Workbook in practical neonatology

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The latest edition of this well-known work is completely revised to incorporate advances in neonatal care, including hypotension, mechanical ventilation, and early discharge. It presents an interactive approach to neonatal evaluation and management of the most common problems in infants. Each chapter features case histories that require you to make diagnostic decisions and that help you understand how scientific concepts apply to each clinical problem.Provides a case-based structure to allow you to see diagnosis and treatment in a clinical context.Includes copious review questions and answers so you can test your knowledge.Gives diagnostic and treatment information regarding problems that you are most likely to see in practice.Includes new chapters on hypotension, early discharge, mechanical ventilation, and more.Covers select topics in even greater detail than before.

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書名 Workbook in practical neonatology

著者 [edited by] Richard A. Polin, Mervin C. Yoder
索書號 WS18/W926/2007
出版者 Saunders / Elsevier
ISBN 9781416026372(pbk.)
出版年 2007
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Williams textbook of endocrinology

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In your complex and dynamic field, it can be a struggle to continually integrate the latest scientific and clinical information into your everyday patient care. The 11th Edition of this beloved reference is the solution! Leading authorities provide just the right blend of scientific insight and clinical know-how to help you overcome any clinical challenge. A new full-color, extremely user-friendly format makes reference a snap. And, full-text online access lets you search the contents rapidly from any computer!Chapters bridge the gap between basic science and clinical applications, providing the right context for optimal diagnosis and treatment.Chapters by the leading authorities in endocrinology equip you with authoritative opinions on any challenge you face.New chapters on hormones and athletic performance · neuroendocrine control of appetite and body weight · and HIV/AIDS keep you up to date on these timely topics. New evidence-based screening algorithms and treatment boxes deliver reliable clinical guidance at a glance. New full-color illustrations throughout help you grasp essential concepts easily.Full-text online access lets you search the book instantly on your computer and download images for your next presentation.Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

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書名 Williams textbook of endocrinology
著者 Henry M. Kronenberg ... [et al.]
索書號 WK100/W721/2008
出版者 Saunders/Elsevier
ISBN 9781416029113(hbk.)
出版年 2008
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Understanding patient safety

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Everything you need to deliver safe patient care or to improve patient safety in your organizationUnderstanding Patient Safety is the essential book for anyone seeking to learn the key clinical, organizational, and systems issues in patient safety. Written in a lively and accessible style by one of the world's leaders in the fields of patient safety and quality, Understanding Patient Safety is filled with valuable cases and analyses, as well as up-to-date tables, graphics, references and tools - all designed to introduce the patient safety field to medical, nursing, pharmacy, hospital administration and other trainees, and to be the go-to book for experienced clinicians and non-clinicians alike. Features: Concise coverage of the core principles of patient safety All the key insights to help you understand and prevent a broad range of errors: including medication errors, surgical errors, diagnostic errors, errors at the man-machine interface, and nursing-related errors A focus on how reporting systems, teamwork training, simulation, the malpractice system, and information technology can impact patient safety and quality A practical overview on how to implement an effective safety program in both hospital and ambulatory settings Realistic case studies that illustrate key points and clarify pivotal concepts A detailed glossary, key references, and useful tools, websites, tables, and graphics

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書名 Understanding patient safety
著者 Robert M. Wachter
索書號 WB100/W114u/2008
出版者 McGraw-Hill Medical
ISBN 9781416032649(hbk.)
出版年 2008
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Ultrasonography in obstetrics and gynecology

