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Child Sexual Abuse Assessment provides self-directed exercises that
guide readers through the process of identifying documented
injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence collection
and subsequent medical care unique to each case. Readers will have
the opportunity to analyze case histories of child sexual abuse and
accompanying photographs of the patients' physical examinations.
Features and Benefits: Portable and convenient Authored by
nationally recognized experts in forensic nursing Ideal for
self-directed study or group instruction Diverse case history and
full-color exam photos for a broad survey of sexual assault
response Written for sexual assault examiners at every level of
experience, from novice to advanced
This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest edited by Fred Wu
and Dr. Michael E. Winters, is devoted to Emergency Medicine.
Articles in this outstanding issue include: Anaphylaxis; Back Pain
Emergencies; Lethal Rashes; Pregnancy Disasters in the First
Trimester; Current Concepts in the Evaluation of the Febrile Child;
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; Pitfalls in Wound Management;
Ocular Emergencies; Deadly Drug Ingestions; Low Risk Chest Pain;
Headache Mistakes You Don't Want to Make; Asymptomatic Hypertension
in the Emergency Department; Orthopedic Pearls and Pitfalls; and
Antibiotic Stewardship: Choosing Wisely.
Access to acute and emergency care is essential when we are ill or
injured, but the costs are significant. How can we make services
more efficient and effective? This thought-provoking text provides
twenty case studies detailing successful innovations to enhance
value, including telehealth, observation medicine, high utilizer
programs, and the use of informatics to improve clinical decision
support. A detailed history of system developments over the last
fifty years in the US and internationally is provided, and subjects
including measurement and quality improvement, volume versus value
based care, and emergency department crowding are discussed. This
book is an ideal way for emergency physicians and healthcare
managers to explore new ideas and enhance the quality of care in
their area.
Each new print copy of Anatomy & Physiology also includes
Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study
Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that
reports actionable data. World-Class Medical Content To properly
assess and manage a patient, a prehospital provider must have a
solid foundation in human anatomy and physiology. Anatomy &
Physiology for the Prehospital Provider, Second Edition, uses a
systemic approach to building this foundation. It begins by
providing an overview of the basic systems of the human body and
then explores each system in detail chapter by chapter, delivering
a thorough discussion on the system's anatomy, physiology, and
pathophysiology. With clear, accessible language and informative
illustrations, the Anatomy & Physiology for the Prehospital
Provider, Second Edition is an effective and engaging learning
experience. Strong Application to Real-World EMS Progressive
patient case studies evolve throughout every chapter, offering the
learner genuine context for the application of the knowledge
presented. This approach shows the learner how all of the
information will be used to help patients in the field. The Second
Edition content includes: New section on the basics of chemistry
Expanded section on joints Expanded content on muscular physiology
Updated illustrations Additional pathophysiology, including
cellular injury
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