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Management Principles for Health Professionals
by Charles R. McConnell; Joan Gratto LieblerManagement Principles for Health Professionals is a practical guide for new or future practicing healthcare managers. The customary activities of the manager--planning, organizing, decision making, staffing, motivating, and budgeting--are succinctly defined, explained, and presented with detailed examples drawn from a variety of health care settings. Students will learn proven management concepts, techniques, models, and tools for managing individuals or teams with skill and ease. <p><p> The Seventh Edition continues to present foundational principles of management in the context of contemporary health care. This thorough update offers many new examples including corporate compliance, standards of conduct and mandatory reporting, eHealth, revenue cycle considerations, cultural competency and diversity training, comparative effectiveness reviews. The Seventh Edition also offers expanded coverage of material relating to HIPAA, the electronic health record/personal health record, due diligence reviews, and healthcare reform legislation.
Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills
by Karen JacobsComprehensive skills in management, administration, and leadership are essential for occupational therapy assistants (OTA) in their daily interactions with their clients in various health care environments.Inside Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills, Dr. Karen Jacobs has gathered an expert team of 11 contributors of clinicians, academicians, administrators, managers, and graduate students to address each of the ACOTE Standards with a focus on evidence-based literature and examples of the leadership and management skills needed as an OTA.What you will learn from Management and Administration for the OTA: Contexts and Health Care—the potential impact of policy issues as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy Leadership and Advocacy—two important roles that OTAs need to assume to be agents of change Credentialing—introduces the national requirements for credentialing and for licensure, certification or registration under state laws Reimbursement—the various reimbursement systems requirements that affect the practice of occupational therapy Marketing and Promoting—The role of the OTA to promote the distinct value of occupational therapy to the public, as well as other professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, and regulatory bodies Documentation and Quality Improvement—to ensure the OTA provides the highest quality of occupational therapy services Supervision—to understand the important relationship between the OTA, the OT, and nonprofessional personnel Fieldwork—to understand the role, criteria, and components of the OTA in fieldwork education Communication Skills—define health literacy and discuss how to use this concept to better understand the client, the client’s health environment, and the client’s occupations and health activities Ethics—explore the components of ethics that impact the delivery of occupational therapy and the foundational skills and knowledge needed by the OTA to maintain high standards of responsible, ethical practice Scholarship and Scholarly Practice—assists the OTA with how to articulate the importance of how scholarly activities and the evidence-based literature contribute to the distinct value and advancement of occupational therapy The chapters of Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills also includes 5 key vocabulary terms and their definitions, case examples relevant to the content, website resources, and multiple choice review questions. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.Straightforward, comprehensive, and user-friendly, Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills will provide OTA students and clinicians with an essential resource for their future success.
Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Management Skills
by Karen JacobsThis comprehensive resource is designed to equip occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students and new practitioners with the essential knowledge required for effective skills in management, administration, and leadership.Using the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process 4th edition (OTPF-4) and aligned to the latest Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTA) Standards, this second edition provides invaluable guidance around the key areas, including: How changes in policy can impact upon the practice of occupational therapy The importance of leadership and advocacy for being an agent of change National requirements for credentialing and for licensure, certification or registration under state laws. Reimbursement systems The role of the OTA in promoting the distinct value of occupational therapy to the public, as well as other professionals, service providers, consumers, third-party payers, and regulatory bodies Documentation and quality improvement to ensure the OTA provides the highest quality of service The relationship between the OTA, the occupational therapist, and nonprofessional personnel The role, criteria, and components of the OTA in fieldwork education Communication skills, particularly in relation to the concept of health literacy and how it can be used to better understand a client and their context How the OTA can maintain high standards of responsible, ethical practice The role of scholarship and scholarly practice in assisting the OTA to articulate the distinct value of the profession Including practical applications, case studies, and real-world examples throughout, and therefore encouraging the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that OTA’s need in the role, this second edition also includes new chapters on Cultural Humility, Emerging and Innovative Practice, and Quality Improvement. Each chapter showcases the unique insights from a range of clinicians, academicians, administrators, and managers, all ground in the latest evidence-based literature, research, theories, and best-practice in occupational therapy.Comprehensive and user-friendly, Management and Administration for the OTA is an essential text for any student or new practitioner.