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Make optimal use of the latest diagnostic and interventional ultrasound applications in your practice! This new edition of the world's best-selling reference on obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound guides you through all of the newest ultrasound technologies, enabling you to diagnose problems accurately. The entire book has been radically updated by many new contributors to reflect all of the most recent advances, including greatly expanded information on 3-D ultrasound and the latest generation of ultrasound scanners, as well as significantly increased discussions of gynecologic ultrasound. What's more, over 2,400 digital-quality images - 1,050 in full color - capture the characteristic appearance of a full range of ultrasound findings, and a new full-color format makes reference easier than ever. The result is an essential purchase for everyone who uses ultrasound for fetal and gynecologic diagnosis and treatment.Get dependable guidance on any clinical issue or challenge by consulting the world's most popular, trusted reference on ob/gyn ultrasound!Obtain optimal results by applying the masterful expertise of world-renowned authority Peter W. Callen, MD, as well as a cadre of other top specialists on the diagnostic and interventional applications of ultrasound.Make optimal use of all of the latest developments, including 3-D ultrasound, the use of the latest generation of ultrasound scanners, the growing role of ultrasound in gynecologic imaging.Diagnose with confidence by comparing your imaging findings to more than 2,400 digital-quality images - 1,050 in full color - that depict the complete range of normal and abnormal imaging presentations.Locate information more quickly thanks to a new highly templated, full-color format.Visualize key anatomic details more clearly with hundreds of medical illustrations redrawn in full color.

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書名 Ultrasonography in obstetrics and gynecology

著者 [edited by] Peter W. Callen
索書號 WQ100/U47/2008
出版者 Saunders Elsevier
ISBN 9781416032649(hbk.)
出版年 2008
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Trauma

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The most trusted, widely used guide to managing the trauma patient-now in a 2-color format with added algorithmsThis definitive one-stop resource begins with an informative look at the history and epidemiology of trauma surgery, as well as injury prevention, before moving into core topics such as trauma systems, triage, and transport, and managing shock. It then delivers a clear, organ-by-organ overview of the treatment of traumatic injuries, from the cranium and brain to pelvic fractures, while covering need-to-know subjects such as anesthesia and infection. Features The general surgeon's most trusted clinical companion-with expert, high-yield guidance on the standard treatments and modes of management of traumatic injuries Encyclopedic coverage of all clinical issues related to trauma, from pre-hospital care, initial assessment, and airway control, to ensuring optimal trauma outcomes Indications and techniques of thoracotomy and laparotomy Specialized chapters on alcohol and drug-related trauma, pediatric trauma, geriatric trauma, and trauma related to domestic and gang violence Commentaries on each chapter from experts in the field NEW! Additional management algorithms that guide you through the proper diagnosis and management of the trauma patient NEW! 2-color design that makes the content even more easy to navigate NEW! Brand-new chapters including “Acute Care Surgery,” “Gastrointestinal Failure,” “Military Trauma,” and “Weapons of Mass Destruction”

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書名 Trauma
著者 editors, David V. Feliciano, Kenneth L. Mattox, Ernest E. Moore
索書號 WO700/T7732/2008
出版者 McGraw-Hill Medical
ISBN 9780071469128 (hbk.)
出版年 2008
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Thompson and Thompson genetics in medicine

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Through six editions, Thompson & Thompson's Genetics in Medicine has been a well-established favorite textbook on this fascinating and rapidly evolving field, integrating the classic principles of human genetics with modern molecular genetics to help you understand a wide range of genetic disorders. The 7th edition incorporates the latest advances in molecular diagnostics, the Human Genome Project, and much more. More than 240 dynamic illustrations and high-quality photos help you grasp complex concepts more easily. In addition to the book, you will also receive STUDENT CONSULT, enabling you to access the complete contents of the book online, anywhere you go!

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書名 Thompson and Thompson genetics in medicine
著者 Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. McInnes, Huntington F. Willard
索書號 QZ50/N975t/2007
出版者 Saunders/Elsevier
ISBN 9781416030805(pbk.)
出版年 2007
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Therapeutic exercise

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Thoroughly updated to highlight current evidence to support best practice, Kisner & Colby's new 5th edition offers the most up-to-date guidelines for managing musculoskeletal conditions. Now even more extensively illustrated, it provides principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy. It describes pathologic conditions and surgical procedures commonly encountered by therapists in the clinical setting. This renowned manual remains the authoritative source for exercise instruction for the therapist and for patient self management.

