Fast Facts
| Author | : ProQuest |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Electronic books |
| ISBN | : |
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Fast Facts: Minor Surgery
| Author | : Christopher J. Price |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2008-01-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1903734010 |
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Dermatological surgery is practised routinely in primary care, and most minor procedures are straightforward and require minimal time. Success is dependent on the practitioner's ability to recognize lesions, choose and plan appropriate treatment and surgical interventions, and perform surgical procedures. 'Fast Facts: Minor Surgery', second edition provides an overview of the good practice and operative set-up required for dermatological surgery, the skin lesions commonly encountered in primary care and the various techniques and procedures involved in their treatment. Contents: • Operative set-up and equipment • Local anesthesia • Lesion identification and management • Treatment planning • Avoiding complications • Suturing techniques and removal • Surgical procedures • Examinng your practice
Minor Surgery
| Author | : Christopher John Price |
| Publisher | : Health Press (NM) |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Electronic books |
| ISBN | : 9781905832361 |
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Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders
| Author | : Alex Slack |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 127 |
| Release | : 2011-08-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1905832966 |
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The term ‘bladder disorders’ encompasses a number of lower urinary tract dysfunctions and abnormalities that negatively affect quality of life. Some can cause considerable morbidity and even mortality. Three internationally recognized authors with different areas of expertise – a leading British urogynecologist, a chief of urology listed as one of America's "Best Doctors", and an American continence expert - have ensured that this second edition of 'Fast Facts: Bladder Disorders' is internationally relevant to the non-specialist working within a multidisciplinary team. Based on robust evidence and clinical experience, and supported by superb illustrations, this fact-filled handbook covers everything you will need to recognize the symptoms and signs of a wide range of bladder disorders from urinary incontinence to hematuria to UTIs. It also provides an excellent overview of basic pathophysiology, and will help practitioners initiate screening and assessment and, where appropriate, treatment. Contents: • Anatomy and function of the urinary system • Assessment • Urinary incontinence • The overactive bladder and urgency incontinence • Voiding problems • Hematuria • Urinary tract infections and cystitis • Nocturnal symptoms • Neuropathic bladder dysfunction • Special considerations • Useful resources
Fast Facts: Dermatological Nursing
| Author | : R. Penzer-Hick |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2022-11-30 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3318071722 |
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Providing dermatology care to the large number of people with skin disease requires a workforce that is appropriately trained and competent to meet patients’ needs safely and effectively. Nurses form a critical part of the team that provides that care and they are increasingly developing new skills and approaches that complement the skills of the other healthcare professionals they work with. Here, we aim to provide practical guidance for developing these more advanced roles, with signposting to additional resources. After reading this Fast Facts resource, dermatology nurses will: • be aware of a variety of career pathways in subspecialist dermatology fields • have a clear understanding of the clinical skills required in these areas • know how to proceed with their training. Table of Contents: • Succeeding as a dermatology nurse • Practical skills • Skin cancer • Skin surgery • Phototherapy • Monitoring systemic therapies • Paediatric dermatological nursing • Lower limb management
Fast Facts: Erectile Dysfunction
| Author | : Cully Carson |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 92 |
| Release | : 2008-06-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1903734673 |
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem and the source of considerable morbidity, both for individuals and within relationships. With more and more individuals demanding access to the simple, effective treatments that are now available, healthcare professionals must be able to offer the confident and confidential support and advice they require. This fourth edition of 'Fast Facts: Erectile Dysfunction' provides an in-depth review of the overall management of ED and is an invaluable source of information for specialist nurses, nurse practitioners, primary care physicians and all healthcare professionals who are likely to encounter men with this condition. • Succinct but comprehensive, expert advice on the underlying causes of ED • A detailed approach to diagnosis, including questions to ask the patient and the sexual health inventory for men • A thorough review of all possible treatment options • Simple, effective illustrations that support key clinical information • New chapter on ejaculatory dysfunction Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Diagnosis and therapeutic options • Pharmacological treatment • Vacuum devices • Surgical treatment • Associated medical conditions • Ejaculatory dysfunction • Useful resources
Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition
| Author | : Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 234 |
| Release | : 2019-08-13 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826136524 |
