Paramedic Case Studies
A fun and informative approach to learning, this book brings together a range of case studies from within prehospital care covering various conditions and situations which you may face working in an ambulance setting. Paramedic Case Studies will guide you through a number of detailed and descriptive scenarios, putting you at the centre of the action, each accompanied by full-colour illustrations to help set the scene and aid your understanding. Readers are encouraged to think critically through 'what would you do next?' questions, highlighting appropriate actions for each situation and how to achieve the best outcomes for your patient. Originally published as monthly instalments in Standby CPD, each case study has been brought up to date with the latest guidance and research. It also features brand new content, not published anywhere else before.Evidence-based throughout, each chapter provides up-to-date discussions on treatment and management as well as in-depth information on anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.Topics include: Airway and breathingCirculationDisabilityExposureMedical emergenciesTraumaObstetrics and gynaecologyPaediatricsMental healthOlder peopleThis unique book is an essential resource for anyone working in the ambulance service who wants to test their knowledge of current and frequently encountered areas of paramedic practice, as well as those who are not yet qualified.
Survival Medical Handbook 2022-2023
Discover what you need to know to respond correctly to medical emergencies when no doctor is around Do you want to stop worrying about letting your child play on their own, knowing you can confidently handle any mishaps ranging from head bumps, cuts, to accidental consumption of a chemical? Would you like to know how to effectively tend to serious wounds, stop heavy bleeding, and increase an injured person's chance of a quick and uncomplicated recovery? Would you like to master the technique that will prevent someone from choking to death? If you've answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then look no further. With comprehensive guidance, you will acquire the practical knowledge of exactly what you can do if an emergency arises. Quite naturally, in times of emergency you would think to call for medical help. But, what if help wasn't coming any time soon? You never know when or if you'll be in a situation where your city is hit by a hurricane or an earthquake... and all medical emergency teams are overwhelmed. Or simply, a car accident or on a remote retreat, with no help in reach... According to WHO, roughly 5.8 million people (or 10% of the world's deaths) die from injuries per year. That's 32% more than the people who die from malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS combined. But there's no reason to panic. With the right understanding of survival medical procedures, you can finally gain the confidence to face any emergency you may encounter, and have the peace of mind that your loved ones will be safe around you. In Survival Medical Handbook 2022-2023, you will discover: ● The know-how of essential techniques you can use in nearly any medical emergency situation● How to overcome any intense emotion you experience in the moment by knowing exactly what your priorities should be ● How to deal with minor emergencies to avoid their escalation into more dangerous ones● Step-by-step responses to serious emergencies that could mean the difference between life or death● Discover the benefits of herbal products, such as ginger and aloe vera, and how they could be used during medical emergencies● Easy DIY replacements for crucial medical items when your first aid kit is not in reach And much more. Your bug-out-bag and first aid kit are completely useless if you don't know what to do with them when an emergency hits. There's no need to worry though. Even if you are not a trained paramedic, you will still find that the information and response techniques to the widest range of emergency situations offered to you are easy to understand, and even easier to apply.If you want the peace of mind knowing that you've done all that's possible to save a life in an emergency, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Survival Medical Handbook 2022-2023
Discover what you need to know to respond correctly to medical emergencies when no doctor is around Do you want to stop worrying about letting your child play on their own, knowing you can confidently handle any mishaps ranging from head bumps, cuts, to accidental consumption of a chemical? Would you like to know how to effectively tend to serious wounds, stop heavy bleeding, and increase an injured person's chance of a quick and uncomplicated recovery? Would you like to master the technique that will prevent someone from choking to death? If you've answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then look no further. With comprehensive guidance, you will acquire the practical knowledge of exactly what you can do if an emergency arises. Quite naturally, in times of emergency you would think to call for medical help. But, what if help wasn't coming any time soon? You never know when or if you'll be in a situation where your city is hit by a hurricane or an earthquake... and all medical emergency teams are overwhelmed. Or simply, a car accident or on a remote retreat, with no help in reach... According to WHO, roughly 5.8 million people (or 10% of the world's deaths) die from injuries per year. That's 32% more than the people who die from malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS combined. But there's no reason to panic. With the right understanding of survival medical procedures, you can finally gain the confidence to face any emergency you may encounter, and have the peace of mind that your loved ones will be safe around you. In Survival Medical Handbook 2022-2023, you will discover: ● The know-how of essential techniques you can use in nearly any medical emergency situation● How to overcome any intense emotion you experience in the moment by knowing exactly what your priorities should be ● How to deal with minor emergencies to avoid their escalation into more dangerous ones● Step-by-step responses to serious emergencies that could mean the difference between life or death● Discover the benefits of herbal products, such as ginger and aloe vera, and how they could be used during medical emergencies● Easy DIY replacements for crucial medical items when your first aid kit is not in reach And much more. Your bug-out-bag and first aid kit are completely useless if you don't know what to do with them when an emergency hits. There's no need to worry though. Even if you are not a trained paramedic, you will still find that the information and response techniques to the widest range of emergency situations offered to you are easy to understand, and even easier to apply.If you want the peace of mind knowing that you've done all that's possible to save a life in an emergency, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Medical Appointments
Your health. Your history. Your records -- right at your fingertips! With the changing face of health care, it's important to stay on top of your own health management and medical history. When was my last tetanus shot? Was I prescribed this medicine before? Did I suffer any side effects from it? How long ago was it that I started taking vitamins? Now you can have the information you need in a portable record keeper you can take with you on medical visits! This helpful book includes space to record your: - Personal profile (i.e., blood type, allergies).- Insurance and pharmacy information.- Doctors' and specialists' information.- Family health history.- List of surgeries, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits.- Vaccination records.- Medications.- Vision and dental history.- History of ailments (i.e., symptoms, treatments, durations).- Office visits (i.e., test results, diagnoses, prescribed treatments, medications).
