Traditional textbooks in this field have emphasized the basic sciences of pathology, biochemistry and physiology. Evidence-based Gastroenterology and Hepatology covers all the major diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, utilizing clinical epidemiology to present the strongest and most current evidence for interventions.
Clinical Biochemistry Lecture Notes presents the fundamental science behind common biochemical investigations used in clinical practice. Taking a system-based approach, it explores the underlying physiological rationale for tests, with each test explained within the context of disruption by disease. It also explores the value and limitations of biochemical investigations, while helping readers to quickly develop the knowledge and skills required to select the appropriate investigations for diagnosis and management, and to correctly interpret test results. Case studies throughout chapters place the information within a clinical context to further assist readers in the development of test-selection and interpretation skills.
Pediatric neurology presents so many challenges unique to young patients that it is in many ways a very different discipline from adult neurology. To help readers address these challenges, the Handbook of Pediatric Neurology uses a handy pocket format and streamlined organization to address the management of hospital- and clinic-based pediatric neurological work-up, diagnosis, and management.
This is the best quick reference text I’ve found for child neurology. It gives a comprehensive but concise overview of the most common neurologic conditions encountered in children from neonates to adolescents. I really appreciate the quick reference guide style giving a brief review of pathophysiology, etiology/presentation, differential diagnosis, workup, as well as managment guidelines. Small enough to fit in a whitecoat pocket or neurology bag.
An excellent book covering the biomechanical and clinical aspects of each ‘element’ of fracture fixation and informs on different effective methods of use in a very concise and lucid manner.
Covering both the applications and the related theory, A Concise Guide to Intraoperative Monitoring provides a general but comprehensive introduction to IOM. Unlike existing texts that typically report the results of specific studies, this book presents comprehensive coverage of the entire procedure, as well as the specific protocols used in hospital practice, examples of typical recordings, possible problems, and recommended solutions. At the end of each chapter the author poses several questions for review. These questions help technologists and medical residents in their preparation for the board exams. Taken together, these features make the book an ideal reference or training manual.
This book is full of small and large mistakes: “debulging” tumors (for “debulk”); “bare hugger” (for Bair Hugger); it states that the middle cerebral artery is part of the posterior circulation, which is a ridiculous mistake showing a very poor understanding of cerebral circulation (the posterior circulation comes from vertebral and basilar arteries; the anterior circulation is everything that comes off the carotid). The outrageously controversial claim that “dermatomal SSEP’s” routinely improve during surgery is made as if it were fact, with no evidence offered. There are lots of pictures, but very few of them are of actual waveforms.
This third edition provides a wide range of different technologies, ranging from conventional growth basic techniques, application of molecular biology, development of resistance mutations, and diagnosis and monitoring treatment response. New and updated chapters cover techniques from the microscopic scale to whole animal models. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls
Gastrointestinal Emergencies 3E provides practical, up-to-date guidance for gastroenterologists, endoscopists, surgeons, emergency and acute physicians, medical students and trainees managing patients presenting with GI complications and/or emergencies. Combining a symptom section, a specific conditions section and a section that examines complications (and solutions) of GI procedures, focus throughout is on clear, specific how-to guidance, for use before a procedure or immediately after emergency stabilization. An evidence-based approach to presentation, diagnosis and investigation is utilized throughout.
John Collins, Consultant Gastroenterologist,?Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.?He is a Past President of the Irish Society of Gastroenterology and is currently Secretary of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
With over 200 traces to test your knowledge, this book is a firstclass learning tool for emergency physicians. Basic student-levelknowledge of ECGs is assumed, so the reader can move directly tolearning about the more complex traces that occur in the emergencydepartment. The level of difficulty is stratified into two sectionsfor specialists in training and specialist emergency physicians.
One of the best ways to study ECG for beginners! Take Amal Mattu’s ECG class online and after the class, study this book. You won’t become an expert in one night, of course, but you will start understand ECGs.
This evidence-based, practical guide provides an introduction to the theory behind child nutrition with practical advice on how to put that theory into practice, including case studies, key points, and activities to help readers learn. Divided into three sections, the chapters cover prenatal nutrition and nutrition throughout childhood from preterm babies to adolescents up to the age of 18.
A thoroughly updated edition of this well-established guide to drugs and prescribing for intensive care. The book is split into two sections: an A-Z guide to the drugs available, and concise notes on the key topics and situations faced on a daily basis. The A-Z section provides succinct information on each drug including uses, limitations, administration directions and adverse effects. The second section details complications that may arise in patients with particular conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy and renal failure, and other factors that may affect drug prescribing. This revised edition includes eleven new drug monographs and covers several new topics, including sepsis and drugs for organ donation. A colour fold-out chart showing drug compatibility for intravenous administration is available online. Presented in a concise, compact format, this book is an invaluable resource for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals caring for critically ill patients.
The book is particularly strong on newer medicines … and is stuffed full of useful pearls and snippets of information … an excellent book that can act as a touchstone for front-line clinical pharmacists in critical care. – The Pharmaceutical Journal –
