Concentrating on the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) through various different forms of treatment, this concise and practical handbook also covers causes and pathology of COPD, investigations and prevention. more »

This comprehensive book gives a systematic approach to managing acute patients, from basic procedures to the specific treatments for different conditions. Based on the Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS, it is a tried and tested guide appropriate for all emergency staff, as well as those likely ... more »

The Pocket Guide to Diagnostic Tests is an updated, information-rich resource to facilitate the process of selecting and interpreting more than 350 commonly used diagnostic tests. Key references accompany each test to assist with the practice of evidence-based medicine. Included are chapters on laboratory ... more »

Get answers on-the-spot for nearly everything you might encounter in the surgical clerkship or in residency using the new Schwarz Companion Handbook . Distilling the clinical highlights from the comprehensive Principles of Surgery , the Handbook provides just the facts you need to understand the pathophysiology ... more »

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 »

Product Info This user-friendly text enables nurses to recognise, rationalise and remedy the common problems using both a multi-systems and evidence based approach. more »

Vorsicht Interaktion! Das Risiko von Interaktionen wächst mit jedem zusätzlich eingenommenen Arzneistoff. Bei der steigenden Anzahl an multimorbiden Patienten in einer alternden Gesellschaft ist Wachsamkeit gefragt! Mithilfe der Interaktionen gelingt die Bewertung im Handumdrehn: Schnelles Finden der ... more »

Established as one of the leading texts in major incident management, this title supports the MIMMS course that is the only international standard in major incident medical management. This edition is truly international concentrating on core generic principles that cross civilian-military and international ... more »

The Bad Bug was created from the materials assembled at the FDA website of the same name. This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. It brings together in one place information from the Food & Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control ... more »

Patient transfer is becoming increasingly frequent as specialist departments are being concentrated in the larger hospitals, and in the UK owing to the lack of ICU beds. There is a growing need for information on how to handle patients in these eventualities. This book gives a systematic approach for ... more »

This eBook covers over 160 operational procedures in general and vascular surgery Powerful search functions: 2 Indexes (on name and indication) and a Table of Contents For General Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons and Residents  more »

This is a practice-oriented textbook for primary care clinicians on managing hypertension. The book summarizes all available research evidence that clinicians need to care for hypertensive patients. It also interprets the data to make it meaningful and useful and advises readers about the quality and ... more »