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‘This book is an up to date invaluable resource for all practitioners who are involved in the management of central venous access devices CVADs. The information is evidenced based and follows a logical and easy to follow format.’British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing’I work in an area where we have patients with CVADs on an nearly daily basis and I will be recommending this book to my staff. It is also small in size and so can be easily carried around and referred to.’British Journal of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing

Central venous access devices (CVADs) are used within a variety of areas in both hospital and community health care settings to administer blood or fluids, to provide long term access for repeat transfusion of blood or blood products, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and antibiotic therapy, and to provide immediate access in emergency situations. Central venous access devices is a practical guide to the care (more…)

The Handbook of Geriatric Care Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference for Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) to define duties and procedures while also providing guidelines for setting up a geriatric care practice. It is a strong educational tool for the growing legions of GCM students offering an simple to use, readable, practical textbook, full of precise, multi domain information to learn the academic building blocks and receive a certificate or degree in GCM. This book is considered the leading resource by professional geriatric care managers, who are both starting to practice or already working in the GCM field. It addresses the many settings that Geriatric Care Managers find themselves in such as, hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities and covers how to launch a GCM business, complete a professional geriatric assessment, have the clinical skills to professionally practice in (more…)

Published on a quarterly basis, this journal provides valuable articles, updates, book reviews, ideas, and opportunities in geriatric care management.

Published on a quarterly basis, this journal provides valuable articles, updates, book reviews, ideas, and opportunities in geriatric care management.

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Book Description

Evidence-base cases on your challenging population

Designed for anyone involved in treating geriatric patients, this New Edition continues to be the ideal comprehensive source for clinical solutions for the challenging geriatric population. Inside, you will find a wealth of information on the principles of geriatric primary care…detailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromes…and presentations of common conditions and situations. What’s more, the 5th Edition now includes evidence-based medicine that helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible and a BONUS CD-ROM containing supplemental materials.Incorporates engaging case studies throughout to illustrate all of the principles and key clinical information you need to treat your geriatric patients as well as their families.Features a two-color layout that highlights the most important information.Provides evidence-based medicine whereve (more…)

Patient Care in Imaging Technology, 7th Edition prepares individuals to be safe, effective practitioners in every aspect of patient care. The subjects of professional ethics and the legal aspects of radiologic technology are addressed to enhance the understanding of the radiographer’s obligation to his profession and to the law. This new edition includes the latest techniques used in imaging and meets the currentstipulations of The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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