With DVD containing narrated footage of examination techniquesThe complex structure of the shoulder, with its variable pathological conditions of rotator cuff disease, degenerative joint disease, and Type II SLAP lesions, makes clinical examination and assessment difficult for both new and experienced practitioners. With this text you will gain a full understanding of shoulder anatomy and the principles of physical shoulder examination and the nature and presentation of the pathological processes causing shoulder pain.This text discusses range of motion measurements, laxity testing, shoulder instability and presents critical analysis of the usefulness and accuracy of examination practices. Thorough and accessible, this text is ideal for all clinicians called upon to perform shoulder exams... Less

Selected as one of "The 2005 Great Books in Cardiology" by The American Journal of Cardiology® This practical guide is designed to provide a complete echocardiography consultation in an easy, fast, and succinct manner. You will find essential information for a range of commonly encountered pathologies. Discussions of each echo technique (M-mode, 2-D, Doppler TTE, and TEE) include best imaging planes, diagnostic methods, diagnostic formulas, key diagnostic features, data on accuracy and prognosis, and alerts to potential pitfalls. In The Ultimate Echo Guide you'll discover... Concise, straightforward text with bullet points allows you to access key information at a glance—a great time-saver for the busy clinician. Specific applications address the use of echo in the pregnant patient,... Less

Includes: Wound irrigation system to clean and close wounds. SAM Trauma supplies Easy maintenance refill system CeraLyte Weight: 4 lbs 9 oz Size: 11" x 8" x 7.5"

The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is a current, reliable, and readable guide to the intelligent use of today's contraceptive options. The authors provide the essential information that clinicians and patients need to choose the best contraceptive method for the patient's age and medical, social, and personal characteristics. The book concisely covers all available drugs and devices. Each contraceptive method is covered in a single chapter that includes history of the contraceptive, method of action, pharmacology (when applicable), contraindications , and use. This edition includes new and updated information on new oral contraceptive pills, transdermal and vaginal delivery, post-pregnancy contraception, use of Essure for sterilization, and uses of... Less

With the majority of the Neurofeedback field using Susan Othmer's symptom based -- client centered approach to neurofeedback, or other variations on the symptom based approach, there has been great demand for a book explaining her work. This new expanded edition of the Protocol Guide for Neurofeedback Clinicians presents Susan Othmer's latest thinking in a straight forward and easy to reference guide. Over the last 20 years Susan Othmer has worked personally with thousands of clients at the EEG Institute in Woodland Hills CA. She has supervised hundreds of clinicians, psychologists and Medical Doctors and trained close to five thousand professionals in her method. From this experience she has developed not only a tremendous instinct for working with clients but also a model that allows... Less

15% Off Site Wide. Gives you EMS protocols, spell checking, EKGs, defibrillation, home medications and much much more! Has color-coded tabs, and is Waterproof, Alcohol-fast. Only 3"x5" to fit easily in your pocket. Includes information on: New Top 1800 Prescription Rx Meds New Airway Section: ET, Combitube, LMA, and the new King LT Airway 42 Basic & Intermediate EMS protocols 15 Basic & Intermediate Medications Defibrillation / EKG Rhythms Anatomy / Signs & Symptoms 17 Poisons & Overdoses Infectious Diseases 1000 word Spell Checker 300 Medical Abbreviations Mnemonics / Charting Pediatric Emergencies Pulse Oximetry / O2 Administration Multiple Patients / Triage / Trauma Trauma & Glasgow Coma Scales Burn Charts / the "Rule of 9's" Cardiac Arrest / CPR Notes / Phone Numbers And more!

Featuring large-scale, full-color images, this timely book presents a novel approach to restorative treatment planning that greatly simplifies implant delivery and allows for more accurate and predictable treatment outcomes. Employing highly advanced CT technology, specialized scanning appliances are used to transfer prosthetically relevant information to the CT study, giving clinicians the means to develop a prosthetically directed surgical treatment plan that can be physically transferred to the patient via a surgical template. Because it is positioned in the patient s mouth at the time of implant placement, this custom-made resin-based surgical template helps direct the precise placement, direction, and depth of the implant(s), resulting in a shorter and less painful surgical... Less

As the first comprehensive guide to the various devices, drugs and other products in fact, the whole spectrum used for interventional cardiology and the peripheral vasculature, the Interventional Vascular Product Guide provides the reader with the technical specifications and manufacturers' product codes required in everyday clinical practice for guidewires, balloons, stents, imaging systems, computing systems, etc

Medical Guide 1 Kit is designed for outdoor professionals who have Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), or Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) certifications. Upgrades from the Guide II include a stethoscope, dental repair items and enough supplies for a two week expedition for group sizes of 1 to 12 people. The Guide is designed for situations when seconds count - each color-coded injury-specific pocket contains a wide range of supplies to treat backcountry emergencies on the spot. Component highlights include a Laerdal CPR mask with O2 valve, stethoscope, SAM Splint, Glutose Gel, and a SAM Splint. Guide 1 Kit comes in a 600-Denier nylon bag with water-resistant zippers and urethane clear-view windows. Kit bag has a -18.4 F (-28 C) cold crack... Less

