Oxford Desk Reference Acute Medicine - Free PDF

 by Carl Waldmann (Editor),‎ Neil Soni (Editor),‎ Andrew Rhodes (Editor)

Critical care medicine is an evolving specialty in which the amount of available information is growing daily and spread across a myriad of books, journals, and websites. This essential guide brings together this information in an easy-to-use format. Up-to-date, relevant, and evidence-based information on the management of the critically ill is combined in one resource, ideal for the use of Intensive Care Units, High Dependency Units, acute medical or surgical wards, Accident and Emergency departments, and operating theatres.

The book is designed such that each subject forms a self-contained topic in its own right, laid out across two or four pages to facilitate the key aim of rapid and easy access to information. This makes the information included simple to find, read, and absorbo, so that the book can be consulted in the clinic or ward setting for informtion on the optimum management of a particular condition.

With chapters written by internationally renowned critical care specialists and edited by three of the leading figures in UK Critical Care, this book should be an essential resource for all critical care physicians.

Radiological Diagnosis of Breast Diseases

 by Michael Friedrich (Editor), Edward A. Sickles (Editor), F.H.W. Heuck (Foreword)

An authoritative and comprehensive overview of all aspects of the diagnosis of breast diseases. Employing an integrated approach, all modern imaging modalities are described and their clinical usefulness critically validated, forming an aid for the clinician in the selection and evaluation of the various imaging methods in specific settings. Due attention is given to new aspects of interpretation of mammographic signs that are of particular interest for primary breast cancer diagnosis. The book also includes detailed information on the evaluation of the postoperative breast and on breast cancer screening by mammography.

Lever’s Histopathology of the Skin 11th Edition

by David E. Elder MB ChB (Author)

Rely on Lever’s for more accurate, more efficient diagnoses! Continuously in publication for more than 65 years, Lever’s Histopathology of the Skin remains your authoritative source for comprehensive coverage of those skin diseases in which histopathology plays an important role in diagnosis. This edition maintains the proven, clinicopathologic classification of cutaneous disease while incorporating a “primer” on pattern-algorithm diagnosis. More than 1800 full-color illustrations, including photomicrographs and clinical photographs, help you visualize and make the most of the clinical diagnostic process.

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 2-Volume Set 21st Edition

 by Robert M. Kliegman MD (Author), Joseph St. Geme MD (Author

Welcome to the 21st Edition of Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics – the reference of choice among pediatricians, pediatric residents, and others involved in the care of young patients. This fully revised edition continues to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge you expect from Nelson, while also keeping you up to date with new advances in the science and art of pediatric practice. Authoritative and reader-friendly, it delivers the information you need in a concise, easy-to-use format for everyday reference and study. From rapidly changing diagnostic and treatment protocols to new technologies to the wide range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems faced by children today, this comprehensive 2-volume reference keeps you on the cutting edge of the very best in pediatric care.

Constitutional Facial Acupuncture

 Mary Elizabeth Wakefield (Author)

We are re-defining the face of ageing on a daily basis, with the Baby Boom generation in the vanguard, followed by younger generations who are similarly intrigued by non-invasive natural solutions that are integrative rather than purely cosmetic.

Constitutional Facial Acupuncture has begun to make an impact on popular culture and outmoded perceptions about the nature of authentic beauty and the ageing process.

Acupuncturists who practice in this field are increasingly expected to have specialized training and knowledge, outside the customary parameters of the more traditional approaches.

Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography 6th Edition

 by Catherine M. Otto MD (Author)

Today’s echocardiography continues to be a low-cost, minimal-risk procedure with the potential to yield a vast amount of detailed, precise anatomic and physiologic information.Dr. Catherine Otto’s Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 6th Edition, clearly outlines how to master the core principles of echocardiographic imaging in order to make an initial diagnosis and integrate this data in clinical decision making for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. 

Neoplastic Diseases of the Blood 5th Edition

 by Peter H. Wiernik (Editor), John M. Goldman (Editor), Janice P. Dutcher (Editor), Robert A. Kyle (Editor)

Neoplastic Diseases of the Blood integrates the history, epidemiology, pathology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics of modern neoplastic hematopathology. 