Beyond Cellulite
The definitive figure-control book from the woman who made cellulite a household word with her phenomenal bestseller Cellulite There's new hope for the 90 percent of women over the age of sixteen who would like to rid themselves of those unsightly bumps and bulges that just won't go away--even after rigorous diet and exercise measures. Beyond Cellulite offers a unique program designed to improve lymphatic circulation and readjust the body's sodium-potassium balance--two keys to cellulite reversal. Combining nutrition and exercise guidelines with massage and visualization techniques, she offers an easy-to-follow regimen that even the busiest woman can integrate into her lifestyle. This guide is for every woman who wants to look good in a bathing suit--and would like a firm, shapely figure and a vibrantly healthy body for the rest of her life.
Shiatsu
Up to date revised edition of the acknowledged, definitive guide to Shiatsu.The UK's most recommended and well used Shiatsu guide has been updated with new material throughout.Shiatsu literally means 'finger pressure' and is a traditional Japanese massage technique which can rebalance the body and ease both mental and physical tension by applying pressure to the body's energy channels, or meridians.Fully illustrated, Shiatsu: The Complete Guide appeals to beginners through to practitioners. Chris Jarmey covers all aspects of Shiatsu - the spiritual as well as the practical. Includes: The concept of Ki or Chi energyThe essential building blocks of Shiatsu in practiceHow different parts of the body can be used to transmit energyHow Shiatsu compliments traditional Chinese medicine
Word Search Puzzles Human Anatomy
Word Puzzles for Healthcare Professionals. The series includes Word Searches, Double puzzles, Word Scrambles and Cryptograms.These books are useful for education and revision plus, they are fun to complete.
Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
Before, during, and after lab This "hands-on" learning tool is the perfect complement to the 7th Edition of Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy!Divided into three sections, it will help you to prepare for lab, guide you through lab activities, and serve as an after-lab review that ensures you build a solid knowledge base of kinesiology. Updated, Enhanced, & Revised! Content that reflects the most current information on the science that is the foundation of kinesiologyExpanded! More critical-thinking type questionsFollows the organization of Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 7th Edition, chapter by chapter.Explores the basic structure and function of the human body, including joints, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, bones and bony landmarks, muscle origin and insertion.Provides a simple and clear presentation of gait and posture.Includes functional anatomy questions to help you understand where muscles are placed in the body and how they work together.Offers photographs in the palpations sections to assist in locating muscles and landmarks.Features an analysis of a functional task in the upper and lower extremity chapters to determine what movements are needed, what muscles are working, and the type of contractions the muscles are performing. (Each joint of an extremity is analyzed for the same functional task.) In Memoriam Lynn S. Lippert (1942-2021) Thirty years and six editions ago, our friend, author, clinician, educator, and fierce advocate for breast cancer research wrote the first book ever published specifically for Physical Therapist Assistants, Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, for F.A. Davis. After such achievement, Lynn retired from authorship and passed away before the publication of the 7th Edition. Generations of rehabilitation practitioners and educators carry on her legacy through their dedication to education, the advancement of their field, and new editions of her groundbreaking work.
Daily Vagus Nerve Exercises
Did you know you could stimulate your Vagus Nerve easily every day to improve your memories your breath and your heart?Did you know you could activate your Vagus Nerve to decrease your anxiety and cure chronic illness, PTSD, anxiety and depression?In the present quick moving world, you get barraged with day by day nervousness that doesn't leave your head in any event, during ends of the week. The working way of life expects you to leave brief period left to deal with yourself.The uplifting news is, you can begin dealing with yourself by just "switch on" THE VAGUS NERVE, the very nerve that controls the parasympathetic framework. The nerve which, on the off chance that you rub it right, will assuage your pressure and switch off the "battle or flight" mode for you.Being the longest nerve among the cranial nerves, the Vagus Nerve meanders from the sides of your neck, over your chest, going through the significant organs like your heart, lungs, liver, etc, to the stomach area. In the event that your cerebrum is the mothership, the vagus nerve is the fundamental system that gives the messages advising organs how to respond.In this book "Daily Vagus Nerve Exercises: Self-Help Exercises to Stimulate Vagal Tone. Relieve Anxiety, Prevent Inflammation, Reduce Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PSDT and Lots More", you will find- Vagus and its Function- Vagus Nerve Anatomy Disclosure- Sensory Infections of Vagus Nerve- The Benefits of Vagus Nerve- The Diseases Associated With Vagus Nerve - Activating Your Vagus Nerve With Daily Exercise- Substances That May Interfere With The Vagus Nerve- Vagus Exercises- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Routine You Can Add to Your Daily Habit- And many content yet highlighted. Long periods of studies have indicated the association of the mind and the invulnerable framework through the Vagus Nerve, how invigorating the Vagus Nerve causing the synapse discharge into the amygdala and improve the memory, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. This has demonstrated the power covered up in the rear of your neck. It is time you start dealing with this diamond in your body and start mending yourself the correct way.What are you waiting for? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now", and get your copy NOW!
