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Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders

Author : David Green
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541369
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders written by David Green and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most hemorrhagic problems are emergencies, requiring rapid diagnosis and prompt management to stop bleeding. In some cases, such as nose bleeds, large bruises and heavy menses, it is the clinician’s responsibility to discern whether the patient has a clinically significant bleeding disorder that may predispose to excessive or potentially serious bleeding. 'Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders' keeps a complex subject simple and clinically oriented. The authors have made numerous updates to this second edition to ensure it provides essential information in a readily accessible format. Highlights include: • An expert overview of normal hemostasis • A clear assessment pathway, from taking an accurate history and focused clinical examination, to essential laboratory investigations • Objective criteria for diagnosing hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia • The latest guidelines on diagnosing and treating primary immune thrombocytopenia • A discussion of the benefits of prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia • Updated methods for evaluating and treating bleeding disorders in pregnancy • An overview of the scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation • Information on the latest anticoagulants and antithrombotics, including bleeding risks and strategies to control bleeding. 'Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders' remains a comprehensive up-to-date reference that reflects the latest research and clinical guidelines. It will assist primary care providers, physician assistants, nurse-clinicians, pharmacists, residents and doctors in training as they confront the challenges of controlling bleeding in patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, platelet disorders and thrombosis, or as a result of antithrombotic or anticoagulant therapy. It is a small book packed with important information, designed to swiftly improve patient treatment and outcomes. Contents: • Normal hemostasis • Assessment of bleeding symptoms • Vascular purpuras • Platelet disorders • Pharmacological hemostatic products • Hemophilia • von Willebrand disease • Uncommon congenital coagulation disorders • Liver and kidney disorders • Pregnancy • Perioperative bleeding • Disseminated intravascular coagulation • Anticoagulants and antithrombotic agents • Useful resources

Bleeding Disorders

Author : David Green
Publisher : Health Press (UK)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Book Synopsis Bleeding Disorders by : David Green

Download or read book Bleeding Disorders written by David Green and published by Health Press (UK). This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders keeps a complex subject simple and clinically oriented. The authors have made numerous updates to this second edition to ensure it provides essential information in a readily accessible format.

Congenital Bleeding Disorders

Author : Akbar Dorgalaleh
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319767232
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Congenital Bleeding Disorders written by Akbar Dorgalaleh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-25 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes in detail the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of congenital bleeding disorders. It will assist readers in overcoming the significant challenges involved in clinical and laboratory diagnosis and in providing effective clinical care that makes optimal use of new products, including recombinant factor concentrate. The coverage ranges from hemophilia A and B and von Willebrand disease to rare bleeding disorders such as congenital factor V, factor X, factor XI, and factor XIII deficiency and inherited platelet function disorders. The exceptional attention to rarer conditions is of particular importance given the considerable risk of overlooking them during diagnosis, with potential consequences for disease-related morbidity and mortality. The authors are acknowledged specialists in the field from across the world who have particular expertise in the disorder that they discuss. The book will be of value to hematologists, oncologists, pediatricians, laboratory specialists and technicians, general physicians, and trainees.

Fast Facts: Liver Disorders

Author : Thomas Mahl
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541644
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Liver Disorders by : Thomas Mahl

Download or read book Fast Facts: Liver Disorders written by Thomas Mahl and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With rising levels of alcohol consumption, obesity and viral hepatitis infection, liver disease is presenting more and more frequently in general practice. Health professionals need to be adept at isolating the cause of disease and initiating prompt action. 'Fast Facts: Liver Disorders' is designed to help primary care providers, hospital doctors and specialist nurses understand the most important issues as quickly as possible, including the indicators of severe disease in order to identify patients who need specialist referral. This succinct, practical handbook provides quick access to: • an organized approach to the interpretation of liver function tests • guidance on determining levels of alcohol consumption • the latest hepatitis B and C treatments • key information on the complications of cirrhosis • an overview of the common clinical problems associated with transplantation With its simple explanations, clear illustrations and logical algorithms, 'Fast Facts: Liver Disorders' will help you identify and correct liver disease, minimize permanent damage, and monitor and manage recovery within the community. Contents: • Investigating liver disease • Acute liver disease • Alcoholic liver disease • Drug-induced liver injury • Autoimmune liver diseases • Metabolic liver diseases • Chronic viral hepatitis • Complications of cirrhosis • Benign liver tumors, cysts, infections and abscesses • Hepatocellular carcinoma • Pregnancy and the liver • Liver transplantation

