Thursday, August 18, 2016

Cancer Pain: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management



This book provides, in a single cohesive source, all the information a health care professional needs to diagnose and select appropriate treatments for the patient with pain associated with cancer. Cancer Pain: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management is clinically oriented and comprehensively addresses all the issues surrounding modern cancer pain management. The authors provide detailed information on common but difficult to treat cancer pain scenarios. Coverage includes state-of-the-art information on treatment options and discussions of the impact of radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery on pain management.

This authoritative, comprehensive clinical reference is essential for all clinicians who treat patients with cancer, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, pain specialists, anesthesiologists, primary care physicians, internists, and nurses.
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Anesthesia Review



Anesthesia Review, Second Edition is the ideal study aid for both the written and the oral board examinations in anesthesiology. The first section presents board-format questions in all the major areas of anesthesiology, including physiology, pharmacology, regional anesthesia, pain management, and major organ systems. The second section provides bulleted, outline-format answers that review the knowledge needed to answer the question correctly. The third section contains cases to further prepare readers for oral boards.

This edition includes thoroughly updated information, particularly on airway management, pharmacology, patient safety, and quality assurance. Questions and answers include references to the latest editions of standard anesthesiology textbooks.

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ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy



ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, covers ACLS fundamentals, including detailed, illustrated information on techniques for life support, real-life case scenarios, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, defibrillation procedures, I.V. techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, myocardial infarction recognition and treatment, special resuscitation situations, and more. Features such as an easy-to-use, bulleted format that contains illustrations, algorithms, and graphics help clarify ACLS guidelines. Quick quizzes and a comprehensive test help the student put ACLS knowledge to the test. ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy, 2nd edition, will help health care professionals successfully complete the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course and certification exam. This quick-review study guide summarizes and supplements core concepts contained in the ACLS course.
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A Practical Approach to Neuroanesthesia



A Practical Approach to Neuroanesthesia is the latest addition in the Practical Approach to Anesthesiology series.  This important volume provides updated information on the approach and management for both adult and pediatric patients’ physiology dealing with neurosurgical conditions.  The outline format with key concepts provides rapid access to clear diagnostic and management guidance for a broad range of neurosurgical and neuroanesthesiology procedures as well as neurocritical care problems.
Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of clinical practice focusing on key points, clinical pearls, and key references.  This new text provides expert recommendations on critical pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for both adult and pediatric patients undergoing neurosurgical and neuroradiologic procedures.
A Practical Approach to Neuroanesthesia is a concise, portable reference suitable for use by anesthesia residents and fellows, practicing anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and anesthesiologist assistants.
Inside You’ll find:
·     A focus on both adult and pediatric neuroanesthesiology and neuroradiological procedures, which is critical to providing the most comprehensive text available for neuroanesthesiology
·     Outline format with highlighted key references, key points, and clinical pearls makes important information easy to find
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Monday, August 8, 2016

The Clinical Handbook for Surgical Critical Care, Second Edition


The Clinical Handbook for Surgical Critical Care, Second Edition covers all aspects of acute and emergency care for the critically ill or injured patient who may be in the ICU and/or CCU. This new edition is separated into chapters by organ systems, and takes a look at the critical disease states associated with these organs. All chapters follow the same structure:

Pathophysiology
Physical examination and monitoring
Laboratory results
Treatment options (with supporting evidence)

New to this edition:

Full update on the advances in basic and clinical science since publication of the first edition
An update to treatment options in all sections
A new chapter on acute abdominal illness
Online learning features including questions & answers and case studies
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