Management and Competition in the NHS
by Chris HamThis second edition reviews recent reforms and the likely impact of future developments in management and competition in the NHS. In particular, it reflects the growing importance of primary care and the continuing debates about health care rationing. It concentrates on the realities and how they can be interpreted to help strategists, managers, clinicians, students and those supplying the NHS understand the mechanism of efficient health care delivery.
Management and Leadership Skills for Medical Faculty
by Anthony J. Viera Rob KramerRecognizing that medical faculty face differentquestions or issues in different stages of their careers, this handy, practical title offers acomprehensive roadmap and range of solutions to common challenges in thecomplex and changing Academic Medical Center (AMC). With critical insights andstrategies for both aspiring and seasoned academicians, this handbook offers aconcise guide for personal career development, executive skill acquisition, andleadership principles, providing actionable, targeted advice for facultyseeking help on a myriad of new issues and situations. Pressures in today's Academic Medical Centerinclude significant changes to the healthcare system, competition for researchfunding, transformation of medical education, and recruitment and retention ofthe ever-evolving workforce. This dynamic environment calls for razor-sharpleadership and management effectiveness to stay competitive. AMC faculty aspireto formal leadership roles for a variety of reasons: to set a new vision, tocreate change, or to affect policy and resource decisions. For others,weariness of past leadership styles or mistakes may catalyze wanting a chanceto set a different tone. In the end, promotional opportunities often come withgreat administrative and management responsibilities. Management and Leadership Skillsfor Medical Faculty: A Practical Handbook isa must-have resource for faculty in AMCs and anyone with a role in healthcareleadership.
Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators
by James L. Harris Linda A. Roussel Patricia L. ThomasTo succeed as leaders of a diverse, multigenerational workforce, nurse managers and executives need to have both traditional management skills and a contemporary, creative mindset. Management and Leadership for Nurse Administrators, Ninth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of key management and administrative concepts critical to leading modern healthcare organizations and ensuring patient safety and quality care. With this text, students will be prepared to lead a workplace that is rapidly evolving due to technology, culture, and changes in the U.S. healthcare system. The Ninth Edition features a new Introduction with a review of the current trends and patterns in nursing leadership, along with expanded discussions of translational science focused on implementation and dissemination, workforce well-being, resiliency, work-life balance, healthy work environments, and more timely topics.
Management and Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries
by Hyun-Yoon KoThis comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the rehabilitation care of persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders draws on the ever-expanding scientific and clinical evidence base to provide clinicians with all the knowledge needed in order to make optimal management decisions during the acute, subacute, and chronic phases. A wealth of information is presented on the diverse medical consequences and complications encountered in these patients and on the appropriate rehabilitative measures in each circumstance. The coverage encompasses all forms of spinal cord injury and all affected organ systems. Readers will also find chapters on the basics of functional anatomy, neurological classification and evaluation, injuries specifically in children and the elderly, and psychological issues. The book will be an invaluable aid to assessment and medical care for physicians and other professional personnel in multiple specialties, including physiatrists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, internists, critical care physicians, urologists, neurologists, psychologists, and social workers.
Management and Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries
by Hyun-Yoon KoThis comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the rehabilitation care of persons with spinal cord injuries and disorders draws on the ever-expanding scientific and clinical evidence base to provide clinicians with the knowledge needed in order to make optimal management decisions during the acute, subacute, and chronic phases. The second edition re-organized contents as more clinically practical use, consisting of 48 chapters. Also, new chapters such as kinesiology and kinematics of functional anatomy of the extremities are added as well. Readers will also find chapters on the basics of functional anatomy, neurological classification and evaluation, injuries specifically in children and the elderly, and psychological issues. The book will be an invaluable aid to assessment and medical care for physicians and other professional personnel in multiple specialties, including physiatrists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, internists, critical care physicians, urologists, neurologists, psychologists, and social workers.
