The reading of ECGs should be relatively straightforward since cardiac conditions are characterized by regular electrical patterns Nonetheless, the ECG causes problems to student and physician alike. Romeo Vecht has assembled into one volume 350 ECGs, explaining each one in detail, together with tables depicting the latest information on drug management. This clear approach should assist the physician to familiarize himself with ECG patterns, enabling him to achieve a more precise diagnosis. The accompanying CD contains all the ECGs from the book and should prove invaluable for quick reference.

A core textbook of anatomy for dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting students, Dental Anatomy provides in-depth coverage of tooth structure, tooth function, morphology, anatomy, and terminology. Linking dental anatomy to clinical practice, the Sixth Edition includes over 340 illustrations, clinical applications, tear-out learning cards, and an improved narrative style. New content covers restorative dentistry, endodontics, and periodontology. Also new are highlighted key concepts, an extensive index, improved and colorized artwork, learning objectives, and expanded student learning exercises and test questions.

This popular resource continues to offer step-by-step guidance on how to evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of obstetric and gynecologic disorders. The 4th Edition of this bestseller has been completely revised and reorganized to present a more up-to-date approach to the field, with less emphasis on traditional hospital-based practice. It uses the APGO/CREOG curriculum objectives as a framework, with a special emphasis on women's health issues. A new, full-color design with many illustrations and photographs complements the text. Plus, a free downloadable PDA software program provides a complete guide to the most common disorders. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case s

Don't leave home without it - a sure-fire hit for virtually all of your medical science and general medical teaching。 Few things at university will last you from Freshers' Week to Finals。but this book should！ It is hard to see how other medical textbooks will not be deficient compared to this one, with its numerous outstanding features - full colour photos and text, summary and "at a glance" boxes and coverage of all the medical sciences, clinical skills and clinical topics in a fully integrated fashion。 It's almost as if the pertinent parts of the standard pre-clinical texts have been cut and pasted into a book written by doctors, for doctors-to-be。 Medical students have had to wait a long time for this kind of book to come along，SHO - London。

Established for over ten years as "the gold standard in its discipline"(JAMA), this edition features 11 new contributing authors, and several new chapters on such topics as diet and drugs in surgery,AIDS manifestations,& enterostomal therapy.

From the highly-popular Secrets Series comes a valuable new resource for Step 1. Each section in this book begins with a case scenario followed by a series of questions and answers on the key aspects of each disorder. Not just for memorization, USMLE Step 1 Secrets presents a logical series of questions and answers that make you think about the answers and organize your thoughts. You will increase your confidence and guarantee your success on Step 1. System-based organization (GI, Cardio, etc) reflects the current organization of the Step 1 Exam. Unique twist to Secrets format (case study plus popular Secrets-style Q&A) is a major plus and correlates with increased use of case material on Step 1. Text is filled with tables, bulleted lists, figures, and memory aids Insights and guidance from the author, who has recently taken and thoroughly researched Step 1.

This fully-revised, portable Second Edition provides pharmacy students with a unique reference source for their introductory clerkship and is the only clinical clerkship manual designed specifically for pharmacy students. This text serves two purposes: it eases the transition from classroom to experiential training (students learn what to expect from the patient care setting and what is expected from them); and it provides quick reference material needed for day-to-day clinical work. Features include: two appendices, covering medical abbreviations and terms/notations, and common anatomic terms; illustrated hints, questions and information on drugs, equipment, and procedures; and new chapters on Overview of Health Care Systems, Home Diagnostic Tests, Documentation of Pharmacy Practice, Over-the-Counter Products, Patient Counseling, Public Health Practices, and Approaches to Evaluating Drug-Related Problems.

"A major postgraduate textbook in emergency medicine. A comprehensive textbook of adult emergency medicine for trainee doctors - covers all the problems likely to present to a trainee in the emergency department and all problems that are less likely to present in the emergency department. Chapters are short and concise with text boxes featuring controversial areas of treatment. I truly love this book; if emergency medicine is your interest then this book comes highly recommended." 3rd Year medical student, Edinburgh University, July 2004.

Patients present with symptoms, not diagnoses. That's why this book uses a symptom-based approach to help practitioners correctly identify the conditions encountered in practice. It encourages readers to consider not only the likeliest diagnosis for a given symptom, but also its other less common, but potentially life-threatening causes. A unique ratings system indicates how commonly each symptom, sign, disease pattern, or diagnostic test result is associated with a particular diagnosis, according to the medical literature. The result is a highly efficient, evidence-based source of assistance in reaching fast, confident diagnoses. Covers everything from "Abdominal Pain" to "Weakness/Fatigue" using a quick-access alphabetical organization. Helps readers to consider not only the likeliest diagnosis for a given symptom, but also its other less common, but potentially life-threatening causes. LDiscusses symptoms, signs, workup, and treatment considerations for every diagnosis. Utilizes a u