"...an excellent overview of the care of tracheostomy patients. Because of its simplicity yet depth of information, it is a great resource for any health-care professional who deals with tracheostomy patients, including non- otolaryngologist physicians, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nurses."--Annals of Otolology, Rhinology, and Laryngology "The aim of this book is to provide a complete guide to tracheostomies for the multidisciplinary team, and it achieves this aim admirably...I would highly recommend this book for critical care departmental libraries, and for those individuals who have a particular interest in the management of the patient with a tracheostomy."--An aesthesia "The authors have compiled a comprehensive review of all aspects of tracheostomy... Less

Portable Script Guide. Flexible wire defines writing and allows improvement in writing. Prevents clipping of upper and lower loops on letters (i.e. I or Y). Allows hand to be held comfortably.

15% Off Site Wide. Helps physicians, paramedics and nurses check ACLS drug doses, interpret ECGs, look up patient medications, and much more! Only 3" x 5" it easily fits in your pocket, has color-coded tabs, and is Waterproof, Alcohol-fast, Tear-Resistant and Durable. Includes information on: King LT? Airway Emergency & ACLS Drugs, including Natrecor and Ketamine Top 1800 prescription drugs Rapid 12-Lead EKG interpretation ACLS Algorithms 88 Emergency & ACLS Drugs 12-Lead ECG Section & Acute MI Basic ECG Rhythms Laryngeal Mask Airway / RSI End-Tidal CO2 / Capnography / Ventilator Guidelines "Rave" Drugs Basic Chest X-Ray Interpretation Fibrinolytic Screen for AMI & Stroke Ischemic Stroke Management / Neuro Pediatric Resuscitation- Drug Doses-Vitals Trauma & Glasgow Coma Scales Common... Less

With over 310 updates, the new 2011 edition of the Pearson Nurse's Drug Guide provides safe, effective, current, and accurate drug information in a quickly accessible format. Comprehensive and complete, all drugs are listed alphabetically by generic names for quick referral, with an index that includes both generic and trade names. Included are important clinical information for hundreds of drugs including adverse reactions, interactions, and side effects. FInd out why this is the only drug guide nurses need:  ONLY handbook to identify prototype drugs! Dosages for neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and patients with obesity and renal or hepatic impairment Clearly identified IV preparation and push, continuous, or intermittent administration information ... Less

Designed for outdoor professionals with either Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT), Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) certification. Upgrades from the Ultralight Pro include a stethoscope, dental repair items and enough supplies for a two week expedition.

Zoll AED Plus Includes: Zoll AED Plus AED Zoll Adult CPR-D Padz One Set of 10 Duracell Batteries Zoll AED Plus User Manual Zoll AED Plus Quick Reference Guide Five-Year Warranty for the Zoll AED Plus Zoll Data Event Review Software Treat Them Well | AEDs Today FREE Accessories AEDs Today provides our customers with the following free accessories with every Zoll AED Plus:  Zoll AED Plus Carrying Case Zoll AED Plus Demonstration and Setup Video CD Zoll AED Plus Online Training UPS Ground Shipping Zoll AED Plus List Price: $1,995.00 AEDs Today's Everyday Low Price: $1,699.00That's Over $295 in Savings with AEDs Today!Making a Difference | Commerce with ComfortAEDs Today makes a donation from each and every sale to approved... Less

This book is a portable, easy to view, quick reference pocket guide. It puts the key points about how to recognize the various dysrhythmias and cardiac conditions at the fingertips of the practitioner allowing them to quickly identify what they see in the field and/or clinical setting. It is also a useful tool in the classroom for the student to quickly look up key information. There is a short introduction that talks about the location of the heart, lead placement and the nine step process for interpreting the various wave forms and characteristics. It briefly describes the normal and abnormal features found on ECG tracings. It visually demonstrates how to calculate the heart rate, identify irregularities and identify and measure the various waveforms, intervals and segments. The... Less

The Safe Surgery Guide focuses on improving safety not only in procedural and operative areas but also across the entire continuum of a patients surgical experience. The chapters follow the order of a procedure, starting in the preoperative setting, moving through the procedural area, and finishing with attention to postoperative care and discharge planning. Information in the Safe Surgery Guide applies to a wide range of procedures, from major surgerythe kind that involves an incision, anesthesia, and a significant postoperative recoveryto minimally invasive procedures, such as laproscopic, arthroscopic, or endoscopic surgery. In presenting tips, strategies, tools, and case studies from various types of organizations worldwide, the book discusses and offers improvement strategies to... Less

