Minor Injuries E Book

Author : Dennis Purcell
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702048227

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Minor Injuries E-Book by Dennis Purcell Pdf

Now with a free instructional video demonstrating basic examination techniques, this second edition of Minor Injuries makes it much easier to learn procedures for assessing minor injuries. It is unique in linking the underlying anatomy to the examination processes that are part of the education of a practitioner, covering the commonly presenting injuries that, and explains how to handle them. This text is essential for staff in accident and emergency units, minor injury units, walk-in centres and all areas where patients present with minor injuries. Free video: A 25-minute online video demonstrating 77 different examinations, makes them easy to understand, and covering: The Neck and Upper Limbs The Shoulder The Elbow The Forearm, Wrist and Hand The Back and Lower Limbs The Hip The Knee The Ankle and Foot. Active, resisted and passive movements are shown, testing the full range of movement. Practical manual, with supporting video Demonstrates basic examination techniques Illustrations link anatomy with the examination processes Clear explanation of underlying anatomical and physiological processes behind injury Explains how to manage common injuries Accessible to the non-specialist. Video demonstrates basic examination processes, making them easier to learn Illustrations combine anatomy and examination to show how parts work and how to examine them – now with added colour New photographs throughout, linking to the video demonstration Video showing examination of every hand muscle helps master this particularly complex area More detail on the core clinical areas of sports injuries in children, musculoskeletal presentations, and head, neck and back injuries.

Author : Dennis Purcell
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702083877

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Minor Injuries E-Book by Dennis Purcell Pdf

As nurses and other healthcare professionals become increasingly responsible for triage, assessment and treatment of minor injuries, this comprehensive training manual offers clear, reliable and up-to-date guidance for all those working in this rapidly changing field. The first text of its kind, written by former nurse practitioner Dennis Purcell, Minor Injuries has been fully revised in its fourth edition and reorganized into a more logical structure. It provides easy-to-follow guidance on all common presentations occurring in children, adults and older patients, taking the reader through each region of the body and providing core anatomy and examination principles to support treatment decisions. This popular text is richly illustrated throughout and will be indispensable for trainees undertaking minor injuries courses as well as practising nurses, emergency nurse practitioners, paramedics and advanced practitioners working in standalone minor injury units. Simple and accessible – takes you through the body step by step Beautifully illustrated, now with more images (many based on the author’s own designs) Diagrams highlight anatomy, types of injuries, techniques such as suture, photos of examination procedures, and X-rays 11 videos showing examination of all limb joints, the cranial nerves, chest, neck and back Aligned with current NICE and SIGN guidelines New figures illustrating cranial nerve examination and other areas New case studies for each chapter on limb examination, helping readers from examination through to diagnosis and note taking New material on changes to the laws on X-ray requesting and on tetanus vaccination

Author : Dennis Purcell
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702066726

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Minor Injuries E-Book by Dennis Purcell Pdf

The latest edition of this popular textbook continues to offer accessible, practical and clinically relevant information on the management of minor injuries. Reflecting the author’s long experience as a practitioner and teacher, the volume covers anatomy, examination and specific injuries in the depth that the specialty requires. Injuries to all parts of the body are included. Richly illustrated throughout - with many original images based on the author’s own designs - the volume is also accompanied by online videos where the author demonstrates the limb examinations which are described in the text. The new edition has expanded to survey the law and the basic principles for X-ray requesting and interpretation in minor injury areas. The volume also offers more detailed guidance on the specific X-rays which are required for each of the limb joints. This material is intended to satisfy the legal training requirements for new practitioners to request X-rays as non-medical referrers. Fully updated to include the latest guidelines and current practice on minor injuries of every kind, the third edition now offers a more comprehensive structure for the specialty of minor injuries, based on injuries to the limb and to the midline. Within the different topics under these broad headings, advice is given on the care of children, adults and the elderly. Minor Injuries: A Clinical Guide, third edition, will be indispensable to every trainee, from nursing and from other professions, and to those who are already qualified and who wish to expand or update their practice. The volume also aims to equip practitioners to work in stand-alone units, seeing every patient who presents, and as such is ideal for those undertaking Advanced Practice training. The book also offers teachers of minor injuries a rationale for their sessions and a framework for designing their courses. Describes working methods which are robust, flexible and swift Explains the classification of musculoskeletal injuries and use of current investigative techniques Explains normal limb movement to contextualize abnormal presentation More than 150 illustrations help clarify sometimes complex anatomical and clinical information Explains the importance of accurate record keeping, including reference to current law Discusses the management of trauma in children and adolescents with special reference to consent and confidentiality, non-accidental injury, communication, analgesia, and sports injuries Chapter on wound care, including burns, describes wound assessment, exploration, infection, treatment and complications Explains the management of minor head injuries, including clinical examination, the use of imaging techniques, cranial nerve assessment, and discharge advice Chapter on facial trauma includes damage to the eye, ENT problems such as foreign bodies, and tooth avulsion Accompanying website contains 77 videos showing the techniques described in the book and a fully downloadable image bank to aid personal study Contains new information on X-ray interpretation Re-organized to reflect the difference in approach between midline injuries and limb injuries Explains the differences in the management of children and adults Differentiates between the different categories of older people - the active and fit retiree and the frail older person

