Laboratory Tests And Diagnostic Procedures In Medicine

Author : Cynthia C. Chernecky,Barbara J. Berger
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1235 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781455745029

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Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures by Cynthia C. Chernecky,Barbara J. Berger Pdf

Find complete answers to questions such as which laboratory tests to order or what the results might mean. Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 6th Edition covers more tests than any other reference of its kind, with over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures in all. In Part I, you'll find an alphabetical list of hundreds of diseases, conditions, and symptoms, including the tests and procedures most commonly used to confirm or rule out a suspected diagnosis. In Part II, you’ll find descriptions of virtually every laboratory and diagnostic test available. This edition is updated with the latest research and over 20 NEW test entries. Written by educator Cynthia Chernecky and clinical nurse specialist Barbara Berger, this lab reference covers today’s lab tests with concise, easy-to-use information. More than 900 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures are included — more than any other reference! Over 600 diseases, conditions, and symptoms are listed, along with the tests used to confirm them. Alphabetical organization and A-to-Z thumb tabs make it easy to find the information you’re looking for. Alternative test names and acronyms are cross-referenced to simplify lookup. Instructions for client and family teaching help you offer guidance concerning test preparation and follow-up care. Age and gender-specific norms are provided, giving you complete lifespan coverage. Risks and Contraindications are highlighted to help you safeguard your patients and provide effective care. Panic Level Symptoms and Treatment are provided for dangerously increased and decreased levels. Minimum volumes for blood samples are included, useful when a client’s blood preservation is essential, as well as information on whether blood specimens can be drawn during hemodialysis. Tests for toxic substances are included, making this a lab, diagnostic, and toxicology book all in one. Abbreviations, measurement prefixes, and symbols are listed on the front and back covers for convenience. Information on herbal supplements indicates when a client’s use of natural remedies might affect test results. Over 20 NEW test entries present the latest tests and procedures, with a strong focus on affordable, clinically relevant genetic tests. UPDATED content includes the latest research relating to accuracy of tests, diagnostic value of results, and associated cost-benefit ratios.

Author : Cynthia C. Chernecky,Barbara J. Berger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1206 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015058071625

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Laboratory Tests & Diagnostic Procedures by Cynthia C. Chernecky,Barbara J. Berger Pdf

The first section lists which tests should be performed in diagnosing and monitoring certain diseases. The second part lists laboratory and diagnostic tests and toxic substances, normal values or findings, diseases or conditions in which the values may be increased or decreased, description, professional considerations, and references.

Author : John H. Dirckx
Publisher : Health Professions Inst
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0934385491

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Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures in Medicine by John H. Dirckx Pdf

This new book in workbook format was written especially for medical transcriptionists. It covers diagnostic studies, including imaging (MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound), EEG, EMG, endoscopy, electrophysiology, genetic testing, and more. It also includes the usual laboratory and pathology studies that are important to medical transcriptionists for understanding what's going on in the report and editing and for risk management, coding, and chart analysis. Other features include extensive illustrations, historical sidelights, a glossary, an index, and reference values. Distributed by Stedman's

Author : Cynthia C. Chernecky,Barbara J. Berger
Publisher : W.B. Saunders Company
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015038550664

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Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures by Cynthia C. Chernecky,Barbara J. Berger Pdf

The first section lists which tests should be performed in diagnosing and monitoring certain diseases. The second part lists laboratory and diagnostic tests and toxic substances, normal values or findings, diseases or conditions in which the values may be increased or decreased, description, professional considerations, and references.