The book is divided into five major sections, with the first four covering the spectrum of hematologic neoplasia— Chronic Leukemias and Related Disorders , Acute Leukemias, Myeloma and Related Disorders, and Lymphomas. The fifth section covers a variety of topics in supportive care. Now in its fifth edition, this classic and invaluable text brings together a team of internationally renowned experts and offers in-depth coverage of the complex interface between diagnosis and therapy.  Chapters feature an accessible and easy-to-read layout and provide updates on the tremendous progress made in the last decade in the understanding of the nature of hematologic malignancies and their treatment. An authoritative and indispensable resource for students, trainees, and clinicians, this fifth edition is sure to distinguish itself as the definitive reference on this topic.

Aesthetic Surgery Techniques

 by James D. Frame (Author), Shahrokh C. Bagheri (Author), Jr. David J Smith

Changing trends, ethnic and regional preferences, and a hands-on teaching method make cosmetic surgery uniquely challenging for novice and experienced surgeons alike. 

Aesthetic Surgery Techniques: A Case-Based Approach offers expert, real-world instruction by presenting chapters and patients in a classical fashion, providing a clinical perspective as you work through case after case, honing your knowledge and skills. A diverse, international group of highly reputable faculty takes you step by step through each case.

Imaging of the Foot & Ankle: Techniques and Applications

by A. Mark Davies (Editor), Richard W. Whitehouse (Editor), Jeremy P.R. Jenkins (Editor)

Up-to-date and comprehensive textbook on imaging of the foot and ankle. In the first part, the various techniques and procedures are discussed in detail. Individual chapters are devoted to: radiography, arthrography and tenography, computed tomography and CT arthrography, magnetic resonance imaging and MR arthrography, ultrasonography, and intra-articular injections. 

The second part documents the application of these techniques to diverse clinical problems and diseases, including: congenital and developmental disorders, trauma, tendon and ligament pathology, compressive neuropathies, infection, and the diabetic foot. Each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert, and a wealth of illustrative material is included.

Tresch and Aronow’s Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly 6th Edition

 by Wilbert S. Aronow

With an exponential growth in the number of older adults, understanding the common disorders of the elderly patient requiring cardiac care is becoming increasingly important. Incorporating recent advances in the field.

Tresch and Aronow’s Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly 6th Edition has been completely revised and updated to provide cardiologists, primary care physicians, geriatricians and other clinicians caring for the elderly a comprehensive and accessible overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment of cardiovascular disorders in older patients.

A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests 9th Edition

  by RN Fischbach, Frances Talaska (Author), Ph.D. Dunning, Marshall Barnett, III (Author)

The purpose of A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, in this ninth edition, is to promote the delivery of safe, effective, and informed care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures and also to provide clinicians and students, educators and researchers, and others with a unique resource. This comprehensive manual provides a foundation for understanding diagnostic tests, from the relatively simple to the most complex, that are delivered to varied populations in varied settings. It describes in depth the clinician’s role in providing effective diagnostic services by providing the information necessary for quality care planning, individualized patient assessment, analysis of patient needs, appropriate interventions, patient education, patient follow-up, and timely outcome evaluation. Potential risks and complications of diagnostic testing mandate that proper test protocols, interfering factors, follow-up testing, and collaboration among those involved in the testing process be a significant part of the information included in this text.

12-Lead ECG: The Art of Interpretation 2nd Edition

 Tomas B. Garcia (Author)

  Welcome to the comprehensive resource on 12-lead ECG! This allencompassing text is designed to bring you from having little or no electrocardiographic knowledge to the level of a fully advanced interpreter of ECGs. Whether you are a paramedic, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical student, or physician wanting to learn or brush up on your knowledge of electrocardiography, this book will meet your needs.

  This text contains over 250 full-size, real-life ECGs. Each chapter introduces background information that is followed by ECG strips, analyses, and interpretations. The final chapter allows you to put together everything you have learned, and a new final section provides 50 full-size, real-life 12-lead ECGs with which to practice your interpretation skills.

Parenteral Medications 4th Edition

 by Sandeep Nema (Editor), John D. Ludwig (Editor)

  Parenteral Medications is a definitive reference utilized by academic institutions, government agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry. The first edition was published in 1984, and the second and third editions followed in 1991 and 2010, respectively.

  Over the last decade, there has been a rapid, transformational change in the rate of innovation across pharmaceutical drug discovery and manufacturing sciences. History may well regard this period as a golden era of science. New technologies have allowed medicinal chemists to design highly optimized small-molecule therapeutics not possible at the turn of the century. Complex new biotherapeutic modalities have flourished bringing the promise of enhanced drug safety and efficacy to millions of patients.

