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Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of anatomy and physiology will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This new edition is fully updated with vital content on transgender anatomy, detailed pelvic structures, and a comprehensive women's health section. Gain crucial insights into menopausal transitions, pregnancy, and labor physiology.Prepare with confidence, fully covering the core syllabusWritten by students and junior doctors/residents, quality-assured by expert Faculty AdvisorsUpdated self-assessment section aligned with latest guidelines

Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics in the MLA syllabus, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package.Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of respiratory medicine will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!This revised and fully updated textbook aligns perfectly with the MLA syllabus and includes brand-new OSCE cases. It features fully updated asthma guidelines reflecting the latest NICE recommendations, alongside new COPD classification and management protocols. Completely rewritten, it offers a comprehensive, current resource for students and clinicians, ensuring mastery of respiratory medicine in line with the most recent evidence-based practices.Fully aligned to MLA requirements, with key ‘conditions’ and ‘presentations’ highlighted in handy checklists - save valuable revision time and be confident you have the syllabus coveredUpdated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast

Reinforce your understanding of basic nursing concepts and skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 7th Edition, this study guide provides the review and practice you need to master essential LPN/LVN knowledge. Engaging exercises and questions help you learn to apply the nursing process, set priorities, practice critical thinking, make good decisions, and communicate effectively. With this practical review, you will get more out of your textbook and prepare for success on the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® exam. Updated exercises reflect content in the new edition of the Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing textbook. NEW! Sexuality and Patient Care chapter provides exercises and questions to help reinforce socially competent care. Review Questions for the NCLEX-PN® Examination help you review textbook content and practice for the exam with multiple-choice and alternate item format questions based on real-life situations. Clinical Situations use realistic sample practice situations to stimulate clinical judgment and practical application of nursing concepts. Critical Thinking Activities provide nursing scenarios and questions to help build your problem-solving skills. Developing Clinical Judgment activities help you meet the clinical practice objectives of the corresponding chapter. Communication Exercises give you practice using realistic nurse-patient dialogues and are especially useful when paired with a partner. Word Attack Skills offer practice in pronouncing difficult terms and phrases, with emphasis on stress and intonation.

Essential level of coverage right sized for shorter pathology course presents approximately 150 injuries and abnormalities most frequently diagnosed using medical imaging, with a focus on the pathologic conditions students are most likely to encounter in practice. Summary tables at the ends of chapters provide a quick review of the pathologies covered and the preferred imaging modalities for diagnosis. Correlative and differential diagnosis discussions explain the diagnostic process and demonstrate the importance of high-quality images. Standard pedagogy includes chapter outlines and objectives, key terms, and multiple choice and discussion questions for each chapter with answers provided in the back of the text.

A comprehensive guide for practice assessments in the health assessment laboratory. Worksheets for each major chapter of the Wilson & Giddens Health Assessment for Nursing Practice textbook. Serves as both a guide and as practice in documenting a comprehensive health assessment and physical examination.

Straightforward, easy-to-understand, need-to-know coverage gives readers the knowledge and confidence to perform an effective health assessment and physical examination. Clear differentiation between basic skills and advanced skills helps readers differentiate need-to-know skills from skills that would be performed by an advanced practitioner or only in special circumstances. Time-tested two-column format helps link assessment techniques with normal and abnormal findings. Vivid full-color photos and illustrations visually demonstrate key assessment techniques to facilitate better understanding. UNIQUE! Concept Overview boxes present core concepts in the context of health assessment, with discussions of pain, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, motion, sensory perception, nutrition, metabolism, and intracranial regulation. UNIQUE! Clinical Reasoning boxes explain the thought process of an experienced nurse making a clinical decision, to help readers gain an expert perspective on clinical judgment and the decision-making process in nursing practice. UNIQUE! Patients with Situational Variations sections address special circumstances or needs for patients in wheelchairs or other limitations and exam variations. Documenting Expected Findings sections demonstrate how to chart normal findings, including documentation in the Electronic Heath Record (EHR). Review questions help assess the reader's understanding of need-to-know content. UNIQUE! Case studies at the end of each chapter give readers practice in developing clinical reasoning skills in the context of health assessment and physical examination. UNIQUE! Adapting Health Assessment to the Hospitalized Patient chapter explains special techniques for performing a head-to-toe assessment of a patient in a hospital setting. Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Variations boxes help readers anticipate the unique needs of a multicultural patient population. Health Assessment Across the Life Span unit contains four separate chapters that cover all lifespan content, including older adults, pregnant patients, and infants, children, and adolescents. Synthesis and Application of Health Assessment unit details how to conduct, document, and adapt the head-to-toe examination. Updated throughout to reflect the latest research and thinking in health assessment in nursing practice. NGN Health Assessment Questions added to each chapter.

