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	Routine Blood Results Explained 2nd Edition NEW Second Edition now includes pregnancy and paediatrics Author Dr Andrew Blann PhD FRCPath ISBN: 9781905539383 May 2007 • M&K Update Ltd • 168 pages • illustrated The 2nd Edition has benefited from some structural changes, notably the merging of separate Chapters on calcium and the thyroid into a single section. New text, generally in response to comments from readers and delegates on M&K courses, includes more details on blood transfusion, and also a completely new Chapter with sections on pregnancy, paediatrics, and on immunology as applied to the inflammatory auto-immune connective tissue diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Contents Introduction Abbreviations Part 1: Haematology Part 2: Biochemistry Part 3: Combined Haematology and Biochemistry Case Reports Part 4: Appendices of normal ranges Price: £26.00
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	Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: A guide for practitioners Dr Andrew Blann PhD FRCPath, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Medicine, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK ISBN: 9781905539512 • February 2009 • M&K Update • 112 pp • illustrations • £16.00 From the author of the popular M&K book: Routine Blood Results Explained Many common problems in clinical medicine and general practice relate to arterial and venous thrombosis. Thrombosis in veins (i.e. venous thromboembolism, (VTE)) is a permanent problem in various cancers and following surgery, especially orthopaedic. It has recently been estimated that death due to VTE in the European Community exceeds that AIDS, breast cancer, prostate cancer and road traffic accidents combined. This new workbook aims to develop a clear understanding of VTE. Contents include: What are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and why are they important? Who is at risk of these conditions and why? Recognising and confirming VTE What have we got to treat these conditions? Clinical practice of anticoagulation Use of LMWH Use of warfarin What happens if something goes wrong? – Haemorrhage Tips for practitioners Answers to consolidation questions and case studies Price: £16.00
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	Haemodynamic Monitoring & Manipulation An easy learning guide 2nd in the NEW SERIES FROM M&K Easy Learning Guides Fiona Foxall, MA, BSc, Head of Continuing Education, School of Health, University of Wolverhampton ISBN: 9781905539468 • March 2009 • M&K Update Ltd • Paperback • 144 pages • illustrated The adequacy of the cardio respiratory system can generally be gauged from basic clinical signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and depth, skin texture and colour, use of accessory muscles of respiration and mental status. These basic signs should never be ignored, but in critical illness, basic clinical assessment alone may be unreliable and misleading. Therefore further monitoring techniques are usually required. Cardiac output and the circulation can be manipulated by fluid and drug administration to ensure good oxygen delivery to the tissues but in order to do this, ongoing monitoring is required. Many healthcare professionals find it difficult to get to grips with the more complex forms of haemodynamic monitoring and the use of inotropic and vasoactive agents; indeed these things can seem rather daunting. If you work your way through this book and carry out the exercises, you will soon become more confident and competent about haemodynamic monitoring and manipulation as well as understanding all the information that initially seems so complicated. Price: £14.00
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	Arterial Blood Gas Analysis: - An easy learning guide Fiona Foxall, MA, BSc, Head of Continuing Education, University of Wolverhampton ISBN: 9781905539048 • August 2008 • M&K Update Ltd Paperback • 96 pages • illustrated Blood gas analysis is one of the most frequently requested blood tests when caring for the critically ill patient, as it provides very valuable information about the respiratory and acid–base status of the patient (Shoulders-Odom, 2000). However, many healthcare professionals find it difficult to get to grips with blood gas analysis. It often seems complex and daunting, but if you work your way through this book and carry out all the exercises, you will soon become con?dent and competent at analysing blood gases and will understand all the information that initially seemed so complicated. Blood gas analysis is a skill, which requires continuous practice, so once you have completed this workbook keep analysing blood gases as often as you can and discuss your findings with your mentor, until it becomes easy. Forthcoming titles in the Easy Learning Guide series: • Haemodynamic monitoring • Cardiac arrhythmia recognition • Artificial ventilation • Fluid and electrolyte balance and control • Neurological observations and their significance Price: £12.00
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