Before lifting, the nurse should assess the weight to be lifted and what assistance, if any, is needed. If help is needed, the nurse should assess if a second person is adequate or if mechanical assistance is needed. Once the amount of needed assistance id determined, these steps are followed.
1. Tighten stomach muscles and tuck pelvis; this provides balance and protects the back.
2. Bend at the knees; helps to maintain the nurse’s center of gravity and lets the strong muscles of the legs do the lifting.
3. Keep the weight to be lifted as close to the body as possible; this places the weight in the same plane as the lifter and close to the center of gravity for balance.
4. Maintain the trunk erect and the knees bent so that multiple muscle groups work together in a synchronized manner.
5. Avoid twisting. Twisting can overload your spine and lead to serious injury.
To reach an object overhead the nurse should do the following:
1. Use a safe, stable step stool or ladder for elevation. Avoid standing on tiptoes with the feet together. This decrease the base of support, elevates the center of gravity, and decreases balance.
2. Stand as close to the shelf as possible. This decreases the amount of time the nurse must support the weight of the object with the arms.
3. Transfer the weight of the object from the shelf to the arms and over the base of support. This maintains the nurse’s base of support and aligns the weight of the object close to the nurse’s center of gravity.
Moving the Patient with Assistance
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Material Needed: Drawsheet folded to use as lift sheet
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
1. Remove the pillow and place it at the head of the bed.
2. Positioning with two nurses or staff members.
• First position : Position one nurse on each side of the patient. Each nurse should have one arm under the patient’s thighs.
• Alternative Position: Position one nurse at the patient’s upper body. The nurse’s arm nearest the head of the bed should be under the patient’s head and opposite shoulder. The other arm should be under the patient’s closest arm and shoulder. Position should be under the patient’s lower back and thighs.
• Alternative Position: Place folded draw/turn sheet under the patient’s body extending from shoulder line to just below buttocks. Position one nurse on each sides of lift sheet as close as possible to sides of patient. Assist patient to flex knees, if possible. Each nurse firmly grasps sheet at level of patient’s upper back one hand and at level of buttocks with other hand. Then with one form, coordinated, rocking movement, lift patient toward head of bed.
3. Positioning with three staff members
• Position two nurses so that each one is supporting the patient’s shoulders as described above.
• Position the third nurse at the patient’s lower torso.
4. Positioning with four staff members
• Position two nurse, one each on each side of the patient’s hips and legs.
5. Coordinate the movements of all nurse. One nurse is responsible for stating when to move patient.
6. Place patient in a comfortable position.
Procedure in Preparing Patient to Move From Bed
Procedure in Dangling Patient at the Bedside
Procedure in Moving Patient From Bed to Chair
Procedure in Placing Patient a Trochanter Roll
USING A FOOTBOARD
MATERIALS NEEDED: Footboard
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
1. Assess patient’s ability to place feet in dorsal flexion. If unable to do so, or plantar flexion is continuous, provide a footboard.
2. Cover footboard with a bath blanket to protect feet from rough surfaces.
3. Place footboard in a place where patient’s feet can firmly rest on it without sliding down in bed.
4. Observe legs to ensure that they are not in flexed position when feet are against the board.
5. Tuck to linen under mattress at foot of bed, and bring linen up over the footboards as it can easily be pulled off the bed.
6. Put feet and ankles through range-of-motion exercises every four hours on patient with prolonged bed rests.
7. Observe heels and ankles frequently for signs of breakdown.
Procedure in Logrolling the Patient
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
1. Remove the pillow and place it at the head of the bed.
2. Positioning with two nurses or staff members.
• First position : Position one nurse on each side of the patient. Each nurse should have one arm under the patient’s thighs.
• Alternative Position: Position one nurse at the patient’s upper body. The nurse’s arm nearest the head of the bed should be under the patient’s head and opposite shoulder. The other arm should be under the patient’s closest arm and shoulder. Position should be under the patient’s lower back and thighs.
• Alternative Position: Place folded draw/turn sheet under the patient’s body extending from shoulder line to just below buttocks. Position one nurse on each sides of lift sheet as close as possible to sides of patient. Assist patient to flex knees, if possible. Each nurse firmly grasps sheet at level of patient’s upper back one hand and at level of buttocks with other hand. Then with one form, coordinated, rocking movement, lift patient toward head of bed.
