This book provides in verse an A-Z of unusual cases which have challenged the author over a period of more than 40 years. Some are exotic, some tragic, some embarrassing, some triumphant, but all are recorded as they happened.This book presents each case in verse with anecdotes, often amusing, to explain what really happened. The explanations which follow, in prose, will enable the reader to learn about some very rare cases and thereby share the learning experience.Above al...

This ebook is a collection of multiple choice questions on topics frequently covered on NCLEX-RN examinations. Question answers are provided in a separate section after each bank of questions.

What do anaesthetists do? How does anaesthesia work? What are the risks? And how does the anaesthetist know if you are really asleep? Anaesthesia is a mysterious and sometimes threatening process. In this Very Short Introduction, Aidan O'Donnell takes the reader on a tour through the whole of the modern anaesthetic practice. He begins by explaining general anaesthesia: what it is, how it is produced, and how it differs from natural sleep and other forms of unconsciousness. He goes...

Nearly 90% of American adults suffer from back pain, and the number continues to climb. Why does this condition affect so many people in the industrialized world, while in some countries only 5% of adults report back pain?For the first time, author Jane Simmons has written an extraordinary step-by-step guide designed to help those suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, osteogenic sarcoma, osteomyeliti, osteoporosis back pain, sacroiliac pain, shoes and back pain.

An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 3: Station 5 is a brand new, fully updated edition of the best-selling PACES revision guide to address the newest Station, covering Integrated Clinical Assessment, with content guided by the experiences of PACES candidates.The cases and scenarios have been written in accordance with the latest examining and marking schemes used for the exam providing an invaluable training and revision aid for all MRCP PACES candidates.In order to fu...

Phlebotomy refers to the process of puncturing a vein and extracting blood. A phlebotomy reference guide that contained diagrams of the major veins would be very helpful to anyone who is planning to pursue a career in a health/medical field. Learning how much blood is needed for each test and what the different colored test tubes are used for would also be an easier task when you could refer to a guidebook. This type of resource could also be used for teaching or independent studies.

A pratical book which will help both practising and student paramedics prepare to deal with 25 of the most commonly seen pre-hospital care scenarios, as well as to revise for practical exams.

This is a collection of fill in the blank questions on infection, diseases, epidemiology and immunity. Topics covered include relationships of microbes, reservoirs, portals of entry, diseases, portals of exit, classification of diseases, epidemiology, nosocomial infections, overview of the lymphatic system, innate immunity, adaptive immunity, cell-mediated immunity (CMI), antibody-mediated immunity (AMI), immunological memory, self-recognition, self-tolerance, and stress. These questions a...

An auto immune disease is a disease of the human body where the immune system of thebody attacks its own cells in the joints as in Rheumatoid arthritisOr in the skin as in psoriasisOr in the muscles as in Myasthenia gravisOr throughout the body as in Systemic Lupus ErythematosisThere are over 80 different types of auto immune diseases in the bodyWhat is the cause of Auto Immune Disease?Normally the body immune system which consists of the...

Sports Medicine - General Practice: The Integrative Approach. Most initial presentations for sports injuries will be to a hospital accident and emergency department or to the general practitioner. Referral to a sports medicine practitioner, rheumatologist, physiotherapist, chiropractor, orthopaedic surgeon, sports psychologist, exercise physiologist or other healthcare practitioner may be necessary as part of a management plan for acute care or rehabilitation. This chapter covers ...

Sarcoidosis is multisystem inflammatory diseaseIncidence peaks in persons aged 25-35 years of ageInflammation occurs in the lymph nodes, lungs, eyes and organs of the bodyForming non-caseating granulomas which usually resolve spontaneouslyThings that may trigger the disease include infectionsA person with a family history is likely to develop the conditionGranulomas are clusters of immune cells which affects organs of the bodyIt most common...

Specifically designed for student nurses, Clinical Skills for Nurses provides a handy, portable introduction to both the knowledge and practical procedures that first year nursing students require. Giving you the knowledge behind the skill, this book will boost your confidence and competence for your clinical placements and time in the clinical skills lab.Clinical Skills for Nurses covers the skills and procedures used most frequently in clinical practice, and inc...