For many complaints & conditions the benefits from surgery are lower & the risks higher than you or your surgeon think In this book you will see how commonly performed operations can be found to be useless or even harmful when properly evaluated 304 pages Harris Professor Ian ...

Written in a rapid-fire question-&-answer format Surgical Recall is a best-selling high-yield reference for clerkship students Covering both general surgery & surgical subspecialties this portable resource provides accurate on-the-spot answers to the questions you're most likely to encounter during your rotations & on the shelf exam The eighth edition-now in full color-distills the content even further to give you exactly what you need survival tactics & tips for success key information for those new to the surgical suite & expanded opportunities for self-assessment in a variety of formats Strategic two-column format provides chapter content in the form of questions on the left & answers on the right to facilitate quick effective review Br&-new Rapid-Fire Reviews at the end of most chapters let you test your knowledge of chapter content & also help you get familiar with finding the words that are key to unraveling clinical vignettes throughout the book Detailed color illustrations enhance understanding Surgical Overview & Background sections are packed with practical advice & tricks of the trade Hundreds of mnemonics acronyms tips prompts & hints help you master & retain essential knowledge Concise procedure descriptions & relevant anatomy prepare you to serve as an active participant in the operating suite All-new pre- & post-book tests show you what areas to study & then how well you have mastered them ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Consultant surgeon Sheila Sabatini rules her operating theatre with a sharp tongue & a withering sense of humour Her dedication & determination to succeed in a maledominated world make her a force to be reckoned with & her colleagues at the Gillies Hospital have learned the hard way not to mess with her! Sheila&s intimidating manner may hide a soft centre but only those who dare to get close enough discover that; they include administrator & best friend Joyce & anaesthetist Jonathan Haslam a man brave enough to pursue a romantic relationship with the spiky Mrs Sabatini Nichola Mc Auliffe gives a memorable performance as Sheila Sabatini with Duncan Preston (Victoria Wood As Seen on TV) starring as Jonathan Haslam Featuring scripts by Graeme Garden among other contributors Surgical Spirit was a huge success with the viewing public running for an impressive seven series between 1989 & 1995 This release collects all seven series on DVD for the first time Actors Nichola Mc Auliffe Duncan Preston Marji Campi David Conville Emlyn Price Suzette Llewellyn Beresford Le Roy Lyndam Gregory & Simon Harrison Certificate 12 years & over Year 1989
- 1995 Screen Fullscreen 1331 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (10) Mono Duration 20 hours & 50 minutes (approx)

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Learn to deliver the best patient care before during & after surgery with Surgical Technology Principles & Practice 7th Edition Within its pages you'll find comprehensive coverage of all the updated AST Core Curriculum components
- including all aspects of health care sciences; technological sciences; patient care concepts; preoperative intraoperative & postoperative care; surgical procedures; & professional practice But what you won't find in any other surg tech book is an incredibly reader-friendly approach featuring conversational mentor-like guidance & loads of full-color pictures & illustrations You'll also have an abundance of helpful learning features at your disposal
- like case studies review questions technique boxes & online learning activities
- that will help you easily master important concepts & apply that learning to professional practice No other surgical technology text better prepares you for the challenges of professional practice! Comprehensive coverage addresses all areas of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology Reader-friendly writing style & organization utilizes a mentoring approach to present content within the building blocks of fundamentals aseptic technique the role & function of the surgical technologist & surgical procedures Consistent chapter format breaks down each surgical procedure in an easy-to-understand way making it easy for students to comprehend the key elements of more than 70 procedures Experienced authorconsulting editor team lends a breadth of experience for a well-rounded view of life in the operating room & multiple perspective focused on quality patient care Over 1200 full-color illustrations & clinical photos bring concepts & procedures to life Robust practice opportunities include review questions & case studies at the end of each chapter along with crosswords additional review questions & surgical practice videos found on the Evolve companion website Learning objectives serve as checkpoints for comprehension & as study tools in preparation for examinations Key terminology appears in boldface & in color within chapter discussions & are defined & cross-referenced to chapters in a back-of-book glossary Key concepts are covered in a bulleted list at the end of each chapter discussion to summarize & rephrase chapter concepts References & bibliographies provide a listing of in-text & additional citations of scientific research Pathology appendix summarizes the most commonly seen pathological processes & organizes them by body system Website mentions are highlighted within the text to draw readers' attention to available videos in the Evolve Resources & suggested websites to visit for additional information on content covered NEW! Content on dynamic topics focus on emerging areas of research & study including the latest equipment & technology robotics & lasers advances in orthopedic cardiovascular & neurological surgeries & professionalism NEW! enhanced surgical procedures now incorporate pathology technical points & discussion as well as information on patient positioning prepping draping incision instruments & supplies NEW! Instrument tables showcase relevant instruments & accompanying sizes in an illustrated format NEW! Expanded technique boxes succinctly summarize the key steps within skills or procedures to highlight core competencies NEW! Knowledge & skills review at the beginning of chapters alerts readers to key information & skills incorporated into chapter discussion NEW! Updated artwork & photographs feature the most current supplies & equipment to vividly demonstrate aseptic technique sterilization & disinfection surgical instruments patient positioning skin preparation & draping


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This colourful & fun book is all about creating & decorating cakes with a difference Each recipe will show you how to create a surprise within & give it a wow factor at any party or special occasion Full of unique recipes & designs with colour photographs follow the simple step by step instructions & learn how to create amazing cakes & cupcakes with hidden designs baked into the sponge or with the clever use of jam & frostings or simply with baking sweets & lollies inside ...

For many years an atheist C S Lewis vividly describes the spiritual quest that convinced him of the truth & reality of Christianity in his famous autobiography In the Trinity Term of 1929 I gave in & admitted that God was God perhaps the most dejected & reluctant convert in all England Thus Lewis describes memorably the crisis of his conversion Surprised by Joy' reveals both that crisis & its momentous conclusion that would determine the shape of Lewis's entire life ...

What caused a former Dallas Seminary professor to believe that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit are being given today? What convinced someone skeptical about miracles that God still speaks & heals? A dramatic change took place in Jack Deere's life when he took a fresh look at the Scriptures He discovered that his arguments against miraculous gifts were based more on prejudice & lack of personal experience than on the Bible As soon as Deere became a seeker instead of a skeptic the Holy Spirit revealed himself in new & surprising ways In Surprised by the Power of the Spirit Deere provides a strong biblical defense for the Spirit's speaking & healing ministries today He also describes several reliable cases of people who were miraculously healed or who heard God speak in an unmistakable way Finally he gives sound advice for using spiritual gifts in the church Written in a popular style with the care of a scholar but the passion of personal experience this book explores the real reason Christians do not believe in miraculous gifts responding to charismatic abuses whether miracles were meant to be temporary & why God still heals ...

Allan Plenderleith creator of The Odd Squad & the author of Spectacular Uses for a Saggy Scrotum' is back with a brand new collection all about the joys of growing old disgracefully of course! 48 pages 44 black & white illustrations Plenderleith Allan ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play FBI agents (Bruce Willis & Radha Mitchell investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves
- fit good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles
- enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort & safety of their own homes The murder spawns a quest for answers in a world of masks who&s real & who can you trust?

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play FBI agents (Bruce Willis & Radha Mitchell investigate the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves
- fit good looking remotely controlled machines that ultimately assume their life roles
- enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort & safety of their own homes The murder spawns a quest for answers in a world of masks who&s real & who can you trust?

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