Comprehensive coverage of radiation therapy includes a clear introduction and overview plus complete information on physics, simulation, and treatment planningChapter objectives, key terms, outlines and summaries¿in each chapter help you organize information and ensure you understand what is most importantEnd-of-chapter questions¿and¿questions to ponder¿provide opportunity for review and greater challengeBolded and defined key terms¿are highlighted at first mention in the text and included in an expanded glossarySpotlight boxes¿highlight concepts and offer the most important information as it appears in the chaptersConsiderations about how the role changed because of pandemic, addition of remote work outside of administering treatment, changes to equipmentUpdating MRIOperational Issues CourseUpdated! Management for Radiation Therapists

Gain the professional knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a Medical Assistant! Today's Medical Assistant, Fifth Edition helps you master the clinical and administrative procedures performed in this ever-expanding role. With guidelines reflecting the latest CAAHEP competencies, this resource uses videos and step-by-step instructions to help you learn key medical assisting skills such as measuring vital signs, administering medications, bandaging, venipuncture, and assisting with minor office surgery. It also covers administrative skills such as managing medical records, scheduling appointments, and basic medical coding, and provides a solid foundation in A&P. Written by expert educator Kathy Bonewit-West, this book has everything you need to develop competency and prepare for certification.NEW! Content alignment to 2022 CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies ensures that you master the medical assistant’s role in today’s patient careNEW photos and illustrations showcase the modern medical office including new procedures, equipment, and supplies, along with workforce diversityNEW content includes topics such as telemedicine, vaccinations, COVID-19 protocols, gloving and masking procedures, Cologuard, eating disorders, managing reimbursements, and professionalismNEW! Updated practice exams on the Evolve website are included for CMA, RMA, and other certificationsMore than 120 illustrated, step-by-step procedures include the underlying principles of each technique, along with guidelines for documentationCase studies help you learn how to respond to situations you will encounter in the medical office, asking What Would You Do?/What Would You Not Do?Learning aids in each chapter include learning objectives and related procedures, a chapter outline, and key termsMemories from Practicum and Putting It All into Practice features provide memorable biographical profiles of medical assistants, helping you connect with future practicePatient Coaching boxes help you provide effective patient educationFocus on vocabulary includes pronunciations, word parts, and definitions, plus a glossary for easy referenceProcedure videos and learning activities on Evolve provide engaging, interactive practice with clinical and administrative skills

Get the most out of your Today's Medical Assistant: Clinical and Administrative Procedures textbook with this practical study guide! With chapters corresponding to those in the textbook, this review provides the extra practice you need to master the clinical and administrative procedures performed by medical assistants. Each chapter includes a wide range of exercises, performance checklists, and a guide to the amount of practice you need to attain competency. Written by the textbook’s author, this review tool provides everything you need to master all of today’s important medical assisting skills!NEW! Content alignment to 2022 CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies helps you review and perform today’s tasks at a level of accuracy and speed required of the entry-level practitionerNEW review content includes exercises on telemedicine, vaccinations, COVID-19 protocols, Cologuard, eating disorders, managing reimbursements, and professionalismNEW coverage of gloving and masking procedures helps to protect against COVID-19 and other infectious diseasesVariety of practice exercises includes matching, true/false, key terms, word parts, short-answer questions, crossword puzzles, critical thinking exercises, and moreChapter pretests and posttests help you to measure your mastery of the contentLaboratory assignment sheets call out each chapter’s procedures and include performance checklists to help organize your study timePractice for Competency sections include worksheets with a guide to performing each clinical skillCritical thinking activities help you develop the judgment needed for real-life medical office situationsPerforated pages allow on-the-go review and make it easy to submit assignments