Fast Facts: Thyroid Disorders

Author : Gilbert H. Daniels
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1903734657
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Thyroid Disorders written by Gilbert H. Daniels and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abnormalities of thyroid function rival diabetes mellitus in terms of prevalence and can affect any system in the body. In the UK and North America it is estimated that palpable thyroid nodules are present in 1 in 20 of the population, and in the UK alone 20,000 tests are carried out each year in clinical chemistry laboratories. Thus, all doctors can expect to encounter thyroid disease in one form or another. Thyroid disorders are generally very responsive to treatment, but there are traps for the unwary - not least because of the frequent atypical presentations and the widespread prevalence of subclinical disease. 'Fast Facts: Thyroid Disorders' is written by two leading experts of international standing who share a wealth of clinical and research experience. The text, which is comprehensively illustrated to make core clinical information easily accessible, is a concise and practical guide for all who manage patients with these common conditions. • A concise guide to the recognition of thyroid disorders and the selection of appropriate thyroid function tests • Provides expert advice on when to test, when to treat and when to refer, ensuring rapid initiation of appropriate therapy • Highlights the particular challenges posed by thyroid disease during pregnancy • Covers the management of thyroid eye conditions • Sound, dependable advice for the healthcare team and patient in coping with these common conditions Contents: • Glossary • Introduction • Thyroid physiology and function tests • Hyperthyroidism: etiology and presentation • Hyperthyroidism: diagnosis and management • Hypothyroidism: etiology and presentation • Hypothyroidism: diagnosis and management • Pregnancy and the thyroid • Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer

Fast Facts: Celiac Disease

Author : Geoffrey Holmes
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1905832567
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Celiac Disease written by Geoffrey Holmes and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remarkable progress has been made in our knowledge of celiac disease, yet the diagnosis is often overlooked. The practical challenge for healthcare professionals is to identify the disease and offer patients a gluten-free diet that will restore most to full health and help to prevent further complications. This comprehensively revised second edition of 'Fast Facts: Celiac Disease', written by three international experts, considers: • Celiac disease in all its forms - typical, atypical, silent, potential and latent • Gluten sensitivity, genetic risk and predisposing physiological abnormalities • The variable presentation of disease in both adults and children • Associated immune disorders • The puzzle of diagnosis, solved by clinical, serological, histological and genetic investigation • Troublesome, and sometimes life-threatening, non-malignant complications • The close links between celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis • The risk of malignancy, its treatment and prognosis • Management with a gluten-free diet, and the emotional and social implications of the diet • Potential new therapies Highly readable with informative illustrations, 'Fast Facts: Celiac Disease' provides an up-to-date account of this common yet easily missed condition. It is an excellent clinical resource for the primary care team, gastroenterologists in training and anyone who wants to know more about this challenging disease. Contents: • Definition • Epidemiology • Pathophysiology • Clinical manifestations • Diagnosis • Non-malignant complications • Dermatitis herpetiformis • Malignant complications • Management • Future trends • Useful resources

Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082618491X
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition by : Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition written by Michele R. Davidson, PhD, CNM, CFN, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for novice neonatal nurses and those new to the NICU, this concise, easy-to-use resource delivers all the essentials of daily practice for the care of neonates and their families. Families experience dramatic transformations as roles develop and change during the newborn period. Throughout it all, they rely on the nurse’s expertise, support, and encouragement to learn to care for their child and meet the newborn’s most basic needs. Fast Facts for the Neonatal Nurse, Second Edition begins with a streamlined yet comprehensive review of normal newborn characteristics. With this foundation, chapters walk through a variety of common and uncommon newborn physiological changes to enable the neonatal nurse to detect any possible complications that warrant additional assessment. This second edition provides more in-depth content on high-risk conditions to promote the safest, high-quality care to the entire neonatal patient population. Grounded in evidence-based practice, all chapters in this edition have been updated with the newest neonatal interventions and protocols. New to the Second Edition: Introduces a new “High Risk Care” section specific to the needs of neonates with conditions that may warrant high risk or NICU settings Contains THREE new chapters: Introduction to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Management of Common NICU Complications Neonatal Ethical Conflicts & Considerations Key Features: Provides essential information for new neonatal nurses in concise, consistent, easy-to-use format Contains crucial knowledge for comprehensive, holistic care for both low-risk and high-risk neonates and their families in all settings Presents only evidence-based practice recommendations Includes such features as Fast Facts Boxes and tables with easy-to-read lab values to reinforce information

Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders

Author : Alex Slack
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1905832966
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders written by Alex Slack and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term ‘bladder disorders’ encompasses a number of lower urinary tract dysfunctions and abnormalities that negatively affect quality of life. Some can cause considerable morbidity and even mortality. Three internationally recognized authors with different areas of expertise – a leading British urogynecologist, a chief of urology listed as one of America's "Best Doctors", and an American continence expert - have ensured that this second edition of 'Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders' is internationally relevant to the non-specialist working within a multidisciplinary team. Based on robust evidence and clinical experience, and supported by superb illustrations, this fact-filled handbook covers everything you will need to recognize the symptoms and signs of a wide range of bladder disorders from urinary incontinence to hematuria to UTIs. It also provides an excellent overview of basic pathophysiology, and will help practitioners initiate screening and assessment and, where appropriate, treatment. Contents: • Anatomy and function of the urinary system • Assessment • Urinary incontinence • The overactive bladder and urgency incontinence • Voiding problems • Hematuria • Urinary tract infections and cystitis • Nocturnal symptoms • Neuropathic bladder dysfunction • Special considerations • Useful resources

Fast Facts: Menopause

Author : David H. Barlow
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 190373438X
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (37 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Menopause by : David H. Barlow

Download or read book Fast Facts: Menopause written by David H. Barlow and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Fast Facts: Menopause' is a concise handbook designed to provide an overview of menopausal and postmenopausal health issues and their management. Although effective therapies for symptoms are available, controversies surrounding some of the available treatments have made potential users wary. In the second edition of this succinct and practical text, two eminent specialists review, in detail, the causes and consequences of menopausal symptoms, and the options available to women today. The text is evidence-based, drawing on the results of the most recent research to provide general practitioners, specialist nurses, gynaecologists and other healthcare professionals with an increased understanding of the physiological and psychological effects of the menopause and to contribute to more effective management. Contents: • Stages, effects and implications • Vasomotor function • Osteoporosis • Urogenital changes • Neurological symptoms • Sexuality • Symptom management • Types of hormone therapy • Side effects of hormone therapy • Endometrial bleeding with hormone therapy • Risks of hormone therapy • Tibolone • Alternatives to hormone therapy.

Fast Facts: Renal Disorders

Author : Ajay Singh
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541180
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Renal Disorders written by Ajay Singh and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early detection of renal problems coupled with the appropriate therapeutic strategy can radically reduce the progressive nature of, and complications associated with, chronic kidney disease, and in many instances will result in the successful treatment of acute kidney injury. As many patients will not be seen by nephrologists, it is essential that all healthcare professionals, in hospitals and in the community, have an awareness of renal disease – the presenting signs, differential diagnoses, treatment strategies and approach to the management of complications. 'Fast Facts: Renal Disorders' is an easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to renal diseases and disorders for all doctors, nurses and medical students. It includes: • A clear explanation of proteinuria, hematuria, electrolyte imbalances and acid–base disorders • A concise summary of kidney function tests, imaging techniques and biopsy • Important questions for prompt diagnosis of acute kidney injury • Management options for chronic kidney disease and its complications • Practical guidance on the most common renal problems, including glomerulonephritis, systemic disease, UTIs and kidney stones Written by three specialists of international repute, 'Fast Facts: Renal Disorders' provides the key information required for the optimal care of renal patients. This fully updated second edition will help healthcare professionals assess, identify, treat and refer patients with renal problems appropriately. Directly applicable to the clinical setting, it is essential reading for all primary care providers, junior hospital doctors, specialist trainees, renal nurses and medical students. Contents: • Proteinuria, hematuria and renal investigations • Electrolyte disturbances and acid–base disorders • Acute kidney injury • Chronic kidney disease • Hypertension and diabetic nephropathy • Glomerulonephritis • Systemic disease • Inherited kidney disease • Urinary tract infection • Kidney stones • Urinary tract obstruction and tumors • Renal replacement therapy and transplantation

Fast Facts About Forensic Nursing

Author : Meredith J Scannell, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, CNM, SANE
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826138675
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts About Forensic Nursing by : Meredith J Scannell, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, CNM, SANE