3. Positioning with three staff members
• Position two nurses so that each one is supporting the patient’s shoulders as described above.
• Position the third nurse at the patient’s lower torso.
4. Positioning with four staff members
• Position two nurse, one each on each side of the patient’s hips and legs.
5. Coordinate the movements of all nurse. One nurse is responsible for stating when to move patient.
6. Place patient in a comfortable position.
Procedure in Preparing Patient to Move From Bed
Procedure in Dangling Patient at the Bedside
Procedure in Moving Patient From Bed to Chair
Procedure in Placing Patient a Trochanter Roll
USING A FOOTBOARD
MATERIALS NEEDED: Footboard
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
1. Assess patient’s ability to place feet in dorsal flexion. If unable to do so, or plantar flexion is continuous, provide a footboard.
2. Cover footboard with a bath blanket to protect feet from rough surfaces.
3. Place footboard in a place where patient’s feet can firmly rest on it without sliding down in bed.
4. Observe legs to ensure that they are not in flexed position when feet are against the board.
5. Tuck to linen under mattress at foot of bed, and bring linen up over the footboards as it can easily be pulled off the bed.
6. Put feet and ankles through range-of-motion exercises every four hours on patient with prolonged bed rests.
7. Observe heels and ankles frequently for signs of breakdown.
Procedure in Logrolling the Patient
PRINCIPLES OF BODY MECHANICS
Monday, November 29, 2010
• The wider the base of support, the greater the stability of the nurse.
• The lower the center of gravity, the greater the stability of the nurse.
• The equilibrium of an objects is maintained as long as the line of gravity passes through its base of support.
• Facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine.
• Dividing balanced activity between arms and legs reduces the risk of back injury.
• Leverage, rolling, turning, or pivoting requires less work than lifting.
• When friction is reduced between an object to be moved and the surface on which it is moved, less force is required to move it.
• Reducing the force of work reduces the risk of injury.
• Maintaining good body mechanics reduces fatigue of the muscle groups.
• Alternating periods of rest and activity helps to reduce fatigue.
• The lower the center of gravity, the greater the stability of the nurse.
• The equilibrium of an objects is maintained as long as the line of gravity passes through its base of support.
• Facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine.
• Dividing balanced activity between arms and legs reduces the risk of back injury.
• Leverage, rolling, turning, or pivoting requires less work than lifting.
• When friction is reduced between an object to be moved and the surface on which it is moved, less force is required to move it.
• Reducing the force of work reduces the risk of injury.
• Maintaining good body mechanics reduces fatigue of the muscle groups.
• Alternating periods of rest and activity helps to reduce fatigue.
Bed Making
Sunday, November 21, 2010
The health care provider makes a client’s bed with safely and comfort in mind. The sheets must always be clean, dry, and wrinkle free. Whenever a client’s bed in soiled, it must be changed. The sheets should be straightened out and tightened periodically throughout the day to keep them wrinkle free. When clients are not allowed out of bed, the nurse must make an occupied bed. Whenever a client can get out of bed, an unoccupied bed should be made and left open with the top sheets folded down. When a client is discharged and housekeeping cleans the unit, the bed is made with the top sheets left up. This is known as closed bed. For client who have gone to the operating room or a procedural area, the nurse fanfolds the top sheet lengthwise without tucking them in to facilitate the client’s return to bed. This is called a postoperative or surgical bed.
UNOCCUPIED BED
Special Consideration:
1. Before starting the procedure see to it that all linen are on hand and arranged according to use.
2. If the bed is of the Hi-Low Type, adjust the height accordingly.
3. Finish one side of the bed at a time.
4. Remember that placement of the rubber sheet will depend upon the client need.
5. Leave the client’s until in order.
6. Apply the principles of body mechanics while you are making the bed.
Equipment: Assemble of the bedside and arranges according to use the following:
2 Bed sheets 1 Bedspread (optional)
1 Rubber sheet 1 Pillowcase
1 Draw sheet 1 Mattress cover (if necessary)
OCCUPIED BED
Definition: a bed that is made with the patient on it.
Purpose:
a. To change wet or soiled beddings for the safety and comfort of the patient.
b. To provide a change of position and to afford an oppurtuinity to inspect the client’s body.