Prepare for the INBDE and ABO certification exams the smart way with Mosby’s Orthodontic Review, Third Edition! This comprehensive resource offers a concise review of orthodontic concepts, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical treatment - all in a question-and-answer format that is ideal for certification and re-certification exam prep, as well as for clinical practice. Plus, clinical case reports allow you to apply your knowledge to real patient scenarios. This is the only review book designed specifically for orthodontics, making it a must-have for students, residents, general dentists, and orthodontists!NEW! 15 new chapters cover a range of topics, including craniofacial growth and development from conception to birth; etiology of malocclusion; the development of oral function; sleep disordered breathing; AI in diagnosis and treatment planning; biomaterials and 3D printing; clear aligner treatment; and othersNEW! Clinical photos, figures, tables and boxes enhance understanding of the content throughout the textNEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features 480 multiple-choice review questions for the ABO exam, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudNEW! Sectioned approach in the table of contents provides greater clarity, structure, and utility of the contentEasy-to-read, question-and-answer format presents information in a digestible format to promote high-yield learning for orthodontic and dental board examsCase-based approach, including many patient scenarios and clinical case reports, reflects and supports the content styles in both the ABO and INBDE exam formatMore than 1,000 illustrations provide a visual guide to conditions, techniques, diagnoses, and key concepts in orthodontic practice and treatmentExpert team of international lead authors and contributors brings both academic and clinical expertise to the content

Now in full color for the first time, Workbook in Practical Neonatology, 7th Edition, uses a highly effective, case-based approach to provide practical clinical guidance on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of newborns. World-renowned neonatologist Dr. Richard Polin and new editor Dr. Thomas Hays lead a team of expert contributing authors who offer case studies followed by questions, answers, and explanations in every chapter. You’ll find authoritative guidance on the problems you’re most likely to see in practice, including issues regarding resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, anemia, fluid therapy, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The 7th Edition has been extensively revised, with new authors, new charts and graphs, and many new cases throughout.Organizes chapters around case studies, followed by questions and answers that require you to make diagnostic decisions and help you understand how scientific concepts apply to each clinical problem.Guides you step-by-step through patient care with abundant diagnostic algorithms, illustrations, and decision trees.Features a new full-color format that offers better visual clarity in design, figures, and diagrams.Shares the expertise of many new authors throughout, as well as new editor Dr. Thomas Hays.Provides online access to echocardiograph and fluoroscopic video clips that show you what to expect and how to proceed.An ideal learning tool and everyday reference for practicing neonatologists, as well as students, trainees, nurses, and other clinicians.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Evidence-Based Practice¿content¿outlines how to closely examine evidence and integrate it into daily hand therapy practice. Case studies¿with questions and resolutions¿help you develop strong clinical reasoning skills while presenting the human side of each client encounter. Special features sections¿such as¿Questions to Discuss with the Physician,¿What to Say to Clients,¿Tips from the Field, and more help you find your own clinical voice.¿ Anatomy¿sections throughout text¿highlight important anatomical bases of dysfunctions, injuries, or disorders. Clinical Pearls¿highlight relevant information from an experienced author and contributors that you can apply to clinical practice in the future. Evaluation Techniques and Tips¿help you master appropriate and thorough clinical evaluation of clients. Diagnosis-specific information¿in the final section of the book is well-organized to give you quick access to the information you need.

The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! Focusing on children and youth from infancy through adolescence to transition to adulthood, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of evidence-based pediatric practice across all settings. The textbook covers foundational concepts for OT for children and youth; evaluation and assessment; intervention across all major life occupations; interventions addressing social-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, sensory and motor function; and a final chapter providing case studies to illustrate professional reasoning.NEW! Chapters provide important information on the topics of creativity, embracing diversity and bridging differences in practice, conditions, settings, telehealth, sexuality, driving, and professional reasoningNEW! Evaluation chapter synthesizes content across multiple practice areas, settings, and conditions, highlighting the complex clinical reasoning that supports the evaluation processNEW! Enhanced ebook version, included with every new print purchase, features case-based video clips, multiple-choice questions, and additional case studies, plus digital access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudREVISED! Case studies throughout the chapters apply and reinforce key concepts to promote clinical decision-making skillsNEW! Appendices provide information for commonly used assessment tools and list the cases presented throughout the textUPDATED! Coverage explores the latest developments related to early intervention, school, and family systemsUPDATED! Current references help ensure content is relevant and applicable for today’s occupational therapy practiceGuiding Questions engage you in reading and indicate key concepts from each chapter. Questions can serve as checkpoints when studying for examinationsCoverage of OT for children from infancy through adolescence includes the latest research, techniques, and trendsFull-color, contemporary design includes high-quality photos and illustrationsApplication of theory and frames of reference in practice are emphasized throughout the book

