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IUTAM Symposium on Impact Biomechanics
Springer 2006; US$ 189.99This book contains the edited papers of the IUTAM Symposium on the Biomechanics of Impact, which was held in University College Dublin, Ireland in July 2005. These papers can be grouped into those that are concerned with the different causes of accidents (e.g., transport, occupational and sports injuries), the mechanics involved in accident analysis... more...
Orthopedic Traumatology
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2006; US$ 39.99Discusses the important principles underlying the management of orthopedic trauma. Aimed primarily at residents in orthopedics as well as orthopedic surgeons in developed and developing countries, this book also helps educate trainees in orthopedic surgery, nursing, physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine as well as medical students. more...
Trauma
McGraw-Hill 2003; US$ 210.00The classic trauma surgery text! This comprehensive and authoritative reference text covers prevention and pre-hospital care transport through trauma "scoring" as well as operative and non-operative management. Known for its current and practical coverage, the book features a commentary for each chapter written by a leading expert in the... more...
Tissue Repair, Contraction and the Myofibroblast
Springer 2007; US$ 149.99Summarizes the findings concerning the biology of the myofibroblast, a cell involved in the evolution and contraction of granulation tissue and of fibrotic changes. This work shows that the myofibroblast is responsible for the development of pathological situations such as hypertrophic scars, pulmonary and renal fibrosis and bronchial asthma. more...
Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Adult Surgical Patient
Wiley 2008; US$ 73.99Assessing and managing the acutely ill adult surgical patient focuses on major surgical conditions and interventions commonly encountered in District General Hospitals which potentially require intensive monitoring and intervention. It emphasizes the importance of thorough assessment and interpretation of clinical data, and provides the necessary knowledge... more...
Rabies and Envenomings
World Health Organization 2007; US$ 10.00This publication reports on a Consultative Meeting convened to discuss strategies for improving the quality and quantity of therapeutic antisera, essential drugs for the effective treatment of suspected rabid dog bites, and envenoming by snake bites and scorpion stings. Inadequacies in the efficacy, safety and production of these antisera have created... more...
Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
Wiley 2008; US$ 218.95Rehabilitation is, by definition, the restoration of optimal form and function for an athlete. In this edition in the Encyclopedia series, the editor and contributors advocate that rehabilitation should begin as soon as possible after the injurty occurs, alongside therapeutic measures such as anti-inflammatories and other pain killing agents. This... more...
The Care of Wounds
Wiley 2008; US$ 70.99Care of Wounds addresses all aspects of holistic wound care management. The third edition of this successful text continues to reflect current research and evidence based practice, while incorporating the considerable developments which have occurred in wound care practice since the publication of the second edition. The third edition includes new... more...
Wound Management
Wiley 2009; US$ 49.99To the newly qualified or student nurse, wound management often appears a daunting prospect. Wound care is an introductory guide that addresses this vital area of practice and educates students and practitioners in the general principles of wound care, as well as the techniques associated with the assessment, planning and management of different wound... more...
Trauma Care
Wiley 2009; US$ 46.99The often complex problems of the trauma patient present many challenges to front line emergency staff. Multiple injuries involving many systems of the body require careful and timely prioritisation and intervention in the emergency department. Trauma Care provides emergency nurses with a practical guide to the systematic assessment and management... more...