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書名 Therapeutic exercise
著者 Carolyn Kisner, Lynn Allen Colby
索書號 WB541/K61t/2007
出版者 F.A. Davis
ISBN 9780803615847(hbk.)
出版年 2007
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Ten Cate's oral histology

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Understand oral histology and learn to apply your knowledge in the clinical setting with this definitive reference. Updated and enhanced, it provides insight on contemporary research and trends in oral histology, embryology, physiology, oral biology, and postnatal growth and development essential to your success in dentistry!Topics for Consideration boxes present expert perspectives on current trends and encourage additional research.Content outlines provide quick reference to specific topics within chapters.Logical organization enhances your understanding of chapter content and helps you review more effectively.Up-to-date recommended readings direct you to additional sources of relevant information.Concise, user-friendly writing style makes complex concepts easier to grasp.Companion CD includes over 300 multiple choice questions and over 100 labeling exercises that help you assess your comprehension and prepare for Part I of the board exam.Hundreds of full-color illustrations visually acquaint you with the oral structures and microscopic anatomy you'll encounter in dental care.Electronic image collection included on the companion CD is now in full-color, giving you clear, vibrant visual references for convenient study and review.

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書名 Ten Cate's oral histology
著者 [edited by] Antonio Nanci
索書號 WU101/N177t/2008
出版者 Mosby Elsevier
ISBN 9780808923756(hbk.)
出版年 2008
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The stroke book

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Designed for use by busy professionals who need quick answers, The Stroke Book is a concise and practical reference for anyone involved in managing critically ill cerebrovascular patients. Contributors from leading stroke centers cover a wide range of common conditions and provide focused protocols for assessing and treating patients in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or on the hospital floor. Chapters are written in bulleted format and packed with algorithms, tables, and summary boxes to provide immediate access to key information. Sections on assessment, etiology, stroke imaging, medical and surgical management, stroke in consultation, and prevention help readers navigate stroke-related clinical situations and make informed decisions about treatment.

書名 The stroke book
著者 [edited by] Michel T. Torbey, Magdy H. Selim
索書號 WL39/S921/2007
出版者 Cambridge University Press
ISBN 9780521671606 (pbk.)
出版年 2007
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SLAM : street-level airway management

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As Executive Director of the Airway Education and Research Foundation and the founder of the SLAM airway course, the author brings a unique perspective to this comprehensive, easy-to-read book. "SLAM: Street Level Airway Management" is based upon the author's highly successful course of the same name taught nationally to hundreds of students since its inception in 2000. Using the SLAM Universal Emergency Airway Flowchart as the basis for the text, this book focuses on the fundamental aspects of anatomy and patient status and provides a practical approach for prehospital providers, nurses, residents and doctors working on airway management and patient ventilation skills. The book bridges the gap between the oversimplified and the detailed with effective redundancy and concept-building that reinforces the learning of difficult topics. Paramedics and EMS educators.

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書名 SLAM : street-level airway management
著者 James Michael Rich
索書號 WF145/R498s/2008
出版者 Pearson/Prentice Hall
ISBN 9780131183209(pbk.)
出版年 2008
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Sabiston textbook of surgery

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This distinguished reference carries on a 70-year legacy as the world's most thorough, useful, readable, and understandable text on the principles and techniques of surgery. Its peerless contributors deliver all the well-rounded, state-of-the-art knowledge you need to richly grasp the pathophysiology and optimal management of every surgical conditionso you can make the best clinical decisions, avoid complications, manage unusual situations, and achieve the best possible outcomes. It is an absolute requisite for the American Board of Surgery exam, and an indispensable source of guidance on overcoming the challenges that arise in everyday practice.As an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 18th edition comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchableenabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.Provides a more distinguished team of contributors and a better blend of clinical and basic-science information than any other source, providing you with the best possible understanding of the clinical issues surrounding every operative situation.Features a more user-friendly format, a larger and more helpful array of full-color illustrations, and a more versatile and well-constructed web site than other resourcesmaking the answers that you need easier to locate and understand quickly.Offers an organization and content that parallels the written board American Board of Surgery exam, providing excellent preparation for certification and recertification.Includes access to the complete contents online, fully searchable, enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection.Incorporates an enhanced emphasis on surgical outcomes to mirror the growing importance of this topic.Delivers comprehensive updates to keep you current with the latest research, techniques, and emerging procedures in the field, as well as completely new chapters on "Surgical Patient Safety" and "Regenerative Medicine."Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

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書名 Sabiston textbook of surgery
著者 [editors] Courtney M. Townsend Jr. ... [et al.]
索書號 WO100/T3552/2008
出版者 Saunders/Elsevier
ISBN 9780808924012 (international ed. : hbk.)
出版年 2008
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Rosenbloom & Morgan's vision and aging

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Focusing on the fastest growing segment of our population, this unique resource addresses the diagnosis and treatment of low vision in older adults. The author, Dr. Rosenbloom, is well known for his expertise in low vision and the care of elderly patients in optometric practice. This practical manual discusses all aspects of the aging eye and offers thorough coverage of both optometric primary care and the management of major ocular disease in the elderly. Other topics include the pathologic, pharmacologic, psychologic, and socioeconomic aspects of aging.

