Elsevier Health Sciences

Atlas of human anatomy, 4th ed. Student access included.

The 4th edition of the late Frank Netter's atlas illustrating human anatomy has been meticulously revised and updated. It has new radiographs, computed tomographic images, CT angiograms, and magnetic resonance images. Forty-five plates have been revised, others have been relabeled, and 17 are new. The 548 color plates are organized by body area — head and neck, back and spinal cord, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum, upper limb, lower limb, and cross-sectional anatomy — and are labeled in detail. The online component contains anatomy illustrations and dissection modules, among other features. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Care of the critically ill medical patient.

This resource for junior hospital doctors in the UK offers practical guidance on the assessment and treatment of patients on the ward who develop life-threatening emergencies. Fifteen chapters cover such topics as oxygen delivery, fluid balance, cardiac emergencies, poisoning, sepsis, and tracheostomies. Ethical issues encountered in critical care are also addressed. The volume is illustrated with radiographs, drawings, and photographs — mostly in b&w. Bonner is affiliated with the James Cook U. Hospital in Middlesbrough, UK. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Clinical anatomy; a core text with self-assessment, 2d ed.

This resource for medical and health science students covers core information on clinical anatomy. A wealth of self-assessment questions with fully-explained answers helps students to prepare for examinations by identifying areas requiring additional study. Question formats include true/false, multiple choice, and short answer. The volume is illustrated with numerous b&w drawings and a few radiographic images. Monkhouse taught anatomy at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Comprehensive pediatric hospital medicine.

Reflecting the growth in dedicated inpatient specialists in U.S. hospitals, this volume provides an in-depth resource for all aspects of pediatric hospital care. Twenty-two senior specialists were the section editors, and the chapters were written by nearly 300 contributors who practice at hospitals and clinics in the U.S. and Canada. General issues pertinent to hospitalists are covered in 24 initial chapters, with sections on caring for the patient, hospitalist service administration, ethics, legal issues, and quality of care. Much of the text is devoted to the overarching topics of common presenting signs and symptoms and systems approach — with multi-chapter sections included on infectious diseases, pulmonology, cardiology, dermatology, child abuse, etc. A final section presents 18 chapters on procedures. As is the norm for this publisher, the volume is well designed, with clear organization, and a wealth of useful tables, photos, diagrams, and additional resources. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Core curriculum for primary care pediatric nurse practitioners.

This work can serve as a guide for the development of pediatric nurse practitioner curricula and can function as a means of monitoring and evaluating the comprehensiveness of an educational program for both pediatric and family nurse practitioner specialties. Ryan-Wenger (nursing, The Ohio State University) presents a structured outline for the development of pediatric nurse practitioner curricula, covering the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner, physical assessment, health assessment, health promotion, evaluation of common signs and symptoms, and management of common acute illness and chronic physical and mental conditions. The outline format serves as a framework for building a curriculum and as a review guide for students preparing for certification exams. Some areas discussed here that are not often covered in other books include emergencies in primary pediatrics, pain management, and complementary, alternative, and nonpharmacologic treatments. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Core review for primary care pediatric nurse practitioners.

This volume is a review aid for nurses preparing to pass primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tests and exams. Approximately 1,300 multiple-choice practice questions are presented, corresponding to chapters in the Core Curriculum for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Niederhauser (nurse practitioner program, U. of Hawaii) compiles questions created by nursing faculty and practicing clinicians on the role of the nurse practitioner; health assessment and physical examination for each body system; special topics in health promotion and disease prevention, such as genetics, nutrition, newborn care, child abuse, mental health, sexuality, and sports participation; and the diagnosis and management of common illnesses and conditions in children and adolescents. The answer key includes rationales. There is no index. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Critical care secrets, 4th ed.

Pulmonologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and infectious disease experts pose and answer questions about evaluating a critically ill patient, managing the airway, and diagnosing severe conditions for treatment. Organized by organ system, topics of the 92 chapters include asthma, myocardial infarction, meningitis, catheter-related infections, renal failure, acute pancreatitis, stroke and cerebral aneurysms, burns, anaphylaxis, pain management, sedation, and anxiety in the ICU. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Diagnostic histopathology of tumors, 3d ed.; 2v. (CD-ROM included)

New to the third edition of this textbook is extensive revision and updating to reflect the changes in the field, with substantial revision in the chapters on tumors of the hepatobiliary system, the female reproductive tract, the hematopoietic system, and the eye and its adnexa. An international group of contributors authored the volumes' 32 chapters. Each chapter includes many color plates and an extensive bibliography. The text is clearly organized and in addition to the discussion of the condition and current medical knowledge, is filled with specific, practical material for tumor diagnosis. A concluding chapter by Fletcher and Janina A. Longtine (both are in the department of pathology at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston) discusses molecular genetic techniques in diagnosis and prognosis. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary, deluxe edition, 31st ed. (CD-ROM & web access included)

The 31st edition of this classic reference has been substantially expanded, with over 5000 new entries — the entries now number over 124,000. The entries are accompanied by over 1500 images, 500 of them color illustrations new to this edition. The CD-ROM contains appendices formerly contained within the volume, Archie animations, and audio phonetics. A code to the online component allows readers to access the dictionary online. Tables with exhaustive lists of terms and their definitions are included throughout of general conditions or parts of the body, for example "bursa" or "membrane". This is a well-organized and essential reference for any medical office. The deluxe edition differs from the others in having gold-edged pages and limp leather-type binding. Previous editions were cited in Brandon-Hill. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary, 31st ed. (CD-ROM included)

This classic reference has been substantially expanded, with over 5000 new entries — the entries now number over 124,000. The entries are accompanied by over 1500 images, 500 of them color illustrations new to this edition. The CD-ROM contains appendices formerly contained within the volume, Archie animations, and audio phonetics. A code to the online component allows readers to access the dictionary online. Tables with exhaustive lists of terms and their definitions are included throughout of general conditions or parts of the body, for example "bursa" or "membrane". This is a well-organized and essential reference for any medical office. Previous editions were cited in Brandon-Hill. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Emery's elements of medical genetics, 13th ed.

Turnpenny and Ellard (Peninsula Medical School) explain cellular biology and patterns of inheritance, explore genetic factors in common diseases, and describe the most common chromosome abnormality syndromes and single gene disorders. Black and white photographs illustrate the symptoms of inherited syndromes. A glossary and multiple choice questions are provided at the end of the textbook. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Extended-matching questions for finals, 2d ed.

All questions in this study guide are in the standard extended matching format. Each question is set around a theme that may be a symptom, sign, investigation, diagnosis, or management decision. This is followed by a lead-in statement asking the examinee to select an appropriate answer from a list of options. The questions cover 150 key themes in medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and psychiatry. Each themed question contains a list of 10 options from which to choose answers to five clinical scenarios. Both long and relatively short scenarios are included. The questions have been broadly divided into body systems, but about one-third of the questions relate to important signs and symptoms. The book is for undergraduate and postgraduate students preparing for exams. Alcolado is a reader in medicine at the University of Cardiff, UK. Mir is affiliated with University Hospital of Wales. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Flesh and bones medical cell biology.

Norman (medical biochemistry, U. of Leicester, UK) and Lodwick (molecular biology, U. of Leicester, UK) provide an introductory or review text on cell biology for students. Like other books in the series, the volume begins with an overview of the topic, followed by important facts that form core concepts and principles of cell biology, and detailed information on each of these 50 topics, from the cell and biological membranes to the cytoskeleton, cell locomotion, and cell damage and death. Each is covered in a two-page spread, with illustrations. There is no bibliography. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Fundamentals of musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Jacobson (radiology, University of Michigan) details the steps for performing an ultrasound exam for each joint in the body with normal sonographic anatomy. Techniques are illustrated with b&w photos, sonographic images, and detailed, high-quality b&w anatomical drawings on every page. With this foundation in normal sonographic anatomy, subtle pathologic processes can then be recognized. Chapters are divided into sections on peripheral joints and adjacent structures. Within each joint chapter, there is a discussion of essential anatomy, ultrasound technique, and normal sonographic anatomy, followed by pathologic examples. Because some pathologies are not specific to one joint or anatomical structure, such as infection and foreign bodies, these topics are covered in a chapter on basic pathology concepts. An introductory chapter covers equipment, basic scanning and interventional techniques, basic anatomy, sonographic artifacts, and other applications such as color and power Doppler. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Geriatric rehabilitation manual, 2d ed.

