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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: £23.00
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	ECGs by Example, 2nd edition Dean Jenkins, Specialist Registrar in Care of the Elderly, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Stephen John Gerred, MB, ChB, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. This is a book of 100 full 12-lead ECGs displayed on the upper part of a double-page spread with, below, notes and illustrations about the particular features of the ECG that are of importance, and a clinical comment on the case along with a list of the common causes of the problem. Thus the book provides in itself a collection of full 12-lead ECGs of a wide range of common clinical problems encountered in casualty, ordered in the way that a fledgling ECG mind might place them. All the ECGs are reproduced as real traces and are of normal size. Examples of variation in the clinical conditions are also included. The book carries on from simpler ECG books and provides a greater depth of experience in ECG training. Publication date: February 2005 Paperback Pages: 232 - Illustrations: 676 ISBN: 0443074100 Price: £17.99
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	Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment A Guide for Pharmacists and Nurses. Paul Rutter, Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy Practice Division, University of Portsmouth. A short, concise pocketbook giving the keys points for the diagnosis, management and treatment of all the common ailments that community pharmacists and practice nurses see regularly. The information will be clearly presented with lists, boxes, tables and short algorithms. Publication date: February 2005 Paperback Pages: 280 - Illustrations: 152 ISBN: 0443073635 Price: £14.99
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	Textbook of Hemophilia Christine Lee, Haemophilia Centre & Haemostasis Unit, Royal Free Hospital. Erik Berntorp. Keith Hoots. The only up-to-date definitive reference source on haemophilia. This book is an invaluable resource that provides an overview of all aspects of the care of patients with haemophilia. Covering how to assess both bleeding children and adults, Haemophilia A and B, molecular basis of the disease, the role of factors in coagulation, epidemiology, pharmacokinetics, and treatment of inhibitors. There will also be a section on musculoskeletal aspects of haemophilia as well as newer developments such as gene therapy and rare bleeding disorders. Publication date: September 2005Pages: 416 - Illustrations: 71 ISBN: 1405127694 Price: £125.00
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	Auscultation Skills ( Breath and Heart Sounds), 2nd Edition A popular text in its second edition includes breath and heart sound physiology, more than 200 illustrations highlighting anatomy, pertinent heart and lung areas, and optimum auscultation sites. Features include auscultation tips and alerts, a chart of auscultation findings for common disorders, phonocardiogram and ecg tracings, glossary, and pretests and posttests for each topic section. The audio cd features electronically generated examples of more than 40 different breath sounds and over 50 different heart sounds. An audio index cues to sounds sequentially with the text or out of sequence.Windows / macintosh compatible. Publication date: December 2001 Paperback and Audio CD ISBN: 1582551588 Price: £36.00
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	Laboratory Procedures for Medical Office Personnel Craig A. Stepp JD, MT(ASCP), CLS, Professor of Laboratory Science, Fresno City College, Fresno, CA, Fresno, USA. MaryAnn Woods PhD, RN, CMA, Professor, Health Sciences and the Arts Division, and Director of the Medical Assistant-Clinician Program, Fresno City College, Fresno, USA. This new, full-colour resource offers a comprehensive introduction to the medical and clinical laboratory. It gives clear, beautifully illustrated, step-by-step instructions on all aspects of laboratory bench procedures. The text guides readers from the initial physician's order through specimen collection, processing, testing, reporting, maintenance, quality control, and quality assurance. Publication date: February 1998 Paperback Pages: 480 - Illustrations: 603 ISBN: 0721652751 Price: £28.99
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	The Essential Researcher's Handbook, 2nd Edition For Nurses and Health Care Professionals. Maggie Tarling , Clinical Nurse Specialist, Anaesthetics Research, Royal London Hospital, London, UK. Linda Crofts , Director of Nursing Research and Development, Royal Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK. This book contains a wealth of practical guidance about what doing research actually involves for the often hard-pressed and isolated researcher. It bridges the gap and provides 'real-life' insight into undertaking research in nursing. It focuses on the practicality of research and identifies the pitfalls that can so easily undermine even the most carefully planned project. Publication date: March 2002 Paperback Pages: 232 - Illustrations: 20 ISBN: 0702026360 Price: £19.99