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書名 Rosenbloom & Morgan's vision and aging
著者 edited by Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Jr.
索書號 WW620/R813/2007
出版者 Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 9780750673594 (hbk.)
出版年 2007
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Retinal degenerations

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In Retinal Degenerations: Biology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics, editors Joyce Tombran-Tink and Colin Barnstable present new and noteworthy research into retinal diseases. Written by renowned scientific investigators, this innovative collection of treatment strategies and technological discoveries allows for the realistic translation of research into practice. Following an exciting preface describing the diagnosis and treatment of retinal degenerations from antiquity to the modern era, this four-part volume begins with thought-provoking portraits of the reality of life with retinal degenerations, as experienced by sufferers of the disease. In Part II, researchers and practitioners examine seven different retinal diseases, including: age-related macular degeneration, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Macular Degeneration, Stargardt Disease, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, Usher Syndrome, and Retinitis Pigmentosa. Part III discusses our current understanding of the underlying mechanisms of retinal degeneration, and in Part IV, the challenges of therapeutic strategies for retinal degenerative diseases are emphasized as researchers discuss cutting-edge treatments. Retinal Degenerations: Biology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics brings the scientific community to the frontline of research into diseases of the retina and challenges scientists in academia and the pharmaceutical industry to develop innovative strategies for the translation of investigative research into viable therapeutics.

書名 Retinal degenerations
著者 edited by Joyce Tombran-Tink and Colin J. Barnstable
索書號 WW270/R438239/2007
出版者 Humana Press
ISBN 9781588296207 (hbk.)
出版年 2007
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Refractive surface ablation

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With surface treatments gaining in popularity, a book that addresses in-depth analysis of the latest advancements is essential. Refractive Surface Ablation: PRK, LASEK, Epi-LASIK, Custom, PTK and Retreatment offers step-by-step information on everything from the patient selection process to performing the procedures to patient management. Dr. Paolo Vinciguerra, along with over twenty renowned international contributors, weaves together multiple topics on surface ablations inside this all-inclusive, yet concise text—answering the questions on the mind of even the most experienced refractive surgeon. Successful surface ablation is dependant upon total patient management by today's surgeon. Refractive Surface Ablation provides, in comprehensive detail, the patient selection process, assessment, an understanding of the software, treatment, pain, haze, and patient management. Some topics covered include: -Topography based biometry -Causes and management of surface ablation complications -Proper diagnosis and treatment of decentration -Drug effect evaluation by confocal microscopy -Intraoperative topography -Advanced use of aberrometry for custom ablation -Different LASEK and surface ablation techniques -The comprehensive and user-friendly instruction for difficult and complex cases allows the surgeon to be at the forefront with the latest techniques and procedures involved with surface ablation. Inside you will also find: -Integration of topography, tomography, confocal microscopy, and normograms -Chapters specific to intra and post-operative complications and re-treatment. -Over 200 color images and photographs Refractive Surface Ablation: PRK, LASEK, Epi-LASIK, Custom, PTK and Retreatment is a unique and essential resource for the novice and experienced ophthalmologist and optometrist.

書名 Refractive surface ablation
著者 edited by Paolo Vinciguerra
索書號 WW340/R332/2007
出版者 SLACK
ISBN 9781556427138 (hbk.)
出版年 2007
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Psychology of language

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In David Carroll's text, a topic that can sometimes seem bewildering to students is presented in a clear, interesting, and engaging style. Using a cognitive approach, Carroll brings the current developments and controversies in psycholinguistics to students in an engaging style and sets them in historical context. Each chapter is enhanced with unique pedagogy that was designed to stimulate critical thinking, assess comprehension and provide opportunities for application. This fifth edition of Psychology of Language fills the need for an up-to-date and clearly written treatment of the field in a manner that resonates with today's students.

