Elsevier Health Sciences

Acute & chronic wounds; current management concepts, 3d ed.

Care and treatment of wounds has become an important specialty worthy of research, national guidelines and protocols. This classroom text, which has been updated to reflect current practice, includes 27 articles on such topics as principles of practice development, the team approach to wound management, anatomy and physiology of skin and soft tissue, wound-healing physiology, molecular regulation of wound healing, skin pathology and types of damage, patient assessment and evaluation of healing, nutrition, infection, debridement, different types of wounds, care of the obese, ulcers of vascular etiology, diabetes, foot and nail care, burns, surgery, oncology-related wounds, drains and fistulas, feeding tubes, pain, adaptation, and billing, coding and reimbursement. This is also suitable for use as a reference by a range of professionals, including physicians' assistants, physical therapists, and others serving on care teams whose responsibilities include management of wounds. Includes 59 color photographs. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Arterial blood gases made easy.

Performing an arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a fundamental skill yet many find it difficult to learn and apply. Practitioners Hennessey (neonatal intensive care, Royal United Hospital, Bath) and Japp (cardiology, U. of Edinburgh) emphasize key concepts and focus on the practical and useful aspects of ABG analysis without going into unnecessary detail. Their intended audience includes medical and nursing students and junior doctors but their innovative techniques could also well serve experienced practitioners. The explain the basics of pulmonary gas exchange and its disorders as well as acid-base balance and its disorders, explain sampling technique and when ABG is required, give common values, and describe how to interpretation results painlessly. They present 25 cases with solutions and a comprehensive index. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Atlas of common pain syndromes, 2d ed. (CD-ROM included)

In this edition of the 2002 atlas, Waldman (anesthesiology, U. of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine/director, Headache and Pain Center, Leawood, Kansas) once again provides guidance primarily on the diagnosis and secondarily on the treatment of pain syndromes commonly encountered in clinical practice. The 106 chapters covering headache pain to fibromylagia include the International Classification of Diseases code (ICD-9) for each syndrome (although ICD-10 is now available), diagnostic images from conventional and advanced radiography, full-color illustrations, and "clinical pearls" of wisdom. The CD-ROM contains an image-bank of the book's illustrations downloadable for PowerPoint presentations. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Atlas of head and neck pathology, 2d ed. (CD-ROM included)

Preserving the successful format of the 1st edition, the second edition is revised for content to reflect changes in classification of nonneoplastic lesions and neoplasms, new therapies, and the addition of molecular biology into diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancers. Diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands are also covered. Initial chapters give an overview of the embryology, anatomy, and histology for the anatomic region, then give clinical details, major radiographic features, pathologic features, differential diagnoses, treatment and prognosis. The volume is impressively massive in size (10x12.25 inches) as well as content. Wenig, formerly with the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, is now at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Atlas of PET/CT with SPECT/CT. (CD-ROM included)

Wahl (radiology, Johns Hopkins U.) and Israel (nuclear medicine/PET, Israel Institute of Technology) present about 350 cases in PET and SPECT computer tomography (CT) using images and brief text to familiarize radiology clinicians with the expressions of specific conditions. Chapters are organ-site specific. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Atlas of peripheral nerve blocks and anatomy for orthopedic anesthesia. (CD-ROM included)

This book/DVD package reviews essential information for administering anesthesia in orthopedic surgery, and demonstrates 16 nerve blocks as performed by specialists in the field. Focus is on the most important and tested peripheral nerve blocks essential for orthopedic surgery. A final chapter deals with common pitfalls. The color art program illustrates visual anatomy and nerve block techniques from a variety of perspectives using anatomical drawings, gross anatomy images, depictions of surface anatomy, clinical photos, and photos of cadaver dissections. The companion DVD contains videos of single-injection and continuous nerve blocks, and examples of the anatomical responses gained from percutaneous stimulation of the nerves. Boezaart teaches anesthesia and orthopedic surgery at the University of Florida. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Baxter's the foot and ankle in sport, 2d ed.

The authors, both orthopedic specialists affiliated, respectively, with Indiana Uniersity and The Johns Hopkins U. among other institutions, update Don Baxter's authoritative 1995 work on diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle athletic injuries. The book is divided into four sections: evaluation, sport syndromes, anatomic disorders in sports, unique problems in sport and dance, and athletic shoes, orthoses, and rehabilitation. Amply illustrated with photographs, X-rays, and illustrations, the volume covers in detail the analysis and treatments of injuries experienced by elite athletes, from sprained ankles to ruptured Achilles tendons. The work also explores injuries associated with specific sports, from football to martial arts. A medical text intended for sports medicine practitioners, the text is clear and concise. Chapters conclude with extensive references and, in some cases, suggestions for further reading. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Beyond leading and managing; nursing administration for the future.

