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Fundamentals for Ophthalmic Technical Personnel

  • 1st Edition
  • May 5, 1995
  • Barbara Cassin
  • Latif M. Hamed
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 1 6 - 4 9 3 1 - 3
Here's the best single-source guide to the basic science and clinical skills needed by ophthalmic medical personnel! Designed for both on-the-job and classroom training, this multi-faceted, new text is packed with all of the information needed to build afoundation in basic ophthalmic sciences, neuroanatomy, and optics. Plus, step-by-step guidelines give readers hands-on exposure to the full range of skills needed in practice - from the basics, such as history taking and visual assessment, to the most advanced such as ophthalmic photography and surgical assisting. Concise coverage of pathology helps readers recognize and understand the eye disorders and eye diseases they face in practice.

Acupuncture Point Combinations

  • 1st Edition
  • April 3, 1995
  • Jeremy Ross
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 5 0 0 6 - 0
This book covers the principles and practice of combining acupuncture points - expanding a practitioner's repertoire and increasing their skills - enabling them to use a balanced and appropriate choice of points in the treatment of patients. Information onthe combination of the main points of the fourteen channels is covered in the book prior to outlining specific point combinations for selected disease syndromes. Discussion of combining points according to dermatome theory and according to the energy centres of the body is also discussed, as is combining points for the mind end emotions, and for lifestyle and behaviour. No existing book covers this aspect of clinical practice in such thorough and wide-ranging detail.

Physiotherapy in Pediatrics

  • 3rd Edition
  • March 22, 1995
  • Roberta B. Shepherd
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 0 6 2 0 - 2
Extensively revised and updated, the new edition of this classic text continues to provide an essential introduction to paediatric physiotherapy. With increased research findings the physiotherapy for movement-disabled individuals is changing from the neurophysiologic or neurodevelopmental therapeutic approach to a movement science based approach. This book now includes valuable new chapters on:* Development of movement and skill* Training motor control and optimising motor learning* Maturational, pathophysiological and recovery processes in the CNSAll remaining chapters have been updated to include the clinical relevance of recent scientific developments. The references and additional reading lists have been expanded to guide the student of paediatric physiotherapy towards useful further reading.'Physiotherapy in Paediatrics' remains an indispensable guide to paediatric physiotherapy for the student and practitioner physiotherapist.

Toohey's Medicine

  • 15th Edition
  • December 27, 1994
  • Arnold Bloom + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 4 7 0 4 - 6
In spite of recent changes in nurse education, nurses still need to know about medicine to understand their work with patients. This is the latest edition of what has become a popular and enduring nursing textbook. It is a short textbook of medicine written by medical experts, but read by nurses. Nurses have consistently found this book invaluable because of the level at which the text is pitched. It has been written in consultation with nurses and covers exactly the medical knowledge that they require.These features make it still an ideal medical text for nurses: Includes the medical knowledge nurses need New team of contributors to widen input Written in consultation with nurses to ensure appropriateness of information New format and typeface - to increase readability

Eye Movement Basics For The Clinician

  • 1st Edition
  • December 1, 1994
  • Kenneth Ciuffreda
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 8 0 1 6 - 6 8 4 3 - 2
Using a clinically oriented framework, this reference describes the basic aspects of eye movement control as well as clinical implications and practical use. Covers basic eye movement systems and eye movement recording systems along with listings of the various types, costs and characteristics of each. Extensive use of graphics, case studies and original eye movement recordings makes it an easy-to-use resource.

CIM-10/ICD-10 Critères diagnostiques pour la recherche

  • 1st Edition
  • September 1, 1994
  • Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS)
  • French
En complément de l'ouvrage consacre aux descriptions cliniques et aux directives pour le diagnostic, cet ouvrage développe les critères diagnostiques pour la recherche. Chaque trouble comporte des critères d'inclusion ou d'exclusion rigoureux et en grande partie quantifiés. Ces critères aident à l'obtention d'échantillons homogènes sur le plan clinique et facilitent ainsi les comparaisons des résultats obtenus par des équipes de recherche différentes.

Professional Communications in Eye Care

  • 1st Edition
  • December 27, 1993
  • Ellen Richter Ettinger
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 9 3 0 6 - 6
A must-have reference to develop effective communication skills to optimize the delivery of clinical care. Specific strategies for interaction are discussed and illustrated in clinical case studies.

Cataract

  • 1st Edition
  • December 17, 1993
  • William A. Douthwaite + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 0 3 6 9 - 0
Cataract affects at least fifty million people worldwide. Conventional methods of correction have always been thick spectacles and surgery. With the current changes in the approach to cataract treatment, the optometrist's role in the early detection and management of cataract is crucial.

Applied Radiographic Calculations

  • 1st Edition
  • March 31, 1993
  • Cynthia A. Dennis + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 1 6 - 6 5 9 6 - 2
A thorough review of general mathematics and its applications in radiography as well as a handy reference for basic formulas and calculations used by radiographers. This book starts with basic mathematic principles and moves on to present the reader withcalculations required to produce high quality radiographic images and practice problems which aid in the understanding of these calculations. Areas discussed include mAs conversions, inverse square law, radiographic density and contrast, screens and gridratios, grid conversians, geometric and magnification unsharpness, and graphs and conversions between conventional and systems international (SI) units of radiation dosimetry. No other book provides such clear instruction for radiographic calculations. A handy Instructor's Manual is also available.