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	Nursing Calculations, 6th Edition J D Gatford , Mathematics teacher, Melbourne, Australia. Nicole Phillips , Manager, Nursing Arts Laboratory, School of Nursing, Latrobe University, Australia. This best selling book reviews that basic arithmetic required to calculate drug dosages accurately and quickly - an essential skill for every nurse. Example are drawn from clinical practice. Explanations and graded exercises (with answers) cover the calculations required to administer injections, tablets and mixtures, to dilute solutions, to arrive at different drip rates and to administer paediatric dosages safely. In this new edition all drug usage material has been reviewed and updated. New exercises have been added to added to assist in the learning process. Publication date: September 2002 Paperback Pages: 192 - Illustrations: 15 ISBN: 0443071950 Price: £9.99
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	Manual Of Pulmonary Function Testing, 8th Edition Gregg L. Ruppel MEd, RRT, RPFT, FAARC, Director, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO Published December 2003 Paperback ISBN 0323020062 Price: £30.99
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	Ultrasound Secrets Brimming with high-quality images and following the popular question-and-answer format of the Secrets SeriesÆ, this text is destined to become a classic. The authors masterfully weave the images into the text presentation of the key information needed for ultrasound examination and diagnosis. Perfect for clinical work or as a review for exams. Vikram Dogra MD, Director Division of Ultrasound, Section Head- GU Radiology, Program Director Cross Sectional Imaging Fellowship, Associate Professor of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Of Cleveland, Ohio> Deborah J. Rubens MD, Professor Radiology and Surgery, University of Rochester School of Medicine, New York Published January 2004 Paperback _ 352 Pages _ 300 Illustrations ISBN 1560535946 Price: £29.99
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	Ultrasound, 2nd Edition This new volume in the popular Radiology Requisites&tm; series efficiently presents all of the core knowledge in general, vascular, and obstetric/gynecologic ultrasound. It covers everything from basic principles through state-of-the-art tech-niques, with a focus on the specific information needed to pass the boards and practice radiology. Concise but compre-hensive, it is extremely easy to read, with abundant charts and lists to summarize important facts at a glance. William D. Middleton, Professor of Radiology, Section of Abdominal Imaging and Diagnostic Ultrasound, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine. Alfred B. Kurtz, Professor of Radiology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. Barbara S. Hertzberg, Professor of Radiology, Associate Professor of Obststrics and Gynecology, Co-Director, Fetal Diagnostic Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC Forthcoming Title Hardback ISBN 0323017029 Price: £70.00
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	Chest X-Ray Made Easy A small pocketbook that helps the junior doctor in the interpretation of chest x-rays. It describes the range of conditions likely to be encountered on the wards and guides the doctor through the process of examining and interpreting the film based on the appearance of the abnormality shown. It then assists the doctor in determining the nature of the abnormality and points the clinician towards possible differential diagnosis. The book covers the range of common radiological problems that junior doctors are faced with starting with the appearance on film, e.g. showing generalised shadowing or a coin lesion. It gives advice on how to identify where the lesion is. All the x-rays are accompanied by a simple line diagram outlining where the abnormality is. Publication date: January 1997 Pages: 28 - Illustrations: 90 Paperback ISBN: 0443070083 Price: £14.99
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	Abdominal X-Rays Made Easy Abdominal x-rays are amongst those groups of radiological investigations, which the junior doctor is frequently required to interpret on their own. This book fulfils an equivalent role to the highly successful Chest X-ray Made Easy enabling junior doctors to accurately interpret images and ensure there is no mistake in the diagnosis. Publication date: October 1999 Pages: 200 - Illustrations: 100 Paperback ISBN: 0443062056 Price: £14.99
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	Atlas of Clinical Diagnosis, 2nd Edition The Atlas of Clinical Diagnosis presents a sign-orientated approach to the diagnosis of both common and rare medical disorders that physicians may encounter in hospital or in the community. The comprehensive collection of clinical pictures, organised by anatomical region from scalp to sole, reflects actual clinical practice where a diagnosis has to be constructed from a single sign or a collection of signs. Fundamental, pathognomonic and commonly seen non-specific clinical signs are presented with clinical features highlighted for rapid recognition and interpretation. In addition, the book provides guidance on appropriate bedside clinical tests for establishing diagnoses. Publication date: August 2003 Pages: 280 - Illustrations: 1321 Paperback ISBN 0702026689 Price: £27.99
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