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Plum and Posner's Diagnosis and Treatment of Stupor and Coma (Hardcover, 5th Revised edition): Jerome B Posner, Clifford... Plum and Posner's Diagnosis and Treatment of Stupor and Coma (Hardcover, 5th Revised edition)
Jerome B Posner, Clifford B. Saper, Nicholas D. Schiff, Jan Claassen
R3,860 R3,164 Discovery Miles 31 640 Save R696 (18%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Plum and Posner's Diagnosis and Treatment of Stupor and Coma, 5th edition, is a major update of the classic work on diagnosing the cause of coma, with the addition of completely new sections on treatment of comatose patients, by Dr. Jan Claassen, the Director of the Neuro-ICU at Columbia New York Presbyterian Hospital. The first chapter of the book provides an up-to-date review on the brain mechanisms that maintain a conscious state in humans, and how lesions that damage these mechanisms cause loss of consciousness or coma. The second chapter reviews the neurological examination of the comatose patient, which provides the basis for determining whether the patient is suffering from a structural brain injury causing the coma, or from a metabolic disorder of consciousness. The third and fourth chapters review the pathophysiology of structural lesions causing coma, and the specific disease states that result in coma. Chapter five is a comprehensive treatment of the many causes of metabolic coma. Chapter 6 review psychiatric causes of unresponsiveness and how to identify and treat them. Chapters 7 and 8 review the overall emergency treatment of comatose patients, followed by the treatment of specific causes of coma. Chapter 9 examines the long term outcomes of coma, including the minimally conscious state and the persistent vegetative state, and how they can be distinguished, and their implications for eventual useful recovery. Chapter 10 reviews the topic of brain death and the standards for examination of a patient that are required to make the determination of brain death. The final chapter 11 is by J.J. Fins, a medical ethicist who was invited by the other authors to write an essay on the ethics of diagnosis and treatment of patients who, by definition, have no way to approve of or communicate about their wishes. While providing detailed background for neurological and neurosurgical specialists, the practical nature of the material in this book has found its greatest use among Internists, Emergency Medicine, and Intensive Care specialists, who deal with comatose patients frequently, but who may not have had extensive neurological training.

Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege - A guide to therapeutic work with boarding school survivors (Hardcover): Nick Duffell,... Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege - A guide to therapeutic work with boarding school survivors (Hardcover)
Nick Duffell, Thurstine Basset
R5,132 R4,167 Discovery Miles 41 670 Save R965 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege discusses how ex-boarders can be amongst the most challenging clients for therapists; even experienced therapists may unwittingly struggle to skilfully address the needs of this client group. It looks at the effect on adults of being sent away to board in childhood and the problems associated with boarding, which have only recently been acknowledged by mainstream mental health professionals. This practice-based book is illustrated by case studies, diagrams and exercises and is divided into three parts: 'Recognition; Acceptance; Change'. It aims to help readers understand the emotional processes of boarding and the psychological aspects of survival, outlining the steps toward recovery and the repercussions of survival. The book also explores how ex-boarders frequently struggle with intimate relationships with spouses and partners and offers interventions and strategies for those working with ex-boarder clients. Trauma, Abandonment and Privilege will be of interest to therapists, counsellors and mental health workers across the UK. It will also be relevant to those who are well acquainted with boarding schools based on the UK model, for example in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Disease Management (Paperback): Zab Mosenifar, Guy W Soohoo Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Disease Management (Paperback)
Zab Mosenifar, Guy W Soohoo
R2,039 Discovery Miles 20 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Including previously unpublished guidelines and recent care descriptions not available in any other text, this reference provides illustrative chapters on the identification, diagnosis, and management of commonly encountered diseases and conditions in the care of the critically-ill patient. Researching the most recent clinical trials and supplying a extensive amount of tables, references, and figures, this guide examines issues significantly affecting the efficacy of care in the ICU, such as nutritional formulations, sedation methods, pain control, life-support technology, and the electronic health record.