With this text, Yoder-Wise (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center) helps future nurse leaders understand the responsibilities of nursing administrative and leadership positions. Based on the foundations that appear in the undergraduate text, Leading and Managing in Nursing, the book takes selected content that is specifically different for those at the clinical director and higher level positions and provides insight on how nurses at these levels function within the healthcare system. The book goes beyond certification to discuss advanced administrative theory, making financial decisions, quality control, working with external groups and individuals, and strategic planning. Leadership stories offers scenarios of practice, and literature boxes summarize relevant theories in nursing administration. Chapter discussion questions and key points are also included. A companion web site provides links to other useful web sites. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Breast core biopsy; a pathologic-radiologic correlative approach.

Bleiweiss (pathology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine) offers a visual guide to diagnosis of the full spectrum of breast lesions seen in core biopsy specimens, including difficult and borderline pathology. These case-based presentations, complete with a total of 950 b&w and color radiologic and pathologic findings, will help pathologists, radiologists, and surgeons gain a better understanding of the entire pathology process. Material is structured so as to reflect the way lesions present clinically, rather than in chapters devoted to specific pathologic entities. The titles of chapters represent the imaging characteristics, while the respective pathologic entities are discussed within the chapter, mirroring the journey from imaging abnormality to core biopsy to pathologic diagnosis. Key points at the end of each work-up provide hands-on advice in the assessment and evaluation of each specimen. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Caffey's pediatric diagnostic imaging, 11th ed.; 2v.

This is the 11th edition of a widely used textbook of pediatric diagnostic imaging, first put together in 1945 by John Caffey and here revised by Slovis (radiology and pediatrics, Wayne State U. School of Medicine) such that nearly half of the images are new (older images have been enhanced) and updated information and references have been added. The 194 chapters of the two-volume text are organized into sections dealing with radiation effects; prenatal and neonatal imaging; neuroradiology; the respiratory system; the heart and great vessels; the abdomen, pelvis, and retroperitoneum; musculoskeletal system; and pediatric interventional radiology. The cardiology section has been completely revised and the inclusion of prenatal imaging is new to this edition. Also new is an accompanying website presenting charts, measurements, and differentials, as well as selected cases from most chapters, more color images than be included in the book, and some videos. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Campbell's operative orthopaedics, 11th ed.; 4v. (2 DVD-ROMs included)

Edited by Canale (orthopaedic surgery, U. of Tennessee — Campbell Clinic) and Beaty (orthopaedic surgery, U. of Tennessee — Campbell Clinic), this is the new edition of a four-volume reference for orthopaedic surgeons describing techniques in operative orthopaedics from the tried-and-true to the newly emerging. The ninth edition is cited in Brandon/Hill as both an "initial purchase" and is among the 81 titles named for a "minimal cover" collection. The work includes 86 chapters organized into sections on general principles, arthrodesis, arthroplasty, amputations, infections, tumors, nontraumatic soft-tissue disorders, congenital anomalies, osteochondrosis, nervous system disorders in children, fractures and dislocations in children, the spine, sports medicine, arthroscopy, fractures and dislocations, peripheral nerve injuries, microsurgery, the hand, and the foot and ankle. The reference is illustrated with detailed color drawings and diagnostic images. A general index is provided in the fourth volume. Also included are two DVD-ROMs containing video demonstrations of 354 surgical techniques. A searchable online edition provides access to updates, an image library for electronic presentations, and links to abstracts of references. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Critical care medicine; principles of diagnosis and management in the adult, 3d ed.

Seven new chapters have been added to this textbook, including assessment of cardiac filling and blood flow, obstructive airway disease, mechanical ventilation of acute respiratory distress syndrome, severe sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction, and stroke. Treatment algorithms are provided and the text is heavily illustrated with color images throughout. The chapters are written by an international team of specialists and presented in a clearly organized format, with many tables and inset boxes as well as a lengthy list of references concluding each. Parrillo and Dellinger are both at the Wood Johnson Medical School and Cooper U. Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Dermatology; an illustrated colour text, 4th ed.

This color-illustrated atlas provides essential information on dermatology for medical students, junior doctors, trainee dermatologists, dermatological nurses, family practitioners, and physicians in internal medicine. The subject is presented as a series of two-page learning units, each covering a certain aspect of clinical dermatology. Each learning unit contains color clinical photos, detailed color anatomy diagrams, and key point boxes, along with concise yet detailed text on basic anatomical and physiological principles, describing signs and symptoms, management, and dermatological manifestations of other internal disorders. This fourth edition features new sections on practical procedures in dermatology, such as dermascopy, plus a new section on advanced dermatological surgery. Gawkrodger is honorary professor of dermatology at the University of Sheffield, UK. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The developing human; clinically oriented embryology, 8th ed.

