Offers a close-up look at the tips of over 600 cutting, clamping, grasping, retracting, and other surgical instruments to help readers clearly distinguish among them. Includes more than 1200 colour photos of actual individual surgical instruments. Spiral bound.
Many people in developing countries lack access to health technologies, even basic ones. Why do these problems in access persist? This book answers this question by developing a comprehensive analytical framework for access and examining six case studies to explain why some health technologies achieved more access than others.
Introducing the practices and procedures of phlebotomy, this title provides easy-to-read guidelines for both basic and special phlebotomy techniques. It describes proper procedures for venipuncture, special collection procedures, and pediatric and geriatric considerations, and addresses topics such as infection control, anatomy and physiology.
Presents an overview of the basic concepts of information and communication technologies in healthcare. This book covers the complexities and implications of the increasing use of information technology in healthcare. It also explores the basic principles of informatics that govern clinical decisions and behaviour.
Oxford Handbooks Clinical Tutor Study Cards are a versatile and innovative aid to revision, compact enough to allow students to use them on the move. They can also be used as an aid on the ward, including coverage of vital techniques and tips. This set of cards covers the most common procedures and the equipment used to carry them out.
Provides a historical perspective of the major developments in the biomedical field. This book also contains the fundamental principles underlying biomedical engineering design, analysis, and modeling procedures. It also features chapters on Computational Biology, Medical Imaging, Genomics and Bioinformatics.
Biomaterials serve as synthetic or natural materials used to replace parts of living systems or to function contact with living tissue. This book presents various approaches to biomaterial development including multi-field bone remodelling, and strategies for conferring antibacterial properties to bone cement.
To understand the molecular mechanisms of XP, XP mouse models have been used, and mice deficient in XPA, XPC, XPD, XPG, XPF, and XPA/CSB have been produced and analysed. This title includes a chapter that analyzes the world distribution of XP and shows that Japan has the highest incidence of XP and of varying complementation groups.
In order to be legally manufactured in the US, medical devices must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human medical devices and other products. This book discusses the legislative history of medical device regulation.
Provides the medical and graduate educator with an innovative and effective cinema based curriculum useful for teaching a broad array of topics. This book contains chapters that address areas in medical education such as chronic illness, disabilities, chemical dependency, cultural diversity, mental disorders and the doctor patient relationship.
Suitable for statisticians and scientists who use statistical methodology in their work, this book presents the various aspects of statistical methodology. It discusses a wide variety of diverse applications and recent developments. It also presents various aspects of statistical methodology, applications, and advanced developments.
Presents the developments in structural health monitoring, vibration control and biomechanics using smart materials. This book mainly focuses on piezoelectric, fibre optic and ionic polymer metal composite materials. It introduces concepts from the very basics and leads to advanced modelling, practical aspects and case studies.
Provides an overview of the basic and clinically-oriented research in regenerative biology and medicine. This work address the biological/bioethical issues and challenges involved in this field. It covers tissues and systems, and also includes information about the developmental plasticity of adult stem cells and the regeneration of appendages.
Provides a discussion of biomaterials and an extrapolation of likely scenarios in which nanotechnology could play a significant role. This book introduces and examines basic concepts, processing methodologies, and techniques involved in the preparation and characterization of nanobiomaterials that are specific to biomedical applications.
The biomaterials technology industry is already well established in the western world and is growing rapidly within Asian Pacific nations. It is often described as the 'next electronics industry', whilst the laser is described as a 'solution looking for a problem'.
Making Sense of the ECG: Cases for Self-Assessment presents ECGs alongside clinical scenarios, giving the reader everything they need to assess their ability to interpret ECGs accurately, perform differential diagnosis, and decide upon the most appropriate clinical management in each situation.
The authors help the reader uncover the secrets of building practical electronic medical devices. Their book explores the building blocks for the design and development of new instrumentation. It addresses the practical aspects of amplifying, processing, simulating, and evoking biopotentials.
The area of bioinformatics has proved to be dynamic and vital, producing a wide spectrum of novel approaches and assuming an important role in modern bio-technological development. Exploring the advances in the field, this book provides an overview of cyberinfrastructures which are under development in various bio-medical centers across the world.
Covering the key aspects of EEG interpretation, this practical handbook also covers the value of EEG, practical tips on interpretation, specific areas where EEG is useful, pitfalls to avoid, how to report the findings, and explanations of the prominent EEG phenomena. It provides readers with a comprehensive mini-atlas of EEG tracings.
Provides coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials. This title integrates concepts of biomaterials science and biological interactions with clinical science and societal issues including law, regulation, and ethics. It also discusses successes and failures of biomaterials applications in clinical medicine.
Medical simulation is a relatively new science that is achieving respectability with healthcare educators worldwide. This practical manual will assist the educator with design, implementation and evaluation of all types of courses in healthcare, especially those that use simulators, training aids and other recent innovations.
Reflecting CLSI guidelines, NAACLS competencies, and federal regulations, this edition includes information on safety issues and equipment, laboratory information systems and instrumentation, legal issues, and diagnostic tests. It also includes a CD-ROM with clinical procedures videos, animations, and a glossary with audio pronunciations.
Providing an overview of alternative and conflicting concepts in the rapidly developing nanotechnology revolution, this guide reviews research and development in nanoscience and illustrates the accomplishments and possibilities for application in nanomedicine. It offers clarity and understanding to the medical professional and layperson alike.
Telemedicine is a developing application of clinical medicine where medical information is transferred via telephone, the Internet or other networks for the purpose of consulting, and sometimes remote medical procedures or examinations. This book presents research in this field from around the globe.
Injuries are a constant problem in sporting life and often require immediate, on-the-spot action to alleviate pain and limit further damage. This book addresses two essential elements of effective taping - recognition of injuries and application of techniques.
This resource uses a three-level approach to provide information on the complex subject of electrocardiography. Level 1 presents foundation concepts for those with minimal experience interpreting ECGs. Level two proceeds to an intermediate level for those who do have a basic understanding of the pri
This book focuses on the role of computers in the provision of medical services. It fills the need for a high quality text in computers and medicine, and meets the demand by practitioners, researchers, and students for a comprehensive introduction to key topics.
*Completely updated with the latest information in the field, the new fourth edition of this successful book provides a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts of medical instrumentation. * Throughout the pages, it clearly shows the interdisciplinary nature of Bioinstrumentation.