Download or read book Fast Facts About Forensic Nursing written by Meredith J Scannell, PhD(c), MSN, MPH, CNM, SANE and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps nurses to enhance their forensic skills and apply them to their practice in all settings This is a succinct yet comprehensive guide to the rapidly expanding specialty of forensics nursing. Exploring the forensic nurse’s role in the gamut of patient care settings, the book is distinguished by its easy-to-read content comprised of bulleted lists, tables, and figures; short chapters; and convenient pocket size. This up-to-date, evidence-based resource addresses all facets of forensics nursing, including legal and ethical issues, conducting interviews, trauma-informed care, delivering expert testimony, documenting injuries, and collecting and preserving evidentiary substances for Medico-Legal purposes. The book encompasses the wide range of injury and assault cases requiring the collection of forensic evidence in preparation for a legal case. This includes different types of sexual assault and violence, child maltreatment, elder maltreatment, bullying, interpersonal violence, gunshot wounds, community violence, human trafficking, terrorist acts, and mass disasters. With supporting case scenarios, the book describes step-by-step how to collect evidence and the proper procedure for handing over evidence once it is collected. Also included are verbatim descriptions of actual experiences forensic nurses have had while testifying. Key Features: Delivers broad content related to forensic nursing in easy-access Fast Facts style Helps users to retrieve information at a moment’s notice with short chapters, bulleted lists, tables, and figures, all packaged in a portable, pocket size Examines the forensic nurse’s role in all patient care settings Explores the legalities and ethics surrounding provision of health care to and collecting evidence from patients injured due to criminal activity. Covers the range of injury and assault cases requiring the collection of forensic evidence in preparation for a legal case

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition

Author : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826136524
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition by : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition written by Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivers the “big picture” from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access format This concise clinical guide provides nurses who care for cardiac patients with speedy access to information and guidelines they need to know and use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, the third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them. It includes updated coverage of risk factors for stroke and congenital heart disease and discusses new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications. Bulleted information, brief paragraphs, boxed indicators highlighting key information, and Fast Facts boxes are included in each chapter. The book’s consistent organization facilitates quick access to information on equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care. Ideal for new graduates and nurses considering a switch to cardiac care and critical care, this resource reinforces existing knowledge and provides a foundation for developing additional skills. New to the Third Edition: Encompasses the latest research and guidelines Emphasizes postoperative complications and care Discusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care Updated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content Educates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications Offers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices Focuses on patient safety throughout Key Features: Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Provides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical information Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care

Fast Facts: Acne

Author : Alison M. Layton
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 190854189X
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Acne written by Alison M. Layton and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acne is one of the ten most common diseases worldwide and is the inflammatory skin disease seen most frequently by community physicians and dermatologists. Over the last decade, knowledge of acne pathophysiology and etiologic factors has expanded, resulting in the development of novel treatments that target clinical lesions and improve patient outcomes. However, the vast number of therapeutic options that are now available can pose a challenge to the prescribing clinician selecting the preferred treatment. 'Fast Facts: Acne' is primarily aimed at family practitioners, nurse prescribers, pharmacists and dermatology trainees. This fully updated edition provides a concise overview of the clinical features of acne, reviews available treatments - including their respective modes of action and potential adverse events - and advises on treatment selection with the implicit goal of minimizing the physical and emotional scarring associated with this challenging disease. It also discusses the use of antibiotics and, given current concerns regarding overprescribing and antibiotic resistance, this highly readable resource is a timely addition to the Fast Facts series. Contents: • Epidemiology • Pathophysiology, etiology and modifying factors • Diagnosis • Psychosocial aspects • Topical therapy • Oral Therapy • Physical treatments for acne and scarring • Acne care pathway • Future trends and areas of need • Acknowledgements and useful resources

Fast Facts: Eating Disorders

Author : Hans Steiner
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1903734916
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Eating Disorders written by Hans Steiner and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The earlier a person with an eating disorder is treated, the greater the likelihood of physical and psychological recovery. 'Fast Facts: Eating Disorders' guides the reader through the latest evidence in detection, diagnosis and efficacy of treatments for anorexia, bulimia and related disorders, including a practical overview of the: • risk factors – genetic, developmental and familial • questions to ask the patient • behavioral and physical signs and symptoms • screening tools and laboratory investigations • treatment goals and options. In this highly readable handbook, the two renowned authors demonstrate how a carefully coordinated and multidisciplinary intervention can be successful. They address the important role of primary care physicians and other frontline healthcare workers in detecting eating disorders, working with the treatment team and monitoring the patient, and the positive impact these services can have on the rate and level of recovery. Content: • Classification • Epidemiology • Etiology and pathogenesis • Diagnosis • General management principles • Treatment of anorexia • Treatment of bulimia • Course and prognosis • Other eating disorders • Research areas • Case studies • Useful resources