Essential Oils for Beginners
This book is for busy professionals who would like to lose weight quickly using essential oils but don't know how to get started. We have condensed all our tried and tested solutions into a simplified handbook that provides an effective weight loss plan for losing weight fast! Here is just a small preview of what you'll learn...- Understanding essential oils- How essential oils interact with bodily systems- Essential oils and pets- Pets and essential oils: the benefits- What you need to know before starting application- Using essential oils with common pets- Dogs: selecting safe/the best essential oils for dogs- How to apply essential oils on dogs- Cats: selecting safe/the best essential oils for cats- Basic guidelines for using essential oils with cats- How to know if your cat wants/needs a particular essential oilYou are bound to benefit from the information given in this book, and hopefully after you have adopted the use of your favorite recipes, reduce your trips to the doctor's clinic. After all, on the overall, essential oils enhance your health in a natural way, and help you to avoid taking chemical based medication. Ultimately, you and your environment remain unpolluted, and you and your family become one happy lot. Enjoy!
Price List and Descriptive Catalogue of Hardware Made by the Russell & Erwin Manuf’g Co., New Britain, Conn.; V. 2 (1875)
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Immobilization Strategies
This book delves into the field of immobilizing biologically active and non-active molecules. It discusses the designing strategy of immobilization and the current state-of-the-art applications for advancing biomedical, agricultural, environmental and industrial practices. It focuses on aspects ranging from fundamental principles to current technological advances at multi-scale levels (macro, micro, and nano) which are suitable for cell, enzyme, and nano-catalyst based applications. Written by experts from across the globe, the contents deal with illustrated examples of molecular and cellular interactions with materials/scaffolds and discussions on factors that can affect the functionality and yield of the process. With its discussions on material science, design of delivery vehicles, separation science, additive manufacturing, agriculture and environmental science, this book will be a useful reference for researchers across multiple disciplines.
Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care
Master the patient assessment skills you need to provide effective respiratory care! Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 9th Edition prepares you to assist physicians in the decision-making process regarding treatment, evaluation of the treatment's effectiveness, and determining if changes in the treatment need to be made. Chapters are updated to reflect the latest standards of practice and the newest advances in technology. From lead author Dr. Albert Heuer, a well-known educator and clinician, this market-leading text also aligns content with National Board for Respiratory Care exam matrices to help you prepare for success on the NBRC's CRT and RRT credentialing exams.Comprehensive approach addresses all of the most important aspects and topics of assessment, so you can learn to assess patients effectively.Case studies provide real-life clinical scenarios challenging you to interpret data and make accurate patient assessments.Questions to Ask boxes identify the questions practitioners should ask patients (e.g., coughing, sputum, shortness of breath) or questions to ask themselves (e.g., lung sounds they are hearing, blood pressure, respiratory rate) when confronted with certain pathologies.Learning objectives, key terms, and chapter outlines begin each chapter and introduce the content to be mastered.Assessment questions in each chapter are aligned to the learning objectives and reflect the NBRC Exam format, with answers located on the Evolve companion website.Key Points at the end of each chapter emphasize the topics identified in the learning objectives, providing easy review.Simply Stated boxes highlight and summarize key points to help you understand important concepts. NEW! Updated content throughout the text reflects the latest evidence-based practices and clinical developments, including infection control measures, imaging techniques, assessment of critically ill patients, and the increased reliance on telehealth and electronic health records. NEW! Updated and revised content aligns with the latest NBRC credentialing exam matrix. NEW! Take-Home points are included for each chapter, plus cases as well as questions and answers for students to use in testing and applying their knowledge.
Dissected
Maria Trinidad Herrera had her first Aortic Dissection surgery in 2009. The fears and questions became overwhelming. The difficulty with the diagnosis and the lack of knowledge of some of the medical professionals worked against her. What could have been addressed with a stent or observation, if found on time, led to a complicated and dangerous emergency open-heart surgery that forever changed her life. The psychological traumas after the surgery became a daunting chore and led her to find a healing path. Poetry became her path ... and fortified her spirit in her most vulnerable moments. You are not alone...
Physiological Stress Release
This book is the seventh of seven course companions for Anny Slegten's complete Clinical Hypnotherapy training as taught since 1984. Physiological Stress Release is for the course Hypnosis 602. To learn more about hypnosis with Anny, visit The Hypnotism Training Institute of Alberta at https: //www.htialberta.com
Nanophotonics in Biomedical Engineering
This book summarizes the latest advances in nanophotonics for biomedical applications, including biomolecular sensing and imaging, additive fabrications, and biophotonics. The engineering of nanophotonics will have significant impacts on the life sciences and medicine alike. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable asset for researchers, scientists, engineers, and graduate students in the fields of biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, materials sciences, optics, biology, and medicine.
Medical Informatics
Medical informatics, also known as health care informatics, is a branch of health care involving the application of information engineering to the field of health care. It is a field which uses health information technology for improving health care. It generally revolves around the study of the IT-based innovations in planning, delivery and management of healthcare services. This includes the methods and devices required for the storage and use of information in health and biomedicine. Some of the common sub-fields of medical informatics include imaging informatics, pathology informatics, clinical bioinformatics, community health informatics, consumer health informatics, etc. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of medical informatics and related fields. It strives to provide a fair idea about this area and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.