Author : Dennis Purcell
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702083860

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Minor Injuries by Dennis Purcell Pdf

As nurses and other healthcare professionals become increasingly responsible for triage, assessment and treatment of minor injuries, this comprehensive training manual offers clear, reliable and up-to-date guidance for all those working in this rapidly changing field. The first text of its kind, written by former nurse practitioner Dennis Purcell, Minor Injuries has been fully revised in its fourth edition and reorganized into a more logical structure. It provides easy-to-follow guidance on all common presentations occurring in children, adults and older patients, taking the reader through each region of the body and providing core anatomy and examination principles to support treatment decisions. This popular text is richly illustrated throughout and will be indispensable for trainees undertaking minor injuries courses as well as practising nurses, emergency nurse practitioners, paramedics and advanced practitioners working in standalone minor injury units. Simple and accessible - takes you through the body step by step Beautifully illustrated, now with more images (many based on the author's own designs) Diagrams highlight anatomy, types of injuries, techniques such as suture, photos of examination procedures, and X-rays 11 videos showing examination of all limb joints, the cranial nerves, chest, neck and back Aligned with current NICE and SIGN guidelines New figures illustrating cranial nerve examination and other areas New case studies for each chapter on limb examination, helping readers from examination through to diagnosis and note taking New material on changes to the laws on X-ray requesting and on tetanus vaccination

Author : Francis Morris,Jim Wardrope,Shammi Ramlakhan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1118261348

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Minor Injury and Minor Illness at a Glance by Francis Morris,Jim Wardrope,Shammi Ramlakhan Pdf

Author : Ffion CW Davies,Colin E Bruce,Kate Taylor-Robinson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781444149555

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Emergency Care of Minor Trauma in Children by Ffion CW Davies,Colin E Bruce,Kate Taylor-Robinson Pdf

Succinct and highly illustrated, this handy pocket guide enables doctors, nurses and emergency care practitioners to successfully manage common minor injuries in children at the point of care. Key features of this book: Concise, evidence-based text including the latest recommended guidelines and procedures for instant access to key information Includes generous use of colour, warning boxes, icons, clinical tips and practical advice to help the reader find information at a glance Detailed guidance on when to treat, how to treat, when to refer or when minor trauma is indicative of a more serious diagnosis Numerous illustrations help explain more difficult concepts This book is an essential purchase for junior doctors, nurse practitioners and emergency care practitioners in the emergency department, minor injury centre or primary care facility. It is a touchstone for all those seeing children following minor injury or trauma.

Author : Dennis Purcell (R.N.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical emergencies
ISBN : OCLC:1392379330

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Minor Injuries by Dennis Purcell (R.N.) Pdf

Author : Dennis Purcell
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702083879

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Minor Injuries E-Book by Dennis Purcell Pdf

As nurses and other healthcare professionals become increasingly responsible for triage, assessment and treatment of minor injuries, this comprehensive training manual offers clear, reliable and up-to-date guidance for all those working in this rapidly changing field. The first text of its kind, written by former nurse practitioner Dennis Purcell, Minor Injuries has been fully revised in its fourth edition and reorganized into a more logical structure. It provides easy-to-follow guidance on all common presentations occurring in children, adults and older patients, taking the reader through each region of the body and providing core anatomy and examination principles to support treatment decisions. This popular text is richly illustrated throughout and will be indispensable for trainees undertaking minor injuries courses as well as practising nurses, emergency nurse practitioners, paramedics and advanced practitioners working in standalone minor injury units. Simple and accessible – takes you through the body step by step Beautifully illustrated, now with more images (many based on the author’s own designs) Diagrams highlight anatomy, types of injuries, techniques such as suture, photos of examination procedures, and X-rays 11 videos showing examination of all limb joints, the cranial nerves, chest, neck and back Aligned with current NICE and SIGN guidelines New figures illustrating cranial nerve examination and other areas New case studies for each chapter on limb examination, helping readers from examination through to diagnosis and note taking New material on changes to the laws on X-ray requesting and on tetanus vaccination

Author : Wendy Morton,Nicole Dawson,Lisa Taffe
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education Australia
Page : 1415 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781743767276

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eBook Individual Support: Ageing by Wendy Morton,Nicole Dawson,Lisa Taffe Pdf

This exciting new text has been specifically developed for Ageing specialization of the new CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support. It is the only text on the market written at this level for students seeking careers in the Aged Care sector, bringing clarity and relevance for this increasingly important area of work. Written with the learner in mind, pedagogical elements, such as Industry in Focus boxes and Workplace Scenarios, are spaced regularly through the chapters to allow the student to see how the material is relevant in the aged care sector and workplace. Review questions within the body and at the end of each chapter highlight a simple learning framework that has been proved to work. Current and relevant to industry standards and practice, the text has been written to address the core Individual Support units of Competency, the three Ageing specialization units, plus seven commonly delivered electives. Accompanied by a comprehensive suite of Instructor Resources including Worksheets, PowerPoints, Teacher Resource Manual and mapping. The design of the questions in the text,answers provided in the TRM, and worksheets, offer a wide range of tools that may be incorporated into formal assessments.