Management and Therapy of Early Pregnancy Complications
by Andrea Tinelli Antonio Malvasi Gian Carlo RenzoThis richly illustrated book draws on recently acquired knowledge to provide the reader with comprehensive, up-to-date information on the full range of obstetric complications that may be encountered during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. For all complications, including those potentially involved in malpractice issues, risk factors and clinical presentation are described and detailed guidance is provided on the appropriate treatment. The lucid text is complemented by a wealth of images, diagrams, flow charts, and drawings. The volume has been compiled in collaboration with a large group of gynecologists, obstetricians and internationally renowned scientists to provide an essential guide. Accordingly, this book will be a valuable tool for every obstetrician and gynecologist. Practitioners across the world will be enabled to deepen their knowledge and to refine their approach to complications in daily clinical practice.
Management and Therapy of Late Pregnancy Complications
by Andrea Tinelli Antonio Malvasi Gian Carlo Di RenzoThis book draws on recently acquired knowledge to provide the reader with comprehensive, up-to-date information on the full range of obstetric complications that may be encountered during the third trimester of pregnancy and puerperium. For each complication, risk factors and clinical presentation are described and detailed guidance is provided on the appropriate treatment. The lucid text is complemented by a wealth of images, diagrams, flow charts, and drawings. The volume has been compiled in collaboration with a large group of gynecologists, obstetricians and internationally renowned scientists to provide an essential guide. Accordingly, the book is of interest to practitioners across the world, enabling them to deepen their knowledge and to refine their approach to complications in daily clinical practice.
Management and Welfare of Farm Animals: The UFAW Farm Handbook (UFAW Animal Welfare #10)
by John Webster Jean MargerisonManagement and Welfare of Farm Animals provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on the humane management of all major farmed species in both large-scale food production and alternative farming systems. Designed for agricultural and veterinary science students, this classic textbook covers the management and welfare of species including dairy and beef cattle, veal calves, sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys, goats, horses, and farmed fish. The sixth edition incorporates recent developments throughout, including an entirely new chapter on international developments in animal welfare law, politics, and practice. Updated chapters discuss topics such as 'high welfare' livestock systems, the impact of automation and new technologies on production and welfare, the ecological impact and sustainability issues of large-scale production systems, and more. Provides a basic understanding of the principles and practices of professional and humane farm animal management Covers animal husbandry, behavior as an indicator of animal welfare, and the assessment, monitoring, and promotion of improved welfare at the farm level Offers updated information on free-range poultry, robot milking, automated disease scanning, and pastoral systems in the developing world Includes less-common farm species such as South American camelids, ostriches, and game birds Management and Welfare of Farm Animals, Sixth Edition remains the ideal textbook for students in professional, technical, or vocational education courses on the management and welfare of farm animals.
Management and Welfare of Farm Animals: The UFAW Farm Handbook (UFAW Animal Welfare #9)
by John WebsterThrough successive editions, Management and Welfare of Farm Animals has gained international recognition as a classic introductory textbook for students of agriculture and veterinary science. Conceived by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW), the book has always sought to promote the humane treatment of livestock within the practical business context of modern farming. Now fully revised and updated, this fifth edition remains the most comprehensive and accessible guide available. Three animal groups appear here for the first time (game birds, South American camelids, and ostriches), and a chapter on horses has also been restored. Throughout, the book offers clear advice for the humane management of all major farmed species in the primary context of large-scale food production. However, this edition also takes full account of consumer demand (and legal requirements) for alternative farming methods and enhanced welfare standards, whether in conventional agriculture or the smallest of ‘hobby' farms. Brand new chapters reflect fresh understanding of welfare science, ethics, and the role of society in ensuring the best possible farm conditions. It remains an indispensable resource for students, and for all those seeking to promote animal welfare. Published as a part of the prestigious Wiley-Blackwell – UFAW Animal Welfare series. UFAW, founded 1926, is an internationally recognised, independent, scientific and educational animal welfare charity. For full details of all titles available in the UFAW series, please visit www.wiley.com/go/ufaw.
