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Take your mastery to the next level! Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery (c): Reconstructive Knee Surgery is your ideal source for perfecting today's most advanced and effective surgical techniques for knee reconstruction. Each chapter presents a world-leading orthopaedic surgeon's preferred approach to a specific knee problem, replete with expert technical pearls to help you achieve optimal patient outcomes.Key FeaturesOvercome a full range of challenges in reconstructive knee surgery with in-depth sections on extensor mechanism/patellofemoral problems, meniscus surgery, ligament injuries/instability, and reconstruction of the articular cartilage and synovium.Update your skills with comprehensive updates throughout reflecting all of the latest advances in the field, including many new chapters, new topics, and new surgical innovations.See exactly how to proceed thanks to thousands of high-quality, step-by-step photographs and drawings.Produce the best outcomes through comprehensive discussions of indications and contraindications, decision making, operation room methodology, and pitfalls. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one clickLook for other great titles in the Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery series!

50th Anniversary Edition The cornerstone text in the field for 50 years, Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry has consistently kept pace with the rapid growth of research and knowledge in neural science, as well as biological and psychological science. This two-volume Tenth Edition shares the expertise of over 600 renowned contributors who cover the full range of psychiatry and mental health, including neural science, genetics, neuropsychiatry, psychopharmacology, and other key areas. It remains the gold standard of reference for all those who work with the mentally ill, including psychiatrists and other physicians, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, psychiatric nurses, and other mental health professionals. * New authors bring a fresh perspective to many topics, keeping you at the forefront of current developments in the field.* Thoroughly updated coverage of neural sciences, with new sections on epigenetics, the microbiome, systems neuroscience, the Human Connectome Project, neurodevelopment, and many more.* Extensively revised sections on schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, geriatric psychiatry and neurocognitive disorders.* Uniquely comprehensive information of psychosomatic medicine, including chapters on obesity, chronic pain, and psychiatric sequella of critical illness.* Timely information on public and global psychiatry, biological therapies, and psychotherapies.*"Text within a text" coverage of child psychiatry includes thorough information on neuroimaging, assessment, genetics, sleep disorders, and the impact on parents of raising a psychiatrically disabled child.* Abundant case histories add clarity and represent the vast clinical experiences and wisdom of hundreds of contributing authors. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: * The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offline* Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks* Multiple viewing options offer the ability to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design* The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this new edition is essential for certification candidates and practicing Exercise Physiologists. As the official preparation book for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist examination, the title will guide those seeking certification as they prepare to sit for the exam. For those already practicing, this evidence-based resource will aid in providing the most current, competent guidance to clients. Now fully aligned with the tenth edition of ACSM"s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, this second edition is reflective of the most current standards in the field.These updates include moving to the new pre-participation guidelines, which represent an important and significant change in the prescription of an exercise program. Incorporating ACSM's Exercise is Medicine (R) global health initiative throughout this text prepares the EP-C to become uniquely qualified to work with medical professionals to ensure that all patients and clients are participating in a physical activity program. Organized around the scope of ACSM EP-C practice domains, ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist includes an introductory section focusing on understanding exercise, physical activity, and pre-exercise screening. Coverage of assessment and programming for both healthy and special populations and extensive content about behavior change allows the EP-C to provide program options for varying types of clients. Finally, this text covers the ethics, legal issues, and business of fitness management.

Review for the pediatric boards with confidence! The Cleveland Clinic Intensive Review of Pediatrics, 5th Edition, provides the core pediatric material you need to know in a practical format ideal for board review and preparation. Up-to-date subspecialty chapters provide concise overviews with bulleted lists, tables, photographs, and radiographs, as well as new multiple-choice questions with detailed rationales. Board simulation chapters in every section and at the end of the book, along with three practice exams, build your test-taking skills. Key Features:Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, review important concepts efficiently, and gain experience answering board-style questions.An essential resource for physicians preparing for certification or recertification, and for primary care physicians seeking to update their knowledge of pediatrics.Written primarily by distinguished faculty from Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