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Delivers the “big picture” from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access format This concise clinical guide provides nurses who care for cardiac patients with speedy access to information and guidelines they need to know and use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, the third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them. It includes updated coverage of risk factors for stroke and congenital heart disease and discusses new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications. Bulleted information, brief paragraphs, boxed indicators highlighting key information, and Fast Facts boxes are included in each chapter. The book’s consistent organization facilitates quick access to information on equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care. Ideal for new graduates and nurses considering a switch to cardiac care and critical care, this resource reinforces existing knowledge and provides a foundation for developing additional skills. New to the Third Edition: Encompasses the latest research and guidelines Emphasizes postoperative complications and care Discusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care Updated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content Educates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications Offers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices Focuses on patient safety throughout Key Features: Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Provides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical information Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care
Fast Facts: Colorectal Cancer
| Author | : Irving Taylor |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 98 |
| Release | : 2010-01-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1905832028 |
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Early detection is essential if patients are to be offered the best chance of survival from colorectal cancer. Many of the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the development of this disease are now well recognized. In addition, new drug therapies have changed the way colorectal cancer is treated. 'Fast Facts: Colorectal Cancer' delivers concise and highly practical information on all aspects of this all too common disease. This fully updated third edition provides invaluable information for the primary care team, who are key to the screening and diagnosis of the disease, and essential to the provision of optimal support services. Written by three international specialists, this new edition has been substantially revised and expanded, and includes: • Discussion of the latest therapeutic developments in both the adjuvant and metastatic setting • Updated information on the genetic factors that contribute to development of the disease • Expert guidance on diagnosis, screening and treatments Contents: • Epidemiology and pathophysiology • Clinical presentation • Diagnosis and staging • Screening and surveillance • Treatment of the primary disease • Large bowel obstruction • Advanced and recurrent disease • Multidisciplinary management • Future trends • Useful Resources
Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
| Author | : Roger S. Kirby |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 104 |
| Release | : 2011-08-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1905832923 |
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Most men with BPH can be diagnosed and managed in the primary care setting. In choosing appropriate treatment, clinicians must take into account not only the nature and severity of symptoms but also the preferences of the patient and his immediate family, cost–benefit considerations and long-term effectiveness of therapy. Written by two leading urologists, 'Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia' provides a refreshingly readable, practical overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of BPH including: • Use of DRE and PSA results to discriminate between prostate cancer and BPH • An evidence-based review of the latest medical therapies • A concise overview of the surgical and minimally invasive treatment options • When to refer to a urologist There is important work to do to raise awareness of men’s health issues in general and the problem of BPH in particular. Lower urinary tract symptoms are among the commonest reasons for a man to consult his doctor, and this ever-popular book – the first 7th edition in the Fast Facts series – remains a must-read for all primary care providers. Contents: • Pathophysiology • Diagnosis • Medical management • Traditional surgical treatment options • Minimally invasive treatment options • Considerations in treatment decisions • Issues in BPH • Useful resources
Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders
| Author | : David Green |
| Publisher | : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 150 |
| Release | : 2013-02-25 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1908541369 |
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Most hemorrhagic problems are emergencies, requiring rapid diagnosis and prompt management to stop bleeding. In some cases, such as nose bleeds, large bruises and heavy menses, it is the clinician’s responsibility to discern whether the patient has a clinically significant bleeding disorder that may predispose to excessive or potentially serious bleeding. 'Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders' keeps a complex subject simple and clinically oriented. The authors have made numerous updates to this second edition to ensure it provides essential information in a readily accessible format. Highlights include: • An expert overview of normal hemostasis • A clear assessment pathway, from taking an accurate history and focused clinical examination, to essential laboratory investigations • Objective criteria for diagnosing hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia • The latest guidelines on diagnosing and treating primary immune thrombocytopenia • A discussion of the benefits of prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia • Updated methods for evaluating and treating bleeding disorders in pregnancy • An overview of the scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation • Information on the latest anticoagulants and antithrombotics, including bleeding risks and strategies to control bleeding. 'Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders' remains a comprehensive up-to-date reference that reflects the latest research and clinical guidelines. It will assist primary care providers, physician assistants, nurse-clinicians, pharmacists, residents and doctors in training as they confront the challenges of controlling bleeding in patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, platelet disorders and thrombosis, or as a result of antithrombotic or anticoagulant therapy. It is a small book packed with important information, designed to swiftly improve patient treatment and outcomes. Contents: • Normal hemostasis • Assessment of bleeding symptoms • Vascular purpuras • Platelet disorders • Pharmacological hemostatic products • Hemophilia • von Willebrand disease • Uncommon congenital coagulation disorders • Liver and kidney disorders • Pregnancy • Perioperative bleeding • Disseminated intravascular coagulation • Anticoagulants and antithrombotic agents • Useful resources