Author : Jane Vincent Corbett,Angela Denise Banks
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0132373327

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Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures by Jane Vincent Corbett,Angela Denise Banks Pdf

This book is for undergraduate medical surgical nursing, and lab and diagnosis. Written by a highly respected author in the lab and diagnostic test field, this text/reference explains in detail the clinical significance of tests and diagnostic procedures. Its comprehensive coverage is augmented by a strong emphasis on nursing care as applied to lab and diagnostic tests, and on the relationship between nursing diagnoses and nursing care. Both scholarly and practical, it is ideal for use in both classroom and clinical settings. Each chapter is organized as an independent study unit complete with objectives, an organizing theme with background information (called an expository organizer), and test questions. - Publisher.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Diagnostic Error in Health Care
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309377720

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Improving Diagnosis in Health Care by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on Diagnostic Error in Health Care Pdf

Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care - it provides an explanation of a patient's health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient's health problem. According to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, diagnostic errors-inaccurate or delayed diagnoses-persist throughout all settings of care and continue to harm an unacceptable number of patients. It is likely that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment, providing unnecessary or harmful treatment, or resulting in psychological or financial repercussions. The committee concluded that improving the diagnostic process is not only possible, but also represents a moral, professional, and public health imperative. Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, a continuation of the landmark Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human (2000) and Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), finds that diagnosis-and, in particular, the occurrence of diagnostic errorsâ€"has been largely unappreciated in efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care. Without a dedicated focus on improving diagnosis, diagnostic errors will likely worsen as the delivery of health care and the diagnostic process continue to increase in complexity. Just as the diagnostic process is a collaborative activity, improving diagnosis will require collaboration and a widespread commitment to change among health care professionals, health care organizations, patients and their families, researchers, and policy makers. The recommendations of Improving Diagnosis in Health Care contribute to the growing momentum for change in this crucial area of health care quality and safety.

Author : Frances Talaska Fischbach,Marshall Barnett Dunning
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 1352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781771943

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A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests by Frances Talaska Fischbach,Marshall Barnett Dunning Pdf

Now in its Eighth Edition, this leading comprehensive manual helps nurses deliver safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures. The book covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies that are delivered to varied patient populations in varied settings. Tests are grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure, tips for accurate interpretation, and instructions for patient preparation and aftercare. Clinical Alerts highlight critical safety information.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1108 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Diagnosis
ISBN : 0874340071

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Diagnostics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 1000 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Diagnosis
ISBN : UOM:39015049674644

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Diagnostics by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedic reference with over 550 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures organized alphabetically. Hundreds of illustrations, photos, charts, and tables explaining anatomy, physiology, specimen collection, and more. Helps nurses prepare for and assist with diagnostic tests, provide post-test care, and understand the implications of test results.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana,Timothy J. Pagana,Sandra A. Pike-MacDonald
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323567435

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Mosby's Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests - E-Book by Kathleen Deska Pagana,Timothy J. Pagana,Sandra A. Pike-MacDonald Pdf

Written exclusively for a Canadian market, Mosby’s Canadian Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, Second Edition provides clear, concise coverage of more than 700 of the most commonly performed tests, with Canadian lab values, SI units, Canadian cultural considerations, and unique Canadian content. Its many features include an easy-to-understand writing style, full-colour illustrations, and a logical organization. Each test entry is presented in a consistent format to provide quick access to information on specimen collection, normal findings, indications, test explanation, procedure and patient care, and test results and clinical significance, as well as any applicable contraindications, potential complications, interfering factors, and related tests. The second edition has been updated to reflect the latest procedures, equipment, and techniques, along with 24 of the most current laboratory and diagnostics test. Plus, updated Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon for easy reference! UNIQUE! Cultural Considerations boxes highlight important aspects of working with patients from the diverse cultural and racial backgrounds of the Canadian population, such as Indigenous communities. UNIQUE! SI units in the Normal Findings section of appropriate tests offer quick and easy reference (conventional units also included). UNIQUE! Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom. Addresses Canadian privacy laws and legislation (including PHIPA and PIPEDA), the Canadian Labour Code, and policies for DNA collection, reporting of infections such as Chlamydia, and much more. Follows Canadian standard precautions and procedures such as those set forth by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, as well as Canadian screening protocols such as those set out in the Canadian Cancer Society Screening Guidelines. Necessary consideration given to the differences between provinces/territories (and institutions) in regards to privacy legislation, obtaining consent, agency guidelines, procedure protocols and the availability of tests. Provides information on Canadian test-tube colouring classifications and guidelines for the correct order and process of collecting blood samples in Canada. Up-to-date Canadian statistics are provided for topics such as STDs and C. difficile. NEW! Updated Canadian guidelines are highlighted by a maple leaf icon in the text margin for easy identification and reference. NEW! 24 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests added to this new edition. NEW! A description of commonly performed laboratory methods, explains methods used to evaluate blood, urine, spinal fluid, and other specimens. UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases. NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations clarify key concepts and reflect the latest procedures, equipment, and techniques.