Author : Dennis Purcell (R.N.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0443062773

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Minor Injuries by Dennis Purcell (R.N.) Pdf

Describes how to identify and treat minor injuries and illnesses, such as abrasions, sprains, colds, and burns, while illustrations demonstrate proper treatment methods.

Author : John Murtagh
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education Australia
Page : 1632 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781743763148

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EBOOK Murtagh's General Practice 6E by John Murtagh Pdf

Author : Philip Buttaravoli,Stephen M. Leffler,Ramsey Herrington
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323662048

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Minor Emergencies E-Book by Philip Buttaravoli,Stephen M. Leffler,Ramsey Herrington Pdf

For clinicians who see patients suffering from non-life-threatening crises, Minor Emergencies, 4th Edition, provides concise, expert guidance on what to do and what not to do for nearly 200 common presentations, including both the correct procedural and pharmaceutical treatments. Completely updated with the latest equipment, devices, dosages, and techniques, this award-winning reference delivers fast, efficient guidance just when you need it. Instructional videos clearly demonstrate pearls and pitfalls of a wide variety of procedures. Offers a practical approach to common minor emergencies, with brief, to-the-point guidance on everything from febrile seizures in children, foreign body removal, and initial management of epistaxis to rib fractures, sacroiliac joint injection, and patellar dislocation reduction. Includes new ultrasound examples throughout, plus new chapters on floaters, prophylaxis following sexual exposure, leg edema, piercing complications, Taser injuries, and more. Provides at-a-glance guidance with "What to Do" and "What NOT to Do" checklists. Presents information in a highly templated format, with each topic given 2-3 pages of coverage. Features a discussion box at the end of each chapter with a quick overview of clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, and other points of consideration—with evidence. Includes access to 38 procedural videos such as removing foreign body from skin, upper facial injury-fracture examination, and more. Offers procedural sedation recommendations from Dr. Alfred Sacchetti, MD, FACEP.

Author : John Murtagh,Clare Murtagh
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education Australia
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781743767481

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EBOOK Murtagh's General Practice Companion Handbook by John Murtagh,Clare Murtagh Pdf

John Murtagh’s General Practice is widely recognised as the gold standard reference and most influential publication for general practice and primary health care, both for doctors already established in practice and those starting out in their careers. Now in its 7th edition, this Companion Handbook refines the content from the main book. Presented in a searchable A–Z order, this accompanying book is an accessible, trusted and portable source of information for medical students and experienced professionals.

Author : Saddleback Educational Publishing
Publisher : Saddleback Educational Publishing
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781612476742

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Reading Comprehension Nonfiction 2 eBook by Saddleback Educational Publishing Pdf

Most of us spend a good deal of our lives reading for information. Your students will too. Fifty lessons (two pages per lesson) in each ebook (a one-page article and a one-page follow-up worksheet). No instructor prep time; includes answer keys. Topics Include: The Difficulties of Learning English, Geysers, Prairie Dogs, Stevie Wonder, The History of Gymnastics, Ancient Money, and more...

Author : Maxine Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1904 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071824910

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CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015 (eBook) by Maxine Papadakis,Stephen J. McPhee,Michael W. Rabow Pdf

To deliver the best care to your patients, turn to the #1 annually updated guide in internal medicine and clinical practice. The 2015 Edition is packed with important NEW information! For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Latest 2014 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, and indications for interventions in valvular heart disease Update on the epidemic of opioid-based prescription drug abuse, misuse and overdose, and new section on opioids for chronic, noncancer pain Revised treatment options for Helicobacter pylori and chronic hepatitis C Latest hypertension information from 2013 UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence and US Joint National Committee (JNC8) Reports Discussion of which patients benefit from statins, and indications for high vs. moderate intensity statins, based on 2014 AHA/ACC guidelines Scoring tools for assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis Revised psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual’s 5th edition No other text links practice and research like CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment! Written by clinicians renowned in their fields, this trusted annual text offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. You'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about both hospital and ambulatory problems. The streamlined format of each section in this clinical companion is the fastest, easiest way to keep abreast of the latest diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments. Here's why CMDT is essential to your clinical practice: Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine Full review of other relevant primary care topics, including obstetrics/gynecology, dermatology, neurology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, geriatrics, women’s health, and palliative care Hundreds of medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices Many helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment Recent references with PMID numbers for easy online access Many full-color photographs and illustrations