The field of spine surgery is in a state of flux, with minimally invasive and open surgical procedures vying for dominance. A new volume in the Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery series, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery weighs the pros and cons of today's open versus minimally invasive techniques, allowing you to choose the approaches that will best meet your patients' needs. In each chapter, accomplished experts describe the advantages, indications, setup, technical aspects, and problem areas associated with a given minimally invasive procedure, including critiques from surgeons who favor a standard open approach - to give you a balanced, objective foundation for surgical decision making.Key FeaturesSeven comprehensive sections explore the fundamentals of minimally invasive spine surgery; minimally invasive procedures of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; minimally invasive surgery of the lumbosacral junction and sacroiliac region; and complications of minimally invasive lumbar spine surgeries.Authoritative perspectives from leaders in the field assure you of current, accurate information.Detailed, step-by-step guidance helps you perform each procedure successfully and achieve optimal outcomes.Clinical photographs, radiographs, and detailed line drawings provide visual support to key elements of each procedure.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Now featuring a fresh new design, the latest guidelines, the most recent information on disease and nutritional conditions, and all-new online resources, this affordable 2nd Edition of The Essential Pocket Guide for Clinical Nutrition is a quick-access resource ideal for dietitians, students, interns, and other health professionals who are actively engaged in clinical nutrition. Pocket-sized and spiral bound for ease of use, this essential quick-reference resource offers immediate, need-to-know information on nutritional assessment, life stage assessment, and nutrition support, as well as nutrition considerations for specific diseases/conditions-bariatric surgery, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, liver and pancreatic diseases, renal diseases, and pulmonary diseases.*New ADIME-at-a-Glance boxes added to each chapter include sample ADIME notes and PES statements.*Journal Access: A Nutrition Today trial subscription is available with the purchase of a new book.*24/7 flexible access to all book content is available online at thePoint.com or via the VST eBook that accompanies the 2nd Edition.* Each chapter's uniform format includes sections on disease process, treatment and nutritional intervention, and patient education.*A new chapter on Bariatric Surgery provides the latest evidence-based information.*A fresh new design facilitates quick reference and table identification.*An expanded "Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam" section in the Assessment chapter covers the latest best practices.*The latest nutritional guidelines are included, including new Malnutrition Guidelines, updated Pregnancy Guidelines on weight gain, updated Cardiovascular Disease Guidelines, and updated Diabetes Guidelines.*The Nestle Mini Assessment (MNA(R)), a validated screening tool that can identify geriatric patients age 65 and above who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, now appears in the Older Adult chapter.*Quick Reference Tables in each chapter make essential information easy to locate.*Useful Appendices include food-drug interactions, laboratory assessment, new tables on essential minerals, dietary supplements, and the Dietary Reference Intakes, and reference materials.

Prepare your students for successful gerontological practice! Focusing on the content that students need to know for effective practice, this text offers engaging, evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of disease presentation and management in older adults. Updated to help students meet the challenges of this increasingly diverse population, the ninth edition retains its acclaimed holistic approach through insightful coverage of the psychosocial, legal, ethical, and spiritual elements of patient care. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NINTH EDITION Concept Mastery Alerts improve students' understanding of potentially confusing topics, as identified by Lippincott's Adaptive Learning Powered by prepU.Consider This Case, Bringing Research to Life, Practice Realities, and Critical Thinking Exercises make concepts come alive and show students how the concepts they are learning are applied in real-life contexts.In-text learning aids--including bolded key terms, communication tips, points to ponder, key concepts, and chapter summaries--help students master important material.Nursing Diagnosis Highlights provide overviews of common diagnoses, covering causes to interventions in an easy-to-understand manner.Nursing Care Plans outline diagnosis, goal, and action for selected health conditions, giving students practical models for effective health care planning.Assessment Guides walk students through general observation, the history-taking interview, and the physical examination. To develop highly capable nurses and promote sound clinical reasoning skills, the ninth edition is supported by Wolters Kluwer's suite of best-in-class digital solutions, including prepU (adaptive quizzing), DocuCare (educational EHR software), and vSim (realistic virtual simulations co-developed by Laerdal Medical and Wolters Kluwer, which are based on the NLN ACE.S Unfolding Cases).

ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy!(R) gives you the confidence you need to pass the ACLS certification exam as well as the knowledge and skills needed to perform advanced cardiac life support. Packed with easy-to-remember definitions and step-by-step directions on the latest treatment algorithms, this enjoyable review text tackles required ACLS course and exam content. It is also the perfect on-the-spot clinical reference-for nurses, students, and all healthcare professionals. Be expertly guided through the latest ACLS training and exam preparation with: *NEW and updated content in quick-read, bulleted format, based on current American Heart Association guidelines*NEW and updated cardiovascular pharmacology content*NEW and updated interventions*Explains ACLS course and exam components and requirements*Proven study strategies, end-of-chapter quick quizzes, and an end-of-book practice test*Explanations of complex concepts-easy-to-retain guidance on how to recognize and treat cardiac arrhythmias, including:* Classifications of interventions, including basic life support skills, adult cardiac arrest algorithm, and defibrillation* Step-by-step how-tos for current treatment algorithms* Managing specific rhythms-hypovolemia, hypoxia, acidosis, hypothermia, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, pulmonary coronary thrombosis, and more*Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations outline the core concepts and skills needed for ACLS certification, including:* CPR - when and how to use it* Devices and procedures skills - safe ventilation techniques, including endotracheal intubation and supraglottic devices, as well as defibrillators, pacemakers, and more* Early management - managing the first 30 minutes of cardiac emergencies* Emergency conditions - which cardiac rhythms may require ACLS treatment* IV and invasive techniques - such as peripheral and central IV line insertion* Pharmacology - knowing the action, indication, dosages, and precautions for the major drugs used during ACLS*Special features that include:*Just the facts - quick summary of each chapter's contento "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake" - expert insights on interventions and problem-solving *Quick quiz - multiple-choice questions after each chapter to help you retain knowledgeo Now I get it! - real-life patient scenarios illustrating correct ACLS interventions o What to look for - tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmias. About the Clinical Editor Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Critical Care Charge RN at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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For more than 25 years, Dr. Dahnert's Radiology Review Manual has earned its reputation as the green "bible" for board exam preparation, in teaching situations, and in the daily practice of radiology. A logical organization, extensive lists of image findings and differential diagnoses, an accessible outline format, and a thorough index have made this reference the #1 choice for success on the written boards. The Eighth Edition has been completely updated to provide head-to-heel coverage of the information needed for today's general radiology practice. NEW to this edition:* A section on General Radiology has been created that covers techniques in nuclear medicine as well as contrast media, statistics, sedation, analgesia, and local anesthesia.* Mnemonics have been added to help make need-to-know facts and trivia easier to find, review, and remember.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:* The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offline* Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks* Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design* The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Systematically solve tough diagnostic challenges in gynecologic pathology with this new title in the Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology series. This practical, full-color reference uses select images of clinical and pathological findings, together with succinct, expert instructions, to guide you through the decision-making process by distinguishing between commonly confused lesions of the gynecologic tract. By presenting material according to the way pathologists actually work, this user-friendly volume helps you quickly differentiate entities that have overlapping morphologic features. Key Features:* Presents over 170 differential diagnoses in gynecologic pathology, including the most common entities as well as selected rare diseases.* Provides concise, bulleted summaries of clinical and pathological findings and relevant pictorial examples on the corresponding pages.* Features over 1,500 high-quality images of similar-looking lesions side by side for easy comparison with respect to clinicopathologic features and ancillary tests.* Includes sections on Vulva & Vagina, Cervix, Endometrial Epithelial Lesions, Uterine Pure Mesenchymal and Mixed Epithelial-Mesenchymal Lesions, Ovary, Peritoneum/Omentum, Fallopian Tube and Paratubal Region, and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.* Ideal for practicing pathologists, pathologists in training, residents, and medical students.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:* The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offline* Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks* Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design* The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Improve your electrocardiogram interpretation skills with this outstanding workbook/electronic resource! Interactive Electrocardiography, 3rd Edition is an ideal learning tool for expanding and refining your interpretation skills at any level. A comprehensive collection of common and uncommon electrocardiograms works seamlessly with an interactive electronic tutorial to provide an easy-to-use learning resource and navigable reference library for healthcare workers of differing specialties and experience.*500 common and uncommon ECGs (300 are new!) are grouped into three levels of complexity: beginning, intermediate, and advanced - perfect for systematic review at your own pace.* Unique electronic features include tracings with labeled color-coded annotation arrows and accompanied by a clinical history, interpretation, and list of diagnostic keywords. The keywords can be used for quick searches when retrieving examples of specific electrocardiogram findings and diagnoses.*The workbook contains life-size reproductions of each electrocardiogram on the electronic tutorial. Simply examine the workbook, then code the answer electronically and receive immediate feedback.* The electronic tutorial provides additional clinical information, expert author electrocardiogram interpretation, annotations, comments, key word listings, multiple-choice questions, and diagnostic categories unique for each tracing reinforcing key interpretation concepts.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:*Complete content with enhanced navigation *Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web*Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation*Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text* Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues*Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

