Revised and update to keep pace with changing issues that affect all women, the best-selling New Dimensions in Women's Health, Ninth Edition provides a modern look at the health of women of all cultures, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual orientations. Written for undergraduate students within health education, nursing, and women's studies programs, the text provides readers with the critical information needed to optimize their well-being, avoid illness and injury, and support their overall health. The authors took great care to provide in-depth coverage of important aspects of women's health and to examine the contributing epidemiological, historical, psychosocial, cultural, ethical, legal, political, and economic influences. The Ninth Edition includes: - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on many aspects of women's health, from the workplace to violence, substance abuse and more. - Updates related to the Affordable Care Act and post-Medicaid expansion. - New information on diet and nutrition trends - The Dobbs decision and its impact on women's health - Updated information on mental illness disorder classification and mental illness resources. - New content on substance abuse trends along with cannabis and other legalization efforts. - Updated violence data to reflect intimate partner violence in domestic partnerships and LGBTQ relationships, among others.
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Hace más de tres décadas, PHTLS: Soporte vital en trauma prehospitalario transformó la evaluación y el manejo de pacientes con traumatismos en el campo, mejorando la calidad de la atención de los pacientes con traumatismos y salvando vidas alrededor del mundo. La décima edición de este confiable recurso integral continúa la misión de PHTLS de promover la excelencia en el manejo de los pacientes con traumatismos por parte de todos los profesionales de la atención prehospitalaria mediante la educación global. Desarrollado por primera vez por la National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) a principios de la década de 1980 en colaboración con el Comité de Traumatología de la American College of Surgeons (ACS-COT), este programa incluye contenido médico actualizado para reflejar el conocimiento y la práctica actuales basados en evidencia. PHTLS promueve el pensamiento crítico como base para brindar atención de calidad, sabiendo que los profesionales de SEM toman las mejores decisiones para sus pacientes cuando se les brinda una base sólida de conocimientos y principios clave para estimular sus habilidades de pensamiento crítico.Un enfoque claro para evaluar a un paciente con traumatismoEn el campo, cada segundo cuenta. La décima edición de PHTLS: Soporte vital en trauma prehospitalario enseña y refuerza los principios para evaluar rápidamente a un paciente con traumatismo utilizando un enfoque ordenado, tratando de inmediato los problemas que ponen en riesgo la vida a medida que se identifican y reduciendo toda demora para iniciar el traslado a un destino adecuado.La décima edición de PHTLS contiene: - Pautas Nacionales actualizadas de Triaje sobre el Terreno de pacientes lesionados del ACS- Un debate avanzado sobre los desafíos del tiempo prolongado en la escena- Consideración de cuándo cambiar los esfuerzos de búsqueda y rescate a recuperación en el caso de una víctima de ahogamiento- Pautas de United Kingdom Fire and Rescue (Bomberos y Rescate del Reino Unido) para búsqueda y rescate- Nuevo contenido sobre lesiones causadas por explosiones- Aclaración sobre la función de los inmovilizadores pélvicos- Presentación del rol emergente de la transfusión de sangre prehospitalaria en caso de choque hemorrágico para reducir la mortalidad de 30 días - Contenido actual que aborda consideraciones especiales, incluidas las armas de destrucción masiva y el trauma ambiental
"The AHDR Course Manual covers the features of a comprehensive response plan: communicating effectively during disasters; mutual aid and interoperability; managing resources such as supplies, medications, and equipment; triage and transportation strategies and challenges; patient tracking and evacuation; and adapting treatment for burns, blasts, crush, and other injuries when faced with limited resources. All Hazards Disaster Response teaches participants how to analyze potential threats in their area, assess available resources, and create a response plan that will save lives"--
"Every year, thousands of EMS vehicle crashes cause significant property damage, injury, and death-underscoring the need for dedicated EMS vehicle operator training. EMS Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS), Second Edition addresses the vehicle operations and transport safety knowledge gaps that lead to damage, injury, and death. Built on current research and featuring discussions of actual crashes and common driving scenarios-and lessons that can be learned from them-it challenges emergency vehicle operators (EVOs) to consider if they truly know how to arrive at a scene safely. The Second Edition profiles real-life incidents and provides practical vehicle operation pointers, emphasizing the critical principles needed to transform a culture of dangerous driving habits into a culture of safety"--