Chemical Warfare Agents - Biomedical and Psychological Effects, Medical Countermeasures, and  Emergency Response (Hardcover,... Chemical Warfare Agents - Biomedical and Psychological Effects, Medical Countermeasures, and Emergency Response (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Brian J. Lukey, James A. Romano Jr, Harry Salem
R7,779 Discovery Miles 77 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first edition of this book, Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels, was published just prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The second edition titled, Chemical Warfare Agents: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics, included new epidemiological and clinical studies of exposed or potentially exposed populations; new treatment concepts and products; improved organization of the national response apparatus addressing the potential for CWA terrorism; and improved diagnostic tests that enable rapid diagnosis and treatment. Since the second edition, the chemical warfare agent community has worked hard to advance research for protection and treatment and develop/improve response approaches for individuals and definitive care. Consequently, in addition to updating previous chapters, Chemical Warfare Agents: Biomedical and Psychological Effects, Medical Countermeasures, and Emergency Response, Third Edition features several new chapters that address the Syrian War, chemical destruction, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, biomarkers for chemical warfare agent exposure, field sensors, aircraft decontamination, lung/human on a chip, chemical warfare response decision making, and other research advancements. Features: Describes the newest medical interventions, and the latest technologies deployed in the field, as well as developments in the international response to CW usage highlighting recent events in the Middle East Discusses the latest in organizational/interagency partitioning in terms of responsibilities for emergency response, not just in the United States but at the international level-whether prevention, mitigation, medical care, reclamation, or medico-legal aspects of such response Contains the most current research from bench-level experts The third edition contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the question of chemical warfare agent employment on the battlefield or in terrorism. Edited by workers that have been in the field for 35+ years, it remains faithful to the scientific "constants," while evaluating and crediting the advances by the industry that have made us safer.

Chirurgische Sofortmassnahmen (German, Hardcover, 7th Completely Revised and Updated ed.): Gunter H Willital, Alfred Holzgreve Chirurgische Sofortmassnahmen (German, Hardcover, 7th Completely Revised and Updated ed.)
Gunter H Willital, Alfred Holzgreve; Contributions by Cornelius Rosenfeld, Sandra Lerch, Alexander Meyer, …
R3,324 R2,639 Discovery Miles 26 390 Save R685 (21%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Chirurgische Sofortmassnahmen" by G. H. Willital an established classic in a new edition provides valuable orientation for every surgically active physician. The book covers all diseases and accidents which might make emergency surgical intervention necessary. The surgical procedures for each case are systematically structured and presented in a clear and concise manner for rapid consultation."

Who You Were Before Trauma (Paperback): Luise Reddemann Who You Were Before Trauma (Paperback)
Luise Reddemann 1
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Introducing a proven, pioneering program that empowers trauma survivors to take control of their recovery through imaginative exercises Over the last thirty-five years, our understanding of trauma has dramatically changed. We now know that most people live through at least one traumatic event--which can cause disorders that range from depression, addiction, and anxiety, to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But when leading German psychotherapist Luise Reddemann became head of a psychosomatic clinic in 1985, many doctors were routinely dismissive of patients' trauma. Dr. Reddemann has devoted her career to this question: How can survivors of complex trauma and PTSD heal--and even help themselves to heal? In Who You Were Before Trauma, she presents her groundbreaking method, along with positive therapeutic strategies, to therapists and patients alike. Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy (PITT) incorporates imagination work at every stage of the three-phase trauma therapy model: Establish safety and stabilization Come to terms with traumatic memories Integrate and reconnect with others. By guiding patients to unearth their buried strengths, envision an inner refuge, evoke helpful guiding figures, and ultimately build an "internal counterweight" to their trauma, Reddemann's approach avoids the counterproductive dynamic where the therapist becomes the patient's only source of comfort. This definitive trauma resource shows the way to empower survivors--by making them true partners in their recovery.

