The Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing has been written as a handy reference guide for nurses who are new to the critical care area as well as a reminder for those with more experience. Each section provides an overview of individual problems & the related physiology & level of knowledge required to deal with them. The book sets the context for nursing within a continuum of critical care starting from early recognition of acute deterioration & the need for critical care outreach through to patient outcomes & their follow-up & evaluation of care post-discharge. Nursing specific skills are highlighted with a holistic approach to patients & their families. Reflecting best practice this book provides the essence of what is important to the delivery of highly skilled & caring critical care nursing in an easy to access & readable format. Providing the nurse at the bedside with the answers to many day-to-day problems experienced when caring for critically ill patients this is also a guide to some of the less commonly encountered issues such as planning for major incidents & epidemics. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Dental Nursing serves as a practical easily accessible informative & up-to-date quick reference guide that a dental nurse can use throughout their career from the initial training stage to qualification & beyond. It enables users to find relevant information quickly & will support dental nurses in their everyday work & provide easy access to information they may require in clinical sessions. As well as the basics it highlights the core competencies & contains further information which is of use to qualified dental nurses working in general dental practice in the NHS or private sector dental hospitals & community dental services. The book is aimed primarily at dental nurses & will also be valuable to dental surgeons tutors & assessors to facilitate the learning & development of their students. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Dialysis provides a patient-centred & comprehensive guide to all aspects of dialysis covering everything from patient preparation & details of both haemo- & peritoneal dialysis to continuous haemofiltration techniques & complications of end stage kidney disease. In this new edition all sections have been completely updated with new material on a multitude of topics including haemofiltration monitoring techniques infection prevention new PD fluids trials in haemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis integrated care role of predialysis nurses supportive care care of dying patients pain control & newer drugs such as darbepoietin new vitamin D analogues new anticoagulants & phosphate binders. With new chapters on transplantation & dialysis in Acute Kidney Injury & references to the most up-to-date clinical guidelines this handbook continues to be the essential compact resource for anyone managing patients with end stage renal failure. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine Fourth Edition & the Oxford Handbook of Pre-Hospital Care are bundled together in a pack that represents excellent value for your money. The combination of two practical handbooks presents a package essential to every doctor with an interest in emergency medicine & pre-hospital care. Fully revised & updated the fourth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the definitive best-selling guide for all of the common conditions that present to the emergency department. Whether you work in emergency medicine or just want to be prepared this book will be your essential guide. Following the latest clinical guidelines & evidence & written & reviewed by experts this handbook will ensure you are up-to-date & have the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations practices & procedures. Following the latest developments in the field such as infection control DNR orders advanced directives & learning disability the book also

Includes:: new sections specifically outlining patient advice & information as well as new & revised vital information on paediatrics & psychiatry. For all junior doctors specialist nurses paramedics clinical students GPs & other allied health professionals this rapid-reference handbook will become a vital companion for both study & practice. The Oxford Handbook of Pre-Hospital Care provides the reader with authoritative evidence-based advice on the assessment & management of pre-hospital care emergencies. It is designed to provide information for all immediate care practitioners including doctors paramedics emergency care practitioners nurses & voluntary aid society members. The Oxford Handbook format & size make its content readily accessible & it can be carried easily in jackets or other personal protective clothing. Each section defines the important clinical features of the named condition &

Includes:: boxes containing essential advice. The treatment section incorporates national & international guidelines & protocols where available & reflects contemporary best practice. Topics include scene safety personal protective equipment basic & advanced life support head injuries chest injuries abdominal & pelvic injuries spinal injuries musculoskeletal injuries medical emergencies mass gathering incidents major incidents burns & all other related problems. The authors have broad experience in pre-hospital care including civilian & military practice in various fields such as medical emergencies road traffic collisions entrapments ballistic trauma & major incidents. This is the essential quick-reference guide to pre-hospital medicine.



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Fully revised & updated the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the definitive best-selling guide for all of the common conditions that present to the emergency department. Whether you work in emergency medicine or just want to be prepared this book will be your essential guide. Following the latest clinical guidelines & evidence written & reviewed by experts this handbook will ensure you are up to date & have the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations practices & procedures. In line with the latest developments in the field such as infection control DNR orders advanced directives & learning disability the book also

Includes:: new sections specifically outlining patient advice & information as well as new & revised vital information on paediatrics & psychiatry. For all junior doctors specialist nurses paramedics clinical students GPs & other allied health professionals this rapid-reference handbook will become a vital companion for both study & practice.

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The Oxford Handbook of General Practice has been a lifeline for busy GPs since the first edition published in 2002. Covering the whole of general practice with hands-on advice from experienced practitioners this essential handbook provides rapid access to information to help with any day-to-day problems which might arise in general practice. The new third edition takes into account the significant changes in primary care since publication of the second edition in 2005. Written in line with the new GP curriculum the authors have provided new material on the GP contract foundation level doctors in general practice & training for general practice. All chapters have been completely revised & updated throughout with input from a team of specialist reviewers & contributors. The chapter on child health has been radically updated & specific chapters have now been dedicated to pregnancy & contraception/sexual health. The handbook also

Includes:: quick reference practical management boxes for paediatric & elderly patients a plate section of colour images & reference to online guidelines & resources. Revised to include the latest guidelines & management practices this authoritative handbook is critical reading for all those working in general practice.

