This book is designed to assist physicians in the everyday management of hypertensive patients, with a particular focus on difficult-to-treat and resistant hypertension. The selected clinical cases are representative of the patients who are seen in the “real world”, rather than rare clinical cases, and provide examples of management according to current international guidelines. The scenarios considered include not only cases in which arterial hypertension is truly resistant but also insta...

An updated guide to the approach, assessment and management of poisoned patientsPoisoning is a common emergency department presentation, and is the third major cause of hospital admission in Australia.The new edition of this all-encompassing toxicology reference describes the risk assessment-based approach pioneered by its principal authors. The Toxicology Handbook is written for hospital-based doctors at all levels and is divided into six sections, including an approach to the poisoned pa...

Now in its third edition, this essential handbook for nurses and allied health professionals gives clear, simple explanations of blood results, focusing on routinely requested investigations. There have been many changes since the second edition from alterations in units (such as g/L for haemoglobin, rather than g/dL) to the merging of haematology with biochemistry, blood transfusion and immunology to form blood science. Accordingly, in this new edition there are more details of immunology, ...

This basic text is intended to trigger the interest of students as well as optimise the training and practice of Haematology in developing countries particularly in sub- Saharan Africa. It is aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of allied medical and medical students and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of haematological diseases, empowering them to offer the best possible quality services to their patients. This book is suitable not only for allied medical ...

Best Value on the Market! A comprehensive, quick-access drug guide focusing on patient safety – written specifically for nurses! McGraw-Hill Nurse’s Drug Handbook provides everything nurses must know to protect themselves and their patients when administering drugs. The Handbook delivers the evidence-base needed to safely administer more than 3,000 brand-name drugs and 1,000 generic drugs – along with important patient monitoring instructions speci...

COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOLOGY for Clinical Dentistry is a unique collection of therapeutic drugs relevant to Dentistry. Salient features include: An Introduction to pharmacology that contains necessary information regarding General Pharmacology important for Dental students. A Therapeutic Drugs Classification that contains Classes of Drugs, which are important for Dental Students and Dental Practitioners. Special feature of Dental consideration has been added at the end of most chapters so, t...

This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Jerry Shapiro, focuses on the latest updates in hair loss in both men and women. Diagnosis and treatment are covered, as well as the role of drugs and autoimmune diseases in hair loss. The issue also includes articles on hair and nutrition supplements and laser hair restoration and transplants.

This is a collection of multiple choice questions focused on pharmacology for students preparing for the NCLEX. Questions help students identify trade names, generic names, side effects and nursing considerations associated with drugs used to treat shock, cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis, antianxiety agents, antacid medications, antidysrhythmics, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, glycopeptides, lincosamides, macrolides, penicillins, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, topical antib...

A thorough survey of hypertension, written in lay language, explaining its early detection and conventional and unconventional methods of treatment.

This textbook is written by a renowned haematologist with more than 30 years of experience in teaching haematology to medical students and whose pedagogical and writing skills are widely admired within the field. Following closely the current curriculum of Imperial College London, medical students, trainee nurses and biomedical science students from other institutions will find the textbook equally suitable, since it includes the core student haematology curriculum as recommended by the Ro...

"The ABSITE Question Review Book: Basic Sciences Edition" is the most unique ABSITE review book available. Written in rapid, one-line question/answer format, it allows for quick and effective review. As a result, passive reading is replaced by active reviewing. Study more efficiently, retain more, perform better. Pick up your copy today!

Your 2014 Protocols are here! It has always been our intention to bring you accurate, up to date and useful information. Continuing with our tradition of building upon an already great product we are proud to bring you our best edition to do date. These protocols follow the guidelines established by the Ontario Base Hospital Group, the Ontario Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). You will have rapid access to current ACLS Arrest Guidelines, Medical and...