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Cracking the MRCS Vivaby Iain Au-Yong; Simon Howarth; Tjun Tang; Robert Sayers
Hodder Education 2006; US$ 46.96A self-assessment book for candidates for the new MRCS examination, testing knowledge and offering candidates the chance to practise the selection, integration and presentation of that knowledge in problem-solving within the context of the Intercollegiate MRCS Viva. more...
The Closed Treatment of Common Fracturesby John Charnley
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 56.00This core textbook describes the elementary mechanics of reduction and immobilisation. more...
Quick Reference Handbook for Surgical Pathologistsby Natasha Rekhtman; Justin Bishop
Springer 2011; US$ 79.95This book is a compilation of high-yield, at-a-glance summaries for various topics on which pathologists frequently need information in a quick reference format while at the microscope (or when cramming for the boards). The authors are early-career pathologists who have compiled this book from the perspective of pathologists-in-training. The focus is not organ-based histologic criteria, but rather everything else that goes into pathologic diagnoses but is difficult to keep committed to memory. The emphasis is on immunohistochemistry, special stains, grading systems, molecular markers, tumor syndromes, and helpful clinical references. The book has a unique format in that the information is presented primarily in tables and diagrams accompanied... more...
Three Dimensional Facial Sculptingby Edward O. Terino
Informa Healthcare 2007; US$ 199.95Facial contouring procedures are used to alter facial structures that have been damaged by aging, surgery, or trauma, and to correct facial areas that are congenitally misshapen, malpositioned, or un-esthetically proportioned. Vividly illustrated and written by prominent international authorities and pioneering experts on the topic, this unique reference acquaints surgeons with the most recent surgical approaches to enhance the face and neck, and provides an authoritative overview of the latest innovations in the development and utilization of facial implants, imaging technologies, and pre- and post-operative skin care methods. more...
Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystifiedby Mary Digiulio; James Keogh
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 24.95The painless way to master medical-surgical nursing. Need to learn the complexities of medical-surgical nursing but find yourself looking for some anesthesia after perusing thick textbooks? Here's your remedy! This easy-to-follow guide delivers the material with surgical precision. Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified features a full chapter for each system--cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, hematologic, nervous, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, and integumentary. You'll find a description of how the system functions, signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. Perioperative preparation and pain management are also covered. Filled with key terms to help you to remember... more...
Ophthalmic Nursingby Rosalind Stollery; Mary E. Shaw; Agnes Lee
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 69.99This third edition of Ophthalmic Nursing reflects recent advances in diagnosis and treatment and developments in the role of the ophthalmic nurse. It includes evidence-based procedures for care of ophthalmic patients on the ward, in outpatients, day care and casualty. The third edition includes more on professional issues and specialist nursing roles, differentiates adult and paediatric issues, and places more emphasis on assessment skills, pain management, infection control, day surgery, psychological aspects and links to primary care. Ophthalmic Nursing is an invaluable resource for all nurses involved in ophthalmic care and an essential text for courses in ophthalmic nursing. * Addresses key ophthalmic conditions, trauma and surgery ... more...
Surgical Anatomy and Techniqueby Lee John Skandalakis; John E. Skandalakis; Panajiotis N. Skandalakis
Springer 2008; US$ 54.95The success of any operative procedure is dependent, in part, on the surgeon's knowledge of anatomy. This book covers the anatomic regions pertinent to general surgeons and describes the commonly performed general surgical techniques. It contains sections on abdominal aortic aneurysm, femoropopliteal bypass, hysterectomy and oopherectomy. more...
Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technologyby Marc Paye
Informa Healthcare 2009; US$ 349.95Edited by a team of experienced and internationally renowned contributors, the updated Third Edition is the standard reference for cosmetic chemists and dermatologists seeking the latest innovations and technology for the formulation, design, testing, use, and production of cosmetic products for skin, hair, and nails. more...
SURGERY: PRETEST SELF-ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW 12/E (eBook)by Lillian Kao; Tammy Lee
McGraw-Hill 2009; US$ 32.00The student tested-and-reviewed way to prep for the surgery shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2 CK Surgery: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the perfect way to assess your knowledge of surgery for the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams. You'll find 500 USMLE-style questions and answers that address the clerkship's core competencies along with detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. All questions have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards and completed their clerkship to ensure they match the style and difficulty level of the exam. more...
General Surgical Lists and Remindersby Brian Miller
University of Queensland Press 2010; US$ 14.75General Surgical Lists and Reminders is a book that has become popular amongst medical students and surgical registrars revising for their exams in General Surgery. It is a compilation of lists as used in everyday practice around the surgical wards, and the relevance of these to common topics in oral exams will be apparent. By reading through the Lists any gaps in knowledge base can be redressed by turning to several useful textbooks that are cited. The "Little Red Book" is edited by Associate Professor Brian Miller who is a general surgeon working in the University of Queensland Department of Surgery at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. He has drawn on the experience of a number of his colleagues at the PAH as invited... more...