Women often experience arthritis differently from men for many reasons, ranging from biological and joint anatomy differences to pain perception and psychosocial factors. Evaluation and Management of Hip and Knee Arthritis in Women is the first reference to directly address the unique needs of women in this challenging area, helping you improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes for your female patients. Offering comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of medical, surgical, and sociological considerations, this title is an essential resource for orthopaedic surgeons and primary care physicians in training and practice, rheumatologists, adult reconstruction fellows, advanced practice practitioners, and other clinicians who provide care to women with hip and knee osteoarthritis.Covers all aspects of hip and knee osteoarthritis that are specifically relevant to women’s health: biological differences and hormonal changes, pain perception, joint anatomy, comorbid conditions that are more prevalent in women, psychosocial factors and expectations, response to treatment, and research gapsFeatures concise, detailed text accompanied by abundant, high-quality clinical and radiologic images to provide a practical tool for use in the office, in the clinic, and at point of careDiscusses intraoperative considerations, including implant design, implant sizing, use of technology, bearing surfaces, and fixationCovers etiology of and gender differences in bone health, and development of hip and knee arthritisAddresses postoperative pain and unique social considerations for women with fibromyalgia, mental health disorders, and/or chronic opioid useIncludes value-based care considerations such as impact on health disparities, the doctor-patient relationship, cost to patients, and access to careAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date

Clinically focused, consistently and clearly illustrated throughout, and logically organized, Gray's Atlas of Anatomy, 4th Edition, makes it easier for you to master the essential knowledge needed for success on exams, in dissection labs, and in medical and surgical practice. Ideal as both a stand-alone reference and as a companion resource to the popular Gray's Anatomy for Students, this updated atlas contains stunning illustrations that demonstrate the correlation of structures with clinical images and surface anatomy, presenting a vivid, visual depiction of clinical anatomy.Helps you identify the various anatomical structures of the body and better understand their relationships to each other with the visual guidance of nearly 1,000 exquisitely illustrated anatomical figures. Builds on your existing anatomy knowledge with structures presented from a superficial to deep orientation, representing a logical progression through the body.Depicts the clinical correlation between anatomical structures and surface landmarks with surface anatomy photographs (now depicting more diversity in skin tone) overlaid with anatomical drawings.Offers new and improved online content, including updated self-assessment questions and answers and 3D videos to aid understanding of key concepts and complex structures.Features more than 270 clinical images-including many new laparoscopic, radiologic, surgical, ophthalmoscopic, otoscopic, and other clinical views-placed adjacent to anatomic artwork for side-by-side comparison.Presents artwork consistent with that in Gray’s Anatomy for Students and offers further detail and valuable additional anatomical content, such as detailed "wiring" diagrams for pain referral, detailed muscle attachment tables, more osteology, cross-section correlations for each section, imaging sequences for the male and female pelvis, and more. Enhanced eBook version is included. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures, and BONUS materials, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.¿ New imaging figures aid clarity and reflect anatomy viewed in the modern clinical setting ¿ Increased patient diversity reflected in surface anatomy photographs ¿ New and improved enhanced accompanying eBook (via eBooks+), including: ¿ - x20 (approx. - final number tbc) related 3D videos aid understanding of complex structures or those hard to fully comprehend in 2D only ¿ - Supplementary schematic diagrams - that simplify complex structures and can be reproduced in exams ¿ - Gray's Surface Anatomy Interactive tool ¿ - Updated self-assessment questions and answers (x170) ¿ Full access to Complete Anatomy app (6 months) (Main edition only) - the world's most advanced 3D anatomy solution.