Ninety-eight international academics and practitioners contribute 84 chapters to a practical manual for training clinicians, students, and practitioners in geriatric care, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, respiratory therapists and social workers. The text provides step-by-step guidance on the evaluation and treatment of geriatric diseases and disorders. The second edition contains 250-plus new illustrations and several new chapters on imaging, fatigue, aging hand, obesity, and complementary therapies for the aging patient. Illustrated throughout with b&w photographs, diagrams, charts, and tables. Oversize: 8.75x11 inches. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Haddad and Winchester's clinical management of poisoning and drug overdose, 4th ed.

Thorough, authoritative, and up-to-date, this text provides history, description of symptoms, treatment, and statistical tables for a full range of toxic emergencies. The fundamental concepts of toxicology and emergency management of poisoning are described in initial chapters, as are the effects of poison on the different organs. Chapters describing specific poisons make up the majority of the text, with sections on venomous snakes, mushrooms, drugs affecting the central nervous system, analgesics, pesticides, and the ubiquitous poisons found in the environment, occupations, and household products. Four chapters discuss the effect of poison in special populations, and a separate section is devoted to terrorism, including chemical agents and radiation. Specialists in toxicology and emergency medicine in the U.S., Canada, and Europe were the contributors. Each chapter concludes with a list of references. Oversized: 8.75x11 inches. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Internal medicine clerkship guide, 3d ed.

In this update of the 2003 and 1999 editions, Paauw and colleagues primarily from the Washington School of Medicine cover basic skills, common symptoms and conditions in order to help third- year medical students make the transition from the classroom to real-world clinical practice. Following introductory chapters on being successful in the internal medicine clerkship, communicating with patients, and medical ethics, the focus shifts to diagnostic and treatment considerations. The guide includes case studies, a practice exam with an answer key, and appended information on common drug-related side effects. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Introduction to intravenous therapy for health professionals.

Fulcher (retired from Swainsboro Technical College) and Frazier (retired from Ivy Tech State College) provide student nurses and medical assistants with basic knowledge needed to safely administer intravenous (IV) fluids and medications. There is a basic review of anatomy and asepsis, followed by chapters on equipment and supplies for IV therapy, foundations of IV therapy, and starting an IV infusion. The text assumes the student has been taught basic sterile techniques and has a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and dosage calculations, although reviews of these areas are provided. Learning features include objectives, key terms, review questions and answers, competency check sheets, and practice problems. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Key topics in psychiatry.

Offering information not readily available in conventional psychiatric textbooks, this compendium brings together brief summaries of recent psychiatric literature, UK government publications, official guidelines, and other sources in a reader-friendly format that will be useful in studying for exams. Focus is on topical clinical issues, legislation, and mental health policy and reform. Within each chapter, annotated entries on articles and other sources are grouped under the same subheadings: ethical issues, general topics, policy and legislation, drug and nondrug treatment, assessment tools and rating scales, and guidelines. Each item is identified by a reference to its original source. Web addresses for related subjects are also given. The book will be useful to trainees as well as professionals wishing to keep abreast of recent evidence and guidelines. Jones is a specialist registrar in general adult and learning disabilities psychiatry, West of Scotland Higher Training Scheme, UK. Roberts is a senior registrar in forensic psychiatry, Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, Australia. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The language of medicine, 8th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Supplemented by labeling diagrams and review exercises, this colorful textbook introduces the roots, suffixes, and prefixes that make up medical terms, and defines the terms specific to each body system. The eighth edition adds even more color illustrations and photographs. The CD-ROM contains games, animations, clinical photos, exercises, video clips, and glossaries. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)