Management der Menopause: Ein medizinisches Kochbuch rund um die Wechseljahre
by Petra StuteDieses außergewöhnliche Fachbuch nähert sich dem Thema Menopause auf unterhaltsame und praxisnahe Weise – wie ein Kochbuch für die Lebensmitte. Es kombiniert die neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse mit einer leicht verständlichen, humorvollen Aufbereitung, die Ärztinnen und Ärzte der Gynäkologie, Allgemeinmedizin und andere medizinische Fachkräfte gleichermaßen anspricht. Von hormonellen "Grundzutaten" über psychologische "Würze" bis hin zu innovativen "Rezepten" für Diagnostik und Therapie – das Buch bietet eine reichhaltige Palette an evidenzbasierten und bewährten Ansätzen, um Frauen in dieser wichtigen Lebensphase optimal zu begleiten. Es legt dabei besonderen Wert auf patientenorientierte, individuelle Betreuung, die die Lebensqualität stets im Fokus behält. Mit einer Prise Humor, anschaulichen Beispielen und praxisnahen Tipps lädt dieses Buch dazu ein, die Menopause nicht nur aus medizinischer Perspektive, sondern auch als eine spannende Zeit voller Möglichkeiten zu betrachten. Ein unverzichtbarer Leitfaden für alle, die Frauen mit Kompetenz und Einfühlungsvermögen durch die Wechseljahre begleiten möchten.
Management des Schwerverletzten
by Hans-Christoph Pape Frank Hildebrand Steffen RuchholtzDieses Buch thematisiert das gesamte Spektrum des Managements polytraumatisierter Patienten. Dabei liegt der Schwerpunkt auf der Praxis:Die standardisierte Erstversorgung im Schockraum (ABCD-Schema) und die Schockraumversorgung nach dem Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).Die aktuellen Standards in der Notfalldiagnostik.Die Akutversorgung in den ersten Stunden (OP-Timing anhand von Kriterien des Damage Control und Safe definitive Surgery): Schädel-Hirn-Trauma, Stammverletzungen von Thorax, Abdomen, Becken, Wirbelsäule, obere Extremität, untere Extremität und die Besonderheiten von offenen Verletzungen und urologischen Begleitverletzungen.Die intensivmedizinische Versorgung und das Management von Komplikationen, die in dieser Phase auftreten können.Darüber hinaus werden wichtige allgemeine Aspekte wie das Traumanetzwerk der DGU, das berufsgenossenschaftliche Heilverfahren und die Scoringsysteme zur Einschätzung und Prognose schwer traumatisierter Patienten vorgestellt. Die Darstellungen von Präklinik (Erstmaßnahmen des Notarztes) und Outcome (PTS, Depressionen…) runden das Werk ab.Damit ist das Buch ideal als systematische Einführung oder als Nachschlagewerk für alle Mediziner, die an der Versorgung polytraumatisierter Patienten beteiligt sind.
Management im Gesundheitswesen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by David MatusiewiczDas Gesundheitswesen in Deutschland ist sehr komplex und Gesundheitsmanagement daher keine leichte Aufgabe. David Matusiewicz bietet in diesem Buch eine umfassende und praxisnahe Einführung. Er stellt die Terminologie, die Akteure und die Steuerungsansätze im Gesundheitswesen vor und zeigt die aktuellen Entwicklungen in dieser ständigen Änderungen unterworfenen Disziplin auf. Dabei spricht er auch den Spagat an, den diese Zwitterdisziplin im Spannungsfeld zwischen Theorie und Praxis, Markt und Staat sowie medizinischen Möglichkeiten und finanziellen Mitteln leisten muss.