Designed to be as easy to understand as it is comprehensive, Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine, Eleventh Edition is the definitive guide for medical students and doctors in training.Revised and updated to reflect the structure of modern medical care, an all-new acute medicine chapter focuses on the initial, problem-based assessment of the unwell patient. Chapters on medical specialties explore the diagnosis and management of patients with chronic disease across the spectrum of systems-based disorders. Sections on the practice of medicine, medicine in society and medicine throughout life explore medicine in its wider context, addressing the health needs of the population as well as specific patient groups.This book has been the must-have text for medical students and doctors in training for over 35 years. The eleventh edition has been fully updated and restructured to suit the needs of a contemporary audience.A unified chapter format makes the book easy to read and navigateComprehensive content includes clinical skills, basic medical sciences and individual conditionsSuccinct notes on clinical emergencies, differential diagnosis and practical proceduresFully revised and updated throughoutAdditional online videos and self-assessment questions to test knowledge retention and supplement learningAn enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customise your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloudNew chapters include: acute medicinediagnostic and interventional radiologyperioperative medicine and anaesthesiastroke medicineliaison psychiatryobesity medicineyoung adult medicinesex and gender in medicineRepresentation of diverse populations including dermatological disease in different skin tonesTwo new editors

Learn and perfect your positioning skills with the leading radiography text and clinical reference! Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Sixteenth Edition, describes how to position patients properly, set exposures, and produce the quality radiographs needed to make accurate diagnoses. Guidelines to both common and uncommon projections prepare you for every kind of patient encounter. The gold standard in imaging, Merrill's Atlas covers all procedures in the ASRT radiography curriculum and prepares you for the ARRT exam. NEW! Respiration heading emphasizes the importance of proper breathing instructions for maximizing image qualityNEW and UPDATED! Additional images enhance coverage of mammographyUPDATED! Unit values expressed as SI units, with traditional units provided in parentheses, match the format used in imaging technical texts and the ARRT exam. UPDATED! Gonadal shielding guidelines align with current clinical practiceUPDATED! Collimation field sizes and image receptor sizes are simplified for enhanced clinical relevanceSTREAMLINED! Rounded decimal values replace fractions throughout the textComprehensive, full-color coverage of anatomy and positioning makes Merrill's Atlas the most in-depth text and reference available for radiography students and practitionersGuidelines to each projection include a photograph of a properly positioned patient and information on patient position, part position, respiration, central ray angulation, collimation, kVp values, structures shown, and evaluation criteriaDiagnostic-quality radiograph for each projection demonstrates the result the radiographer is trying to achieve

Stay up to date with the uses, properties, and handling of dental materials! With just the right level and scope of content, Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, Fifth Edition, emphasizes how knowledge of dental materials fits into day-to-day clinical practice. This hands-on resource features clinically focused content supplemented liberally with high-quality photographs, case applications, clinical tips and warnings, and step-by-step procedures, as well as videos and practice opportunities on a companion website. A focus on application and a strong art program with additional modern illustrations make this often-difficult subject matter approachable and relevant for today’s dental team members.NEW! User-friendly features, including Key Points boxes throughout the chapters, more bulleted lists, and shorter paragraphs help you process complex topics more easilyNEW! Do You Recall boxes pose questions covering important concepts immediately after they’re presented to support knowledge developmentNEW! Step-by-step procedure videos on the Evolve companion website reinforce techniques presented in the textNEW and UPDATED! Coverage of implant maintenance offers the latest information and guidelinesRobust art program features nearly 600 images of full-color conceptual renderings and clinical photographsClinical and laboratory procedures include step-by-step instructions and supporting artworkClinical Tip and Caution boxes highlight important informationEnd-of-chapter review questions and case-based discussion topics and practice quizzes on the Evolve companion website provide practice opportunities for classroom and board exam preparationKey terms are called out in each chapter and defined in a glossaryPatient home care instructions in many chapters provide helpful tools for patient education