Equipment: arrange at the bedside and in order of use the ff:
2 Bed sheets 1 Rubber sheet (if it needs changing)
1 Draw sheet 1 or more pillow cases
Procedure in Making an Occupied Bed
HAND WASHING AND ASEPSIS
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Asepsis is commonly defined as the absence of pathogenic organisms. Hand washing is a proven method of asepsis, which effectively minimizes the onset and spread of infection. It is the brief but vigorous rubbing together of all the hands’ surface lathered with soap or antibacterial hand washing agents, followed by a thorough rinsing in a continuous stream of water.
The purpose of this procedure is to remove dirt and any transient organisms from the hands and the reduction of microorganism count.
Hand contamination is the most common cause of cross infection; and disease can be easily communicated from one person to another through hand contact or touching objects which have been contaminated. If a nurse fails to wash hands after handling articles, which are contaminated, he/she is most likely to spread infections.
Factors influencing Frequency of Hand Washing
• Intensity of contact with patients
• Patient/nurse’s susceptibility to infection
• Contamination degree that could result from contact
• Procedure/activity to be performed
Situations where Hand Washing is necessary
• When hands are visibly soiled
• Before and after contact with patient
• Before performing invasive procedures (e.g., intravascular catheter/indwelling catheter insertion)
• After contact with a source of microorganism (e.g., blood/bloody fluids, mucous membrane or potentially contaminated objects)
• After removal of gloves
The purpose of this procedure is to remove dirt and any transient organisms from the hands and the reduction of microorganism count.
Hand contamination is the most common cause of cross infection; and disease can be easily communicated from one person to another through hand contact or touching objects which have been contaminated. If a nurse fails to wash hands after handling articles, which are contaminated, he/she is most likely to spread infections.
Factors influencing Frequency of Hand Washing
• Intensity of contact with patients
• Patient/nurse’s susceptibility to infection
• Contamination degree that could result from contact
• Procedure/activity to be performed
Situations where Hand Washing is necessary
• When hands are visibly soiled
• Before and after contact with patient
• Before performing invasive procedures (e.g., intravascular catheter/indwelling catheter insertion)
• After contact with a source of microorganism (e.g., blood/bloody fluids, mucous membrane or potentially contaminated objects)
• After removal of gloves
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Atlas of Anatomy
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsNumber Of Pages: 448
Publication Date: 2008-02-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781785057
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781785051
Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
Featuring more than 750 new, modern images, the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Atlas of Anatomy is a vibrantly colored regional atlas of human anatomy offering an unprecedented combination of visual aesthetic appeal and anatomical accuracy. Many student-friendly features set this atlas apart from others on the market, including a unique art style featuring bright colors, color coding of anatomical elements, judicious use of labeling, and no extraneous text. Each plate teaches specific structures and relationships?displayed using artistic techniques such as "ghosting," layering, and color selectivity?providing immediate focus and resulting in easier and faster comprehension. This unique pedagogy, in combination with the atlas' beautiful art style, will make this new anatomy atlas the preferred choice of teachers and students alike. Packaged with the atlas is an online interactive atlas with all of the images, including fully searchable legends and labels and "zoom and compare" features. Also included are electronic flash cards that permit students to test their knowledge of newly learned concepts and structures. Also available is an interactive atlas for faculty, which contains all of the images and the figures with slideshow and JPG export features. The image bank provides figures with labels and leaders on, labels off and leaders on, labels and leaders off, and JPG and PDF options. Faculty also have access to Moore: Clinically Oriented Anatomy's question test bank, which contains approximately 500 review questions with answers.
Principles and Practice of Gastrointestinal Oncology: Principles and Practice
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsNumber Of Pages: 1008
Publication Date: 2007-10-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781776171
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781776172
Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:
Thoroughly updated for its Second Edition, this text provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of gastrointestinal cancer, including molecular biology, diagnosis, medical, surgical, and radiation therapy, and palliative care. The initial section, Principles of Gastrointestinal Oncology, includes an expanded radiation oncology chapter, an extensively revised cancer genetics chapter, and a completely rewritten medical oncology chapter emphasizing new agents. Subsequent sections focus on esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, hepatocellular, biliary tree, and colorectal cancer. Coverage of each anatomic site includes epidemiology, screening, and prevention; molecular biology and genetics; pathology; anatomy and staging; and clinical management. The final section on uncommon cancers includes new chapters on neuroendocrine tumors and small bowel cancers. A companion Website provides instant access to the complete, fully searchable text.
