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Access all of the A&P information you need - whenever and wherever you need it! In class or in practice, all of the A & P information you need is at fingertips in this handy, easy-to-understand pocket guide. Crystal-clear, full-color illustrations with concise labels put all the need-to-know A&P information at your fingertips. Whether you're looking for a cross section of the spinal cord or lateral view of the arteries of the head and neck, or any other perspective on the human body, you'll find it here. A brief description introduces each body system. Crystal-clear presentation makes the illustrations pop from the pages. Precise labels accurately identify every structure. Unique anatomical views - like the cross section of the hand - highlight every detail in full color. Every page tells you the orientation of every figure - no more guessing at what you're viewing. Easy-to-reference tables summarize all of the relevant physiology. New To This Edition: New, Revised & Updated! New illustrations and new topics in every tab to provide complete coverage that's even more relevant to the study of A&P today Body Structure-anatomical position and regional terms Cells, Tissues, and the Integumentary System-the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, and mitosis Human Microbiome-the human microbiome, the gut microbiome, bacteria, microbes, viruses, and diet-driven disease Skeletal System-the plasma membrane, rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, diffusion, mitosis, and common types of fracturesMuscular System-the neuromuscular junction Nervous System-simple reflex arcs, nerve impulse, and sensory and motor neurons of the spinal cord The Senses-cutaneous senses and referred painEndocrine System-endocrine gland stimuli Circulatory System-hematocrit, reticulocytes, and monocytes, and nervous regulation of the heart New table: Complete blood count

A Davis's Notes title! The pocket guide that covers it all-basics, 12-lead, ACLS, meds, and CPR for adults and children! A quick look-up reference for ECG interpretation and management! This indispensable pocket guide presents the basics (anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, electrical conduction system of the heart, basic ECG concepts and components,) ACLS and CPR algorithms, emergency medications, and comprehensive information on monitoring leads and interpretation of over 100 ECG strips, including 12-lead and pacemaker rhythms. See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition Worth every penny!! "Bought this to keep in my lab coat to help me interpret ECGs. It is absolutely perfect. Has several different rhythms and 50 practice questions. It's also waterproof and tear proof. Wish I bought it sooner." - Online Reviewer If you are trying to learn EKG, this is a must have!! "Really convenient tool to learn from. Easy to navigate." - Emily, L., Online Reviewer Great for nursing students and RNs. "As a nurse educator (and earlier a staff RN) I made these required reading for my students. Their small size with spiral binding make them useful well beyond graduation." - Barbara R., Online Reviewer Perfect Pocket reference "For those of us that don't always remember every detail of EKGs, and need some help on the fly, this book is perfect. I can fit it in my pocket and pull for reference whenever I need. I have already recommended it to many of my colleagues." - Online Reviewer

Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide, Ninth Edition helps readers develop a fundamental knowledge of the medical terminology necessary for a career in any healthcare setting. The text opens with a general introduction to word parts and the human body as a whole, followed by an overview of diseases and treatments. Each subsequent chapter on the individual body systems begins with an illustrated overview of the system with definitions of key terms relevant to that system. Tables of word parts and exercises on using them follow. The sequence of the systems chapters follows the same order as that found in a tradition A&P courses.Turning to the abnormal, a section on diseases and treatments is included, followed by definitions of related key terms.

Practice, practice, and more practice! This full-color workbook walks you step by step through every aspect of ECG interpretation to develop the pattern recognition skills you need to read ECGs with confidence. 550 full-size, real-life ECG strips, a wealth of exercises, and practice tests help to ensure that you can recognize the subtle findings that distinguish one arrhythmia from another and provide the appropriate care in common clinical or emergency situations. See what reviewers are saying online about the previous edition: Amazing Resource! "I really benefited from all the pages of practice problems." - Amazon Reviewer Five Stars."Great book with clear explanations." - Amazon Reviewer