Selected Topics on Nuclear Medicine
This book discusses certain selected topics in the field of nuclear medicine. Nuclear medicine is the special branch of medicine which is concerned with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis, and treatment. The progress of nuclear medicine as a medical specialty has led to the wide-scale application of its efficient imaging means in daily practice as an elementary method of diagnosis. The introduction of positron-emitting tracers (PET) has depicted another important leap ahead in the capability of nuclear medicine to exercise a thorough effect on patient administration, while the capacity to attain radioisotopes of various elements sparked the beginning of a diverse area of tracer studies in biology and medicine, easing the enhanced interactions of nuclear medicine specialists and specialists in other disciplines. In this age, nuclear medicine has become an important part of diagnosis of various diseases, especially in cardiologic, nephrologic and oncologic applications and it is congenital in its therapeutic approaches, markedly in the cure of thyroid cancers. Data from authorized sources of many countries validate that nearly 10-15 percent of expenditures on clinical imaging studies are used up on nuclear medicine procedures.
Handbook of Drug Therapy
Drug therapy is defined as the cure and treatment of illness through drugs. Long-term consumption of drugs and drug treatment require careful monitoring and advice, as well as regulation of nutrition and a balanced diet. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of drug therapy. The various advancements in this field are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this text. This book will be very useful for students and researchers in the field of pharmaceuticals, pharmacology and medicinal chemistry.
Surgical Treatment of Epilepsies
This book fills the gap between the increasing demand for epilepsy surgical experience and limited training facilities in this area. It comprehensively describes surgical techniques, including tricks and pitfalls, based on the author's 30 years of experience, providing optimal and effective training for young neurosurgeons by avoiding learning by trial and error. Moreover, it also includes useful information for epileptologists and other professionals involved in the epilepsy surgical program to allow them to gain a better understanding of possibilities and limitations of epilepsy surgery.
Clinical Hematology Atlas
Learn how to accurately identify cells at the microscope with Clinical Hematology Atlas, 6th Edition. An excellent companion to Rodak's?Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, ?this award-winning atlas offers complete coverage of the basics of hematologic morphology, including examination of the peripheral blood smear, maturation of the blood cell lines, and information on a variety of clinical disorders. Vivid photomicrographs, schematic diagrams, and electron micrographs clearly illustrate hematology from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies so you can be certain you're making accurate conclusions in the lab. Schematic diagrams, photomicrographs, and electron micrographs in every chapter visually enhance student understanding of hematologic cellular morphology. Compact size, concise text, and spiral binding make it easy to carry and reference this atlas in the laboratory. Chapter on normal newborn peripheral blood morphology covers the normal cells found in neonatal blood. Chapter on body fluids illustrates the other fluids found in the body besides blood, using images from cytocentrifuged specimens. The most common cytochemical stains, along with a summary chart for interpretation, are featured in the leukemia chapters to assist in the classification of both malignant and benign leukoproliferative disorders. Chapter featuring morphologic changes after myeloid hematopoietic growth factors is included in the text. Morphologic abnormalities coverage in the chapters on erythrocytes and leukocytes, along descriptions of each cell, presents this information in a schematic fashion. Appendix with comparison tables of commonly confused cells includes lymphocytes versus neutrophilic myelocytes and monocytes versus reactive lymphoctyes to help students see the subtle differences between them. Glossary of hematologic terms at the end of the book provides a quick reference to easily look up definitions. NEW! Revised chapters include updates based on extensive reviewer feedback. NEW! Updated photos reflect the most up-to-date information and latest advances in the field.
Pastors and Licensed Mental Health Professionals Working Together
The inspiring journey of Dr. Diane Oliver-Page Hairston is a colourful depiction of how God's plan for our lives started before we could understand the purpose of our why's, how's and whereabouts of the occurrences and events that plays out like a well written parable; in this case, it's a real-life story with a spiritual meaning. God's word in the book of Romans clearly reminds us that we know all things work together for good to them that love God. The caveat is, to them who are the called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). Pastors and Licensed Mental Health Professionals will demonstrate how a young five year old girl found her way home and found God at the same time. We are never alone in our journey. God is always with us as the Holy Spirit guides and protects us along the way.In the many trials and tribulations, as well as the triumphs and victories displayed in Dr. Diane's life, it was evident that God's hand was upon her. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (Psalm 23:4). In her quest, God has brought her through many dangers seen and unseen for such a time as this to "Keep It Real" as she ministers to others.God must be praised for the things He has done in her life. It is the love of God our Father who shows us through His Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, that guided her through this journey called life. "God must be Praised!" This book will introduce to some and transform the lives of others as you experience the voice of God speaking to you in your personal journey knowing that He is chanting, "you can do it," over and over again, to encourage you not to ever give up but to hold on to God's unchanging hands. This race is not given to the swift nor the strong but unto them that endure to the end (Ecclesiastes 9:11).
Exercise and Sport in Feminist Therapy
Integrate physical activity into feminist therapy!This book explores the healing use of exercise and sport as a helpful adjunct to therapy from several therapeutic orientations within the feminist context. It looks at the ways that feminist orientations challenge the mind-body dichotomy and explores the benefits of integrating physical activity, exercise, and sport into therapy. From the editors: "The contributors to this book display a diversity of theory and research approaches, including the integration of the exercise/sport sciences and exercise physiology. This volume is unique in that there has been comparatively little written about the use of exercise in therapy even though exercise is a wonderful and useful intervention tool in the treatment of depression, stress, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain. This book illustrates how exercise can be applied to inpatient and outpatient populations, to the neurotic, and to the chronically mentally ill. Exercise can reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension, as well as address physical problems such as obesity. Exercise can give one a sense of mastery and self-confidence. As our authors suggest, exercise must be tailored to specific issues and client populations and diagnoses, level of functioning, age, overall health, and cultural context must all be taken into account." Exercise and Sport in Feminist Therapy: Constructing Modalities and Assessing Outcomes examines: the theory supporting the use of physicality to enhance various types of psychotherapy--psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, constructivist, narrative, and organismic/systems practical methods of integrating exercise into varied orientations an exercise program for women with fibromyalgia a way to use exercise to enhance rehabilitation from breast cancer the use of exercise in group therapy for women suffering with chronic mental illness the "tend and befriend" model, which can help clients to meet their exercise program responsibilities
Foundations of Physical Therapy
This text takes the global approach to the profession of physical therapy, focusing, not only on practice specialities, but also settings, populations served, and issues, including specialization, relations with complementary health professionals, and education issues. In addition, it covers salient legal ethical and management issues. Lastly the book examines comparative physiotherapy, highlighting select international models of practice.
