Elsevier Health Sciences

The human brain in photographs and diagrams, 3d ed. (CD-ROM included)

Aiming for the simplicity and clarity useful to undergraduate and professional students, and to that end making choices regarding what to show and what to label, the authors make good use of the technology that allows images to be digitally retouched and made uniform. Unlabeled photographs are juxtaposed with faded-out versions of the same photos with important structures outlined and labeled, and there are some 650 illustrations in all. The new edition incorporates additional views, "guided tours" at the beginning of some chapters redone in color, and an improved set of normal magnetic resonance images, among other improvements. The book is spiral bound and so lies flat when opened. The two authors are affiliated with the U. of Arizona College of Medicine (Angevine is emeritus). (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Hutchinson's clinical methods; an integrated approach to clinical practice, 22d ed.

First published in 1897, Hutchinson's Clinical Methods has taught generations of medical practitioners the fundamental clinical skills of history-taking and examination. Updated to reflect new methods and technologies, the 22nd edition of this classic textbook still retains its emphasis on the doctor-patient relationship. Following a general overview of clinical assessment are five chapters on the core bodily systems. The chapters that follow describe clinical methods relevant to particular clinical specialties and special populations. Color photographs and other illustrations accompany the text throughout. The editors are affiliated with St. Bartholomew's and the Royal London Hospitals. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

An introduction to biomechanics of sport and exercise.

Watkins (sports science, Swansea University, UK) covers linear and angular motion, work, energy, and power, fluid mechanics, and biomechanical analysis of human movement in this text for undergraduate students in sport and exercise science. Content is based on fundamental concepts of force and Newton's laws of motion, work, and energy, but no previous knowledge of mechanics is assumed, and all biomechanical concepts are explained from first principles. Pedagogical features include key points, review questions and explained answers, and a separate section of practical worksheets for experiments, with objectives, notes on location and equipment, detailed instructions, and example results. While designed primarily as a text for undergraduate students of sport and exercise science, the book will also be useful to physical education teachers, sports coaches, fitness trainers, sports therapists, and undergraduates in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and podiatry. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing, 5th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Featuring color illustrations throughout, this introductory textbook on maternity and pediatric nursing is organized by developmental stages. The accompanying CD-ROM contains videos of normal and caesarian deliveries, along with 3-D animations, an audio glossary of key terms, and patient teaching plans in English and Spanish. Leifer teaches obstetrics, pediatrics, and trauma nursing at Riverside Community College in California. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Learning radiology; recognizing the basics.

Herring (radiology, Albert Einstein Medical Center) gives students in rotation and those studying for USMLEs a chance in this study guide that features a companion student web site. He focuses on recognizing signs of specific conditions and moves from cardiomegaly to interstitial lung disease, opacified hemithorax, atelectasis, pleural infusion, pneumonia, pneumothorax and associated conditions, adult heart disease from the frontal chest radiograph, congestive heart failure, lung masses, the normal and abnormal abdomen, calcification, gastrointestinal conditions, abnormalities in bone density, fractures and dislocations, joint disease, back and neck pain, and abnormal head findings. He also includes chapters on standard CTs of the chest, the correct placement of lines and tubes, and recognizing a technically adequate image. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Manual of paediatrics; an integrated approach.

In this reference for family doctors and pediatricians, Polnay (community pediatrics, U. of Nottingham, UK) et al. provide guidelines for the diagnosis of about 100 common pediatric problems, based on published guidelines and their own clinical practices. They focus on common clinical problems and exclude tertiary care issues, and outline epidemiology, assessment, treatment, and other factors. The 101 chapters, which are contributed by pediatric specialists and others from the UK and Australia, cover topics such as equipment, facilities, and clinical records; problems with development and behavior; growth and nutrition; common clinical problems; child health promotion; social pediatrics; working with educational needs; and reference charts and tables. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Maternity & women's health care, 9th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Lowdermilk (nursing, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Perry (emerita, nursing, San Francisco State U.) present the ninth edition of this comprehensive text advising nursing students on care for women's health in general, pregnancy, and birth. Detailed background and best practice advice is offered in 41 chapters discussing topics that include: genetics, alternative therapies, violence, reproductive system concerns, contraception and abortion, maternal and fetal nutrition, fetal assessment during labor, postpartum physiology, nursing care of newborns, complications of pregnancy, acquired and other problems of the newborn, and grief over the loss of a newborn. Critical thinking exercises and evidence based research articles supplement the text. The accompanying CD- ROM offers electronic resources for the reader. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Medical emergencies in the dental office, 6th ed.