As a long-standing, reliable resource Drugs & Society, Fifteenth Edition continues to captivate and inform students by taking a multidisciplinary approach to the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of average individuals. The authors have integrated their expertise in the fields of drug abuse, pharmacology, and sociology with their extensive experiences in research, treatment, drug policy making, and drug policy implementation to create an edition that speaks directly to students on the medical, emotional, and social damage drug use can cause.NEW - Includes new and updated content on important topics, such as: - The potential value of genetics in assessing risk, consequences, and treatment of drug use disorder or addiction- The abuse and extent of performance-enhancing drugs in athletic and sport activity- Statistics of use and the impact of drugs of abuse- The value of forensic drug testing- Recent findings concerning the extent of vaping and its negative long-term consequences- The escalation of American overdose deaths due to opioids directly related to both prescription abuse and the emergence of illicit fentanyl in counterfeit medications- The pharmacological and behavioral characteristics of alcohol use and abuse including major costs to society- The pattern of methamphetamine resurgence uses in the United States and its trafficking patterns from Mexico, as well as the recent connections between methamphetamine and heroin/opioid use- The use of hallucinogenic drugs such as Ecstasy (MDMA) to treat mental conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder and the use of ketamine to treat depression- Problems associated with the rapidly escalating drug costs in the U.S. and how to address these challenges- Tobacco regulation by the FDA and the continued increase in the popularity of e-cigarettes- Recent changes in most state marijuana laws in the United States that legally redefine marijuana as medicine for neurological and mental health issues and most recent events to make it a legal drug for recreational marijuana use.Engaging boxed features throughout the text include: Holding the Line: vignettes that help readers assess governmental efforts to deal with drug-related problemsCase in Point: examples of relevant clinical and/or social issues that arise from the use of each major group of drugsHere and Now: current events that illustrate the personal and social consequences of drug abuseFamily Matters: examples of how genetics and heredity contribute to drug abuse Prescription for Abuse: current stories that illustrate the problems of prescription abuse and its consequencesPoint/Counterpoint: exposes students to different perspectives on drug-related issues and encourages them to draw their own conclusions.
Featuring current print and digital content, engaging illustrations and photos, and accessible technology, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Premier Access resources spur critical thinking for paramedic students and provide a must-have reference for emergency physicians. The new edition has been reviewed and endorsed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), and its content meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world. Sanders' robust resources for educators and students deliver teaching and learning solutions to best fit educators' unique classroom needs. Its single volume provides portability to learners while limiting repetition of content, and its inclusion of detailed anatomy and physiology negate the need for additional reference texts. Even more, its emergency drug index incorporates detailed drug information in an easy-to-find location. Developed by a renowned team of authors, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Premier Access provides a comprehensive training program and curriculum to prepare students for long-term success in the field and focuses on inclusion and diversity to engage every student. Interested to hear what paramedic instructors and program coordinators think about the Sixth Edition? Check out the reviews below from three of our early textbook reviewers: Bill Comella, Chris McLaughlin, and Michael Simon.Review - Bill Comella, Paramedic Program Coordinator & Instructor at Monroe Community CollegeReview - Chris McLaughlin, Chief Resident, General Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical CenterReview - Michael Simon, Enterprise EMS Education Manager at Cleveland ClinicWhat's new in the Sixth Edition: - Updated discussion of core EMS guidelines, including EMS Agenda 2050, the National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019, and the 2021 National EMS - Education Standards - Expanded discussion of paramedic well-being and mental health, including self-care, injury prevention, stress management, resilience, avoidance of compassion fatigue, and suicide prevention - Emphasis on current spinal motion restriction guidelines - Updated descriptions and discussions of medications, including analgesics, sedative-hypnotics, push-dose drugs, and medications used in fibrinolytic therapy and the management of diabetes- Inclusion of special considerations for geriatric and pediatric patients - New insights on evolving topics, such as diagnostic testing methods and use of analgesics for abdominal pain - New guidance to ensure personal safety when responding to behavioral emergencies - Increased focus on cultural awareness, advice on avoiding implicit and explicit biases, and guidance on using gender-sensitive language Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Premier Access includes the following resources: - Print textbook- Audiobook - eBook - Instructor Guide - Assessments - Learning Objectives - Slides - Lecture Outlines - Case Study Slides - Simulation Training Support and Scenarios document - Skill Videos - Active Learning Activities - Practice Activities - TestPrep - Flashcards - Simulations (Soft-Skill Simulations; First Responder Resiliency and Support Simulations) - Interactive Lectures - Virtual Ride-Alongs