Developing Clinical Competence
A newly updated, user-friendly resource for occupational therapy assistant students and new practitioners, Developing Clinical Competence: A Workbook for the OTA, Second Edition assists readers in developing practical problem-solving and "'real-life"' skills essential for fieldwork and clinical practice. Maintaining the easy-to-read workbook format from the First Edition, this book is filled with learning activities, worksheets, and detailed answer explanations, as well as expanded chapter content and revised references. Marie J. Morreale breaks down competencies into step-by-step units to allow for independent study. With multiple choice, matching, true/false, and fill-in-the-blanks questions; case studies; vignettes; and experiential activities, this Second Edition presents helpful tips in their most useful format. Guiding the reader through occupational therapy clinical decision making, professional conduct, and meeting standards of care for various practice areas, each chapter is fully independent and can be read in the order most conducive to the reader's individual learning needs. This text can help readers measure attainment of knowledge and skills when preparing for fieldwork, the national certification exam, or transitioning to entry-level practice. New for the Second Edition: Fundamental topics including effective communication, assessment of client function, safety, supervision, documentation, group process, and department management Additional questions regarding behavioral health and pediatric practice Expanded content for professionalism, ethics, cultural sensitivity, and interventions to support occupations Topics such as wheeled mobility, hand function development, infection control, feeding/eating, wound care basics, quality improvement, and more Added content regarding the American Occupational Therapy Association documents, evidence-informed practice, advocacy, chronic conditions, and new trends Incorporated concepts and principles from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, Fourth Edition Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Addressing fundamental areas of occupational therapy practice for a wide variety of conditions, situations, and practice settings, Developing Clinical Competence: A Workbook for the OTA, Second Edition includes helpful hints and practical clinical tips to help the OTA implement appropriate interventions and communicate more effectively.
Meaningful Living across the Lifespan
In this book, Ikiugu and Pollard explore the notion of meaningfulness, in the light of Viktor Frankl's (1992) assertions that the will to meaning is the primary motivation for behavior in human existence, and that the frustration of the pursuit for meaning in the modern and Western world constituted what he termed 'existential vacuum', leading in turn to what he called 'noogenic neurosis' or 'the disease of meaninglessness' The authors then show how occupation can be used in meaning-making to counter the 'disease of meaninglessness'. Though the notion of the notion of meaningfulness is central to occupational therapy practice (AOTA, 2008), it has never really been investigated in depth in the profession's literature This book is aimed at occupational therapy and occupational science students, occupational therapy clinicians, and occupational scientists. Each chapter begins with learning objectives, personal growth objectives, and definition of key terms, followed by the content, and finally by self-exploration exercise. This approach makes the book applicable to students who are studying the relationship between occupation and meaningful living. The exercises are experiential making it possible for people to apply these concepts in their own lives. This is a unique, new approach which has not been used much in occupational therapy and occupational science literature before. The approach has been tested by the authors teaching experience on the philosophical and theoretical foundaitons of occupational therapy and the therapeutic use of self. About the authors Moses N. Ikiugu is Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, USA Nick Pollard is Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Sheffield Hallam University, UK About the Series: Critical Studies in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science This book is the first in this new series. Future titles include Critical Debates on the Science and Art of Occupational Therapy by Alison Blank and Rod Lambert, and Occupation Based Practice for Social Inclusion by Nick Pollard, Sarah Kantartzis and Hanneke Van Bruggen. More details about the series overleaf.
Emotional Healing in Minutes
Conquer your fears, phobias and negative emotions with this simple proven technique. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a psychological version of acupressure, incorporating methods from Ancient Chinese Medicine and modern-day Applied Kinesiology. Each session involves gently tapping a sequence of energy points on the body with the fingertips, which releases the negative emotion. The authors provide a clear step-by-step guide with information about where to tap and what to say. This technique can be mastered by anyone and can be used effectively without the need for a therapist. It is a remarkable treatment that has achieved amazing results for a wide range of issues. You can tap away: stress and panic attacks- negative emotions from jealousy to anger- bad habits and addictions- fatigue, depression and more
And a Seed was Planted ...’ Occupation based approaches for social inclusion
Occupational therapy originated in social reform, but early in its history became allied with medicine, a biomedical perspective and a focus on individual health. Over the last two decades the profession has recognised the value of the work of its pioneers and argued for principles such as occupational justice and the right to health-promoting occupations, social inclusion, and for forms of involvement based in the community which centre around people doings things together for social change. In 'And a seed was planted...' Occupation based approaches for social inclusion the Editors have set out to show how these ideas are being put into practice internationally.Contributors to the book come from across the world, including Europe, North and South America, India and Nepal, Southeast Asia, Japan, Africa and Australasia. Most chapters are written by multiple authors from different positions and perspectives. They report a range of innovative practices for social inclusion based around themes including: Creating inclusive and sustainable communitiesSocial inclusion through occupation with refugeesSocial enterprise and occupational therapyThe transformative potential of urban gardeningEnabling citizen-researcher participationSocial participation of older personsFormal and informal learning for social inclusion Theoretical views and shifting perspectives is the first volume of the three part set. Contributors draw on ideas such as critical theories and citizenship which until recently have been unfamiliar territory for occupational therapists, as well as exploring perspectives of practice from the global South, the viewpoints of service users, and expanding institutional and community practices. Critical Studies in Occupational Therapy and Occupational ScienceThis book set is the second in the series. The first was Meaningful Living through Occupation: A guide to every-day life by Moses N. Ikiugu and Nick Pollard.
Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography
Master the basic principles and techniques of radiation safety! Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 9th Edition makes it easy to understand both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, radiobiology, and radiation physics. Concise, full-color coverage discusses the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for exposure to radiation, and the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. From a team of authors led by radiologic technology educator Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer, this text also prepares you for success on the ARRT certification exam and state licensing exams.Clear and concise writing style covers key concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics in a building-block approach progressing from basic to more complex.Convenient, easy-to-use features make learning easier with chapter outlines and objectives, listing and highlighting of key terms, and bulleted summaries.Full-color illustrations and photos depict important concepts, and tables make information easy to reference.Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations addresses radiation awareness and education efforts across the globe.Chapter summaries and review questions allow you to assess your comprehension and retention of the most important information, with answers on the Evolve companion website. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines. NEW! Updated NCRP and ICRP content?includes guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation, demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases, and providing the regulatory perspective needed for practice.
The Silent Suicide
The Silent Suicide, The Link Between PTSD, Addiction and Breast CancerHave you ever wondered why people get breast cancer? This was a burning question in my mind as to "why." What started out to be a nagging question after watching and helping people personally and professionally suffer from breast cancer ended up being a book. But here it is, after 20 years of thought, research, and my own personal discovery, the answers to my burning question of why people get breast cancer. This book will give some insights as to how these cancers form from a Traditional Chinese Medical standpoint.Traditional Chinese Medicine involves the body, mind, and spirit, and when we look at diseases, the physical will always be equal to the emotional. For example, the root cause of cancer runs deep within a person and can be connected to some unresolved emotional or physical experiences between a mother and child.The book will give the reader a better understanding of how these cancers occur by looking at both TCM and Western Medicine and emotional factors. It will also give you some perspective into healing and resolving the disconnect between body, mind, and spirit.
Gua Sha
Are you aware of the fact that Gua-sha is supposed to handle stagnant energy, called chi; professionals believe that this "chi" is responsible for swellings in any part of the body; swelling is the reason behind several conditions associated with chronic pain. Massaging the skin's surface is considered to help split up this energy, reduce irritation, and promote recovery.As many out there will ask, what's the true definition of Gua-sha? Gua-sha is a part of traditional Chinese medication (TCM); it can also be known as "scraping," "spooning," or "coining." It is professionally used as an instrument to scrape people's pores and skin; it is said to have a therapeutic advantage. The procedure of this particular medication has a French name called tribo-effleurage. Gua-sha is an all-natural option therapy that involves scraping your skin layer with a therapeutic massage tool to boost your blood circulation. This ancient Chinese curing technique provides a unique method of better health and also dealing with issues like chronic pain.In gua-sha, a technician scrapes your skin layer with brief or long strokes to stimulate microcirculation of the smooth cells, which increases blood circulation; they make these strokes with a smooth-edged device known as a Gua-therapeutic massage tool, the specialist applies massage essential oil to your skin layer, and then uses the tool to scrape your skin layer in a downward movement frequently. Where can this be performed? Always note that Gua-sha is usually performed on the back, buttocks, neck, hands, and legs; a mild version from it is even applied to the facial skin as a cosmetic technique. Your specialist may apply moderate pressure, and steadily increase strength to regulate how much pressure you are designed for.I heartily congratulate you for getting your hands on this book which encompasses details of what you could ask for or need in this guide...
Microbial Enzymes and Biotechniques
This book compiles the latest research on the multifarious roles of microbial enzymes, and provides an overview of microbial enzymes and biotechnologies. It discusses the use of microbial enzymes in innovative areas like nanomedicine and synthetic biotechnology, as well as the use of starch digesting enzymes and bioactive proteins as biotherapeutics, all of which have applications in modern drug discovery processes. The book also examines the concept of microbial biotransformation and protein engineering, and covers topics such as the immobilization of therapeutic enzymes, bioengineering of enzymes for bioactive compounds, the production of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes from plant raw materials, and prebiotics and probiotics.Given its multidisciplinary scope, this book will appeal to researchers and industry experts in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology and molecular medicine.
