Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition
by Dale Dubin
from Cover Publishing Company
YES! You have the right book!!
For thirty (30!) years the world's best seller (printed in 28 languages), RAPID INTERPRETATION OF EKG's is the most popular and most referenced of all EKG (ECG) texts. But beware... success breeds imitations.
Competitors, aware of its longstanding success, imitate this classic by using synonyms for RAPID or INTERPRETATION or by substituting "ECG's" for EKG's. Don't be deceived by the numerous look-alikes with enticing titles. There is only one RAPID INTERPRETATION OF EKG's.
Now it is the most current text of its kind, since it is updated yearly. Extensively illustrated and simplified to assure rapid comprehension, an entire chapter is easily consumed and mastered in a sitting. In the process of learning EKG interpretation, the reader gains a deeper understanding of cardiac physiology. Emphasis is on UNDERSTANDING rather than memorizing, so readers quickly acquire a lifetime of practical knowledge.
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Ninth Edition with E-Book (Guide to Physical Exam & History Taking (Bates))
by Lynn S Bickley
from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2008 (Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment)
by Stephen J. McPhee
from McGraw-Hill Medical
The ultimate clinical companion: know what the experts know -- and make it part of your practice!
In this trusted text, you'll find the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment for over 1,000 diseases and disorders. Turn to any topic, and you'll find on-the-spot answers to your questions for both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined, authoritative reference gets you up to speed-fast-on the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. No wonder it's the most popular annually updated text in internal medicine!
CURRENT Medicine in the right dose: exactly what you need for optimum patient care - in exactly the right amount of information
- Comprehensive coverage of inpatient and outpatient care, highlighting only the diagnostic and treatment tools pertinent to your practice
- A-to-Z overview of internal medicine and primary care topics from gynecology and neurology to toxicology and urology
- Only text with an annual HIV infection update
- “Essentials of Diagnosis” for most diseases/disorders
- Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices-plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms
- Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles
Evidence-based standards for 1,000+ diseases and disorders
New to this edition:
- New 8-page color insert
- Extensively revised chapters on Ear, Nose and Throat; Hypertension; Disorders of the Blood Vessels and Lymphatics; and Protozoal and Helmithic Diseases
- Updated chapter on preventive medicine emphasizes disease prevention and health promotion
- Revamped cancer chapter delivers the very latest treatment advances
- Common Symptoms chapter expanded to provide more information on treatment
- Reworked chapter on end-of-life now addresses palliative care and pain management
The Merck Manual 18th Edition
by Mark H. Beers
from Merck
This is serious stuff. The most widely used medical text in the world and the hypochondriac's bible, the Merck has the lowdown on the vast expanse of human diseases, disorders and injuries, as well as their symptoms and recommended therapy. It's intended for physicians and medical students, but though the type is tiny and the language technical, the Merck's a valuable volume for anyone with more than a passing interest in bodily ills.
The world's most widely used medical reference now features expanded clinical focus on each category of disorder, as well as more specific guidance on patient examinations. The thoroughly revised and updated 18th Edition is packed with essential information on diagnosing and treating medical disorders to help medical professionals deliver the best care to their patients.
This handy, compact guide was written by a team of clinicians for everyday use. Designed for maximum clinical utility, the new Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy makes it easy to find the right information, right when it is needed. It is a must-have for medical students, residents, practicing physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Featuring:
- All new "approach" chapters
- All-new abstract summaries
- 341 total chapters
- 34 completely new chapters
- 69 new illustrations
- New cross-referencing
- Two-color presentation
- Brand new content on: critical care medicine, metabolic syndrome, acute lung injury, biological warfare and terrorism, SARS, smallpox, and more
Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests
by Kathleen Deska Pagana
from Mosby
The 3rd edition of this widely used resource offers superb guidance on diagnostic and laboratory testing for health professionals in both academic and clinical settings. The chapters are organized by test type and each chapter begins with a list of the tests covered within the test type, as well as an overview of that category including specimen collection techniques. The tests are presented in a consistent format that includes normal findings, indications, contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, procedure and patient care, test results and clinical significance, and related tests. This full-color book is easy to use and covers virtually every clinically significant test, including more than 50 new to this edition.
- A full color interior design and over 140 vivid color photographs and illustrations depict procedures, equipment, techniques, and concepts, making the content more visually appealing to the reader and the concepts easier to understand.
- Comprehensive coverage of all diagnostic and laboratory tests routinely performed today. Over 700 individual tests are covered in approximately 360 entries.
- Clinical Significances of test results, indicated in italic type, explain the pathophysiology of disease processes and how they relate to test results.