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Fully revised & updated to include the most up-to-date guidelines references & resources this new edition of the bestselling Oxford Handbook of Midwifery provides a concise & logical approach to midwifery practice in all its varied care settings. Giving a complete picture of the role of the midwife the handbook reflects the mother's journey through conception pregnancy & birth to the final postnatal examination of mother & baby. This new edition

Includes:: recent advances in midwifery practice including developments in antenatal care labour postnatal care & infant feeding. The content is systematically structured to enable quick navigation & ensure the relevant information is at your fingertips whenever you need it. The handbook covers the vast majority of situations encountered in the many broad & varied settings of midwifery practice from the normal low-risk care of the mother & neonate through to the more complex areas of working alongside obstetric or paediatric colleagues in high-risk pregnancy & birth situations. It provides all the information you will need to assist you when participating in complex care with complete confidence. With a wealth of references recommendations & guidance from the authors' many years of experience this handbook will help you achieve the best possible results for your patients. The fundamentals of midwifery are divided into seven main sections covering antenatal care; normal labour & birth; complicated labour & birth; postnatal care; family planning; care of the newborn; & infant feeding. It also gives information rarely covered in standard midwifery texts including sexual health complementary therapies common blood values investigations & midwifery emergencies. Key interventions are laid out as algorithms to aid quick assimilation of the crucial facts. Written by practising midwives & checked by subject experts you can trust this handbook to have the latest & best information you need. Presented in concise & easily readable style the book is laid out with clear headings & key facts listed in bullet points. Pocket-sized with sturdy plastic covers the Oxford Handbook of Midwifery is a unique & invaluable companion for students practising midwives educators & anyone who needs to understand the challenging & rewarding work of midwifery.

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Acute renal failure is present in up to 5 per cent of all hospital admissions & continues to carry considerable morbidity & mortality. The problem of chronically impaired kidney function is relevant to all medical practitioners regardless of their specialist interest. In addition regular contact with patients who are dialysis-dependent or have undergone renal transplantation is now the norm not the exception. Based on the Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology" & companion to the " Oxford Handbook of Dialysis" the " Oxford Handbook of Nephrology & Hypertension" provides clear information & practical advice about the day to day management of patients with renal disease. The handbook

Includes:: practical information helpful to those working 'at the coal face' in addition to the more detailed knowledge that enables effective ongoing patient care. In line with contemporary nephrological practice a significant portion of the handbook deals with the problem of hypertension a major cardiovascular risk factor & the commonest indication for prescription drug therapy. Clinical importance is measured in space so diabetic nephropathy is given more attention than for example Anderson-Fabry disease. The section on renal replacement therapy gives an overview of the essential elements of both dialysis & transplantation. The handbook is laid out in twelve chapters that allow easy access to information on a particular clinical subject. To help ensure relevance & accuracy each of these chapters has been prepared with the assistance of an acknowledged expert in the field. This is the essential resource for all those working with renal patients including Specialist Registrars in nephrology SHOs & interns renal nurses & general practitioners."

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Fully updated the Oxford Handbook of Nutrition & Dietetics second edition is a practical quick-reference guide to the vital & valued subject of nutrition in the prevention & treatment of disease & the maintenance of good health. This handbook will be an invaluable companion for all dieticians nutritionists & nurses as well as doctors & students in a variety of specialities. Concise & bulleted this handbook takes an integrated approach which facilitates the links between all aspects of nutrition & dietetics. Including nutritional science & based on clinical evidence it covers everything you will need to be able to carry out your role effectively & confidently. Sections on obesity & a new chapter on international nutrition are timely & topical. Also included is information on nutrition assessment popular diets nutrition in systems-based diseases rarer conditions as well as helpful lists of foods rich in or free from certain nutrients & normal range guides & handy reference values. This handbook makes sure the relevant information is at your fingertips whenever you need it with links to further reading & online sources. ...

This 3rd edition of the successful Oxford Handbook of Oncology remains like previous editions a practical guide to clinical consultations in oncology. It details new approaches to diagnosis treatment & the principles of palliative care. Now fully updated extensively revised & featuring additional images & further reading this new edition provides coverage of the scientific basis & diagnosis as well as updates on new drugs biomarkers the presentation of childhood cancers in adults & the psychosocial aspects of oncology. An essential guide to the management of everyday clinical situations this new edition reflects all the recent advances in the field of oncology in a user-friendly & easily accessible format. It will be invaluable to junior doctors in oncology palliative care & general medicine as well as specialist nurses general practitioners medical students pharmacists & allied health professionals. ...