Trauma Care Pre-Hospital Manual (Hardcover): Ian Greaves, Keith Porter, Chris Wright Trauma Care Pre-Hospital Manual (Hardcover)
Ian Greaves, Keith Porter, Chris Wright
R5,370 Discovery Miles 53 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This new book provides evidence based guidelines for the immediate clinical management of major trauma.It has been written by clinicians with many years of trauma experience, and endorsed as authoritative by Trauma Care (UK). The UK now has highly effective trauma systems. Clinical developments include the introduction of damage control resuscitation, tranexamic acid, blood product resuscitation, novel hybrid resuscitation and an emphasis on the control of major external haemorrhage as part of a new ABCDE approach. Consequently, more individuals with major trauma are surviving than ever before. Optimal pre-hospital care is essential for improved survival rates and reduced morbidity.

Emergency Cardiology - An Evidence-Based Guide to Acute Cardiac Problems (Paperback, 2nd edition): Karim Ratib, Gurbir Bhatia,... Emergency Cardiology - An Evidence-Based Guide to Acute Cardiac Problems (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Karim Ratib, Gurbir Bhatia, Neal Uren, James Nolan
R1,221 Discovery Miles 12 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This fully revised and updated second edition of Emergency Cardiology offers highly practical advice on the diagnosis and management of acute cardiac conditions. Throughout the book the authors employ an evidence-based approach to clinical practice, and provide detailed guidance for day-to-day practice in a wider variety of settings - from the emergency department to intensive care and the cardiac ward. Provides essential advice for the rapid diagnosis and management of cardiac emergencies - both common and more rare. Includes evidence-based guidelines and the results of the most groundbreaking clinical trials Practical format pocket-sized format Authored by four cardiologists with extensive experience in the emergency setting Emergency Cardiology, Second Edition is an essential purchase for junior doctors, emergency department staff, trainees in cardiology and specialist nurses.

Fachlexikon Toxikologie (German, Book, 4. uberarb. Aufl.): Karlheinz Lohs Fachlexikon Toxikologie (German, Book, 4. uberarb. Aufl.)
Karlheinz Lohs; Contributions by Peter Elstner; Edited by Peter Elstner; Contributions by Axel Hahn; Edited by Ursula Stephan; Contributions by …
R1,282 Discovery Miles 12 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Das Fachlexikon Toxikologie gibt den auf dem Gebiet des Umweltschutzes, der Arbeitshygiene und Toxikologie tatigen Wissenschaftlern und Praktikern ebenso ein Hilfsmittel in die Hand wie den mit dem Transport gefahrlicher Guter oder den mit der schadlosen Beseitigung toxischer Abprodukte Beschaftigten. Daneben wendet sich das Fachlexikon auch an die Mitarbeiter von Feuerwehr, Polizei, Rettungsdiensten, Zoll und anderen Kontrollbehorden sowie an Lehrende und Studierende naturwissenschaftlicher Disziplinen, die nach einem kompakten und zugleich kompetenten Ratgeber suchen."

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties 11e and Oxford Assess and Progress: Clinical Specialties 4e (Multiple copy pack):... Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties 11e and Oxford Assess and Progress: Clinical Specialties 4e (Multiple copy pack)
Andrew Baldwin, Luci Etheridge, Henry Collier, Alex Bonner
R1,408 Discovery Miles 14 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This pack brings together two essential texts on the clinical specialties, covering all core topics for a value-for-money price. Updated with the latest advice and clinical guidelines, packed full of high-quality illustrations, boxes, tables, and classifications, and with a brand new chapter on how to survive your junior doctor years and beyond, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties is ideal for both study and use at direct point of care. Each chapter is clear and concise and filled with medical gems, with features including ribbons to mark your most-used pages and mnemonics to help you memorize and retain key facts. With reassuring and friendly advice throughout, this is the ultimate guide and revision tool for every medical student and junior doctor for each clinical specialty placement. Accompanying this resource is the fourth edition of Oxford Assess and Progress: Clinical Specialties which features over 400 Single Best Answer questions that are mapped to the medical school curricula. Packed with questions written by experienced doctors in each specialty, and rooted in real-life clinical encounters, this revision tool is an authoritative guide for students. Further reading resources and cross-references to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties have been fully updated to expand your revision further on topics you find challenging.