- Color-coded chapter thumb-tabs, alphabetically organized chapters, and two lists of all tests (Appendix A, Alphabetical List of Tests and Appendix B, List of Tests by Body System) make every test easy to find.
- Critical Values are highlighted with color to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.
- Related Tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom, are listed after each test entry along with the page number and the purpose of each related test.
- SI units are included in the Normal Findings of appropriate tests.
- Clinical Priorities boxes emphasize especially pertinent information that must be kept in mind when performing or evaluating a test or preparing a patient for a test.
- A special symbol for drug-related interfering factors alerts readers to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
- Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
- Home Care Responsibilities provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings.
- Age-Related Concerns boxes address the special needs of pediatric and geriatric patients and critical age-related variations in values.
- Abbreviations for tests are listed in an appendix, and symbols and units of measurement are listed on the front inside cover.
- Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.
- More than 50 new tests have been added, including discussions of the most recently introduced tests such as bioterrorism infectious agents testing, bone turnover biochemical markers (osteocalcin), diabetes mellitus autoantibody panel, mammary ductoscopy, HIV viral load, natriuretic peptides (including BNP), and thryoglobulin.
- The appendix on Disease and Organ Panels lists the tests in 26 common panels, along with a page reference to the main discussion of each test.
Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis: Text with Online Access (Zitelli, Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis)
by Basil J. Zitelli
from Mosby
Your best source for guidance on the visual diagnosis of pediatric disorders now comes to you in print and online! More than 3,400 hundred illustrations3,000 in full colorcapture the full range of gross anatomic signs as well as laboratory and radiologic findings for hundreds of pediatric disorders.
- Addresses the entire spectrum of pediatric conditionsfrom pertinent historical factors and examination techniques to visual and diagnostic methodsproviding you with comprehensive coverage for your toughest diagnostic challenges.
- Features more than 3,400 practical, clinical photographs to help you identify and diagnose hundreds of pediatric disorders.
- Features new, comprehensive coverage of malnutrition, obesity, and trauma to help you identify a wide range of conditions.
- Includes expanded information on child abuse and neglect so you can better recognize and manage the signs and symptoms of this sensitive condition.
- Presents new coverage in the Genetic Disorders and Dysmorphic Conditions chapter to assist you in diagnosing metabolic diseases more accurately.
- Offers online access to the entire searchable contents of the book for quick answers to clinical questions.
- Provides online downloadable images from the book that allow you to create your own electronic presentations.
Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference
by Kathleen Deska Pagana
from Mosby
With up-to-date, clinically relevant information, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 8th Edition is the perfect user-friendly guide to everything you need to know about laboratory and diagnostic tests. Test entries are organized alphabetically, making it perfect for quick reference, and extensive page references help tie together related tests and studies. Each test entry includes, where relevant: alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Related tests are extensively cross-referenced throughout the book. Plus, the book's small, portable size and durable cover make it a handy, on-the-spot reference.
- Possible critical values are highlighted to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.
- A symbol next to drug-related interfering factors highlight the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests.
- Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows.
- Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families.
- Home Care Responsibilities boxes provide important patient teaching guidelines and instructions for patients outside of acute care settings.
- Each test concludes with a Notes section that enables readers to add their own information.
- User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy.
- Lists of tests by body system and test type allow the reader to quickly locate related studies.
- Abbreviations for tests are listed on the end papers and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix.
- 17 new test entriesincluding Ductoscopy, Thyroglobulin, Lactoferrin, and Human Papillomaviruspresent the latest tests and procedures.
The The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need (Board Review Series)
by Malcolm S Thaler
from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (Nurses Pocket Guide)
by Marilynn E. Doenges
from F. A. Davis Company
Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy
by Thomas P. Habif
from Mosby
Completely revised and updated, the 4th Edition of this popular reference presents a wealth of new features to enable readers to identify, treat, and manage skin diseases more easily than ever. Atlas-like guidance, complemented with detailed, diagnostic text, combine to offer readers a user-friendly resource they'll consult again and again. Also available as a separate website and e-dition package, this book is widely recognized as the world's leading dermatologic manual.
- Outstanding photographs of virtually every common skin disorder.
- Features a team of world-renown editors and contributors.
- Uses a consistent format in every chapter to present information in a logical, easy-reference fashion.
- Includes a special section featuring dermatoscopy images and diagnostic techniques for the diagnosis of melanoma and other pigmented lesions.
- Features more than 200 new images as well as new management algorithms, making diagnosis and treatment much more efficient.
- Organizes disease information with an alphabetical listing on the inside front and back covers, allowing for quick access to specific guidance.
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