The second edition of Facial Danger ZonesSubperiosteal, extended sub-SMAS, deep plane, and composite rhytidectomy are all names that have been used to describe the current, more extensive operations for facial rejuvenation. Although these procedures provide superior results, they also involve deeper dissections with the potential for injury to the facial nerves. In order to avoid injury to these nerves, a thorough understanding of their locations is crucia...

The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor manual is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children. This handbook uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, first aid, health care, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. Our education training material is created and maintained by practicing phys...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on the cardiovascular system for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include heart anatomy, cardiac chambers, cardiac valves, coronary arteries, cardiac contraction, cardiac conduction system, cardiac cycle, cardiac reserve, structure of arteries and veins, circulation, mechanics, blood pressure and cardiac output.

Across emergency rooms all over the world, thousands of patients are referred for brain CT scans daily. A radiologist often has to interpret the scan or a consultation has to be made to a neuros- geon to review the scan. Most of this happens late at night and is a signi?cant source of discontent. Thus having frontline phy- cians to be pro?cient in interpreting the emergency brain CT scan improves the ef?ciency of the whole pathway of care and is pot- tially life saving as time is of the es...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on the respiratory system for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract, chest wall, pulmonary circulation, gas exchange, health history assessment, physical examination assessment, lab/diagnostic tests, analysis, interventions and supplementary questions.

This is a collection of multiple choice and true/false questions on muscle actions. Topics covered include an overview of the major skeletal muscles, muscles of the face/head, muscles of the neck, muscles of the shoulder, muscles of the thorax, muscles of the abdomen, muscles of the forearm/hand, muscles of the thigh, muscles of the ankle/foot/toes, and muscles of the arm/back. These questions are suitable for students enrolled in Human Anatomy and Physiology I or II or General Anatomy and...

Employers who hire EKG technicians desire them to possess credentials that prove that they are competent and knowledgeable employees. Having certification is becoming a necessary requirement for EKG technicians if they want to increase their chances with gaining employment. Even though having credentials is voluntary it is becoming a standard by employers who hire EKG technicians within the cardiovascular profession. Certification is achieved by completing education requirements at an accr...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on alterations in cardiac output for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include dysrhythmias, sinus dysrhythmias, tachycardia, bradycardia, atrial dysrhythmias, premature atrial contractions, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, ventricular dysrhythmias, premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, heart block, bundle branch block, fir...

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on health history and physical assessment for students preparing for the NCLEX. Areas covered by questions include physical assessment (mouth, pharynx, neck, thorax, lungs, heart sounds, peripheral vascular system, breasts, axillae, abdomen, neurological system, musculoskeletal system, genitalia, anus and rectum).

The Handbook of Ophthalmic Emergencies describes most of the common ophthalmic emergencies healthcare professionals will experience in clinical practice. The book is for all healthcare professionals who deal with patients with ophthalmic problems including Accident and Emergency doctors, General Practitioners, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Nurse Practitioners and Medical Students.This book is designed to provide a simple guide to the differential diagnosis and management of common opht...

I wanted to write this book because I saw many of my students, with excellent results over execution in didactic portion and clinical skills, who were afraid to face the first echocardiography work. Repeatedly, some of them rejected offers of jobs during the externship, claiming that they needed more practice. Therefore, from the sky appeared to me the idea for this book: I want to stop the fear of starting work now in this world of echocardiography. I have written this book due to the nee...

What is Congenital heart disease?Congenital Heart Disease is an abnormality or defect in the heart when the baby is born.Who is at risk of having a Congenital Heart Disease?Familial:Poor development of the heart during the first 3 months of pregnancy either due to genetics or family history.External factors in development of the Congenital Heart Disease:Poorly controlled blood sugar in women who have diabetes ...