Author : Louise M. Malarkey,Mary Ellen McMorrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Diagnosis
ISBN : UOM:39015046966605

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Nurse's Manual of Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures by Louise M. Malarkey,Mary Ellen McMorrow Pdf

This comprehensive text and reference provides essential guidance on over 700 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures used in nursing. It provides background information on each test; explains normal and abnormal test results; and emphasizes nursing care for the patient undergoing the test. Normal values for each test and procedure appear in both conventional and international units, and cover all phases of the life span. And, over 120 unique tables display complications at a glance.

Author : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,Lippincott,Springhouse
Publisher : Spring House / Emd
Page : 835 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1451166958

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Handbook of Diagnostic Tests by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,Lippincott,Springhouse Pdf

Handbook of Diagnostic Tests is the third edition of a two-part reference that provides coverage of nearly all major diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests. Part I is an alphabetical listing of over 450 disorders with their key test results. Part II groups 16 chapters of lab tests and diagnostic procedures by type. Test entries in Part II include description, purpose, procedure steps, normal test results and reference values, and disorders indicated by abnormal test results. Part II also includes patient preparation, posttest care, precautions, and interfering factors. Thirty diagnostic tests are new in this edition and all existing tests have been updated. Appendices include normal and abnormal serum drug levels for substance abuse screening and therapeutic monitoring and an illustrated guide to patient self-testing.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana,Timothy J. Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1158 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323080149

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Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference - eBook by Kathleen Deska Pagana,Timothy J. Pagana Pdf

Access the clinically relevant information you need easily in any setting with Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 10th Edition. This bestselling handbook provides concise coverage of tests without sacrificing important details. Each test entry includes, where relevant, alternate or abbreviated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation and related physiology; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings. Related tests are extensively cross-referenced throughout the book. With its simple format and portable size, this is a handy reference you'll always want by your side. Tests are organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference. UNIQUE! Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. Normal findings for adult (male and female), elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data. Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention. Symbol next to drug-related interfering factors alerts you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests. Increased and decreased abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows. Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information to share with patients and their families. UNIQUE! Each test concludes with a Notes section where you can add your own information. User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy. Lists of tests by body system and test type allow you to quickly locate related studies. Abbreviations for tests are listed inside the front and back covers, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. UNIQUE! Durable cover with round edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle. ~ 32 NEW tests, including age-related macular degeneration risk analysis, cell culture drug resistance testing, flourescein angiography, HIV drug resistance testing, urea breath test, virus testing, and Vitamin D testing, present the latest information on diagnostic and laboratory testing.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015056263208

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Handbook of Diagnostic Tests by Anonim Pdf

The second edition of this handbook covers virtually all major laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures in use today. This comprehensive guide also provides key diagnostic findings for more than 450 disorders.

Author : Kathleen Deska Pagana
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1202 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323089494

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Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests by Kathleen Deska Pagana Pdf

This quick reference handbook offers clear, concise coverage of over 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests - including 39 new to this edition. Trusted authors, Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN and Timothy Pagana, MD, FACS, bring together a comprehensive collection of full color designs, illustrations and photos to show exactly how various tests are performed. Related tests are grouped by chapter and presented in a consistent format to facilitate a full understanding of each type of diagnostic test. UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases.Full-color design clarifies key concepts, procedures, and testing techniques.Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom. NEW! Unique front section on coding for diagnostic and laboratory tests (ICD-10) provides explanations of the coding requirements and challenges for diagnostic testing along with codes for all tests in the manual. NEW! 39 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests have been added to this new edition to reflect current best practices.NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations reflect the latest changes in testing equipment.