BRS Gross Anatomy (Board Review Series)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsNumber Of Pages: 544
Publication Date: 2007-10-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781771749
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781771740
Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
Now in its Sixth Edition, BRS Gross Anatomy is a primary course review and textbook for medical students in first-year anatomy courses. Written in concise, bulleted outline format, this text offers USMLE-style questions with answers and explanations at the end of each chapter and in an end-of-book comprehensive exam. Other features include nearly 150 two-color illustrations, 50 radiologic clinical images, Clinical Correlations boxes, end-of-chapter summaries, and muscle tables. New to this edition are highlighted "Development Checks" sections on embryology. Terminology has been updated to conform to Terminologia Anatomica. The fully searchable text and a question bank will be available online at thePoint.
Sensory Systems: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Publisher: Academic PressNumber Of Pages: 469
Publication Date: 2002-10
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0125042574
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780125042574
Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:
This book provides a comprehensive description of how human sensory systems function, with comparisons of the five senses and detailed descriptions of the functions of each of them. In addition to describing anatomy and function, the book also provides insight as to how sensory information is processed in the brain to provide the basis for communication and for our perception of our surroundings.
The information is presented in a way that is suitable for individuals from diverse disciplines and educational backgrounds. It gives the clinician an understanding of the function of normal and diseased sensory systems and provides a convenient, up-to-date source of information relevant to individuals in the fields of communication and communication disorders. This book is ideal for scientists, clinical researchers, and students in neurology and neuroscience.
Key Features
* Provides comparative descriptions of the anatomy and physiology of all five sensory systems including pain
* Focuses on neural and central processing of sensory information
* Describes parallel processing and stream segregation and the different targets for sensory information including the emotional brain
Clinically Oriented Anatomy (5th Edition)
Monday, September 13, 2010
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & WilkinsNumber Of Pages: 1104
Publication Date: 2005-05-01
ISBN / ASIN: 0781736390
EAN: 9780781736398
Book Description:
Clinically Oriented Anatomy, Fifth Edition provides first-year medical and allied health students with the clinically oriented anatomical information that they need in study and practice. This book is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of anatomy, presented as it relates to the practice of medicine, dentistry, and physical therapy. This latest edition is fully updated with new content and additional features, including new surface anatomy and updated diagnostic images, new "Bottom Line" summaries that reinforce important concepts, and new clinical "Blue" boxes. Two bound-in CD-ROMs contain interactive case studies, USMLE-style review questions, and layered, rotatable anatomical illustrations generated from three-dimensional models of MRI images.
Interactive Atlas of Human Anatomy (CD-ROM)
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Publisher: Icon Learning SystemsPublication Date: 1998-03
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0914168835
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780914168836
Binding: CD-ROM
Book Description:
This interactive multimedia study tool is comprised of Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy, Third Edition and a NEW special edition of Netter's Interactive Anatomy CD v3.0, which includes:
-965 Netter illustrations and images
-Audio pronunciations of every label, image title and image subtitle
-A handy movable magnifying window giving users a detailed close-up of any anatomy plate - up to 2x magnification
-A multi-level search tool and printing capability for both gray-scale and color
Windows and Mac compatible!
Foot and Ankle Injuries in Dance, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine (The Clinics: Orthopedics)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Publisher: SaundersNumber Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2008-04-28
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1416058117
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781416058113
Binding: Hardcover
Book Description:
Ballet is an exquisitely sophisticated and elegant art form. However its seeming ease and gracefulness belie the underlying physical stress. Much of a dancers ability is reliant on favorable anatomy, strength and flexibility. Their foot mechanics, training and performing techniques are unique and thus they present with particular injury patterns. The following chapters aim to address these differences and provide an approach to assessing and treating foot and ankle injuries in the ballet dancer.
Atlas of Human Anatomy, Third Edition
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Product DetailsBook Publisher: Saunders (01 October, 2002)
ISBN: 1929007116
Book author: Frank H. Netter
Amazon Rating: 4.5
Book Description:
The ultimate anatomy atlas for medical study, clinical reference, and patient education, this updated masterpiece offers 534 of Netters own accurate, clear and beautifully rendered illustrations along with eight Netter-style drawings rendered by Carlos A.G. Machado, MD. Netters incomparable medical art and artistry reflects his personal belief in the power of the visual image to teach without overwhelming the student with dense, confusing text. To clarify rather than intimidate remains the distinctive and effective Netter approach and its been working since the publication of the first edition in 1989.