Evidenzbasierte Medizin in Anasthesie Und Intensivmedizin (German, Book, 2., vollst. uberarb. u. erw. Aufl.): R. Kuhlen, R... Evidenzbasierte Medizin in Anasthesie Und Intensivmedizin (German, Book, 2., vollst. uberarb. u. erw. Aufl.)
R. Kuhlen, R Rossaint
R585 Discovery Miles 5 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Welche Studienergebnisse entsprechen der besten wissenschaftlichen Evidenz? Erfahrene Herausgeber und Autoren stellen hier aktuelle Studienergebnisse nach EBM-Kriterien zusammen. Bereits nach kurzer Zeit in 2., komplett aktualisierter Auflage mit systematischer Gliederung der Inhalte nach den Bereichen Anasthesie und Intensivmedizin. Um viele praxisrelevante Themen erweitert u.a.: der kardiale Risikopatient, Transfusions-und Gerinnungsmanagement, Analgosedierung und Blutzuckermanagement auf der Intensivstation, intensivmedizinische Therapie der Pneumonie, COPD und des akuten Nierenversagens. Ein Werk, das arztliche Entscheidungen auf eine wissenschaftliche Basis stellt und aktuelle Studienergebnisse in den Klinikalltag integriert.

Blood and Marrow Transplantation Long Term Management - Prevention and Complications Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Edition):... Blood and Marrow Transplantation Long Term Management - Prevention and Complications Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
BN Savani
R4,044 Discovery Miles 40 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Blood and Marrow Transplantation Long Term Management Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) provides curative therapy for a variety of diseases. Over the past several decades, significant advances have been made in the field of HCT, to the point where HCT has become an integral part of treatment modality for a variety of hematologic malignancies and some nonmalignant diseases. HCT remains an important treatment option for a wide variety of hematologic and nonhematologic disorders, despite recent advances in the field of immunologic therapies. Factors driving this growth include expanded disease indications, greater donor options (expanding unrelated donor registries and haploidentical HCT), and accommodation of older and less fit recipients. The development of less toxic pretransplant conditioning regimens, more effective prophylaxis of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), improved infection control, and other advances in transplant technology have resulted in a rapidly growing number of transplant recipients surviving long-term free of the disease for which they were transplanted. The changes over decades in the transplant recipient population and in the practice of HCT will have almost inevitably altered the composition of the long-term survivor population over time. Apart from an increasingly older transplant recipient cohort, the pattern of transplant indications has shifted from the 1990s when chronic myeloid leukemia made up a significant proportion of allo-HCT indications. Changes in cell source, donor types, conditioning regimens, GVHD prophylaxis, and supportive care have all occurred, with ongoing reductions in both relapse and non-relapse mortality (NRM) have been demonstrated. These patients have increased risks for a variety of late complications, which can cause morbidity and mortality. Most long-term survivors return to the care of their local hematologists/oncologists or primary care physicians, who may not be familiar with specialized monitoring and management of long complications after HCT for this patient population. As HCT survivorship increases, the focus of care has shifted to the identification and treatment of long-term complications that may affect quality of life and long-term morbidity and mortality. Preventive care as well as early detection and treatments are important aspects to reducing morbidity and mortality in long-term survivors after allo-HCT. This second edition, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Long Term Management: Survivorship after Transplant, provides up-to-date information about diagnosis, screening, treatment, and long-term surveillance of long-term survivors after HCT.