Obtain optimal outcomes with masterful guidance! The Cowboy's Conundrum: Complex and Advanced Cases in Shoulder Arthroscopy brings you step-by-step advice from preeminent orthopaedic surgeons, helping you to successfully perform even the most challenging techniques and achieve the best results. Authored by Stephen S. Burkhart, MD and his expert team of surgeons, creators of bestselling titles A Cowboy's Guide to Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy and The Cowboy's Companion: A Trail Guide for the Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgeon, The Cowboy's Conundrum brings you the collective wisdom of world authorities who have been intimately involved in pioneering and refining today's approaches to minimally invasive shoulder surgery. Dr. Burkhart uses his trademark "cowboy" flair to communicate essential clinical pearls in an approachable and entertaining manner.Key FeaturesEffectively approach a full range of shoulder injuries with thorough, concise coverage of physical examination, imaging, and arthroscopic findings as well as pearls, pitfalls, and decision-making considerations.Successfully perform cutting-edge procedures such as superior capsular reconstruction, remplissage, and knotless Bankart repair through step-by-step descriptions that make each technique easy to replicate.See exactly what to look for and how to proceed thanks to abundant, detailed radiographs, arthroscopic images, and illustrations.View more than 200 edited videos demonstrating the latest shoulder arthroscopy procedures - with author narrations highlighting key nuances, tricks, and tips for making each technique easier to perform. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Recognize when lower extremity disorders signal a larger problem. Systemic Disease Manifestations in the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Extremity is the first clinical reference focused on helping you recognize when lower extremity symptoms indicate the presence of cardiovascular, neurologic, dermatologic, musculoskeletal, endocrinologic, infectious, or other systemic disorders. An impressive roster of multidisciplinary experts guides you through what to look for and how to confirm your diagnostic suspicions. The result is an indispensible resource that can facilitate early detection and timely treatment.Key FeaturesVisually identify telltale indicators of systemic disease thanks to an abundance of color photographs, as well as concise descriptions of diagnostically significant features.Consider all the options through in-depth chapters that span the gamut of systemic disorders which can manifest in the lower extremity.Glean information quickly with the aid of at-a-glance tables and a concise format.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual(R) General Internal Medicine Consult, Third Edition, provides quick access to the essential information needed when performing an inpatient consult. Chapters are organized around presenting symptom (e.g., approach to nausea, approach to low back pain), allowing quick look-up of differential diagnosis and management. Ideal for medical students, residents, and practitioners, the manual is also useful as a quick-reference guide for practicing hospitalists. Key Features:* Brief, focused information throughout, zeroing in on the essential diagnosis and assessment information you need for an internal medicine consult.* Thoroughly revised to include new approaches to diagnosis and new therapeutic management, as well as an all-new chapter on venous thromboembolic disease.* Organized by presenting symptom, making information easy to find so you can maximize your time spent during the consult.* Perfect for residents asked to perform a medical consult, hospitalists, students, NPs, and PAs.* Written by residents, fellows, and attending physicians from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: * The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time - providing a seamless reading experience online or offline* Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks* Multiple viewing options offer the ability to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design* The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Master the answers for your boards and wards! Medical students have no time to waste. Boards and Wards for USMLE Step 2 is the solution! Updated to reflect the current USMLE Step 2 test blueprint, and organized to parallel the clerkships that all 3rd and 4th year medical students are required to take, this bestselling resource makes it easy for you to study only what you truly need to know for the USMLE as well as end-of-rotation exams. Study on the go thanks to a portable format that's ideal for clinical rotations.Efficiently master the essentials through focused coverage of frequently tested topics, presented in a succinct, organized manner.Test your knowledge with 100 USMLE-style questions inside the book - with answers and rationales.Boost your test-taking skills with a new feature on USMLE "Pearls."Grasp facts quickly through at-a-glance color graphs, tables, charts, and algorithms.Easily look up rare diseases in a "Zebras and Syndromes" appendix.

Essentials of Radiologic Science Workbook, Second Edition, is designed to accompany Essentials of Radiologic Science, Second Edition and provides students with additional practice applying difficult theories. This Workbook also serves as preparation for The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination in Radiography and includes Registry-style review questions, as well as other exercises to appeal to different learning styles.Features of the Workbook:Registry-style multiple choice review questions assess knowledge and provide preparation for the registry examinationImage labeling exercises enhance learning with visual reinforcement of materialCrossword puzzles offer an enjoyable way for students to review relevant terms and conceptsLaboratory Experiments provide students with opportunities to directly apply their learning with hands-on activities