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Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance provides a concise and visually-orientated summary of a comprehensive lecture course in adult emergency medicine. The book is aimed primarily at clinical undergraduate medical students undertaking accident and emergency attachments and those revising for assessment.

As one of the core basic sciences underpinning medical and clinical science, anatomy is a central discipline for medical students in the first years of medical schools worldwide. Without a fundamental understanding of gross anatomy, it is impossible to develop key clinical skills for examining a patient and identifying abnormalities.

This easy to use workbook covers all the basic sciences in clinical context, and includes the full range of question types used in medical school.

Hepatology at a Glance is an accessible, illustrated introduction to this increasingly important specialty. This brand new title helps the reader to develop a solid understanding of liver disease, and to recognise, diagnose and treat all types of routinely encountered liver and biliary disorders.

Designed to support the best-selling third edition of Medicine at a Glance (9781405186162), Medicine at a Glance: Core Cases contains over 200 cases with self-assessment exercises and answers to aid understanding and test student knowledge.

The Reproductive System at a Glance is a comprehensive guide to normal reproductive biology and associated pathophysiology in both sexes. Concise, easy to read, and clearly structured, the double-page spreads progress from basic science to clinical abnormalities, and covers endocrine production and action, within one short volume.

Anaesthesia at a Glance is a brand new title that provides a concise and visually-orientated summary of a comprehensive lecture course in anaesthesia.

This brand new title in the popular at a Glance seriescombines the science behind ECGs with how to use them to guide diagnosis and treatment. These key skills are fundamental for examination of the cardiovascular system and all medical students and specialist nurses are expected to be proficient at ECG interpretation.

Bioenergetics is the study of the way biological systems, usually at the molecular level, utilize and convert energy. This illustrated text aims to provide a logical approach to the subject for the undergraduate or beginning postgraduate student, discussing recent advances.

Organ transplantation is now an established treatment for patients with organ failure. Transplantation is taught on all medical student curricula and is part of specialty training in medicine and surgery.

The Renal System at a Glance is a highly illustrated and practical guide to the structure and function of the kidney, renal, and urinary system. It also covers related disorders and abnormalities and their treatment.

CT at a Glance gets readers quickly up to speed with the core knowledge and competencies required for computed tomography (CT) scanning, as established by the major radiography organizations around the world, including the ASRT and the CAMRT. This brand new title describes the basic science behind CT with an emphasis on the theory that is essential for practice. Featuring an abundance of illustrations, succinct, straightforward explanations and clear, stepΓÇôbyΓÇôstep guidance, it includes the fundamental physics, technical principles, and imaging strategies and procedures involved in CT scanning. Over the course of twenty four, concise modular chapters, CT at a Glance covers all the bases for entryΓÇôtoΓÇôpractice students, including:  The basic physics underlying CT scanning StateΓÇôofΓÇôtheΓÇôart multiΓÇôslice technologies Data acquisition strategies Equipment componentsΓÇötheir functions and applications Image reconstruction and image quality control CT dose and dose optimization procedures Quality control fundamentals CT at a Glance is an indispensable learning resource for students in medical imaging technology courses, including those covering radiography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy, as well as for biomedical engineering technology students.  

Healthcare Simulation at a Glance presents an accessible overview of everything you need to know about simulation in clinical practice and healthcare education.From embedding simulation in programmes, to technical and non-technical features of simulation in a variety of contexts, to how simulation can be used in assessment and the provision of feedback to healthcare professionals, this practical guide is the perfect resource for developing the skills and knowledge required as both a student and an educator.Healthcare Simulation at a Glance:* Introduces the concepts and theories underpinning simulation practice* Provides an understanding of the key terms and processes involved* Includes a range of examples and tips for easy application in practiceHealthcare Simulation at a Glance is ideal for both those new to using simulation in education, as well as experienced academics.

Public Health and Health Promotion for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for nursing students and practitioners. Health promotion is a growing core component of nursing care, and this text combines superb illustrations with accessible information to make the key concepts of health promotion clear and easy to understand. It also provides guidance for how this can be applied in daily practice in all fields of nursing to promote the health of individual patients and communities.Divided into six sections, the first looks at the relationship between the outcomes of public health and the outcomes of nursing, before going on to explore the definitions and different approaches of health promotion.This includes the causes and determinants of morbidity and mortality, and the skills and resources that can support nurses in promoting health with individual patients. It also examines strategies for working with communities to improve health, as well as the ethics of health promotion in nursing.* The perfect revision and consolidation textbook* Closely linked with the public health outcomes as represented by the NMC, the 6Cs of nursing, essential nursing skills clusters as well as the implications for nursing arising from recent inquiries.* Highly visual colour presentation, with full colour illustrations throughout