The perfect resource for any setting where infusion therapy skills are required! Its popular, self-paced approach makes it ideal for classroom and clinical settings as it progresses from the basics to advanced techniques while incorporating theory into clinical application.
Designed as a self-paced textbook, this guide for nurses covers the principles of I.V. therapeutics in a variety of settings, including acute, home care, clinic, and extended care units. Topics include, for example, infection control practices, techniques for peripheral infusion therapy, the special needs of geriatric patients, and nutritional support.
Fully updated throughout, the second edition of the Manual of Botulinum Toxin Therapy provides practical guidance on the use of Botox in a wide variety of disorders. New chapters have been added on the use of botulinum toxin in wound healing, in focal hand dystonia and in thoracic outlet syndrome, as well as others. There are new chapters on the use of botulinum toxins in conjunction with ultrasound guidance. Using clear line-drawings the Manual describes the relevant injection sites for each condition and gives comparative dosage tables for the various formulations of toxins used in different muscle groups. Throughout the emphasis is on technique and the book can be used as both a teaching aid and in bedside guidance. The manual will be of use to neurologists, otolaryngologists, urologists, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, internists, pain management specialists, rehabilitation specialists and plastic surgeons, and any other clinicians discovering the potential of botulinum toxin.
Although most medical school faculty members are required to teach, the standard medical school curriculum doesn't tell them how to do it well. This book does. An award-winning clinician-teacher, Helen M. Shields has spent her career training future doctors, researchers, and medical school instructors. Here she shares classroom-tested methods for developing, implementing, and evaluating effective curricula for medical students. Shields's five steps emphasize • extensive behind-the-scenes preparation, with a focus on visualizing both one's own performance and the desired student feedback • clear and logical presentations that match the material being taught • controlled exploration of topics through prepared questions and management of group dynamics • reinforcement of important concepts throughout the teaching session • a five-minute summary of take-home points Shields's easy-to-follow guide discusses what teachers should do—and what they should not do. She provides pertinent beginning-of-chapter questions, sample teaching materials, tips for last-minute assignments, and other pearls of wisdom. Shields also describes the methods of dynamic and effective instructors, offers a step-by-step approach to preparation and presentation, and relates proven ways to address a variety of expected and unexpected situations. Innovative and practical, A Medical Teacher's Manual for Success is an essential resource for medical school faculty members who want to teach well.
The manual of choice…perfect for class, clinical, and practice! The perfect resource for any setting where infusion therapy skills are required! Its popular, self-paced approach makes it ideal for classroom and clinical settings as it progresses from the basics to advanced techniques while incorporating theory into clinical application. A focus on evidence-based practice in a streamlined format continues to make this the manual of choice in a rapidly advancing field. “Thorough, comprehensive manual on IV therapeutics. Gorski, the author, is considered the final word in all matters of IV therapeutics. A great go-to guide for any nurse involved with infusions.”—Andrea, Online Reviewer New & Updated Incorporates the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice published by the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), new and revised guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) as well as the latest guidelines from the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) and the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) New Chapter! An Introduction to Biologic Infusion Therapies Updated! Follows the INS Core Curriculum for certification. Updated! Uses current literature to support evidence-based practice. Updated! Presents procedures and rationales as well as technology that reflect practice today. Presents “Thinking Critically” boxes, a case study feature. Integrates pediatric and geriatric content throughout. Offers a wealth of additional resources for students online at FADavis.com Features well organized pedagogical tools, including…Learning Objectives, Nursing Fast Facts, Age-related and Cultural Considerations, Nursing Plans of Care, Home Care Issues, Patient Education, Key Points, and Review Questions. Makes must-know information easy to find with icons for key points of theory, nursing fast facts, INS standards of practice, relevant studies in evidence-based practice, nursing points of care, home care issues, patient education, and a media link to the online tools and resources. Presents detailed step-by-step procedures for subcutaneous infusion of pain medication Ÿ peripherally inserted catheters (PICCs) Ÿ epidural pain medication administration Ÿ and patient controlled analgesic therapy. Includes competency skill checklists for evaluating procedures. Examines delivery of IV therapy in the home setting. Highlights critical content in "Nursing Fast Fact" boxes, Spotlights assessment and intervention guidelines in "Nursing Points-of-Care" boxes. Provides competency criteria for hospital policy and procedure development required by The Joint Commission.
With a new focus on evidence-based practice, the 3rd edition of this authoritative reference covers every aspect of infusion therapy and can be applied to any clinical setting. Completely updated content brings you the latest advances in equipment, technology, best practices, guidelines, and patient safety. Other key topics include quality management, ethical and legal issues, patient education, and financial considerations. Ideal as a practical clinical reference, this essential guide is also a perfect review tool for the CRNI examination. - Authored by the Infusion Nurses Society, this highly respected reference sets the standard for infusion nursing practice. - Coverage of all 9 core areas of INS certification makes this a valuable review resource for the examination. - Material progresses from basic to advanced to help new practitioners build a solid foundation of knowledge before moving on to more advanced topics. - Each chapter focuses on a single topic and can serve as a stand-alone reference for busy nursing professionals. - Expanded coverage of infusion therapy equipment, product selection, and evaluation help you provide safe, effective care. - A separate chapter on infusion therapy across the continuum offers valuable guidance for treating patients with infusion therapy needs in outpatient, long-term, and home-care, as well as hospice and ambulatory care centers. - Extensive information on specialties addresses key areas such as oncology, pain management, blood components, and parenteral nutrition. - An evidence-based approach and new Focus on Evidence boxes throughout the book emphasize the importance of research in achieving the best possible patient outcomes. - The user-friendly design highlights essential information in handy boxes, tables, and lists for quick access. - Completely updated coverage ensures you are using the most current infusion therapy guidelines available.
Davis’s Canadian Drug Guide for Nurses®, Fourteenth Edition delivers all of the information you need to administer medications safely across the lifespan—well-organized monographs for hundreds of generic and thousands of trade-name drugs—along with the Canadian-specific information you want. Full monographs on drugs approved for use in Canada that are not FDA-approved for use in the US, additional Canadian trade names for many US-approved generic drugs identified by a maple leaf icon and a summary of the similarities and differences between pharmaceutical practices in the US and Canada.
Patients with personality disorders need targeted treatments which are able to deal with the specific aspects of the core pathology and to tackle the challenges they present to the treatment clinicians. Such patients, however, are often difficult to engage, are prone to ruptures in the therapeutic alliance, and have difficulty adhering to a manualized treatment. Giancarlo Dimaggio, Antonella Montano, Raffaele Popolo and Giampaolo Salvatore aim to change this, and have developed a practical and systematic manual for the clinician, using Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (MIT), and including detailed procedures for dealing with a range of personality disorders. The book is divided into two parts, Pathology, and Treatment, and provides precise instructions on how to move from the basic steps of forming an alliance, drafting a therapy contract and promoting self-reflections, to the more advanced steps of promoting change and helping the patient move toward health and adaptation. With clinical examples, summaries of therapies, and excerpts of session transcripts, Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy for Personality Disorders will be welcomed by psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals involved in the treatment of personality disorders.