Though postural assessment is a skill required by most therapists and useful for many health and fitness professionals, few resources offer a complete discussion of the topic to support practitioners in the task. Written for students and practitioners of massage therapy, physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, sports medicine, athletic training, and fitness instruction, Postural Assessment is a guide to determining muscular or fascial imbalance and whether that imbalance contributes to a patient’s or client’s pain or dysfunction. Jane Johnson, a practicing physiotherapist and sport massage therapist and instructor, breaks down the complex and holistic process of assessing posture into easy-to-assimilate sections. Johnson begins with a discussion of ideal posture and the factors... Less

The Neurosurgical Instrument Guide provides a much-needed baseline reference for visual identification of surgical instruments and their intended use in specific neurosurgical procedures. It facilitates a unique learning experience for medical students, interns, residents, surgical technicians, nurses, and other neurosurgical support staff, as well as for neurosurgeons who want to educate their team about basic instrumentation encountered in the operating room.Special Features: Designed in didactic two-page spreads, with clear photographs of instruments on one side facing concise information on category, purpose, and usage on the other The only book solely focused on the core tools of neurosurgery, providing a one-of-a-kind resource for support staff and others Describes... Less

The placement guide, used for training purposes, enables the Philips training electrode pads to function properly during training simulations.

The. Authors: Betty Cordes, Ron Cordes and Gary LaFontaine. Softcover; 25 pages; illustrations. Northern Lights Publishing; copyright 2010. Spiral-bound guide measures just 4½ x 3½ inches so it fits nicely in a pocket. Indexed tabs let you quickly flip to the desired page. The. Also covers snake bites, poison, splints, bone injuries, seizures, spinal injuries, CPR, heat and frost injuries, eye injuries and burns.

Geared specifically to LPNs/LVNs, this quick-reference pocket guide provides clear explanations of difficult, challenging concepts and techniques in I.V. therapy. Topics covered include I.V. site selection, solutions, equipment, I.V. therapy initiation and maintenance, site care, peripheral I.V. therapy, complications of peripheral I.V. therapy, troubleshooting, monitoring blood component therapy, parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy. Information is presented in a consistent, highly organized format with abundant illustrations. Recurring icons include Equipment Challenge (troubleshooting equipment problems), Red Flag (risks, complications, and contraindications ), Best Practice (evidence-based guidelines), Life Stages (age-related variations), and Documentation Tips (areas that must be... Less

Safety guard designed to enable the visually impaired to iron with optimum safety. Guard has 2 polyethylene rods that surround edge of iron and act as guide for the free hand while protecting hand from burns. Attaches quickly easily to any iron.

This fourth edition of the classic guide for every user of gas chromatographic instrumentation is now updated to include such new topics as fast GC using narrow, short columns, electronic pressure control, and basic aspects of quantitative gas chromatography. The author shares his many years of experience in technical support for gas chromatography users, addressing the most common problems, questions and misconceptions in capillary gas chromatography. He structures and presents the material in a concise and practical manner, suitable even for the most inexperienced user without any detailed knowledge of chemistry or chromatography. For lab technicians in chemistry, analytical, food, medicinal and environmental chemists, pharmaceutists.

Working with electricity can be very dangerous, and employees might be unaware of the potential hazards present in their work environment, making them susceptible to risk of injury. To prevent occupational injuries from occurring, employers must possess the knowledge required to set in place a program that promotes safety in the workplace. In this completely updated guide, electrical safety experts Ray A. Jones and Jane G. Jones provide a detailed blueprint to help employers develop a program that maximizes electrical safety and the related benefits it generates. Based on the 2009 NFPA 70E® and current OSHA regulations, The Electrical Safety Program Guide, Second Edition, takes readers step-by-step through the creation of an electrical safety program, discussing program development from... Less

Continue Your Education Improve Your Soothing TouchEstheticians with the right knowledge and understanding are able to recognize abnormalities on the skin and can therefore become an important player in the detection of skin cancer as well as provide calming skin care treatments and products for survivors. These same educated estheticians can help resolve oncology-related skin issues, and provide a soothing touch and relaxation for any person visiting a spa, especially if the person is living with cancer. Read this book for more information on: How to recognize skin abnormalities Skin reactions to cancer therapies Oncology drugs that react with certain ingredients in skin care Products Understanding the lymphatic system while performing oncology massage therapy during treatment and... Less

Interventional Oncology is a fast-growing new field, as well as an emerging specialty. Many minimally- invasive, imaging-guided procedures seem set to replace more traditional open surgical techniques of treating solid tumors in a variety of organs. The aim of this book is to describe new interventional radiological methods in a succinct and practical form. Diagnostic radiological considerations relevant to the selection and follow-up of patients are also covered. The book begins with an overview of the basic principles of current interventional techniques, including thermal ablation, high intensity focused ultrasound, and embolization. Later chapters focus on tumors of the liver, kidney, lung, and bone, placing new interventional techniques in context by referring to the surgical and... Less