Handbook of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging for Physicists
Mathematical modelling is an important part of nuclear medicine. Therefore, several chapters of this book have been dedicated towards describing this topic. In these chapters, an emphasis has been put on describing the mathematical modelling of the radiation transport of photons and electrons, as well as on the transportation of radiopharmaceuticals between different organs and compartments. It also includes computer models of patient dosimetry. Two chapters of this book are devoted towards introducing the concept of biostatistics and radiobiology. These chapters are followed by chapters detailing dosimetry procedures commonly used in the context of diagnostic imaging, as well as patient-specific dosimetry for radiotherapy treatments. For safety reasons, many of the methods used in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging are tightly regulated. Therefore, this volume also highlights the basic principles for radiation protection. It discusses the process of how guidelines and regulations aimed at minimizing radiation exposure are determined and implemented by international organisations. Finally, this book describes how different dosimetry methods may be utilized depending on the intended target, including whole-body or organ-specific imaging, as well as small-scale to cellular dosimetry.This text will be an invaluable resource for libraries, institutions, and clinical and academic medical physicists searching for a complete account of what defines nuclear medicine. The most comprehensive reference available providing a state-of-the-art overview of the field of nuclear medicine Edited by a leader in the field, with contributions from a team of experienced medical physicists, chemists, engineers, scientists, and clinical medical personnel Includes the latest practical research in the field, in addition to explaining fundamental theory and the field's history
Vietnamese Cookbook
Are you looking for a Vietnamese cookbook with 70 tasty and healthy recipes?In this book you will learn how to prepare at home 70 Vietnamese recipes for traditional and delicious food from Vietnam!Vietnamese food is a melting pot of history and cultures. It is light, precise and tasty as French cuisine. It can be spicy and tasty as Chinese food. It can be elegant as Japanese food. Surely the Vietnamese cuisine is one of a kind and has a very special place in the Asian landscapes.From light spring rolls to quintessential comfort food such as Pho, the traditional noodle soup, Vietnamese food is a mix of different recipes and style, mostly cooking using the traditional wok, the evolved over the centuries, heavily influenced by the foreign people and the close neighbors. Preparing Vietnamese food at home is easy and the ingredients can be easily found at the local supermarket. In Vietnamese Cookbook you will learn: How to prepare 70 easy and vegetarian recipes from Vietnam70 true recipes from classic and modern Vietnamese dishesHow to prepare classic and traditional Vietnamese recipes at homeIf you want to cook easy and tasty Vietnamese food at home for friends and family, this cookbook is for you!Are you ready to get started? Then Buy it now and get your copy!
Failure to Care
Failure to Care: Whistleblowing in Healthcare is a hard hitting book about both the importance and significance of whistleblowing as a mechanism for accountability within healthcare institutions. The book is a blend of scholarship and personal experience from a seasoned whistleblower. The book serves as a guide for healthcare professionals who face ethical dilemmas and who are faced with blowing the whistle. With a strong emphasis on lawful, ethical and compassionate care, in this book, author Kyle Gilrain authentically blends his decades of professional experience with scholarship and personal stories to provide the reader a unique experience. Failure to Care: Whistleblowing in Healthcare serves as a narrative and roadmap for protecting patients and becoming a highly effective whistleblower.
Industrial Applications of Glycoside Hydrolases
This book gathers selected studies on the industrial applications of glycoside hydrolases (GHs), presenting an updated classification of these enzymes, and discussing their structure, mechanisms, and various approaches to improve their catalytic efficiency. Further, it explains the various industrial applications of glycoside hydrolases in food, effluent treatment, biofuel production, and the paper and pulp industries. Lastly, the book provides a comparative analysis of glycoside hydrolases and discusses the role of metagenomics in the discovery of industrially important enzymes. As such it is a thought-provoking, instructive and informative resource for biochemists, enzymologists, molecular biologists and bioprocess technologists.
Ancestors of Josiah Russell
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Radiation Biophysics
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
National Healing, Integration and Reconciliation in Zimbabwe
This book brings together scholars from diverse backgrounds to provide interdisciplinary perspectives on national healing, integration, and reconciliation in Zimbabwe. Taking into account the complex nature of healing across moral, political, economic, cultural, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of communities and the nation, the chapters discuss approaches, disparities, tensions, and solutions to healing and reconciliation within a multidisciplinary framework. Arguing that Zimbabwe's development agenda is severely compromised by the dominance of violence and militancy, the contributors analyse the challenges, possibilities and opportunities for national healing. This book will be of interest to scholars of African studies, conflict and reconciliation, and development studies.
Sports Performance Massage
Sports Performance Massage instructs the student and practising therapist to use a combination of experience and scientific evidence to inform their sports massage practice, particularly when working with athletic populations. Strength and conditioning coaches, managers and athletes frequently ask questions about the best use of sports massage in order to recover quicker from injury and fatigue and improve performance. Sports Performance Massage empowers the therapist and gives them greater confidence by improving their scientific understanding when working with injured or competitive athletes. The exciting new volume covers all the aspects required to make a highly skilled, confident and employable sports massage therapist. Working with high-level athletes requires an additional skill level compared to working with the general public. Furthermore, advanced massage skills taught in this book, such as soft tissue release and trigger point therapy, are essential when working on muscular adhesions and injured areas. Pregnant athletes, those with disabilities, contraindications and athletes with special requirements have also been considered. Sports Performance Massage is a learning and research aid for those studying vocational sports massage courses as well as those studying other courses where massage forms part of the undergraduate and postgraduate degree, such as sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, osteopathy and physiotherapy. Unlike other sports massage books, Sports performance Massage has a strong academic focus, allowing the graduate therapist to stay up to date with the latest research in their respective field.