Atlas d'anatomie humaine 2ed [French]
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Publisher: Editions MassonNumber Of Pages: 574
Publication Date: 2003-01-08
Sales Rank: 3282067
ISBN / ASIN: 2294011988
EAN: 9782294011986
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Editions Masson
Studio: Editions Masson
Source: Atlas d'anatomie humaine 2ed
Atlas de Anatomia Humana 2da Ed [Spanish]
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Publisher: MassonNumber Of Pages:
Publication Date: 2004-04
Sales Rank: 2221087
ISBN / ASIN: 8445812971
EAN: 9788445812976
Binding: Paperback
Manufacturer: Masson
Studio: Masson
Delmar's Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
Monday, September 6, 2010
Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar LearningNumber Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: 2000-08-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0766804984
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780766804982
Binding: Paperback
Book Description:
This new full-color book is organized according to body functions, and focuses on the body working together to promote homeostasis. Essential laboratory exercises included at the end of chapters provide hands-on lab experience. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help build vocabulary. Essential laboratory exercises included at the end of chapters provide hands-on lab experience. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help build vocabulary. Free CD-ROM with each text provides additional practice through several types of activities and games for learning anatomy and physiology. Instant feedback helps the reader learn more quickly by explaining why an answer is correct or incorrect.
Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Publisher: Churchill LivingstoneNumber Of Pages: 1600
Publication Date: 2004-11-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0443071683
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780443071683
Binding: Hardcover
Book Description:
Not since it first published in 1858 has Gray's Anatomy introduced so much innovation to the world of anatomical references. A team of renowned clinicians, anatomists, and basic scientists have radically transformed this classic resource to incorporate all of the newest anatomical knowledge reorganized it by body region to parallel clinical practice and added many new surface anatomy, radiologic anatomy, and microanatomy images to complement the exquisite artwork that the book is known for. Although there are now many books called "Gray's Anatomy," only this 39th Edition carries on the true lineage of the original text. And, only this 39th Edition delivers so much pragmatic, clinically indispensable information. The result is, once again, the world's definitive source on human anatomy..
Clinical Applications of Bones: Allografts and Substitutes
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing CompanyNumber Of Pages: 196
Publication Date: 2005-07-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812563431
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812563439
Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:
Although bone allografts were first utilized by McEwen in orthopaedic surgery in 1881, progress since then has been sporadic. With the growth of tissue banks and the greater availability of safe and sterile bone grafts, the pace has now quickened; in 2004, more than one million such grafts were used in the USA alone.
Recent Advances in Surgery
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Publisher: Royal Society of Medicine PressNumber Of Pages: 245
Publication Date: 2004-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1853155713
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781853155710
Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
A new book in the well established and popular series, previously published by Churchill Livingstone Provides a comprehensive update of key topics in surgery - topics range across surgery in general, and each of the major subspecialties of general surgery. Ideal for practicing surgeons seeking an update in their own and related specialties, and surgery residents preparing for board exams.
Basic Guide to Dental Instruments
Monday, June 14, 2010
Publisher: Wiley-BlackwellNumber Of Pages: 280
Publication Date: 2006-07-31
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405133791
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405133791
Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
Basic Guide to Dental Instruments provides a working inventory of dental instrumentation in common use in dental surgeries. A clear photograph of each class and many varieties of instrument is included, and then described according to the following principles: name, usage, any relevant features and varieties. Each section is dedicated to a specific discipline or division of dentistry. Complete set-ups have been included at the end of most sections for various procedures. The coverage reflects instrumentation and accessory items used in general dental practice, routine hospital dental procedures and selected specialist settings.
Anal and Rectal Diseases Explained
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Publisher: Remedica PublishingNumber Of Pages: 215
Publication Date: 2003-10
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1901346676
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781901346671
Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
Although rectal and perianal complaints are among the most common seen by primary care physicians, surgeons, and gastroenterologists, the wide variety of disorders associated with these complaints are, in general, poorly understood. Additionally, a variety of newer diagnostic techniques, such as endoscopic ultrasound, mannometry, and magnetic resonance imaging, are now being employed for the evaluation of these disorders. Finally, new pharmacotherapies, including immunosuppressants and topical therapies as well as new surgical treatments, have emerged. These are described in a clear, user-friendly manner.
