This course book gives guidance on life-threatening emergencies in children. It incorporates subjects such as recognition of the seriously ill child, basic life support, shock, and the structured approach to the seriously injured child. Contents: Introduction Life Support The Seriously Ill Child The ... more »

HIV/AIDS is a scary subject. Not only can it destroy a body but it can also destroy a family, friendships, and even a community. Nobody likes to talk about it, but ignoring the problem won't make it go away. In fact, what you don't know can hurt you and somebody else. The only way we can overcome this ... more »

The Most Comprehensive Resource Available on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypothyroidism For millions of Americans, hypothyroidism often goes untreated ... or is treated improperly. This book, thoroughly researched by the nation's top thyroid patient advocate -- a hypothyroidism patient herself -- ... more »

What Do the Best-Trained Doctors Do to Beat Heart Disease? In today's avalanche of medical information, how can you distinguish between proven evidence and unfounded claims? This is the first book to translate key medical data into clear guidelines capturing the highest treatment standards for heart ... more »

Ärzte sind weder allwissend, noch perfekt. Dennoch vertrauen wir ihnen unser Leben an. Die Kunst der Mediziner und ihre Fehlbarkeit: Was empfindet ein Chirurg beim ersten Schnitt in lebendiges Fleisch? Wie passieren Kunstfehler? Von mysteriösen Erkrankungen bis zu menschlichen Katastrophen im OP - Gawande ... more »

Little new has been introduced into the armamentarium for asthma therapy in the last thirty years apart from improvements in b2-adrenoceptor agonists, corticosteroids and cysteinyl leukotriene antagonists However, the introduction of a fully humanised monoclonal antibody to immunoglobulin E (IgE) (omalizumab ... more »

Blitzschnell gefunden: Das Wörterbuch enthält den aktuellen medizinischen Wortschatz in einem übersichtlichen, benutzerfreundlichen Layout. Über 53.000 Stichwörter aus allen Bereichen der Medizin mit knapper Definition, Begriffserklärung, Synonymen lassen kaum eine Frage offen. Plus anschauliche anatomische ... more »

In this work, two teachers of anaesthesia provide the practical information on all the procedures an anaesthetist is called upon to perform, both every day and in an emergency. The whole spectrum of anaesthetic practice is covered, from assessing the airway and checking the machines to management of ... more »

Product Info This handbook bridges the gap between the colorectal surgeon, the stoma nurse and the dermatologist more »

Designed for carrying in the pocket, this invaluable little book provides instant information on management of infants and children in emergency situations. From recognition of the sick child to dealing with life threatening trauma, it covers all the major conditions likely to be encountered in the emergency ... more »

Product Info This second edition contains new material on podiatry and its input for management of nail disorders. more »

Within these pages is the promise of a long-awaited good night's rest. For decades, millions of people have experienced the irresistible urge to move their legs without understanding why. These disagreeable leg sensations get worse with inactivity, making sitting still and sleep painful and sometimes ... more »