Modern Dietary Fat Intakes in Disease Promotion (Hardcover, 2010 ed.): Fabien DeMeester, Sherma Zibadi, Ronald Ross Watson Modern Dietary Fat Intakes in Disease Promotion (Hardcover, 2010 ed.)
Fabien DeMeester, Sherma Zibadi, Ronald Ross Watson
R5,958 Discovery Miles 59 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Nutrition and Health series of books have had great success because each volume has the consistent overriding mission of providing health professionals with texts that are essential because each includes (1) a synthesis of the state of the science, (2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their respective ?elds, (3) extensive, up-to-date fully annotated ref- ence lists, (4) a detailed index, (5) relevant tables and ?gures, (6) identi?cation of paradigm shifts and the consequences, (7) virtually no overlap of information between chapters, but targeted, inter-chapter referrals, (8) suggestions of areas for future research, and (9) balanced, data-driven answers to patient as well as health professionals questions which are based upon the totality of evidence rather than the ?ndings of any single study. The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad perspective, both in subject matter and in the choice of chapter authors. The editor(s), whose training(s) is (are) both research and practice oriented, has(ve) the opportunity to develop a primary objective for their book, de?ne the scope and focus, and then invite the leading authorities to be part of their initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview of the ?eld, discuss their own research, and relate the research ?ndings to potential human health consequences.

Urgent Care Dermatology: Symptom-Based Diagnosis (Paperback): James E. Fitzpatrick, Whitney A. High Urgent Care Dermatology: Symptom-Based Diagnosis (Paperback)
James E. Fitzpatrick, Whitney A. High
R1,458 Discovery Miles 14 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Urgent Care Dermatology: Symptom-Based Diagnosis, by Drs. James E. Fitzpatrick, Whitney A. High, and Lamar Kyle, helps you quickly identify skin conditions and provide necessary treatment at the point of care. Concise, to-the-point text is highlighted by more than 1,000 high-quality photographs - all conveniently organized by lesion appearance - making this resource ideal for first-line clinicians to quickly identify and treat dermatologic conditions. Appearance-based format designed for non-specialists who diagnose and treat skin conditions, such as family practice physicians, urgent care providers, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants Organized by presentation (scaly lesions, blisters, etc.), with a full chapter on treatment pearls that offers expert advice pertaining to diagnosis and treatment Richly illustrated with more than 1,000 full-color clinical examples of lesions you're likely to see Each topic is covered in a two-page spread for quick reference - text on the left and images on the right Up-to-date coverage of morbilliform eruptions, scaly papular lesions, dermatitis (eczematoid reactions), and abscesses, as well as a timely chapter on cutaneous diseases of travelers organized by global region Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos (including video updates), glossary, and references from the book on a variety of devices Appearance-based format designed for non-specialists who diagnose and treat skin conditions, such as family practice physicians, urgent care providers, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Organized by presentation (scaly lesions, blisters, etc.), with a full chapter on treatment pearls that offers expert advice pertaining to diagnosis and treatment. Richly illustrated with more than 1,000 full-color clinical examples of lesions you're likely to see. Each topic is covered in a two-page spread for quick reference - text on the left and images on the right. Up-to-date coverage of morbilliform eruptions, scaly papular lesions, dermatitis (eczematoid reactions), and abscesses, as well as a timely chapter on cutaneous diseases of travelers organized by global region. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos (including video updates), glossary, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Trauma-Informed Practices With Children and Adolescents (Paperback, New): William Steele, Cathy A. Malchiodi Trauma-Informed Practices With Children and Adolescents (Paperback, New)
William Steele, Cathy A. Malchiodi
R1,568 Discovery Miles 15 680 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"Trauma-Informed Practices with Children and Adolescents is a sourcebook of practical approaches to working with children and adolescents that synthesizes research from leading trauma specialists and translates it into easy-to-implement techniques. The approaches laid out address the sensory and somatic experiences of trauma within structured formats that meet the "best practices" criteria for trauma informed care: safety, self-regulation, trauma integration, healthy relationships, and healthy environments. Each chapter contains short excerpts, case examples, and commentary relevant to the chapter topic from recognized leaders in the field of trauma intervention with children and adolescents. In addition to this, readers will find chapters filled with easily applied activities, methods, and approaches to assessment, self-regulation, trauma integration, and resilience-building. The book's structured yet comprehensive approach provides professionals with the resources they need to help trauma victims not just survive but thrive and move from victim thinking to survivor thinking using the current best practices in the field"--Provided by publisher.

