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Acute Medical Emergencies: The Practical Approach, 2e
Pages: 536,
Specialty: Emergency Med,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 210x296x30mm
"Acute Medical Emergencies" is based on the popular Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS (Medical Advanced Life Support) and is an invaluable resource for all doctors dealing with medical emergencies. This comprehensive guide deals with the medical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of acute emergencies. Its structured approach teaches the novice how to assess and recognise a patient in an acute condition, and how to interpret vital symptoms such as breathlessness and chest or abdominal pain. There are separate sections on interpretation of investigations, and procedures for managing the emergency. It covers procedures for acute emergencies occurring anywhere - on hospital wards or beyond. The clarity of the text, including simple line illustrations, ensure its tried and tested procedures provide clear, concise advice on recognition and management of medical emergencies.
Weight: 1.38 KG
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Acute Stroke Care, 2e
Pages: 234,
Specialties: Neurology , Emergency Med,
Publisher: Cambridge,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 110x176x10mm
You have just encountered a possible stroke patient. You ask yourself: what should I do first? How do I know it is a stroke? Is it too late to reverse the damage? How do I do the right things in the right order? This book will help you answer these critical questions. It provides practical advice on the care of stroke patients in a range of acute settings. The content is arranged in chronological order, covering the things to consider in assessing and treating the patient in the emergency department, the stroke unit and then on transfer to a rehabilitation facility. All types of stroke are covered. This new edition provides updated information from recently completed clinical trials and added information on endovascular therapy, hemicraniectomy for severe stroke, DVT prophylaxis and stroke prevention. A comprehensive set of appendices contain useful reference information including dosing algorithms, conversion factors and stroke scales.
Weight: 0.22 KG
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Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance
Pages: 126,
Specialty: Emergency Med,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 214x272x12mm
Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and in full-colour, this brand new title provides an accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students and junior doctors. Reflecting the increased profile of Emergency Medicine in clinical practice and the medical school curriculum, Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the key subjects that will enable any student or junior doctor to 'hit the ground running' when they enter one of the most exciting areas of clinical medicine. Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance is: * A concise, visually orientated course in emergency medicine that is perfect for both study and revision * Organised around symptoms: 'Short of Breath', rather than diagnoses: 'Pneumonia' * Focused on the most common or dangerous conditions you will see in the Emergency Department and includes the latest cardiac resuscitation guidelines * Comprehensively illustrated throughout with over 47 full-page colour illustrations
Weight: 0.37 KG
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Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED 7E
Pages: 500,
Specialty: Emergency Med,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 215.9x274.32x20.32mm
**Now with FREE access to First Aid, CPR, and AED Interactive, Seventh Edition! This manual is developed for use within advanced first aid, CPR, and AED training courses offered through Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Seventh Edition is ideal for use within college-level courses designed to train individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students. This manual includes: Coverage of the 2015 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency. Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format. New and updated content on the use of hemostatic dressings, application of tourniquets, administering epinephrine, dental care, and more. Navigate 2 Advantage Access unlocks an interactive eBook and student practice activities and assessments. A unique Access Code is included with each new print student manual. show more
Weight: 1.22 KG
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Advanced Paediatric Life Support: A Practical Approach to Emergencies, 6th Edition
Pages: 384,
Specialties: Emergency Med, Pediatrics,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 213x269x18mm
Advanced Paediatric Life Support is the internationally renowned manual on emergency paediatric care, written to support the course run by the Advanced Life Support Group. Using their structured approach, a tried and tested practical method of treating children during the crucial first few hours of a life threatening illness or injury, Advanced Paediatric Life Support is used by doctors, nurses and allied health professionals dealing with emergencies in children. Its clear layout and straightforward style make it a highly practical tool both for training and in the event of an emergency. The sixth edition includes major new features bringing it right up to date, including: * The latest International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2015 Guidelines * The latest consensus guidelines on paediatric trauma * Enhanced discussions on the importance of human factors * A new and improved design including full colour photographs and diagrams * Free access to the Wiley E-Text With this book at hand, all those providing care during paediatric emergencies can be confident in having comprehensive and authoritative guidance on the recognition and management of life threatening conditions necessary to save a child's life. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store. show more
Weight: 1.02 KG
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Advanced Practice in Critical Care: A Case Study Approach
Pages: 280,
Specialty: Emergency Med,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2010,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 172x242x16mm
Advanced Practice in Critical Care provides experiencedcritical care nurses with a clear and distinct evidence base forcontemporary critical care practice. Central to the book is theapplication of research and evidence to practice and therefore,case studies and key critical care clinical situations are usedthroughout to guide the reader through the patient care trajectory. Each chapter introduces an initial patient scenario and as thechapter progresses, the patient scenario develops with thetheoretical perspectives and application. In this way, it isevident how multi-organ dysfunction develops, impacting upon andinfluencing other body systems, demonstrating the multi-organimpact that is often experienced by the critically ill patient. Inthis way, consequences of critical illness such as acute renalfailure, haemostatic failure and liver dysfunction are explored.Throughout the text, key research findings and critical caretreatment strategies are referred to, applied and evaluated in thecontext of the given patient case study. Advanced assessmenttechniques are explained and the underlying pathophysiology isdiscussed in depth. Advanced Practice in Critical Care is anessential resource for experienced practitioners within criticalcare whom primarily care for patients requiring high dependency orintensive care.
Weight: 0.6 KG
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AEMT: Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, 3e
Pages: 1840,
Specialty: Emergency Med,
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett,
Publication Year: 2019,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 215.9x274.32x63.5mm
Navigate 2 Essentials Access unlocks a complete audio book, Assessment Center, and dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2. Based on the new National EMS Education Standards for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, the third edition of Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured offers complete coverage of every competency statement with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. New cognitive and didactic material is presented, along with new skills and features, to create an innovative AEMT training solution. Topics including advanced pathophysiology, acid-base balance, fluids and electrolytes, intravenous therapy, intraosseous access, blood glucose monitoring, and administration of AEMT-level medications tailor this textbook to the Advanced EMT level. Additional online skills allow this textbook to be customized for every AEMT training program's unique needs. The third edition now includes: New Pathophysiology chapter Increased coverage of pharmacology Stronger emphasis on critical thinking throughout text Evidence-Based Recommendations and Protocols Medicine is constantly changing and prehospital medicine varies across states and regions. The content of the Third Edition reflects the guidance and recommendations of its extremely experienced authors and its team of Medical Editors from the AAOS. Where possible, content is based on evidence, such as data from the field and studies published in the medical literature. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content The Third Edition meets and exceeds the National EMS Education Standards for the AEMT level, but the content also reflects the National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines (NASEMSO), the National Registry Skill Sheets, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Eighth Edition, from NAEMT and American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma. Last but not least, this fully updated edition addresses the 2015 ECC and CPR Guidelines. Strong Application to Real-World EMS Through evolving patient case studies in each chapter, the Third Edition gives students a genuine context for the application of knowledge. This approach makes it clear how all of this new information will be used to help patients in the field. Opportunities to apply knowledge equip students to ultimately become better providers. Progressive case studies are followed by a comprehensive summary that answers the critical thinking questions raised throughout the case. The You are the Provider cases conclude with a Patient Care Report, showing the student exactly how the presented case would be documented. show more
Weight: 3.2 KG
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