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Pocket Guide to the Operating Room (Pocket Guide to Operating Room)

Maxine A. Goldman

Comprehensive coverage for over 300 surgical procedures includes for e ach: definition; description of the pertinent anatomy and physiology; a step-by-step description of the procedure; notes on patient preparat ion, draping, equipment, instrumentation, supplies; and special notes.

CPT 2010 Professional Edition (Current Procedural Terminology, Professional Ed. (Spiral)) (Cpt / Current Procedural Terminology (Professional Edition))

American Medical Assocation

CPT® 2010 Professional Edition Straight from the AMA, the only CPT® codebook with the official CPT® coding rules and guidelines. Covers hundreds of code, guideline and text changes, including:


-New and exclusive! Section-specific table of contents provide users with an efficient tool to navigate information relevant to the codes listed in each section

-New and exclusive! Each section includes relevant anatomical and procedural illustrations and their corresponding listing in the given section
-New and exclusive! Reference tables - for quicker identification of codes - assist users to better understand the definition and differentiation of key parameters in large families of codes
-New and exclusive! Inclusion of CPT® Assistant citations for modifiers (Appendix A)
-Comprehensive appendix crosswalk of deleted codes and new codes
-Evaluation and management (E/M) decision-tree process flowchart
-Updated CPT® Assistant, Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter and CPT® Changes book citations
-Clinical examples for E/M services codes
-Summary of additions, deletions and revisions provides a quick reference to 2009 changes without having to refer to previous editions
-Place of service codes with facility name and description

Manual for Physical Agents (5th Edition)

Karen W. Hayes

The ideal departmental procedural manual, this book guides readers through application techniques for the various physical therapy agents. Begins with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment; presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions on how to use equipment. Keeps instructions generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Contains a diagnostic checklist with all major diseases and syndromes. Offers more extensive coverage of all types of calculations than any other book. Provides reading lists for each agent. Is conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use. For physical therapy assistants and athletic trainers looking to learn more or refresh their skills.

Principles of Neurology

Raymond D., M.A., M.D. Adams, Maurice, M.D. Victor

The fifth edition is thoroughly updated to present a complete state of the art of clinical neurology. Coverage begins with the cardinal manifestations of neurologic disease, goes on to describe how these manifestations correlate to clinical syndromes, and then reviews the diagnosis and treatment of the neurologic diseases in which the syndromes fit. This text has been designed to act as a useful teaching format for students, residents, and practitioners.

Vascular and Interventional Imaging: Case Review Series, 1e

Suresh Vedantham

Interactive case studies challenge readers' mastery of vascular and interventional radiology-from the standpoint of interpretive accuracy as well as general clinical knowledge. This new volume in the best-selling "Case Review" series encompasses a broad spectrum of arterial, venous, and non-vascular procedures, and highlights relevant clinical evaluation and treatment considerations throughout. It provides a valuable review of this specialty in a concise, economical, and user-friendly format.

Phlebotomy Essentials

Ruth E. McCall BS MT(ASCP), Cathee M. Tankersley

This updated Third Edition provides accurate, practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques with a comprehensive background in theory and principles. This new edition reflects the latest NCCLS guidelines for venipuncture and skin puncture, new safety issues and equipment, NAACLS competencies, lab computerization information, legal issues, and diagnostic tests of the most current testing protocols. Learning aids include a comprehensive glossary, detailed index, list of procedures, and study and review questions as well as case studies that cover many pertinent issues.

An Instructor's Resource Guide on CD-ROM includes a chapter lesson planner, NAACLS competencies, learning objectives, suggested lab activities, media resources, Power Point lecture slides, and a testbank.

Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy, 2E (Medical Lab Technician S.)

Lynn B. Hoeltke

This comprehensive text provides in-depth training and information on the skill of phlebotomy for allied health professionals. It includes not only the necessary skills in collecting blood, but also information on what is in a blood sample and why the sample was collected. This new edition includes coverage of customer service, compliance, and competency. The text's competency based approach allows users to monitor the skills required for accreditation and for patient satisfaction. In addition, the text includes legal issues to ensure that technicians are in compliance with established guidelines and practices. This text presents comprehensive coverage of one of the most important skills for allied health professionals-phlebotomy.

Medical Office Procedures

Karonne Becklin, Edith Sunnarborg

This text-workbook is designed to expose students to both traditional medical office procedures and the computerized medical office. Projects and simulations are included and can done manually or on the computer using MediSoft Patient Accounting Software.

Biofeedback, Second Edition: A Practitioner's Guide

Mark S. Schwartz PhD, and Associates, Associates, Mark S. Schwartz

this comprehensive text offers state-or-the-science coverage of current biofeedback research, applications, clinical procedures, and biomedical instrumentation. Extensive glossaries are featured throughout, and chapters have been streamlined for easy reading.

Crisis Intervention: Theory and Methodology (Mosby's Mental Health)

Donna C. Aguilera

A comprehensive guide to short-term therapy, this well-known reference presents proven methods for providing clear, concise psychiatric instruction to patients overwhelmed by crisis situations. The expanded eighth edition includes chapters on post-traumatic stress disorder and legal and ethical issues in psychotherapy.
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