Nunn and Lumb's Applied Respiratory Physiology (Hardcover, 9th edition): Andrew B. Lumb, Caroline R Thomas Nunn and Lumb's Applied Respiratory Physiology (Hardcover, 9th edition)
Andrew B. Lumb, Caroline R Thomas
R3,081 Discovery Miles 30 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Nunn's Applied Respiratory Physiology, Ninth Edition, is your concise, one-stop guide to all aspects of respiratory physiology in health, disease, and in the many physiologically challenging situations and environments into which humans take themselves - coverage is from basic science to clinical applications. Trusted for over 50 years, this most comprehensive single volume on respiratory physiology will prove invaluable to those in training or preparing for examinations in anaesthesia, intensive care, respiratory medicine or thoracic surgery - as well as an essential quick reference for physiologists and the range of practitioners requiring ready access to current knowledge in this field. Now fully revised and updated, this ninth edition includes a larger page format for improved clarity, as well as full access to the complete, downloadable eBook version. This incorporates BONUS chapters, handy topic summaries, interactive self-assessment material and a NEW series of expert lectures on key topics. The result is a more flexible, engaging and complete resource than ever before. Enhancements to this edition include: A new dedicated chapter on obesity - covering the effects of this global challenge on the physiology of the respiratory system in health and disease, in both adults and children Expanded coverage of the adverse effects of hyperoxia - including the physiology of the now popular technique of high-flow nasal therapy A revised section on air pollution - reflecting the growing importance and understanding of the impact of pollution on the lungs and other body systems, along with the latest worldwide guidelines Detailed coverage of artificial ventilation during general anaesthesia - covering post-operative respiratory complications and the physiological basis of current best-practice for optimizing ventilation Print comes with enhanced eBook - includes access to the complete, fully searchable text, PLUS: bonus chapters handy chapter summaries interactive self-assessment material a NEW series of 25 expert lectures focusing on the most essential topics in respiratory physiology

Taschenatlas Notfall & Rettungsmedizin - Kompendium für den Notarzt (Hardcover, 4. Aufl. 2010): Thomas Schneider, Benno... Taschenatlas Notfall & Rettungsmedizin - Kompendium für den Notarzt (Hardcover, 4. Aufl. 2010)
Thomas Schneider, Benno Wolcke, Roman Böhmer
R2,899 Discovery Miles 28 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Praxiswissen und Hintergrundinformationen fur den Notfalleinsatz

Im Taschenatlas Notfall- und Rettungsmedizin finden Sie ubersichtlich und reich bebildert alle Informationen rund um den Einsatz.

Der Klassiker in kleinem Format erscheint bereits in seiner 4. Auflage. Diese ist komplett aktualisiert und durch ein neues Layout noch ubersichtlicher. Das bewahrte Konzept bleibt erhalten: Systematische Darstellung aller Notfallsituationen, gegliedert in: Hintergrundinformationen - fur den Notfall relevante Fakten, schnelle Orientierung durch ubersichtliche Darstellung von Ursachen, Symptomen, Differenzialdiagnosen und Therapie, ausfuhrliche Beschreibung und alphabethische Anordnung der Notfallmedikamente.

Fur alle Notarzte und den Bereitschaftsdienst - fur schnelles, sicheres und kompetentes Handeln in allen Notfallsituationen.

Ein kleines, handliches Buch mit viel Inhalt, das in jede Kitteltasche passt."

Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Disease Management (Hardcover): Zab Mosenifar, Guy W Soohoo Practical Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Disease Management (Hardcover)
Zab Mosenifar, Guy W Soohoo
R5,595 Discovery Miles 55 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Including previously unpublished guidelines and recent care descriptions not available in any other text, this reference provides illustrative chapters on the identification, diagnosis, and management of commonly encountered diseases and conditions in the care of the critically-ill patient. Researching the most recent clinical trials and supplying a extensive amount of tables, references, and figures, this guide examines issues significantly affecting the efficacy of care in the ICU, such as nutritional formulations, sedation methods, pain control, life-support technology, and the electronic health record.

Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance (Paperback): Wh Seligman Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance (Paperback)
Wh Seligman
R1,041 Discovery Miles 10 410 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance offers healthcare students and trainees the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the provision of immediate care outside of the hospital. This concise text provides information on the principles of managing acutely unwell patients with life-threatening injuries at the scene of their accident, all in highly-illustrated double-page spreads to help explain key messages. This brand new title: * Looks at the ways in which pre-hospital care is organised and delivered in the United Kingdom * Explores some of the most common incidents that pre-hospital care teams attend to, including major trauma as well as cardiac arrests * Includes an illustrated introduction to some of the many practical procedures pre-hospital care teams must be able to perform including resuscitative thoracotomy and rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia * Takes into account the multi-disciplinary nature of the specialty * Features a section on careers within pre-hospital care for doctors and paramedics Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance is the perfect companion for medical students and junior doctors interested in learning more about pre-hospital care, as well as for paramedic students and paramedics who practise in the pre-hospital environment every day.

Trauma (Paperback, New): Ruth Leys Trauma (Paperback, New)
Ruth Leys
R1,016 Discovery Miles 10 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Psychic trauma is one of the most frequently invoked ideas in the behavioral sciences and the humanities today. Yet bitter disputes have marked the discussion of trauma ever since it first became an issue in the 1870s, growing even more heated in recent years following official recognition of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In a book that is bound to ignite controversy, Ruth Leys investigates the history of the concept of trauma. She explores the emergence of multiple personality disorder, Freud's approaches to trauma, medical responses to shellshock and combat fatigue, Sandor Ferenczi's revisions of psychoanalysis, and the mutually reinforcing, often problematic work of certain contemporary neurobiological and postmodernist theorists. Leys argues that the concept of trauma has always been fundamentally unstable, oscillating uncontrollably between two competing models, each of which tends at its limit to collapse into the other.
A powerfully argued work of intellectual history, "Trauma" will rewrite the terms of future discussion of its subject.

Accident and Emergency Radiology: A Survival Guide (Paperback, 3rd edition): Nigel Raby, Laurence Berman, Simon Morley, Gerald... Accident and Emergency Radiology: A Survival Guide (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Nigel Raby, Laurence Berman, Simon Morley, Gerald de Lacey
R1,186 Discovery Miles 11 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Since it was first published, Accident and Emergency Radiology: A Survival Guide has become the classic in-my-pocket-reference and an indispensable aid to all those who work in the Emergency Department. The core and substantial value lies in the step-by-step analytical approaches which help you to answer this question: "These images look normal to me, but . . . how can I be sure that I am not missing a subtle but important abnormality?" "This book will provide essential reading and support to A&E trainees, medical students, radiology trainees, reporting radiographers and clinical nurse specialists, all of whom may be faced with trauma cases requiring accurate diagnosis and treatment." Reviewed by: RAD Magazine Feb 2015 "... Very nearly flawless...contains just the right amount of information to accommodate readers from trainees through to consultant or attending level." Reviewed by African Journal of Emergency Medicine , Jun 2015 Ensure accuracy in reading and interpretation of any given image. Common sources of error and diagnostic difficulty are highlighted. Prevent mistakes. Pitfalls and associated abnormalities are emphasized throughout. Avoid misdiagnoses. Normal anatomy is outlined alongside schemes for detecting variants of the norm. Each chapter concludes with a summary of key points. Will provide a useful overview of the most important features in diagnosis and interpretation. Easily grasp difficult anatomical concepts. Radiographs accompanied by clear, explanatory line-drawings. Spend less time searching with an improved layout and design with succinct, easy-to-follow text. A templated chapter approach helps you access key information quickly. Each chapter includes key points summary, basic radiographs, normal anatomy, guidance on analyzing the radiographs, common injuries, rare but important injuries, pitfalls, regularly overlooked injuries, examples, and references. Grasp the nuances of key diagnostic details. Updated and expanded information, new radiographs, and new explanatory line drawings reinforce the book's aim of providing clear, practical advice in diagnosis. Avoid pitfalls in the detection of abnormalities that are most commonly overlooked or misinterpreted. Access the complete contents and illustrations online at Expert Consult-fully searchable!