Moore (anatomy, U. of Toronto, Canada) and Persaud (human anatomy and cell science, pediatrics and child health, obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences, U. of Manitoba, Canada, and anatomy and embryology, St. George's U., Grenada, West Indies) provide a text detailing human development before birth. This edition includes online animations and updates to information on IVF, cloning, and the role of genes in human development. Coverage of teratology has been increased and a new chapter on common signaling pathways during development has been added. It also has more clinically oriented material that is highlighted in color. Clinically oriented problems have been revised and more case studies that emphasize embryology have been added. There are additional contributors and a new full-color format, as well as new diagnostic images. All chapters have been revised. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Enzinger and Weiss's soft tissue tumors, 5th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Weiss (Emory U. School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia) and Goldblum (Cleveland Clinic, Lerner College of Medicine, Ohio) have co-authored all five editions of this essential reference, beginning with the first edition in 1983. For the present edition, a team of specialists (whose affiliations include the Mayo Clinic and the Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center) were invited to write five of the 37 chapters, including those on radiologic evaluation, fine needle aspiration biopsy, cytogenetic and molecular genetic pathology, and immunohistochemistry for analysis. The text is carefully and clearly organized in outline form, with extensive color illustration. New tables have been added that compare histologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular biologic findings. Exhaustive bibliographies conclude each chapter. The CD-ROM contains all the images in a format that can be adapted to presentations. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Ethical and legal issues for imaging professionals, 2d ed.

This text familiarizes students and professionals with ethical and legal terminology, methods, and models relevant to medical imaging. It examines issues that affect imaging professionals, such as patient autonomy, informed consent, and confidentiality, and applies them to realistic scenarios that allow readers to role-play and then reflect on whether their responses are legally sound and ethically acceptable. Other learning features include key terms and a glossary, chapter outlines and objectives, key point summaries, and review questions. This second edition features new material on the role of limited radiographers, HIPAA, employee rights, whistle blowing, health care literacy, and technologies such as digital imaging, PET, and genetic testing. There is also expanded material on the history of ethics. Towsley-Cook, now a consultant, is former radiological science program director at Allen Memorial Hospital. Young is a health educator. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Financial management for nurse managers and executives, 3d ed.

Ask nurse managers what they most need to be effective and chances are they will say they need to know more about budgeting and finance. Finkler (public and health administration emeritus, New York U.) and his co-authors have added four new chapters, including information on quality, costs, financing, revenue budgeting, variance analysis, productivity and cost analysis while updating other materials based on current research and practice. They thoroughly describe their financial management framework, including the health care environment, the role of nurse leadership in health care, key issues in applied economics, and systems of quality, costs and financing. They present the basics of financial accounting, including principles and financial statement analysis, then describe cost analysis, including cost management and issues relating to retaining staff, planning and control, managing financial resources, forecasting, marketing, and acting as an entrepreneur. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Fundamentals of nursing; caring and clinical judgment, 3d ed. (CD-ROM included)

This is a thoughtfully prepared introductory text first published in 2000 and updated in this third edition. It now includes a CD-ROM with activities and supplementary content, additional material in the ethics chapter, updated terminology, and the new food pyramid guide among other enhancements to content and graphics. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Health information technology, 2d ed.

Updating the 2002 text, health information management specialists Davis (Kean U., Union, New Jersey) and LaCour (Delgado Community College, New Orleans) introduce this growing field. Chapters covering such core topics as the practicalities of collecting health care data and coding for reimbursement, and the ethical/legal issues involved in using health information, include professional profiles, application exercises, and review questions. Appended material includes sample paper and electronic records, software use for patient assessment and tracking and calculations, and a glossary. Ancillary online student resources are available. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Interventional spine; an algorithmic approach. (CD-ROM included)

This major reference offers clear discussion of a full range of interventional spine techniques in 133 chapters, written by specialists in orthopaedic surgery, pain management, and rehabilitation at university hospitals mainly in the U.S. and Canada, though many practice in other countries in Europe and Asia. The material is grouped into 7 sections, including extra-spinal disorders, pregnancy, sports, and future trends. The largest section is that on specific disorders, where multiple chapters deal with each, detailing issues in rehabilitation, algorithmic methodology for therapy, pain management, various surgical approaches, and other treatments. The CD-ROM includes all the illustrations in adaptable digital format. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Introduction to splinting; a clinical-reasoning and problem-solving approach, 3d ed. (CD-ROM included)

Written by Creighton University professors, this therapy textbook describes splints for immobilizing the wrist, hand, thumb, and fingers, and provides laboratory exercises for practice. The third edition adds an early chapter on occupation-based splinting. Black and white photographs illustrate splint appliances, and video clips on the CD-ROM demonstrate how to fabricate specific splints. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)