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Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services
Electromagnetic waves have long been used in medical settings for
diagnostic purposes, such as for the detection of cancerous
tissues, stroke events or cardiovascular risk, as the behaviour of
the waves upon meeting their target gives pertinent information for
diagnostic and imaging purposes. This edited book presents advances
in the use of electromagnetic waves and antennas in healthcare
settings, both as diagnostic tools (such as radar-based imaging,
holographic microwave imaging, thermoacoustic imaging systems), and
therapeutic interventions (such as microwave ablation therapies for
cancer). Written by an international team of biomedical engineering
researchers, it discusses all aspects related to the design and
modelling of electromagnetic imaging techniques, electromagnetic
devices, wireless implants, wearable systems and wireless sensor
networks and in vitro and in vivo testing. Design issues for
wearable antennas, wearable sensors, magnetic coils and coil array
issues are explored and biomedical applications such as cancer
detection, stoke event detection, GI diagnostics, and
cardiovascular risk prediction are discussed. The book also
explores scattering problems of electromagnetic waves between
different tissues, and how these complex scattering problems can be
resolved. This book will be of interest to researchers and
engineers in the electromagnetic wave community, those in antenna
research, biomedical engineering and related fields.
The Handbook of Natural Fibres, Second Edition, Volume One: Types,
Properties and Factors Affecting Breeding and Cultivation covers
every aspect of natural fibers, their breeding, cultivation,
processing and applications. This volume features fundamental
discussions of each fiber, covering different stages of breeding
and cultivation. Natural fibrous resources, both lignocellulosic
and protein ones, are renewable, biodegradable, and nontoxic,
making them an important source of sustainable textile solutions. A
broad range of natural fibers are covered in this book, including
cotton, jute, kenaf, flax, hemp, sisal, ramie, curaua, pineapple,
bamboo, coir, sheep wool, and more.
* Discusses how awareness of autism has evolved, beginning with a
relatively homogenous group of patients with obvious symptoms and
increasingly including a wider range of patients with less obvious
symptoms and less need for support * Reviews the DSM and ICD
diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder, teaching
clinicians what each criterion encompasses, particularly in
individuals who are less obviously autistic * Describes traits and
challenges that are not part of the formal diagnostic criteria, but
which commonly co-occur in autistic individuals with less obvious
traits * Includes reflections from those with subtle autism who
struggled to be diagnosed
Clinical Engineering: A Handbook for Clinical and Biomedical
Engineers, Second Edition, helps professionals and students in
clinical engineering successfully deploy medical technologies. The
book provides a broad reference to the core elements of the
subject, drawing from a range of experienced authors. In addition
to engineering skills, clinical engineers must be able to work with
both patients and a range of professional staff, including
technicians, clinicians and equipment manufacturers. This book will
not only help users keep up-to-date on the fast-moving scientific
and medical research in the field, but also help them develop
laboratory, design, workshop and management skills. The updated
edition features the latest fundamentals of medical technology
integration, patient safety, risk assessment and assistive
technology.
Wearable Bioelectronics presents the latest on physical and
(bio)chemical sensing for wearable electronics. It covers the
miniaturization of bioelectrodes and high-throughput biosensing
platforms while also presenting a systemic approach for the
development of electrochemical biosensors and bioelectronics for
biomedical applications. The book addresses the fundamentals,
materials, processes and devices for wearable bioelectronics,
showcasing key applications, including device fabrication,
manufacturing, and healthcare applications. Topics covered include
self-powering wearable bioelectronics, electrochemical transducers,
textile-based biosensors, epidermal electronics and other exciting
applications.
Data for Nurses: Understanding and Using Data to Optimize Care
Delivery in Hospitals and Health Systems provides information for
nurses on how to work with data to effectively evaluate and improve
care delivery for patients. Quality, benchmarking, and research
data are increasingly used to guide care in hospitals and health
systems, and nurses are expected to actively use this information
to identify interventions to optimize outcomes and meet reporting
and financial targets. However, not all nurses receive formal
training on data utilization, making interpretation and application
of the different types of data difficult. This book provides
information on topics such as benchmarking and reportable
indicators, financial metrics, quality improvement, research, and
implementation science, with applications to nursing practice.
Important information on protective measures to guarantee integrity
and security of personal patient data is also included. The book is
a valuable resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals
who require a basic understanding of key principles of data
utilization in order to increase engagement in evidence-based
practices, quality improvement, and mandatory reporting of key
indices.
Sally Baker and Liz Hogon, informed by helping hundreds of clients
achieve a sustained healthy approach to eating, have researched and
written How To Feel Differently About Food to break the painful
cycle of yo-yo dieting and emotional eating. The book cuts a clear
path through the conflicting nutritional information that fills the
popular media to reveal the best way to eat for improved health and
enhanced mood, boost energy without triggering feelings of hunger
and stop wildly fluctuating blood-sugar levels that lead to
cravings. They explain how to make informed and appetising food
choices and how to implement small but empowering new eating habits
from breakfast onwards. Learning new ways of thinking and feeling
about food will naturally enable readers to approach food
differently. These positive changes are designed to be effortlessly
integrated into a busy life with minimum planning and preparation,
including how to eat for nourishment, become healthier, lose excess
weight if appropriate, and boost mood as well as help to combat
anxiety and depression.
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