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse

Author : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826108326
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse by : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse written by Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A succinct yet comprehensive reference tool for cardiac surgery nurses, this new addition to the Fast Facts series provides quick access to frequently used information regarding the care of cardiac surgery patients. It encompasses the timeline from pre-op to recovery period, with a special focus on the prevention and management of commonly seen post-op complications. The book addresses surgical treatments for coronary artery disease, valve disease, descending aortic aneurysms, and congenital heart disease in adults, and covers patient presentation and diagnostic tests, immediate and extended post-operative period care, cardiac rehabilitation programs, and patient education. Intended for daily use, this reference not only contains important guidelines for all nurses caring for cardiac surgery patients, but reinforces highly specialized skills and supports the development of new skills. It will be highly valuable to new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to cardiac care, as well as seasoned practitioners. Key Features: Provides a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Clearly organized for easy reference to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care Includes ìFast Facts in a Nutshellî feature to help guide the new nurse Pays special attention to the differences between CHD and manifestations of other heart disease states Pinpoints sensitive nursing indicators and ways to improve patient care

Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias

Author : Karthik Ramasamy
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1910797332
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias by : Karthik Ramasamy

Download or read book Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias written by Karthik Ramasamy and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our understanding of multiple myeloma (MM) is growing at a formidable pace, particularly in terms of risk factors and potential drug targets. Minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity is set to become the new benchmark in treatment, and cytogenetic analysis is now paving the way for personalized therapies. This second edition of 'Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias' includes: - the new IMWG SLiM CRAB criteria - the latest advances in diagnostic tests and imaging - cytogenetics and genetic profiling - induction therapy prior to SCT - new lenalidomide- and bortezomib-based regimens - second-generation proteasome inhibitors, histone deacetylase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies treatments. This Fast Facts handbook provides a comprehensive overview of MM and other plasma cell dyscrasias, from bench to bedside, presenting the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment in the context of daily clinical practice. Contents: • Epidemiology and etiology Predisposing conditions associated with MM • Pathophysiology of MM and MGUS • Diagnosis, staging and monitoring of multiple myeloma • Genetics and multiple myeloma • Treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma • Stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma • Relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma • Bone disease and renal complications • AL amyloidosis • Rare plasma cell dyscrasias • Supportive care

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Second Edition

Author : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082612786X
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Second Edition by : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Second Edition written by Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy clinical guide provides speedy access to information and guidelines cardiac surgery nurses need to know and use daily. It covers all aspects of care from preoperative to recovery, with an emphasis on prevention and management of postoperative complications—an area where nurses can really make a difference and improve care. The second edition is completely revised and updated, with such highlights as new coverage of risk factors for stroke, thoracic aortic aneurysms, and congenital heart disease, and updates on new surgical techniques and devices. New illustrations help to clarify crucial information and tables are reorganized to emphasize commonly used medications. The second edition retains all of the expedient features of the Fast Facts guides, including Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxes delineating especially important content, chapter introductions and objectives, short, easy-to-read chapters, and a convenient pocket size. The heart of the book focuses on post-op complications and nursing interventions to prevent and treat them. The book’s five sections are comprised of the Preoperative Period, the Intraoperative Period, the Immediate Postoperative Period, the Extended Postoperative Period, and the Recovery Period, including discharge and long-term rehabilitation. Each section includes nursing considerations and patient education topics. Nurse-sensitive indicators and strategies for improving nursing care are featured throughout. The resource will be highly valuable to new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to cardiac care, and will reinforce the knowledge of seasoned practitioners. New to the Second Edition: Updates including new surgical techniques and devices Additional graphics to increase reader comprehension Modifications to tables for ease of access to information New sections on thoracic aortic aneurysms and congenital heart disease New chapter on stroke with a focus on postoperative treatment options Key Features: Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care Includes Fast Facts in a Nutshell delivery of timely content Formatted in short paragraphs packed with timely and accessible information