Management im Gesundheitswesen: Das Lehrbuch für Studium und Praxis
by Reinhard Busse Jonas Schreyögg Tom StargardtDas Standardlehrbuch für Studierende von Studiengängen des Gesundheits– und Pflegemanagements, Gesundheitsökonomie, Public Health, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Teilnehmer von postgradualen Studiengängen sowie bereits tätige oder zukünftige Manager im Gesundheitswesen! Die Gliederung folgt sowohl nach Funktionen wie Leistungs- oder Kundenmanagement sowie nach den Institutionen in Sektoren. Jedes Kapitel gibt eine Einführung zu den gesetzlichen, strukturellen und methodischen Grundlagen und einen detaillierten Überblick zu den speziellen Anforderungen und der praktischen Umsetzung innerhalb der jeweiligen Bereiche. Plus: Fallbeispiele verdeutlichen wichtige Aspekte für die Praxis und eignen sich ideal als Unterrichtsmaterial und für das Selbststudium. Die 5. Auflage wurde umfangreich aktualisiert und um Fallbeispiele zur Anwendung von Methoden der künstlichen Intelligenz im Gesundheitswesen erweitert; mehrere Beiträge wurden neu verfasst.
Management im Gesundheitswesen: Fallstudien, Aufgaben und Lösungen
by Wolf RogowskiLernen anhand von Fallstudien erfreut sich zunehmender Beliebtheit – auch in der akademischen Ausbildung der Wirtschafts-, Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, der Medizin oder dem Fach Public Health. Als Ergänzung zu gängigen Lehrbüchern des Managements im Gesundheitswesen wird der Leser in diesem Buch anhand von 16 Fallstudien in zentrale Konzepte der Entscheidungsfindung, des Marketings, der Organisation und des Controllings in Gesundheitsbetrieben eingeführt. Dazu gehören sowohl Klassiker wie Marketing-Mix oder Nutzwertanalyse als auch jüngere Methoden wie Service Blueprinting oder Discrete Event Simulation.Die einheitlich aufgebauten Fallstudien beginnen jeweils mit einem Hintergrundkapitel, in dem ausgewählte Literatur zum vorgestellten Management-Konzept zusammengefasst und Quellen für vertiefende Lektüre empfohlen werden. Anschließend wird praxisnah eine Situation beschrieben, die entlang von Teilaufgaben und mithilfe des jeweils zuvor vorgestellten Konzepts analysiert werden soll. Jede Fallstudie schließt mit Lösungsvorschlägen zu den gestellten Fragen und Aufgaben. Dieser didaktische Aufbau bietet Studierenden anschauliche Lernsituationen und Lehrenden ein fertig vorbereitetes Seminar, das auf mehrjährigen Lehrerfahrungen beruht.
Management im Gesundheitswesen: Fallstudien, Aufgaben und Lösungen
by Wolf RogowskiLernen anhand von Fallstudien erfreut sich zunehmender Beliebtheit – auch in der akademischen Ausbildung der Wirtschafts-, Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften, der Medizin oder dem Fach Public Health. Als Ergänzung zu gängigen Lehrbüchern des Managements im Gesundheitswesen wird der Leser in diesem Buch anhand von 28 Fallstudien in zentrale Konzepte der Entscheidungsfindung, des Marketings, der Organisation und des Controllings in Gesundheitsbetrieben eingeführt. Dazu gehören sowohl Klassiker wie Marketing-Mix oder Nutzwertanalyse als auch jüngere Methoden wie Service Blueprinting oder Discrete Event Simulation.Die einheitlich aufgebauten Fallstudien beginnen jeweils mit einem Hintergrundkapitel, in dem ausgewählte Literatur zum vorgestellten Management-Konzept zusammengefasst und Quellen für vertiefende Lektüre empfohlen werden. Anschließend wird praxisnah eine Situation beschrieben, die entlang von Teilaufgaben und mithilfe des jeweils zuvor vorgestellten Konzepts analysiert werden soll. Dieser didaktische Aufbau bietet Studierenden anschauliche Lernsituationen und Lehrenden ein fertig vorbereitetes Seminar, das auf mehrjährigen Lehrerfahrungen beruht. Lehrenden wird die Möglichkeit gegeben auf Musterlösungen zurückzugreifen. Die zweite Auflage wurde durchgesehen, aktualisiert und um zahlreiche neue Fallstudien ergänzt.
Management in the Social and Safety Services
by W D Reekie Norman C HuntTavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1974 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.
