Libri di Callaghan

Knowledge of the practical procedures that are commonly used in diagnosis, evaluation and management is vital to the health professional. Despite this, however, the time allocated to gaining and practising important clinical skills during training in shrinking. This book aims to complement, and supplement, the traditional apprenticeship system. It will provide trainee paediatricians and respiratory physicians, and children's nurses in training, with invaluable advice and support when tackling the clinical problems that they are presented with in everyday practice. With a highly structured approach, numerous illustrative diagrams and clinical photographs, case studies and information boxes, the book will be referred to frequently as a practical tool in the clinical setting and will provide useful guidance and pointers during exam revision.

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and now in full-colour, The Renal System at a Glance is an accessible introduction and revision text for medical students. Fully revised and updated to reflect changes to the content and assessment methods used by medical schools, this at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the renal system to encapsulate all that the student needs to know. This new edition of The Renal System at a Glance : Now features new self-assessment case studies with short answer questions to increase clinical relevance and reinforce learning Includes a new chapter 'Chronic kidney disease and kidney disease in the elderly' Now includes the latest guidelines and classifications for chronic kidney disease and hypertension Contains full-colour artwork throughout, making the subject even easier to understand The companion site at www.ataglanceseries.com/renalsystem contains multiple choice questions (MCQs) and full feedback on your answers It's an invaluable resource for all medical students, junior doctors, and for those training in allied health professions, including specialist nurses working on renal or intensive care wards. Review of the previous edition "Students in their pre-clinical years will find this book an excellent and thorough introduction to the renal system and may well struggle without a book of this calibre...This is a book that should be on the bookshelf of all medical students, there's no excuse not to have a copy! In addition, undergraduates from life science/health allied disciplines and clinicians are likely to find this book useful as a source of reference." - GKT Gazette , September 2006

Get the all-inclusive text on a fast-growing area in orthopaedic surgery: Hip Preservation Surgery offers the latest surgical and rehab techniques for the hip joint, with vital background on development, anatomy, pathology and biomechanics. A must-have for orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and students looking to master skills such as hip arthroscopy, radiographic methods, and the surgical repair of articular cartilage. Features Coverage of conditions including: hip osteoarthritis, fractures and infections, hip dysplasia, FAI, overlapping of pain, and hip-spine syndrome Sections address: biomechanics and anatomy; patient evaluation; overviews of common hip disorders; hip arthroscopy; surgical treatment; general joint preservation; osteonecrosis; post-traumatic; synovial and overuse sports injuries. Features: full-color, reader-friendly text illustrated with numerous photos, x-rays, illustrations and diagrams; authored by leading experts in the field, including the inventors of many of the techniques described. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering iOS, Android, Mac, and PC access to: complete content with enhanced navigation; a powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation; highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text; ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues; and quick-reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use 16 procedural videos will review surgical techniques.

Written and edited by the foremost experts in knee surgery, this definitive two-volume reference provides comprehensive coverage of the evaluation and surgical management of problems of the adult knee. In 117 detailed chapters, the text covers basic science, clinical science, soft tissue injury of the knee, tendon and ligament surgery, osteochondral injury to the knee, patella femoral disorders, alternatives to arthroplasty for knee arthritis, primary total knee arthroplasty, perioperative management in total knee replacement, complications of total knee replacement, revision total knee arthroplasty, and future developments.

"Medicine" is a revolutionary core textbook designed with students for students. Clinically-orientated and focused squarely on the core curriculum, "Medicine" delivers what medical students need to know in a manner that encourages learning. "Medicine" has evolved out of close collaboration and planning with students, junior doctors, and teachers. The result is something refreshingly different - the result is something quite unique. "Medicine" successfully integrates basic science and clinical practice. The systems-based chapters all follow a common structure: Structure and Function - the essential basics that underpin each system; Approach to the Patient - history and examination, clinical presentations, differential diagnosis and investigations; and, Disease and their Management - all the common conditions that medical students need to know for future practice.This consistent, easy-to-navigate structure makes locating information simple and it is also tailored toward successful revision. All chapters have been updated and revised to follow the core curriculum and current medical practice. A new chapter on the Human Aspects of Medicine covers the principles of medicine, ethics, law and evidence-based medicine guidelines. Individual colour-coded features make "Medicine" even easier to use. It's features include: 'At a Glance' boxes - perfect for quick review and revision; 'Clinical Presentations at a Glance' - excellent summaries to develop your clinical problem-solving skills; 'Key Points' - alert you to essential information throughout; 'Must Know' checklists - highlight the key learning objectives in each chapter; and, 'Further Reading' - your guide to clinical evidence from key books, journals and websites.

A truly pocketsized book that provides essential information on general and neonatal paediatrics, both common clinical problems and emergencies.