On Call Surgery E-Book
On Call Surgery E-Book

Author: Gregg A. Adams

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2019-04-06

Total Pages: 643

ISBN-13: 0323531660

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Ideal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this best-selling reference by Drs. Gregg A. Adams, Stephen D. Bresnick, Jared Forrester, and Graeme Rosenberg covers the common problems you'll encounter while on call without direct supervision in the hospital. On Call Surgery, 4th Edition, fits perfectly in your pocket, ready to provide key information in time-sensitive, challenging situations. You'll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication. - Features a logical, highly templated format so you can locate key information quickly. - Provides updated content and references, keeping you on the cutting edge of current, evidence-based information. - Includes the latest information on postoperative management of common surgical problems, complications, fluid/electrolyte management, and emergencies such as shock, hemorrhage, and cardiovascular crises. Also includes an up-to-date guide on bedside ultrasound and procedures. - Highlights critical information, reducing the likelihood of error. - Delivers consistent, easy-to-follow coverage of the most common on-call problems and approaches, including what to do from the initial phone call, questions you should ask to assess the urgency of each situation, "Elevator Thoughts," how to immediately identify major threats to life, what to do at the bedside, and how to avoid common mistakes for every call. - Provides updated content and references, as well as an up-to-date drug formulary, keeping you on the cutting edge of current, evidence-based information. - NEW! Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Surgery On Call, Fourth Edition
Surgery On Call, Fourth Edition

Author: Alan T. Lefor

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2005-09-13

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 0071781498

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The ON CALL Series *Concise and portable for “on-the-spot” treatment advice *Comprehensive overview of the initial evaluation and treatment *Features the most frequently encountered problems in a specialty *Includes laboratory and diagnostic tests, procedures, and commonly used medications *Perfect for residents and students on the wards Over 80 of the most common internal medicine problems. Thoroughly revised to reflect current practices and treatment options.

Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique - E-Book
Berry & Kohn's Operating Room Technique - E-Book

Author: Nancymarie Phillips

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-01-28

Total Pages: 1004

ISBN-13: 0323399312

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For over 50 years, Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique, 13th Edition has been the text of choice for understanding basic surgical principles and techniques. Highly readable, accurate, and comprehensive, it clearly covers the "nuts and bolts" of surgical techniques in a step-by-step format that makes it easy to effectively apply basic principles to clinical practice. Expert author Nancymarie Phillips emphasizes the importance of teamwork throughout, with practical strategies and examples of how cooperation among perioperative caregivers contributes to positive patient care outcomes. With a strong focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients, this updated and expanded new edition gives students the knowledge they need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care. Detailed information on the fundamentals of perioperative nursing and surgical technology roles enhances your understanding of basic surgical principles and techniques. Emphasis on teamwork among perioperative caregivers encourages cooperation in attaining positive patient care outcomes. In-depth discussions of patients with special needs related to age or health status help you learn how to develop a plan of care tailored to the unique care parameters of all patients. Focus on the physiologic, psychologic, and spiritual considerations of perioperative patients gives you the knowledge you need to plan and implement comprehensive, individualized care. Content on perioperative patient care for both inpatient and ambulatory procedures highlights key considerations for each setting, as well as for individual surgical procedures. Chapter outlines with page numbers, chapter objectives, and key terms and definitions help you quickly find important information and focus your study time. New illustrations reflect new and changing perioperative procedures, and provide you with key safety information like how to maintain a sterile field, gown, and glove. Enhanced TEACH manual and extensive Evolve resources maximize classroom learning. All Evolve materials are highlighted within the text. Step-by-step coverage of the foundations of surgical techniques enables you to effectively apply basic principles to practice. Additional and updated tables and boxes call attention to the most important concepts from the text. References highlight the evidence-based practice approach used throughout the text.

Principles and Practice of Surgery, E-Book
Principles and Practice of Surgery, E-Book

Author: O. James Garden

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2022-02-26

Total Pages: 582

ISBN-13: 0702082538

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This comprehensive textbook is the surgical companion to the international bestseller, Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine. It provides an overview of core surgical topics encountered in an integrated medical curriculum and, later, in the clinical setting. The book takes a succinct and practical approach to the understanding of surgical disease and care of the surgical patient. It offers comprehensive coverage of the key surgical specialties and includes emerging issues around patient safety and the critical importance of clinical human factors in surgical practice. Fully updated to reflect changes in understanding and evidence-based practice, this is a text that keeps the student up to date and that no trainee surgeon should be without. - Easy to read, logical to follow - Summary boxes and evidence boxes throughout to complement the text - Superbly presented with line drawings, high quality radiographic images and colour photographs to help in exams and in the clinical setting. - Aligned with undergraduate and postgraduate surgical curricula - New chapters on professional and ethical responsibilities, global surgery, patient safety and clinical human factors - Comprehensive information on global surgical practice - Full online and eBook version available as part of Student Consult

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - E-Book
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - E-Book