Updated to include detailed full color illustrations and the latest in technologies and techniques, this guide is organized to reflect clinical signs and symptoms. Coverage includes preventing possible emergencies, preparing a basic emergency drug and equipment kit, considering legal issues, and dealing with unconsciousness, respiratory distress, altered consciousness, seizures, drug-related emergencies, chest pain and cardiac arrest. Detailed illustrations and photographs accompany instructions for care, and an appendix includes easy-to-follow treatment algorithms. Along with serving as a desk reference this also works for self-study and is accessible enough for other professional providers. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Medical insurance made easy; understanding the claim cycle, 2d ed. (CD-ROM included)

This textbook teaches students and medical office staff how to file medical claims using payor-specific rules and (later) determine whether or not the correct reimbursement has been collected. Fourteen chapters discuss such topics as diagnosis coding, managed care medical plans, Medicare, and hospital/facility billing rules. Ten fictionalized case studies found on the CD-ROM give students practice in completing CMS-1500 claim forms for a variety of payors. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Mosby's critical care nursing reference, 4th ed.

Designed for clinical use by practitioners and in class by students, this edition has been updated to include current terminology and treatments as well as new information on palliative and pain care in the critical care unit, methods to assess confusion and sedation, and special body system chapters. Stillwell (nursing, Arizona State U.) and contributors also take the often-overlooked but significant parts of the profession in hand with chapters on the care of children in the adult intensive care unit, pharmacology for critically ill patients, psychosocial issues and complementary therapies. They address multisystem disorders, monitoring techniques and end-of life situations and supply a very good glossary along with helpful definitions of abbreviations. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Mosby's textbook for long-term care nursing assistants, 5th ed. (CD-ROM included)

This text/CD-ROM package prepares students to function as nursing assistants in long-term care settings. New to this fifth edition, the CD-ROM contains video clips and animations illustrating key procedures, interactive exercises, an audio glossary, and an anatomy and physiology review program. For this edition, some longer chapters have been divided into shorter chapters, and new content has been added in many areas, including preventing falls, assisting with the nursing process, moving and transferring the resident, and nutritional support. New learning features include chapter-opening lists of procedures covered, and boxes on teamwork, time management, and communication. The text can be used in community colleges, technical schools, high schools, nursing centers, and other agencies. Sorrentino is a curriculum and health care consultant, and Gorek is a gerontology consultant. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The nervous system.

More detailed than many a cadaver, this well-illustrated reference is valuable for students as well as for practitioners who may be experiencing senior moments or battle fatigue. The format allows readers to take on the central nervous system in layers and by function, so they can track where signals go more efficiently. The explanatory material is concise, allowing students and practitioners to locate just what they need and refer to other sources for more textual information. The reference sections are also brief but provide standard and even some leading-edge materials, so this can serve as a "first contact" research tool. The illustrations are also large enough to keep fumbling and hunting down to a minimum, and although the volume is desktop-sized rather than suitable for every lap, it can serve as a desk reference or portable refresher for those requiring larger and more detailed illustrations to study. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The neuro-ophthalmology survival guide.

Pane, a practicing neuro-ophthalmologist and his co-authors help ophthalmologists without neurological specialization figure out why patients present with blurred vision or field loss, swollen disc(s) but normal vision, transient visual loss, double vision, "seeing things," abnormal movement of the visual world, abnormal eye movements without visual symptoms, unequal pupils, ptosis, facial weakness or spasm and unexplained orbital or eye pain or headache. They begin with a section on the top 20 or so things one needs to know first and then cover the aforesaid clusters of symptoms, assessments, treatments, and indicators referral is the best plan of action. They also explain the particulars of the neuro-ophthalmological history and examination. The images and clinical photographs are particularly well done and helpful, as is the index. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Nursing care plans; nursing diagnosis and intervention, 6th ed.

