A comprehensive textbook introducing the importance, goals, aims, and objectives of pediatric dentistry (pedodontics). It covers the management of child patients, preventive strategies, setting up a pedodontic clinic, and the transition from extraction-oriented practice to modern interceptive and comprehensive oral care.
A comprehensive clinical guide covering essentials of history-taking, physical examination, nutrition, developmental assessment, and system-based approaches in pediatric patients. The book provides details on various diagnostic tools (laboratory tests, imaging, ECG, biopsy), essential equipment, emergency drugs, common drug therapies (antibiotics, anti-seizure, asthma), and approaches to specific pediatric disorders and syndromes.
This analysis focuses on neonatal seizures, emphasizing the high susceptibility of neonates due to unique physiologic factors. It details the imperative for clinicians to maintain a high degree of suspicion for seizures based on clinical history and the presence of encephalopathy. The text differentiates between acute symptomatic seizures (due to acute brain injury) and neonatal-onset epilepsy (related to underlying structural, metabolic, or genetic disorders). It underscores that while initial acute treatment is similar, long-term treatment and prognosis vary greatly based on etiology, and highlights the importance of early identification and the role of advances in genetic medicine for personalized treatment.
This volume summarizes the maturation of implantology, reviewing how the field has evolved beyond the original Brånemark protocols. Topics addressed include the impact of implant surfaces, one- versus two-stage implants, risk factors for implant failure, immediate implant placement, placement in the esthetic zone, sinus augmentation surgery, and modern implant maintenance.
A practical guide to rheumatology providing clear and concise explanations of relevant basic science, disease pathogenesis, comprehensive descriptions of clinical presentations, and up-to-date information on investigation and treatment options. It also includes an illustrated section on common soft-tissue and joint injections.
Notes designed for postgraduates appearing for MD, DNB, and DA exams in Anesthesiology. The content covers anesthetic management and related topics concerning Maxillofacial trauma, Pain management (Nociception, PCA, Cancer Pain), Eye, ENT, and Orthopedic procedures.
A professional reference book focused on the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases, featuring detailed illustrations and clinical cases. It serves as a targeted resource for imaging specialists and gynecologists.
A practical, evidence-based guide covering the philosophy, initial settings, quick adjustments, troubleshooting, and monitoring of mechanical ventilation. It is designed to assist practitioners, residents, and medical students in the Intensive Care Unit dealing with acute and prolonged respiratory failure, including analysis of arterial blood gases and specific ventilation modes.
The definitive, comprehensive reference text covering the entire field of cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, and vascular disease, providing foundational knowledge, advanced concepts, and clinical management strategies.
A comprehensive analysis of the human gait cycle, defining gait as the pattern of walking and detailing the cycle's structure. It covers the two main phases (Stance Phase, 60%; Swing Phase, 40%) and their subdivisions, including Initial Contact, Loading Response, Midstance, Terminal Stance, Pre-swing, Initial Swing, Midswing, and Terminal Swing. The text also defines key temporal parameters, such as single limb support time, double support time, cadence, and walking speed.
Ebook Info
Published: 2013
Number of pages: 384 pages
Format: PDF
File Size: 37.45 MB
Authors: David F. Chang
Description
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