Print Textbook & Cloud Lab Access: 180-day subscription.The cybersecurity Cloud Labs for Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications provide fully immersive mock IT infrastructures with live virtual machines and real software, where students will learn and practice the foundational information security skills they will need to excel in their future careers. Unlike simulations, these hands-on virtual labs reproduce the complex challenges of the real world, without putting an institution's assets at risk. Available as a standalone lab solution or bundled with Jones & Bartlett Learning textbooks, these cybersecurity Cloud Labs are an essential tool for mastering key course concepts through hands-on training.Labs: Lab 1: Implementing Access Controls with Windows Active Directory Lab 2: Using Access Control Lists to Modify File System Permissions on Windows Systems Lab 3: Configuring Microsoft Encrypting File System and BitLocker Drive Encryption Lab 4: Identifying and Removing Malware from Windows Systems Lab 5: Managing Group Policy within the Microsoft Windows Environment Lab 6: Auditing Windows Systems for Security Compliance Lab 7: Creating a Scheduled Backup and Replicating System Folders Lab 8: Hardening Windows Systems for Security Compliance Lab 9: Securing Internet Client and Server Applications on Windows Systems Lab 10: Investigating Security Incidents within the Microsoft Windows Environment
Kelsey's Midwifery & Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive review designed to help midwives and women's health nurse practitioners prepare for their certification exams. Based on the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) and the National Certification Corporation (NCC) test blueprints, it contains numerous questions with answers and rationales representing those found on the exams. Furthermore, it provides guidance on how to study effectively, so readers feel confident and prepared to take and pass the exams.Kelsey's Midwifery & Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide, Sixth Edition is published in partnership with the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH).
"The Nurse Educator's Guide to Assessing Learning Outcomes, Fifth Edition is a widely-used resource for both faculty and nursing education students that covers the assessment of critical thinking, the development of learning objectives, and the creation of tests, including detailed tips for writing many kinds of individual test items. The book also covers the analysis of test reliability. Examples of effective and ineffective test items are included throughout to help faculty and nurse educators deepen their understanding of how to create effective tests and assess student learning"--
Communication Sciences and Disorders: From Science to Clinical Practice, Fifth Edition is the ideal introductory text for undergraduate students enrolled in their first course in communication sciences and disorders. Written by experts in the field, this text contains fundamental information about speech disorders that are related to impairments in articulation, voice, and fluency, while providing the essential information on the speech, language, and hearing sciences combined with practical information about assessment and intervention practices. This new edition provides readers with a wide-angle view of communication disorders, covering the variety of topics that speech, language, and hearing scientists study, and the variety of individuals that Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists treat.
Client Education: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition teaches nursing students the important skills of patient education and health promotion. The authors use their unique Miller-Stoeckel Client Education Model as the organizing framework to emphasize the importance of the Nurse-Client Relationship and how this relationship is paramount to the success of client education. They focus on the key role that nurses play in educating individuals, families and groups in clinical settings.The updated Fourth Edition addresses the need for health education in nursing by covering the learning process and discussing the needs of clients across the age span. The authors' thoughtful revision includes updated statistics on chronic diseases and new data on generations Z and Alpha. Furthermore, they teach students how to work with culturally diverse populations by presenting specific teaching approaches.
