solve challenges throughout your career. Educators, and clinical supervisors will appreciate the in depth coverage of the Barbara Schell's Ecological Model of Professional Reasoning, and John Schell's Model of Contextual Learning and Teaching, providing strong support for how to teach and improve reasoning. Informed by direct research with practitioners around the world the 3rd Edition incorporates new coverage of practical applications and assessments as well new quizzes, test questions, and video interviews with contributors to provide complete support for your success in class and help you make a confident transition to clinical practice. NEW! Coverage of applied content and assessment helps emerging occupational therapists translate professional reasoning concepts to practice. NEW! Quizzes and test questions available on Lippincott(R) Connect provide valuable self-assessment opportunities. NEW! Video interviews enrich students' understanding of clinical reasoning with the real-life reflections of chapter contributors. Thinking About Thinking boxes clarify the clinical reasoning process. Learning activities challenge students to apply their reasoning to various occupational therapy scenarios. Case Examples demonstrate effective reasoning for managing a wide range of commonly encountered clinical and professional issues.

Providing an expert overview of the current structure of health care and how it affects today's orthopaedic surgeons, Value-Based Health Care in Orthopaedics addresses the healthcare system's transition from a fee-for-service model to value-based health care. This transition aligns the incentives of all stakeholders, including payers, purchasers, clinicians, and most importantly, patients, by prioritizing health over care, and facilitating competition based on health outcomes and cost. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Eric C. Makhni, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA, and Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, this unique, authoritative text covers essential information not often covered in medical school or orthopaedic residency training--offering a comprehensive discussion of the principles of value-based health care as applied to orthopaedics. Covers key topics such as fundamentals of value-based care design in orthopaedics, how clinical registries can be used to drive value in orthopaedics, current methods in cost accounting, tools for high-value orthopaedic care delivery, principles of value-based payment models, orthopaedics as a service line, lessons from abroad, and more Features timely, highly informative sections on Drivers of Value, Payment Models, High-Value Delivery Models, Innovative Delivery Models, and Innovation and Future of Value-Based Health Care Provides authoritative, up-to-date content using a clear, straightforward writing style from industry-leading experts in orthopaedics and health system transformation Contains current references, tables, and illustrations that clarify complex topics Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Reflecting the unsurpassed quality and excellence synonymous with the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM's Clinical Exercise Physiology, second edition, provides an evidence-based approach to exercise as intervention for more than 35 conditions commonly encountered in practice -- from a host of cardiovascular disorders to immunological/hematological disorders. Condition chapters are logically organized by disease types and divided into sections that cover specific conditions from a pathological and etiological perspective, with additional coverage of important considerations and foundational elements -- such as screening, pharmacology, and electrocardiography -- ensuring a complete view of clinical exercise physiology. Fully aligned with ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition, and updated throughout with new content and learning tools, this second edition provides total support for success in advanced undergraduate or graduate clinical exercise physiology courses, as well as the ACSM's Clinical Exercise Physiology certification exam. UPDATED! Expanded coverage of women's health familiarizes students with the latest clinical exercise physiology approaches to pregnancy and menopause. NEW! FITT Tables leverage the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principle to reinforce effective approaches to exercise prescription in clinical settings. UPDATED! Case Studies -- including several new to this edition -- enable students to apply their understanding to realistic clinical scenarios. NEW! Dynamic ECG animations provide critical practice viewing and interpreting results.

Entre 5 y 10% de las consultas a los servicios de urgencias corresponden a una alteración neurológica primaria y aunque la mayoría de estas manifestaciones no está asociada a una afección que ponga en peligro la vida, un subconjunto importante sí lo está. El reconocimiento y el tratamiento tempranos de estas afecciones pueden marcar la diferencia entre un buen resultado funcional y una discapacidad permanente o la muerte. Motivados por su compromiso por mejorar la atención al paciente, los doctores Andy S. Jagoda y Christopher A. Lewandowski aportaron su experiencia clínica para crear Manual de emergencias neurológicas, una guía práctica y de fácil lectura que, además de presentar las emergencias neurológicas más frecuentes y las que tienen mayores repercusiones para la vida y la función de los pacientes, proporciona una importante cobertura de su diagnóstico y manejo basada en evidencia clínica.