3D Echocardiography 2nd Edition

by Takahiro Shiota (Editor) 

The first edition of 3D Echocardiography, one of the first books on the topic, was published in 2007. At that time, the book received a mixed review from Circulation, one of the most prestigious cardiology journals (Circulation 2008; 117: e156). Their primary critique was the lack of convincing 3D images and examples of clinical use, suggesting the next version be improved with better quality 3D images and an emphasis on clinical value.

Since the publication of the first edition, 3D echocardiography technology has improved dramatically and vastly increasing numbers of published papers have enhanced our knowledge of this imaging modality. Clinical use of 3D echocardiography has grown and acceptance of this technology for the care of patients has truly come to pass. We aim that this new edition will answer and meet all the helpful criticisms of the original review with substantial new convincing content. This edition contains truly impressive cardiac images and evidence of clinical use, mainly thanks to the development of live or realtime 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).

Human Life Before Birth 2nd Edition

by Frank Dye (Author)

For me, biology is the most fascinating undertaking to pursue, and human development is the most fascinating part of biology. As a child, I had the good fortune to receive a gift of a microscope and to have access to the shores of Putnam Lake, New York. The shores of the lake provided endless encounters with living creatures—often in the early stages of their development. The wonder I encountered there has stayed with me all the days of my life.

Liu, Volpe, and Galetta’s Neuro-Ophthalmology: Diagnosis and Management 3rd Edition

by Grant T. Liu MD (Author), Nicholas J. Volpe MD (Author), Steven L. Galetta MD (Author) 

The fear that books are going away is over. People are still buying books. Despite the wealth of information available on the internet, both electronic and print books are still popular. A medical textbook with useful guidelines, illustrations, and references carefully organized within a one volume text still seems helpful.

We wrote in the second edition’s preface that our book could not be encyclopedic, but instead we could offer thoughtful approaches to the diagnosis and management of neuroophthalmic disorders. We were glad to see that the book, like the first edition, was well-received and widely used. In our travels we have noticed copies of both editions on bookshelves in clinics and offices throughout the world. Our colleagues continue to tell us that they recommend our book as essential reading for their fellows, residents, and students.

Netter's Clinical Anatomy 4th Edition

by John T. Hansen PhD (Author)

Human anatomy is the foundation upon which the education of our medical, dental, and allied health science students is built. However, today’s biomedical science curriculum must cover an ever-increasing body of scientific knowledge, often in fewer hours, as competing disciplines and new technologies emerge. Many of these same technologies, especially those in the imaging science fields, have made understanding the anatomy even more important and have moved our discipline firmly into the realm of clinical medicine. It is fair to say that competent clinicians and allied health professionals can no longer simply view their anatomical training in isolation from the clinical implications related to that anatomy.

Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology 26th Edition

by Kim E. Barrett (Author), Susan M. Barman (Author), Jason Yuan (Author), Heddwen L. Brooks (Author)

It is difficult to believe that this preface signifies the fourth edition of Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology that our author group has overseen, and the 26th edition overall of this important reference work aimed at medical and other health professional students. As always, we have tried to maintain the highest standards of excellence that were promulgated by the original author, Fran Ganong, over the 46 years where he served, remarkably, as the sole author of the textbook.

Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery

   by George W. Holcomb MD MBA (Author), J. Patrick Murphy MD (Author), Shawn D. St Peter MD (Author)

Welcome to the Seventh Edition of this textbook, which was originally conceived and developed by Drs. Tom Holder and Keith Ashcraft. The first edition was published in 1980. We continue to hold dearly several tenets of this book: readability, an international perspective, an emphasis on general pediatric surgery and urology, and portability. In the Preface of the Second Edition, Drs. Holder and Ashcraft wrote, “Our intent is to provide a book that has a clear explanation of a subject done in a readable style.” Our readers live all over the world, and, for this reason, we have many authors who practice outside the United States. Also, urology is a significant part of an international pediatric surgeon’s practice, and we have continued to have a relatively large portion of the book devoted to pediatric urology. Finally, for ease of access to the book, it remains a single volume book and is available online.

Color Atlas of Genetics

by Eberhard Passarge

The aim of this book is to give an account of the scientific field of genetics based on visual displays of selected concepts and related facts. Additional information is presented in the introduction, with a chronological list of important discoveries and advances in the history of genetics, in an appendix with supplementary data in tables, in an extensive glossary explaining genetic terms, and in references, including websites for further in-depth studies. This book is written for two kinds of readers: for students of biology and medicine, as an introductory overview, and for their mentors, as a teaching aid. Other interested individuals will also be able to gain information about current developments and achievements in this rapidly growing field.