This work covers the full range of clinical practice, from anaesthetic equipment and pre-operative assessment through to post-operative care, local anaesthesia, anaesthesia for individual specialities, intensive care and management of chronic pain.
Suitable for accompanying "Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography, 6th Edition", this workbook provides a comprehensive review of the material in the text. Activities include image identification, anatomy identification and labelling, definitions, transducer selection and manipulation exercises, sonographic techniques, and positioning exercises.
Focuses on the principles of perioperative care in a variety of different surgical environments. The content mirrors the dynamics of modern perioperative practice by focusing on surgical interventions in various environments in which it is practised, including A&E departments, clinics, intensive care units, and at the site of serious accidents.
Featuring the principles and techniques of Thai massage, this book discusses the theories of Thai medicine and its Chinese and Ayurvedic influences. It offers descriptions for different Thai massage techniques accompanied by color photographs and drawings, with arrows to indicate direction of movement.
A textbook on the endocrine system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context suitable for the first two years of the medical student course.
This is the occupational therapist's essential guide to transitioning smoothly to practice, including models and advice for working in diverse contexts, from adult social care to paediatric health care. It is full of helpful tips for coping with the organisational and emotional challenges of the job, and securing positive relationships for success.
This concise, pocket-sized guide is a full-color, on-the-go reference for students and practitioners of anatomy, massage, physical therapy, chiropractics, medicine, nursing, and physiotherapy.
This guide explains how you can use the holistic technique of reflexology to relieve a wide range of physical problems and includes a chart of common ailments and special reflexology techniques.
Authors in the fields of communication disorders analyse the psychological, social and linguistic processes and interactions underpinning clinical practice, from both the client the and clinician perspectives.