TOP MEDICAL BOOKS

Book Review “I believe this book will be an invaluable resource for even the most skilled practitioner.” (Doody’s Reviews, May 2009) Book Description The often complex problems of the trauma patient present many challenges to front line emergency staff. Multiple injuries involving many systems of the body require careful and timely prioritisation and intervention in the emergency department. Trauma... Read the story →

Book Review “This is the reference guide you dream about–answers to all your important questions, written in a language you can understand. For everyone who wants better health and peace of mind.” –Diane Sawyer, Co-anchor of ABCNews’ Good Morning America and Primetime Thursday “An important, practical, easy-to-read and understand source of information for anyone... Read the story →

Book Description One of the only books discussing new advances in venous ulcer therapy, Venous Ulcers provides a comprehensive look at the molecular biology and pathophysiology of venous ulcers. It discusses the many new treatments currently being used that offer non-invasive treatment options to patients with venous ulcerations. * Leg ulcers are defined as a discontinuity of the epithelial surface;... Read the story →

Book Description Wound bed preparation can be defined as the process of removing dead tissue, debris, and contaminants from an injured site to facilitate healing and provide a more expedient means to patient recovery. This reference explores the critical role of surgery in wound bed preparation and management and provides a sound knowledge of wound mechanisms, physiology, and metabolic control.... Read the story →

Book Description This is a comprehensive pain board review book designed to contain the essential information needed to pass the pain board certification exam as administered by the American Board of Anesthesia. This text omits all the extra verbiage seen in typical text books and condenses difficult and challenging subjects into easy to understand topics. It is designed to cover all the major... Read the story →

Book Review “It offers a comprehensive summary of wound evaluation and treatment in an organized and efficient manner.” Michelle M. Masterson, MEd, PT, Doody Publishing Book Description Park Plaza Hospital, Houston, Texas. Interdisciplinary manual detailing step-by-step management of open wounds like pressure sores and leg ulcers. Discusses nutrition, dressings, and treatment modalities.... Read the story →

Book Review “This book is a wealth of information of basic science and clinical information concerning pressure sores and cutaneous ulcers…I recommend this book to both surgeons and primary care physicians.” –Archives of Surgery CLICK HERE TO GET THIS BEST MEDICAL BOOK Book Description New York Medical College, Valhalla. Comprehensive reference for surgeons. Discusses... Read the story →

Book Details: Hardcover: 294 pages Publisher: S. Karger AG (Switzerland); 1 edition (October 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 3805566549 ISBN-13: 978-3805566544 Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches Product Description: A comprehensive guide to the assessment and treatment of leg ulcers. Different aspects of venous leg ulcers like epidemiology, examination with Doppler and duplex sonography,... Read the story →

Book Details: Hardcover: 262 pages Publisher: A Hodder Arnold Publication; 3 edition (December 29, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0340810130 ISBN-13: 978-0340810132 Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches Product Description: The first edition of Leg Ulcers by David Negus was published in 1991. Since then, developments in the management of venous disorders and, in particular, of venous ulceration,... Read the story →

Book Details: Paperback: 203 pages Publisher: Professional Communications, Inc.; 2nd edition (January 15, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 1884735304 ISBN-13: 978-1884735301 Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches Product Description: The clinical approach to peptic ulcer disease has changed dramatically in the last 2 decades. This text is targeted toward the primary-care practitioner and provides... Read the story →

Book Description: Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores, bedsores and decubitus ulcers, can range from a very mild pink coloration of the skin, which disappears in a few hours after the pressure is relieved, to a very deep wound extending to and in very serious cases sometimes through a bone and into internal organs. There are many similarities to burn wounds in terms of the course... Read the story →

Book Description: Leg Ulcer Management provides a practical and accessible guide for nurses treating patients with leg ulceration. It examines ulcer types and causes of leg ulceration and draws upon international position statements on wound pain, wound bed preparation, wound infection and compression therapy to provide guidelines for effective, evidence-based care and improve concordance in... Read the story →

BOOK DETAIL: ISBN: 1852338393 | Publisher: Springer | 2005-12-19 | Pages: 224 | PDF | 1.7MB BOOK DESCRIPTION: Pressure ulcers, also referred to as push sores, bedsores and decubitus ulcers, crapper arrange from a rattling temperate sound selection of the skin, which disappears in a some hours after the push is relieved, to a rattling unfathomable harm extending to and in rattling earnest cases... Read the story →