Redefining Trauma - Understanding and Coping with a Cortisoaked Brain (Hardcover): Sarah Wright Redefining Trauma - Understanding and Coping with a Cortisoaked Brain (Hardcover)
Sarah Wright
R3,569 Discovery Miles 35 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This accessible guide explores how our brains react to stress and offers a fresh perspective on how we define "trauma." Probing how the words we use can influence our understanding of distress, this text focuses on expanding awareness of excess stress and reducing judgment of its potential impact on relationships and day-to-day life. Helpfully split into three parts, the book introduces the terms "cortisprinkled," "cortisaturated," and "cortisoaked" and provides a rationale for why these states of brain occur. The role of culture and society are highlighted, and an in-depth focus on coping and offering support to others is presented. Whether caused by sexual assault, social rejection, abuse, the taboo of sexuality, disadvantaged status, or other difficulties, chapters detail specific coping skills and step-by-step strategies to deal with a variety of stress responses. Advice is offered on reconnecting with sexuality, phrasing difficult questions, and ways to offer validation, with concrete recommendations on incorporating healthier practices into everyday life. Both metaphor and real-world vignettes are interwoven throughout, making Redefining Trauma an essential and understandable resource for therapists and their clients, parents and support givers, and anyone looking to develop practical, informed methods for dealing with stress and trauma and reclaim life with intention.

Performing Nerves - Four Plays, Four Essays, On Hysteria (Hardcover): Anna Furse Performing Nerves - Four Plays, Four Essays, On Hysteria (Hardcover)
Anna Furse
R4,478 Discovery Miles 44 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Academic interest in hysteria has burgeoned in recent decades. The topic has been probed by feminist theorists, cultural studies specialists, literary scholars, anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, medical and art historians, as well as novelists. The hysteric is construed as a powerless, voiceless subject, marginalised by the forces of the patriarchy that have been the root cause of their distress, dissembling, and disablement. In Performing Nerves, Anna Furse interweaves her artistic and academic practice, drawing on her own performance texts to explore four different versions of debilitating hysteric suffering. Each text is extensively annotated, revealing the dramaturgical logic and, in turn, the historical, medical, and cultural contexts behind their protagonists' illnesses, which are argued as environmentally caused in each case. This unique, reflective insight into a playwright and director's craft offers not only an account of how mental suffering can manifest in different contexts and times, from the 19th century to today, but also a breadth of access to the ideas that can motivate creative research. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars of theatre studies, performance studies, dramaturgy, 20th-century history, gender studies, and medical humanities.

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Carlos Mery, Patricia Bastero, Antonio Cabrera, Stuart Hall
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Transgenerational Trauma and Therapy - The Transgenerational Atmosphere (Hardcover): Tihamer Bako, Katalin Zana Transgenerational Trauma and Therapy - The Transgenerational Atmosphere (Hardcover)
Tihamer Bako, Katalin Zana
R4,160 Discovery Miles 41 600 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Transgenerational Trauma and Therapy presents the transgenerational, psychological impacts of trauma, and the clinical work on it. The book's expansive insight explores the psychology of the massive, collective trauma, and provides new ways of understanding the serious after-effects of man-made suffering. In this book, Bako and Zana employ their original concept, "the transgenerational atmosphere", to fully comprehend many familiar phenomena in a new theoretical framework, exploring the psychological impact of trauma on the first generation, the mode of transmission, the effects on future generations, and therapeutic considerations. Crucially, Transgenerational Trauma and Therapy explores the psychological effects of collective, societal traumas on whole groups of individuals. Beginning with the direct, deep psychological effects of individual trauma, and then exploring the impact of collective trauma over generations , it deals particularly with the role of the social environment in the processing of trauma, as well as its hereditary transmission. Rich in clinical material and methodological suggestions, Transgenerational Trauma and Therapy will appeal to mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychoanalysts, and social workers, in addition to professors in other academic disciplines, such as sociology, history, philosophy, and anthropology.

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