Gain a clear picture of oral biology and the formation and study of dental structures. Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy, Sixth Edition, is the ideal introduction to one of the most foundational areas in the dental professions - understanding the development, cellular makeup, and physical anatomy of the head and neck regions. Written in a clear, reader-friendly style, this text makes it easy to understand both basic science and clinical applications, putting the content into the context of everyday dental practice. New to this edition is evidence-based research on processes of soft tissue regeneration, repair, and aging; challenging factors of inflammation and immune response; newer dental hard tissue remineralization and restorative treatments; and the latest orthodontic concerns. Plus, high-quality color renderings and clinical histographs and photomicrographs throughout the book truly bring the material to life.NEW! Evidence-based research thoroughly discusses processes of soft tissue regeneration, repair, and aging; challenging factors of inflammation and immune response; newer dental hard tissue remineralization and restorative treatments; and the latest orthodontic concernsNEW! Updated clinical and microscopic photographs with exacting companion diagrams throughout help bring key concepts to lifeNEW! Stronger emphasis on patient diversity facilitates more effective clinical practiceNEW! Quick-reference tables provide instant access to essential informationNEW! Discussions of the latest periodontal topics include biologic width, gingival phenotype, esthetic discussion, and the use of biologics such as platelet-rich fibrinNEW! Expanded coverage of new insights includes programmed cell death, the future of stem cells, environmental toxicity, cytokine involvement, dry mouth and hypersensitivity treatments, and cone-beam CT diagnosticsComprehensive coverage includes all the content needed for an introduction to the developmental, histologic, and anatomic foundations for the orofacial regionHelpful learning features in each chapter include key terms accompanied by phonetic pronunciations and a glossaryClinical Considerations discussions relate common atypical to abnormal findings to everyday clinical general practice, as well as dental specialty practiceLearning tools on the companion Evolve website include chapter quizzes and review lists for upcoming competency examinations, plus fun gaming experiencesExpert authors share their expertise and offer valuable insights and guidance

Offering a valuable balance of information for everyone on the rehabilitation team, Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, 6th Edition, brings you up to date with rapid changes in every area of this fast-moving field. Significant new content, a new editor with specialization in prosthetics and orthotics, and new contributing authors deliver expert guidance on the decision-making process needed for the prescription and application of technologically complex devices. From traditional fabrication and fitting principles to advanced information in the material sciences, digital printing technology, neural stimulation systems, microprocessor technologies, and robotics, this new edition remains practical, readable, and evidence-based-an ideal resource to assist medical and rehabilitation professionals achieve optimal outcomes for patients with a wide variety of conditions.Includes coverage of key advances in robotic systems, 3D printing technology, and virtual reality devices, as well as wearable inertial sensors in people with mobility impairments, plus a new chapter on digital technology in orthotics and prosthetics.Covers cutting-edge topics ranging from gait assessment strategies to novel therapies such as use of a virtual environment during rehabilitation.Features a vibrant, full-color design with numerous figures, tables, and color photographs throughout.Shares the knowledge and experience of new editor William Lovegreen, who brings specialized expertise in prosthetics and orthotics, as well as new contributing authors who provide fresh perspectives and greater international representation.Discusses brain-computer interface (BCI) systems relating to assistive technology (AT) systems and orthotics.Includes economic evaluations for orthotic and prosthetic devices.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Learn the basic concepts and fundamental skills that LPN/LVNs need in current practice! Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, Seventh Edition, prepares you for nursing practice in a variety of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines provide a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. Ideal for LPN/LVN programs with a concept-based curriculum, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and succeed in any care setting. NEW! Thoroughly updated content reflects the latest research, evidence-based practice, and guidelinesNEW! Sexuality and Patient Care chapter provides vital up-to-date information for providing socially competent careNEW! Additional and updated photos and illustrations show essential skills and proceduresNursing process framework features the application of the nursing process and nursing care plans, reinforcing application of the nursing process in the clinical settingMore than 20 nursing care plans illustrate each step of the nursing process and include clinical judgment questionsConcept maps help you visualize concepts addressed in the text and show how a condition or response can affect more than one body system, relating to symptoms, treatments, and side effectsClear, easy-to-understand writing style makes concepts and skills easier to understand and rememberGet Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter reinforces learning with key points, review questions, clinical judgment activities, and additional learning resourcesLife Span Considerations: Older Adults boxes highlight changes that occur with aging and how LPN/LVNs can tailor care to accommodate these changesMore than 110 Skills and Steps present step-by-step procedures in an action/rationale format, including documentation examples and Home Care boxes, as appropriate