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書名 Psychology of language
著者 David W. Carroll
索書號 BF455/C268/2007
出版者 Thomson/Wadsworth
ISBN 9780495099697(hbk.)
出版年 2007
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Primary care of the premature infant

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Our understanding of the management of diseases in the premature infant has changed dramatically in recent years, and it can be quite difficult to remain up-to-date on changes in this highly scientific field. Dr. Brodsky and Ms. Ouellette have worked together to create a comprehensive reference that covers both the pathophysiology and epidemiology of problems occurring in premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the management of these problems once the infant has been released from the NICU to a community practice. The book emphasizes specific diseases that affect premature infants and focuses on two primary categories: background and management in the NICU, and management of specific illnesses after discharge from the NICU.Find information quickly using an up-to-date summary of the problems that are likely to affect the premature infant.Review helpful guidelines on feeding and growth, neurologic outcomes, developmental problems, retinopathy of prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and much more.Use easy-to-follow management algorithms to help diagnose and manage common issues in premature infants after discharge.Make effective decisions about screening, immunizations, counseling of parents, and more..Help families deal with the emotional impact of caring for a premature infant..Access a list of disease-specific websites for clinicians and families.

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書名 Primary care of the premature infant
著者 [edited by] Dara Brodsky & Mary Ann Ouellette
索書號 WS410/P952/2008
出版者 Saunders
ISBN 9781416000396(hbk.)
出版年 2007
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The physiology of the joints

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This text provides the reader an understanding of the mechanics of the joints with the help of diagrams rather than text. The commentaries are short (on double page spreads); the quality, clarity and simplicity of the drawings and diagrams are such that they could be understood without any verbal explanation. The drawings are unusually clear: everything which could hinder understanding has been removed and one feels that the author has foreseen the difficulties which the student could encounter. Each time a problem arises it is explained by a diagram which, though simplified, is extremely clear.New functional tests for the shoulder, the elbow and the handExplanation of why the forearm has two bonesA logical and mathematical explanation of the so called CODMANN ParadoxNew conceptions of the physiology of the carpusClear explanation of notions as DISI and VISI for the pathology of the carpusNew cotation of the thumb opposition and counter-opposition, presently integrated in the International EvaluationFundamental notion of the complex grip-plus-action, very important for the evaluation of the function of the handSymbolic and affective value of the handA comprehensive board of the motor nerves of the upper limbNew test to detect an ulnar palsy at the forearm

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書名 The physiology of the joints
著者 I.A. Kapandji
索書號 WE300/K17/2007
出版者 Churchill Livingstone
ISBN 9780443103506 (pbk.)
出版年 2007
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The physiologic basis of surgery

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Established as a standard basic science text for surgeons and for residents preparing for the ABSITE and the board exam, The Physiologic Basis of Surgery is now in its Fourth Edition. Chapters are written by renowned educators with experience preparing surgical residency curricula and present complex physiologic concepts clearly, with numerous illustrations. This thoroughly updated edition features completely rewritten chapters on geriatrics, the breast, the digestive system, and the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas. Purchase of this Fourth Edition includes online access to a test bank of over 1,200 multiple-choice questions with answers--a perfect tool for exam preparation.

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書名 The physiologic basis of surgery
著者 editor, J. Patrick O'Leary
索書號 WO102/P9782/2008
出版者 Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 9780781771382(hbk.)
出版年 2008
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Pharmacotherapy principles & practice

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Easy-to-follow disorder-based organization that surveys the full range of organ system disorders treated in pharmacy practice
Knowledge-building boxed features within chapters, consisting of: Clinical Presentation & Diagnosis, Patient Encounters, and Patient Care and Monitoring Guidelines
A standardized chapter format
Laboratory values expressed in both conventional units and Systemé International (SI) units

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書名 Pharmacotherapy principles & practice
著者 editors, Marie A. Chisholm-Burns ... [et al.]
索書號 WB330/P53592/2008
出版者 McGraw-Hill Medical
ISBN 9780071448802 (hbk.)
出版年 2008
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