Research Methods for Student Radiographers
This book provides an holistic picture of the application of research in radiography and focuses on multivariant methodological approaches and practices. It will provide readers insight into both contemporary and innovative methods within radiography research, backed up with evidence-based literature. This book may also be translated into other health disciplines as it introduces research to the reader by detailing terms that can often be confusing for students. These remain central in understanding the importance of research in radiography and how the generation of new knowledge is obtained. This will be supported with subsequent chapters concerning the literature, formation of research questions and detail the early beginnings of a research proposal. Chapters will include a wide range of topics, such as quantitative and qualitative methodologies and data collection tools pertinent to radiographic research, whilst discussing data analysis and need for rigor. The authors draw from our experiences, published outputs and clinical work, supported with alternate philosophies and methods used in diagnostic radiography. Each chapter will examine the multifaceted use and application of each 'sub-theme' pertinent to research in radiography, which is presented in a single text for students and, perhaps, practitioners. The targeted audience for this book is interdisciplinary but clearly focuses on those studying undergraduate radiography in response to the limited texts available. We also anticipate it to provide a useful tool for academics delivering undergraduate radiography programmes and those supporting postgraduate research. The key features will: Explore important research approaches and concepts within diagnostic radiography Provide contemporary evidence-based practice regarding mixed method approaches Provide a 'how to guide' for understanding key research principles in a wide range of radiographic settings Evaluate the impact of research on patients and the radiographer-patient relationship
Signal and Image Processing Techniques for the Development of Intelligent Healthcare Systems
This book comprehensively reviews the various automated and semi-automated signal and image processing techniques, as well as deep-learning-based image analysis techniques, used in healthcare diagnostics.It highlights a range of data pre-processing methods used in signal processing for effective data mining in remote healthcare, and discusses pre-processing using filter techniques, noise removal, and contrast-enhanced methods for improving image quality.The book discusses the status quo of artificial intelligence in medical applications, as well as its future. Further, it offers a glimpse of feature extraction methods for reducing dimensionality and extracting discriminatory information hidden in biomedical signals. Given its scope, the book is intended for academics, researchers and practitioners interested in the latest real-world technological innovations.
Rouleau de massage
Comment utiliser le rouleau de massage pour d矇tendre vos tensions!Vous avez une tension musculaire ou un point trigger (trigger points) qui vous irrite?Ce livre, accessible ? tous, est rempli de splendides illustrations d矇taillant chaque 矇tape ? suivre pour s'automasser avec un rouleau.Vous pourrez: Identifier les muscles qui sont tendusD矇couvrir comment les rouler avec le rouleau de massageLib矇rez vos muscles de leurs tensionsInclut des conseils pour votre dos, vos mollets, fessiers et pour vos jambesDe plus, ce livre vous offre de l'information sur les ballesFaites la diff矇rence entre les diff矇rents types de rouleaux de massage foam rollers Comment masser en profondeur avec votre rouleauD矇couvrez les autres outils et 矇quipements de massage ? votre disposition (pistolet de massage, exercices, balle de massage)D矇tendez votre corps et vos muscles efficacement et s矇curitairement avec ce manuel.Achetez-le maintenant!Illustrations pour vous aider ? viser les bonnes tensions musculairesGuide pour vous aider ? vous automasserS'adresse ? tous (sportifs et non-sportifs)R矇alis矇 par un expert en massage avec les m礙mes conseils qu'il offre ? ses clients
Acupuncture
Did you ever wonder how acupuncture works? This book strips away the mystery. Each acupuncture point has unique functions, which are explained in plain English for the non-acupuncturist.Acupuncture functions by stimulating the discharge of endorphins, your body's natural pain-relieving chemicals, it also affects the autonomic nervous system and the release of chemicals that regulate blood circulation and pressure, reduces swelling, and calm the mind.Acupuncture is a regular Traditional Chinese medication (TCM) practice that originated a long time ago. It is predicated on the premise of a blockage or disruption in the circulation of your body's life energy or "Qi"; this can cause medical issues.Relating to TCM theory, there are over 1000 acupuncture factors on your body, each laying on a low profile energy route, or "meridian"; each meridian is associated with a different body organ system.How to do acupressure effectively to treat yourself. This book explains which points are the best to treat different ailments. Acupuncture treats pain, stress, fatigue, emotional disorders, insomnia, digestive problems, and many internal disorders...
Healing Journal for After Miscarriage
A beautiful journal for supporting you on your healing journey after miscarriage. With guidance on how to journal and techniques to use to support you with your journaling. Journaling is a soul nourishing outlet for our thoughts, feelings and emotions. Writing down our thoughts and emotions is comforting and brings peace. Practising daily journaling helps you to channel your feelings. Techniques such as positive affirmations, help us to grow back our inner-strength and self-confidence. This journal contains soul-touching illustrations which bring much comfort after miscarriage as they understand your emotions. Written from one angel mother for another.
Pistolet de massage
Comment utiliser la un pistolet de massage massage gun pour d矇tendre vos tensions!Vous avez une tension musculaire ou un point trigger (trigger points) qui vous irrite?Ce livre, accessible ? tous, est rempli de splendides illustrations d矇taillant chaque 矇tape ? suivre pour s'automasser.Vous pourrez: Identifier les muscles qui sont tendus D矇couvrir comment les d矇tendre avec la vibration du pistolet de massageLib矇rez vos muscles de leurs tensions Inclut des conseils pour votre dos et vos pieds, mains, coude et pour vos jambesDe plus, ce livre vous offre de l'information sur les ballesFaites la diff矇rence entre les diff矇rents types d'embouts de pistoletComment se masser avec un pistolet de massageD矇couvrez les autres outils ? votre disposition (balle de massage, exercices d'矇tirement, rouleau de massage)D矇tendez votre corps et vos muscles efficacement et s矇curitairement avec ce livre.Achetez-le maintenant!Illustrations pour vous aider ? viser les bonnes tensions musculairesGuide pour vous aider ? vous automasserS'adresse ? tous (sportifs et non-sportifs)R矇alis矇 par un expert en massage avec les m礙mes conseils qu'il offre ? ses clients