Author: Raymond J. Fonseca

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-03-08

Total Pages: 2721

ISBN-13: 0323444423

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**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery** This trusted, three-volume resource covers the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with up-to-date, evidence-based coverage of surgical procedures performed today. - NEW! Full color design provides a more vivid depiction of pathologies, concepts, and procedures. - NEW! Expert Consult website includes all of the chapters from the print text plus "classic" online-only chapters and an expanded image collection, references linked to PubMed, and periodic content updates. - NEW! Thoroughly revised and reorganized content reflects current information and advances in OMS. - NEW! New chapters on implants and orthognathic surgery cover the two areas where oral and maxillofacial surgeons have been expanding their practice. - NEW! Digital formats are offered in addition to the traditional print text and provide on-the-go access via mobile tablets and smart phones.

Pediatric Surgery E-Book
Pediatric Surgery E-Book

Author: Arnold G. Coran

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-01-30

Total Pages: 1891

ISBN-13: 032309161X

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Pediatric Surgery, 7th Edition - edited by Arnold G. Coran, Anthony Caldamone, N. Scott Adzick, Thomas M. Krummel, Jean-Martin Laberge, and Robert Shamberger - features comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on all aspects of childhood surgery, including congenital malformations, tumors, trauma, and urologic problems. Apply the latest developments in fetal surgery, adolescent bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery in children, and tissue engineering for the repair of congenital anomalies, such as the separation of conjoined twins. Get comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge technology in pediatric surgical diseases, including imaging concepts, minimally invasive techniques, robotics, diagnostic and therapeutic advances, and molecular biology and genetics. Find information quickly and easily with an intuitive organization by body region and organs. Apply the guidance of world-renowned experts in pediatric surgery. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com. Stay current on recent developments in fetal surgery, adolescent bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery in children, and tissue engineering for the repair of congenital anomalies, such as the separation of conjoined twins. Master the latest surgeries available for fetal and neonatal patients and provide life-saving options at birth. Tap into the expertise of new editors who bring fresh perspectives to cutting-edge techniques.

Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - E-Book
Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - E-Book

Author: James R. Hupp

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0323226876

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A comprehensive guide to oral surgery procedures, Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 6th Edition enhances your skills in evaluation, diagnosis, and patient management. Full-color photographs and drawings show how to perform basic surgical techniques, and an overview of more advanced surgical procedures includes guidelines on when to refer patients to specialists and how to provide supportive postoperative care. This edition also includes the latest developments in dental implants, instrumentation, and current technology. Written by well-known OMS educators James R. Hupp, Myron R. Tucker, and Edward Ellis III, this book is a valuable reference for any dental office. - Complex Exodontia chapter describes techniques for surgical tooth extraction, including the principles of flap design, development, management, and suturing, as well as open extraction of single- and multi-rooted teeth, multiple extractions, and concomitant alveoloplasty. - Management of Medical Emergencies chapter helps you prepare for, prevent, and manage the most common emergencies that may occur in the dental office setting. - Management of Facial Fractures chapter outlines the fundamental principles for evaluation and treatment of the patient with facial trauma. - Infection Control chapter describes proper cleaning and sterilization of office environment, working surfaces, armamentarium, and personnel to help you prevent the injuries and illnesses that result from improper sterilizing and disinfecting. - Convenient appendices offer quick access to resources such as current price lists for key instruments, office record tips, sample drug schedules, examples of prescriptions, and consent forms. - UPDATED content on implants, new instruments, and the latest technology help you treat your patients more effectively. - UPDATED Implant Treatment information is divided into two new chapters, one on basic concepts and techniques for clinical situations where adequate bone and soft tissue exists and implants can be placed into a well-healed area of bone, and another chapter on more complex concepts focusing on cases that require immediate implant placement and cases where bone and soft tissue augmentation may be required. - UPDATED Facial Cosmetic Surgery chapter is organized by nonsurgical and surgical procedures, covering popular procedures such as dermal fillers, botox, facial resurfacing, browlift and forehead procedures, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, and rhytidectomy. - UPDATED Medicolegal Considerations chapter reviews concepts of liability, risk management, methods of risk reduction, and actions that should be taken if a malpractice suit is filed against the dentist or a dentist's employee. - UPDATED Correction of Dentofacial Deformities chapter includes new information on conventional treatment planning, image prediction, and 3D virtual computerized surgical planning. - UPDATED Surgical Reconstruction of Defects of the Jaws chapter includes new information on Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs).

Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery - E-Book
Core Topics in General and Emergency Surgery - E-Book

Author: Hugh M. Paterson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-07-11

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0702084751

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Core Topics in General & Emergency Surgery provides a short, up-to-date and practical reference guide for surgical trainees and established consultants needing a refresher. The seventh edition has been edited and fully revised by respected experts in their fields, and provides a full list of current references and relevant resources. It covers a range of topics relevant to all areas of surgical practice – beyond surgical knowledge – that are essential for enhanced patient outcomes. These include quality improvement in emergency surgery, evaluation of new technology, evaluation of surgical literature, and human factors. This volume is part of the Companion to Specialist Surgical Practice series, the pre-eminent reference for trainees in general surgery and those preparing for the FRCS examinations. Each volume summarises key issues within each surgical sub-specialty and provides evidence-based recommendations to support practice. - Covers relevant topics not found in other surgical textbooks – essential to improve surgical outcomes - Concise and easy to follow – ideal for exam revision or as a refresher aid - Fully updated with latest evidence on recent developments, management issues and operative procedures - International authorship offers a world view - Evidence-based recommendations to support practice - Key references to support content, plus a comprehensive list of references in the accompanying eBook - Links to recommended online videos for further learning - New chapters on surgical technology, quality improvement in emergency surgery - All chapters revised and updated

Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - E-Book
Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - E-Book

Author: Shahrokh C. Bagheri

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2024-10-01

Total Pages: 2361

ISBN-13: 0443110824

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Organized around real patient scenarios, Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd Edition, covers all the material you need to know for the board, in-service, and certification exams, while also preparing you to handle common patient situations in professional practice. More than 110 teaching cases are brought to life with an overview of the most common clinical presentations, physical examination findings, diagnostic tools, complications, treatments, and discussions of possible issues. This text covers the full scope of modern oral and maxillofacial surgery, while helping you focus on the conditions and disorders which are the most common or have significant implications for modern clinical practice. Coverage represents the full scope of modern oral and maxillofacial surgery, while helping you focus on the conditions and disorders which are the most common or have significant implications for modern clinical practice. - NEW! 12 chapters new to this edition cover topics that include implantology, radiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, medicine, and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. - NEW! Section topics and cases address Covid and other infectious diseases, digital dentistry, expanded content on cosmetic surgery, practice management, and more. - NEW! Expanded art program includes 260 new color clinical photos and illustrations between the print and eBook (included with print purchase), aimed at enhancing understanding of key concepts. - UPDATED! All chapters feature updated reference and additional content. - NEW! eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references — plus practice questions and sample exams — with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. - NEW! Mix of up-and-coming and experienced authors and editors brings invaluable clinical expertise and fresh, modern perspectives to the text. - NEW! Additional comprehensive appendices, available on the eBook (included with print purchase), features a section with tips for passing the oral examination. - Case-based approach and format reflects the move towards case-based learning in dental education and emphasizes the value of learning through real patient scenarios. - Logical and consistent chapter format includes an overview of the most common clinical presentations, physical examination findings, diagnostic tools, complications, treatments, and discussions of possible complications. - Detailed figures and illustrations support key concepts throughout the text. - Broad-reaching content is perfect for all levels of study or practice, including residents and pre-doctoral students in the clinical setting, dental students, those preparing for board and/or training and recertification, as well as seasoned clinicians looking to stay up to date on the latest trends in clinical practice.

Cummings Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery E-Book
Cummings Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery E-Book

Author: Paul W. Flint

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-11-28

Total Pages: 4198

ISBN-13: 0323278205

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Now in its 6th edition, Cummings Otolaryngology remains the world's most detailed and trusted source for superb guidance on all facets of head and neck surgery. Completely updated with the latest minimally invasive procedures, new clinical photographs, and line drawings, this latest edition equips you to implement all the newest discoveries, techniques, and technologies that are shaping patient outcomes. Be certain with expert, dependable, accurate answers for every stage of your career from the most comprehensive, multi-disciplinary text in the field! Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Overcome virtually any clinical challenge with detailed, expert coverage of every area of head and neck surgery, authored by hundreds of leading luminaries in the field. Experience clinical scenarios with vivid clarity through a heavily illustrated, full-color format which includes approximately 3,200 images and over 40 high quality procedural videos. Get truly diverse perspectives and worldwide best practices from a multi-disciplinary team of contributors and editors comprised of the world’s leading experts. Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information. All chapters have been meticulously updated; several extensively revised with new images, references, and content. Stay at the forefront of your field with the most updated information on minimally-invasive surgical approaches to the entire skull base, vestibular implants and vestibular management involving intratympanic and physical therapy-based approaches, radiosurgical treatment of posterior fossa and skull base neoplasms, and intraoperative monitoring of cranial nerve and CNS function. Apply the latest treatment options in pediatric care with new chapters on pediatric sleep disorders, pediatric infectious disease, and evaluation and management of the infant airway. Find what you need faster through a streamlined format, reorganized chapters, and a color design that expedites reference. Manage many of the most common disorders with treatment options derived from their genetic basis. Assess real-world effectiveness and costs associated with emergent technologies and surgical approaches introduced to OHNS over the past 10 years. Incorporate recent findings about endoscopic, microscopic, laser, surgically-implantable, radiosurgical, neurophysiological monitoring, MR- and CT-imaging, and other timely topics that now define contemporary operative OHNS. Take it with you anywhere! With Expert Consult, you'll have access the full text, video clips, and more online, and as an eBook - at no additional cost!