"Role Development in Professional Nursing Practice, Seventh Edition, is a comprehensive resource to guide students along their journey as professional nurses. It focuses on the foundations of professional nursing practice, including career development, as well as the management of quality and safe patient care. Through theory, classroom activities, and case studies, the text explores topics such as teamwork and collaboration, communication, leadership, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, informatics, and ethical and legal issues-essential knowledge and competencies that nursing students need for a successful career.management of safe patient care"--
"Nursing Research: Reading, Using, and Creating Evidence, Sixth Edition is a foundational nursing textbook for teaching and learning the basics of creating and using evidence in nursing practice. Written in a conversational tone, the hallmark of this text is its readability and the author's skillfulness in simplifying otherwise complex topics such as evidence-based care, qualitative and quantitative studies, and translation of research to practice. Nurses need to demonstrate proficiency in reading research, determining its use in their practice, and participating in the research process. The Sixth Edition is intuitively organized around the three main competencies - reading, using, and creating evidence - all of which enable the student to translate research into evidence in a practical way. This nursing textbook is intended to teach and support the clinical practice of nursing students, professional nurses returning to school, and practicing nurses that must apply evidence to patient care"--
Now in its ninth edition, the Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide is an indispensable resource for physicians, nurses, and paramedics. Thoroughly reviewed and updated by emergency medicine experts Paula Derr and Michael McEvoy, it consolidates critical information from desk references into a convenient 3" x 5" pocket-size format that emergency professionals can take anywhere. The Ninth Edition includes the following updates: - Revised and updated content to reflect the most current guideline and medication dosage recommendations- New sections on troubleshooting ICDs, Mechanical Circulatory Support, resuscitation team dynamics, and vascular access devices- Enhanced information on pacemakers- New content on I-gel supraglottic airway- Enhanced information on noninvasive ventilation- New details on neuromonitoring- Updated content on pediatric medications to reflect best practice recommendations- Completely revised Emergency Medications chapter to include dozens of new medications and pediatric dosing- New content on Ebola, monkeypox, and COVID-19- Completely revised trauma triage algorithm to reflect 2022 recommendations- Completely revised Poisoning chapter, adding GHB, beta-blocker overdose, calcium channel blocker overdose, Jimson weed, khat, LSD, and mushrooms- Updated Lab Values chapter to include procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, high-sensitivity troponin, BNP, and D-dimer values and interpretation- Completely revised Prescription Drugs chapter to reflect hundreds of brand-name and generic drugs
"Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Application of Research is an essential resource for teaching students how to translate research into practice. This text is built upon the foundation of the five step IDP process (knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation, and confirmation), guiding students through the hierarchy of evidence while interweaving concepts such as the evolution of nursing science, quality improvement projects and how they relate to evidence-based practice, as well as search strategies and how to choose a specific research design"--
"Computer Science Illuminated is designed for the introductory, breadth-first course, providing students with an overall introduction to the field of computing. It is also appropriate for AP Computer Science Principles course. The authors provide a unique and innovative layered approach, moving through the levels from an organized, language-neutral perspective"--
The 2024 Nurse's Drug Handbook is an up-to-date, practical, comprehensive and user-friendly drug reference guide for current nursing students and practicing nurses alike. Written in a straightforward style with approachable terminology, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically from A-Z. The 2024 Nurse's Drug Handbook ensures that all nurses, both new and experienced, can easily access accurate information they need before administering any medication, ensuring proper patient care and safety.The 2024 Nurse's Drug Handbook includes: - Index of all generic, trade, and alternate drug names;- Chemical and therapeutic classes, FDA pregnancy risk category, and controlled substance schedule;- Indications and dosages, as well as route, onset, peak, and duration information;- Incompatibilities and contraindications;- Interactions with drugs, food, and activities;- Adverse reactions;- Nursing considerations, including key teaching points for patients;- Mechanism-of-action illustrations.- Warnings and precautions- Updated appendices, including Uncommon Drugs- Bolded life-threatening Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Featuring current print and digital content, engaging illustrations and photos, and accessible technology, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Essentials Access resources spur critical thinking for paramedic students and provide a must-have reference for emergency physicians. The new edition has been reviewed and endorsed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), and its content meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world. Sanders' robust resources for educators and students deliver teaching and learning solutions to best fit educators' unique classroom needs. Its single volume provides portability to learners while limiting repetition of content, and its inclusion of detailed anatomy and physiology negate the need for additional reference texts. Even more, its emergency drug index incorporates detailed drug information in an easy-to-find location. Developed by a renowned team of authors, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Essentials Access provides a comprehensive training program and curriculum to prepare students for long-term success in the field and focuses on inclusion and diversity to engage every student. Interested to hear what paramedic instructors and program coordinators think about the Sixth Edition? Check out the reviews below from three of our