First Aid for the Surgery Clerkship
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Publisher: McGraw-Hill MedicalNumber Of Pages: 300
Publication Date: 2003-07-08
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0071364226
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780071364225
Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
THE NEW FIRST AID CLINICAL CLERKSHIP SERIES provide unsurpassed student-to-student, step-by-step guidance to success for the clerkships and shelf exams. Each book in the series covers the following and much more...
Provides insider tips on how to survive the clerkship and do well on the shelf exam High-Yield Topics cover each core topic that students need to know Overviews of helpful websites, and notes opportunities (such as scholarships) for students interested in pursuing careers in particular areas. Two tear-out pocket cards, which highlight "must-know" concepts in the subject area
Orthodontic Applications of Osseointegrated Implants
Friday, June 11, 2010
Publisher: Quintessence Publishing (IL)Number Of Pages: 218
Publication Date: 2000-05-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0867153563
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780867153569
Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:
Higuchi (American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) presents 10 chapters on establishing and maintaining bone anchored orthodontic prostheses. The chapter focus on the specific interest of orthodontist, although information that may be useful to restorative dentists, prosthodontists, and surgeons has been included.
...combines theoretical discussions of bone physiology, metabolism, & biomechanics with practical guidelines for treating the partially edentulous patient, the growing child, & the multidisciplinary patient.
A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Publisher: WileyNumber Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: 2007-04-20
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470019956
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470019955
Binding: Paperback
Product Description:
Cardiac intervention is a fast expanding field of medicine that is reducing the need for cardiac surgery. A Nurse's Guide to Caring for Cardiac Intervention Patients will enable nurses to fully prepare their patients and families for various cardiac intervention procedures.
Coverage includes:
* Explanations of what the heart condition is and how the procedure may relieve that condition
* Descriptions of what the patient can expect to happen before, during and after the procedure
* What nurses should observe for post procedure, and how to address any complications that may occur
* Guidelines for discharge advice
* Outlines for a pre and post care plan for each procedure – based on the latest research and experience.
Imaging of the Head and Neck
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Publisher: Thieme Georg VerlagNumber Of Pages: 880
Publication Date: 2004-10-31
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 313100942X
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9783131009425
Binding: Hardcover
Book Description:
The successor to Head and Neck Imaging has been completely updated to cover advances in the field. The key features of this book are: organization according to anatomic regions; extensive illustrations to help the reader distinguish between normal and pathologic findings; correlates imaging findings to sections from cadavers; extended chapter on MRI and MRA techniques in the temporal bone; new chapter on the orbit and globe; new material on the anatomy and pathology of the paranasal sinuses for functional endoscopic surgery; state-of-the-art approaches to neck pathology. It is an excellent reference book for both experienced practitioners and residents.
Source: Imaging of the Head and Neck
Beasley's Surgery of the Hand
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Publisher: Thieme Medical PublishersNumber Of Pages: 531
Publication Date: 2003-10
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1588901610
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781588901613
Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:
While new techniques and instruments are constantly being developed, the fundamental concepts and principles of hand surgery remain the basic components of every surgeon's knowledge. This book provides the vital information needed to perform all types of hand surgery, including a guiding philosophy and systemic approach that reduce even the most difficult problems to manageable solutions. Written by world-renowned hand surgeon Robert W. Beasley, the book shares his 40 years of clinical experience and vast knowledge to help you make strong and effective surgical decisions. The text is augmented by nearly 1,400 exquisite, high-quality illustrations that explain important points and give meaning to theoretical concepts. Clinical photographs depict the entire process from initial problem through post-surgical results, and the anatomical drawings were created by award-winning artist and illustrator Leon Dorn especially for this book.
Source: Beasley's Surgery of the Hand
Surgical Management of Spinal Cord Injury: Controversies and Consensus
Monday, June 7, 2010
Publisher: Wiley-BlackwellNumber Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2007-05-18
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405122064
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405122061
Binding: Hardcover
Product Description:
Surgical Management of Spinal Cord Injury: Controversies and Consensus reviews the controversies pertaining to the emergency, diagnostic, medical, and surgical management of spinal cord injury (SCI).
In vitro studies, animal models, and clinical outcome analyses have all failed to yield incontrovertible guidelines that define the role of surgery in SCI. As a result, there is no consensus regarding the necessity, timing, nature, or approach of surgical intervention. In this concise yet comprehensive book some of the leading authorities in the field scrutinize the scientific data and summarize the foundations of rational treatment paradigms.
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