A collection of 62 nursing diagnosis care plans and 137 disease/disorder care plans for patients in a wide range of settings. Each disease/disorder care plan identifies relevant nursing diagnoses with related factors, defining characteristics, and expected outcomes. Then it details both ongoing assessment and independent and collaborative therapeutic interventions, with detailed rationales. The sixth edition adds care plans for latex allergy response, fall risk, nausea, impaired memory, Lyme disease, SARS, and sleep apnea. Eighteen additional care plans and an electronic plan constructor are provided on a companion website. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

The nurse, the math, the meds; drug calculations using dimensional analysis. (CD-ROM included)

This volume, which uses the dimensional analysis method, instructs nursing students on how to do drug calculations. Mulholland, an adult nurse practitioner and nursing education consultant, provides a text meant for classroom and independent use by students at all levels in nursing courses, and as a review for nurses and physician assistant students. After a general math review, chapters present dimensional analysis based on everyday problems, reconstituted medications, parenteral medication calculations, oral and injectable hormones, and medications for infants and children. A critical thinking approach is emphasized. The CD-ROM contains additional instruction and practice problems. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Nutrition essentials and diet therapy, 10th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Peckenpaugh, a dietitian and lecturer in health at the State U. of New York College at Cortland, provides a textbook that reviews science-based information on basic health care nutrition. It is meant to prepare health care professionals when providing nutritional guidance based to individuals. Nutrition care, illnesses, and promoting good health are emphasized. The book has been updated to match the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the MyPyramid Food Guidance System, and other guidelines. Discussions of bariatric surgery, renal disease, low-carbohydrate versus low-fat diets, diabetes, and pressure ulcers has been updated and expanded. There is also more emphasis the prevention of cancer and childhood obesity, and food safety. Also new are 50 nursing review questions presented in multiple-choice NCLEX format. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Obstetrics and gynecology clerkship guide.

This pocket guide outlines the basic knowledge needed in obstetrics and gynecology clerkships. For the 32 chapters, Minassian and Woodland (obstetrics and gynecology, Drexel U. College of Medicine) arrange information in a question and answer format by common signs and symptoms and by common, specific conditions. Practical skills, communication, ethics, and improving performance are addressed in the introduction. Contributors to the volume are recent or current faculty, residents, or senior medical students of the Drexel U. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Practice cases and a practice test are included. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

On call neurology, 3d ed.

Marshall (clinical neurology, Columbia U. Medical Center) and Mayer (clinical neurology and neurosurgery, Columbia U. College of Physicians and Surgeons and Columbia U. Medical Center) present a pocket reference for medical students, house officers, and non-neurologist physicians who care for patients in a hospital. They provide protocols for the assessment and management of neurologic disorders in the emergency room, intensive care unit, hospital floor, or clinic, and use a simulation of the thought processes of an experience clinical neurologist to explain treatment. Examination, testing, common calls (using a symptom-oriented approach), the management of selected disorders such as multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular disease, and movement disorders, and neuroanatomic references are included. This edition has updated information to reflect new treatment approaches and the latest drugs and devices. Chapters on headache, demyelinating diseases, infections of the central nervous system, and dementia are enhanced and are by new authors. Additional contributors are neurologists from the US. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Ophthalmology secrets in color, 3d ed.

Vander and Gault (surgeons at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia) have edited 52 chapters by specialists on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cornea diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, ocular deviations, and retina disorders. Following the series' format, the chapters present the nuts and bolts of each subject in a direct question-and-answer format. The third edition adds numerous color photographs. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Pediatrics.

Birnkrant and Alario, both affiliated with Brown Medical School, present fundamentals of primary care pediatrics for physicians in training. Part I, "The Patient Presents With," is a clinical approach to the symptoms, signs, and problems commonly seen in pediatric patients. Part II, "Diseases and Disorders," takes a traditional organ system approach to the clinical features, evaluation, and management of diseases and disorders. Part III, "History, Examination, and Common Indications," outlines basic skills for approaching all patients. Hints and tips boxes, chapter review questions, tables, and algorithms are included to help readers remember important points. A Web-based multiple choice self- assessment quiz is also available. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Pediatric orthopaedic secrets, 3d ed.

Staheli (orthopedics, University of Washington) and Song (orthopedic surgery, University of Washington) present key points and principles important in the assessment and management of children with orthopedic problems. Material is in question-and-answer format, with bulleted lists, mnemonics, and tips. Chapters cover growth and development, etiology, evaluation, management, acute problems, sports-related injuries, various regions of the body, arthritis, tumors, infections, neuromuscular disorders, and miscellaneous disorders. This third edition features a new two-color page layout, key points boxes, and lists of web sites, plus a smaller, more portable size (5.5x8.5 inches). (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)