early textbook reviewers: Bill Comella, Chris McLaughlin, and Michael Simon.Review - Bill Comella, Paramedic Program Coordinator & Instructor at Monroe Community CollegeReview - Chris McLaughlin, Chief Resident, General Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical CenterReview - Michael Simon, Enterprise EMS Education Manager at Cleveland ClinicWhat's new in the Sixth Edition: - Updated discussion of core EMS guidelines, including EMS Agenda 2050, the National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019, and the 2021 National EMS - Education Standards - Expanded discussion of paramedic well-being and mental health, including self-care, injury prevention, stress management, resilience, avoidance of compassion fatigue, and suicide prevention - Emphasis on current spinal motion restriction guidelines - Updated descriptions and discussions of medications, including analgesics, sedative-hypnotics, push-dose drugs, and medications used in fibrinolytic therapy and the management of diabetes- Inclusion of special considerations for geriatric and pediatric patients - New insights on evolving topics, such as diagnostic testing methods and use of analgesics for abdominal pain - New guidance to ensure personal safety when responding to behavioral emergencies - Increased focus on cultural awareness, advice on avoiding implicit and explicit biases, and guidance on using gender-sensitive language Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, 6th Edition with Navigate Essentials Access includes the following resources: - Print textbook- Audiobook - Instructor Guide - Assessments - Learning Objectives - Slides - Lecture Outlines - Case Study Slides - Simulation Training Support and Scenarios document - Practice Activities
Featuring current print and digital content, engaging illustrations and photos, and accessible technology, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Advantage Access resources spur critical thinking for paramedic students and provide a must-have reference for emergency physicians. The new edition has been reviewed and endorsed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), and its content meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world. Sanders' robust resources for educators and students deliver teaching and learning solutions to best fit educators' unique classroom needs. Its single volume provides portability to learners while limiting repetition of content, and its inclusion of detailed anatomy and physiology negate the need for additional reference texts. Even more, its emergency drug index incorporates detailed drug information in an easy-to-find location. Developed by a renowned team of authors, Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Advantage Access provides a comprehensive training program and curriculum to prepare students for long-term success in the field and focuses on inclusion and diversity to engage every student. Interested to hear what paramedic instructors and program coordinators think about the Sixth Edition? Check out the reviews below from three of our early textbook reviewers: Bill Comella, Chris McLaughlin, and Michael Simon.Review - Bill Comella, Paramedic Program Coordinator & Instructor at Monroe Community CollegeReview - Chris McLaughlin, Chief Resident, General Surgery, Penn State Hershey Medical CenterReview - Michael Simon, Enterprise EMS Education Manager at Cleveland ClinicWhat's new in the Sixth Edition: - Updated discussion of core EMS guidelines, including EMS Agenda 2050, the National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019, and the 2021 National EMS - Education Standards - Expanded discussion of paramedic well-being and mental health, including self-care, injury prevention, stress management, resilience, avoidance of compassion fatigue, and suicide prevention - Emphasis on current spinal motion restriction guidelines - Updated descriptions and discussions of medications, including analgesics, sedative-hypnotics, push-dose drugs, and medications used in fibrinolytic therapy and the management of diabetes- Inclusion of special considerations for geriatric and pediatric patients - New insights on evolving topics, such as diagnostic testing methods and use of analgesics for abdominal pain - New guidance to ensure personal safety when responding to behavioral emergencies - Increased focus on cultural awareness, advice on avoiding implicit and explicit biases, and guidance on using gender-sensitive language Sanders' Paramedic Textbook, Sixth Edition with Navigate Advantage Access includes the following resources: - Print textbook- Audiobook - eBook - Instructor Guide - Assessments - Learning Objectives - Slides - Lecture Outlines - Case Study Slides - Simulation Training Support and Scenarios document - Skill Videos - Active Learning Activities - Practice Activities - TestPrep - Flashcards - Simulations (Soft-Skill Simulations; First Responder Resiliency and Support Simulations)
Nearly 20 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. A large portion of these patients undergo--or will eventually need--dialysis. Written specifically for dialysis nurses, Dialysis Patient Care: Your Questions, Expert Answers gives authoritative, practical answers to 20 questions about patient care and treatment.
"Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach, Fifth Edition provides an innovative, practice-ready, approach to foundational pathophysiology for nursing students. The text is organized by body system and is presented in an easy-to-read format with vibrant graphics and practice tools. This student-friendly approach empowers readers to take a more active role in learning pathophysiology.The Fifth Edition is unique in its application to practice. Key features walk the reader through challenging topics and latest insights in pathophysiology, leveraging recent ground-breaking studies discussed in the Emerging Research sections, and offering Application to Practice callouts that deepen the connection between classroom and clinical setting. Students and faculty praise this text for its innovative presentation, helpful NCLEX questions, approachable reading style, dynamic images, and coverage of current research"--
"This text teaches students to effectively communicate health education messages and positively influence the norms and behaviors of both individuals and communities. Written by and for health education specialists, this text explores the methods used by health educators, including didactic techniques designed to guide others toward the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle"--
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