Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Resuscitation

A focused medical book edited by Donald H. Lalonde concerning surgical techniques for the hand performed using local anesthesia while the patient remains awake. This text likely covers the principles and practical application of the WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) approach in hand surgery.

A foundational text on cranial osteopathy, this book emphasizes structural malalignment, restricted articular mobility, and the vital role of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as the primary irrigation system, building upon the principles of Andrew Taylor Still. It details the indications for cranial treatment, including disorders of the skeletal system, special senses, and acute and chronic ailments affecting the respiratory system, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

A comprehensive guide detailing the principles and techniques of anesthesia specifically tailored for procedures in dental and oral maxillofacial surgery settings.

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This document provides reliable, up-to-date guidance for physicians regarding the selection of appropriate empirical antibiotics for the treatment of common community and healthcare-associated infections in adults. Prepared by the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee, these guidelines support national antimicrobial stewardship initiatives by aiming to streamline practice and minimize the misuse of antimicrobial drugs.

This issue provides clinical articles, management advice, and technology reviews for implantology professionals, featuring articles on creating direct implant provisional restorations and comparing cement- versus screw-retained prosthetics. It also includes features on the LOCATOR Overdenture Implant System (LODI).

A clinical review focusing on specific infectious diseases and syndromes, including congenital infections (Toxoplasmosis, Zika, CMV, Rubella), the evaluation and management of fever without a source in infants and children, and major infections of the Central Nervous System (Meningitis, Encephalitis) and Gastrointestinal tract (Acute Diarrhea).

A detailed chapter analyzing the causes and treatment of refractive errors (Ammetropia). The content covers basic concepts like lenses and accommodation, Emmetropia, Aphakia, and provides a comprehensive study of Myopia. Topics on Myopia include definition, etiology (axial, curvature, index), clinical types (Simple, High, Congenital), symptoms, signs, complications (e.g., Cataract, RD, Glaucoma), and various treatments (optical correction, PRK, LASIK).

An analysis of congenital heart disease (CHD), covering its etiology (genetic and environmental factors), general classification (left-to-right shunts, right-to-left shunts, and obstructions), and detailed pathology of specific conditions such as Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and the components and effects of Fallot's Tetralogy (ToF).

A focused volume addressing advanced and new technologies utilized in the management and treatment of kidney stones.

Guidelines defining the safe practice standards for the use of intravenous drug infusions for general anaesthesia (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia or TIVA). The guidelines stress the importance of competency in delivering TIVA, particularly when inhalational techniques are unsuitable or contraindicated.