The cornea is the ecosystem that connects the internal with the external eye. Defects and disorders in this delicate layer of tissue are frequent, painful and potentially damaging to the internal functioning of the eye. Conversely, disorders of the conjunctiva, eyelids, and tear mechanisms can affect the cornea. This concise, practical text discusses this interrelationship, giving a comprehensive overview of the cornea and its common disorders, with the emphasis on diagnosis and treatment. Outstanding colour illustrations provide added diagnostic information. Contents include: ·Ｆoundations of keratology ·The comea and in flammation ·crneal ulceration ·superfical keratopathy ·corneal complications of contact lens wear ·interstitial keratitis ·proliferaive lesions ·corneal ectasia ·herpes simplex virus keratitis ·corneal trauma ·corneal dystrophies ·corneal transplantation ·medical therapy for corneal disease ·procedures ·the

Univ. College London, UK. Basic introduction to the underlying concepts of medical statistics and guide to commonly used procedures. Key features include: worked examples to accompany each topic, and emphasis on computer analysis of data rather than hand calculations. To be used as a reference and revision summary. Softcover.

The underlying theme of Maternity & Women's Health Care, 8e is how to take care of a woman of childbearing age in today's society. The book is designed to meet the needs of today's students through a clear, readable writing style and a more focused content presentation. Content carefully integrates the importance of understanding family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care. Maternity & Women's Health Care has the most comprehensive coverage of maternal, newborn, and women's health nursing care than any other text on the market.

This practical and highly accessible new atlas illustrates the most commonly performed radiographically directed diagnostic and therapeutic spinal procedures with more than 550 images. Each chapter follows the same consistent formatbeginning with a definition and review of the literature and progressing through the rationale for the procedure, the required equipment and supplies, and coverage of informed consent issues and patient selection to the how-tos of the procedure. The procedures are described with easy-to-follow tables. Skeletal radiographs demonstrating the pertinent anatomy on actual specimens are followed by multiple examples of both easy and challenging cases. Covers a wide range of procedures including epidural steroid injection · nerve root blocks · sacroiliac joint injections · facet joint procedures · discography · percutaneous needle biopsy · kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty · intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty (IDET) and myelography.

This well-illustrated textbook presents a concise, "essentials" approach to the pathologic processes most likely to be diagnosed using medical imaging. It familiarizes readers with the radiographic appearance and origins of the disease or injury, as well as the likely prognosis, in order to produce radiographs of optimal quality. Organized by body system, each chapter begins with an explanation of anatomy and physiology before moving on to imaging considerations. This edition includes the most current information on new imaging techniques such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, and PET scanning. Instructor resources are available.

In A Page Pediatric Signs & Symptoms is your timesaving solution to long hours and busy wards. This innovative one-page format provides the definition, differential diagnosis, workup and diagnosis, and treatment options for nearly 170 diseases and disorders. Perfect for a quick review of signs & symptoms Organized alphabetically by system/topic so you can quickly look up the information you need Written by residents, and practitioners; then reviewed by specialists, ensuring you have the most up-to-date, accurate information Emphasizes high-yield information for the most commonly encountered diseases, disorders, and medical issues Provides you with a visually distinct and unique way to help you learn and remember! Fits in your white coat pocket for on-the-spot reference

Intended for markets outside the United States. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 作者简介： Adriand Tiziani RN.BSc(Mon),DipEd(Melb),MedSt(Mon),MRCNA hsa been a practising nurse for over 17 years,and brings to this edition a wealth of clinical experience and expertise gained through her on-going work as a clinical educator.

Biotechnology is one of the fastest-growing and most controversial areas of scientific innovation and technology. As new developments occur, public debate has become more heated and grave concerns have been expressed about access to genetic information, labelling of genetically modified foods and human and animal cloning. This book presents a unique study of the relationship between new biotechnology and public perception, media coverage and policy formulation. It outlines a new conceptual framework and contains empirical studies on international controversies such as the cloning of Dolly the sheep and GM Soya.

This is a new edition of a highly praised and successful book for medical students, junior doctors working in emergency departments and trainee orthopaedic surgeons.Practical Fracture Treatment combines concise text with Ronald McRae's clear line diagrams to give an accessible step-by-step guide to the assessment and management of fractures. For this new edition the text has been revised throughout, particularly with regard to the increasing tendency towards operative management of fractures, and the illustrations have been improved. Ronald McRae has been joined by Max Esser as a co-author.

The new edition of this popular text provides essential information on the third most common conventional radiographic study.

'Special Tests', now in its fifteenth edition, provides a clear picture of the range, nature and significance of diagnostic tests, includes details of revised consent forms, additional sections and changes arising from the inclusion of nationally-accepted values for numerous chemical substances.

This comprehensive text addresses the issues of controlling the spread of disease agents and maintaining safety in the dental office. It emphasizes the basic concepts of infectious disease and the actual practice of infection control, and describes the specific procedures used and the supplies and equipment needed for disease prevention and office safety. Written at a level appropriate for the entire dental team, the book reflects the new legislation passed for the protection of dental patients and dental workers, and shows how these mandates have changed the way dental care is provided.