Management of Abdominal Hernias
by Karl A. LeBlanc Andrew Kingsnorth David L. SandersThe fifth edition of this well-received book contains all the latest information on surgical techniques in abdominal hernia surgery and has been updated to reflect progress in robotic hernia surgery and minimally invasive approaches, as well as new materials used such as fully resorbable synthetic meshes. With chapters on management of complications and laparoscopic repair, among others, the book also contains newly-added accounts of the Milos technique, laparoscopic primary closure of defects and mesh.For each of the surgical techniques described the reader will find information on pre- and post-operative management, instructions on theatre set-up and patient positioning, an account of the incision and access, as well as detailed operative steps and closure, and finally tips and pitfalls. From financial aspects to operative techniques and materials, this book provides a very comprehensive account of abdominal hernia management. Richly illustrated to demonstrate the surgical procedures in detail this book is written by a team of world leaders in herniology. This is an indispensable guide to herniologists and hernia surgeons, worldwide.
Management of Abdominal Hernias
by Andrew N Kingsnorth Karl A LeblancHernia repair is one of the commonest operations in general surgery. Open or laparoscopic repair of a primary inguinal hernia is a relatively straightforward operation, but more complex abdominal wall hernias demand greater surgical skill and knowledge. The editors have assembled the world's top herniologists to describe and illustrate numerous surgical techniques in detail. The field of herniology has developed rapidly over the last few years. Since the previous edition of this book, published in 2003, new surgical techniques have been developed and many new prosthetic and biologic materials have been introduced. Management of Abdominal Hernias 4e presents an authoritative, comprehensive and fully updated account of the surgical techniques and the available prosthetic materials for performing repair of abdominal wall hernias. Both open and laparoscopic methods are included. It is aimed at general and specialist surgeons in the practice of clinical surgery, as well as trainee surgeons.
Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
by Kirkwood F. Adams Wendy Gattis Stough Mihai Gheorghiade Christopher M. O'ConnorAlthough the majority of heart failure represents the exacerbation of chronic disease, about 20% will present as a first time diagnosis. And although there are a number of intravenous agents that can be used for acute decompensated heart failure, there are no national guidelines currently available. Edited by a well-known expert and his team of con
Management of Acute Kidney Problems
by John A. Kellum Achim Jörres Claudio RoncoAcute kidney failure is an important clinical area in the intensive care unit setting. An estimated 5-20% of critically ill patients experience an episode of acute kidney failure during the course of their illness, and about 5% of patients admitted to an ICU will eventually require renal replacement therapy. In these patients, in-hospital mortality is extremely high, exceeding 50%. Thus, the early detection and causal treatment of acute kidney problems is vitally important for a successful outcome. Written by internationally renowned experts, this clinical reference offers helpful advice with the most recent information on the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical causes of acute kidney failure as a fundamental prerequisite for prevention of this disorder. Moreover, it also covers differential diagnostic approaches for patients with acute renal failure and provides a detailed outline of important measures for their clinical management. Finally, separate chapters are dedicated to various key aspects related to the adequate delivery of acute renal replacement therapy. It is intended as a helpful guide for all clinicians involved in the care of patients at risk of developing acute kidney problems.
Management of Acute and Chronic Severe Heart Failure: Advances in Mechanical Circulatory Support
by Igor D. Gregoric Timothy J. Myers Maks MihaljAs the population ages, the medical profession predicts that the prevalence of heart failure will continue to increase at least through 2030. Advances in medical and surgical therapy are allowing more people to survive acute cardiac events and to live longer with heart failure; however, morbidity and mortality remain high. MCS has become mainstay therapy for severe acute and chronic heart failure. Management of heart failure patients receiving mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is complex and requires care from multiple medical specialties to achieve positive outcomes. The purpose of this book is to provide comprehensive contemporary information on the management of patients with acute or chronic severe heart failure who are being treated with MCS. The main emphasis throughout this book is management based on current best practices. There are three sections: (1) Management of Acute Heart Failure, (2) Management of Chronic Heart Failure, and (3) Special Considerations in the Management of Advanced Heart Failure. The first two sections begin with overview chapters to provide a basis for the subsequent chapters. This book is a must-have resource for general Cardiologists, Heart Failure Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Intensivists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Perfusionists and ventricular assist device (VAD) Coordinators. Topics covered in the text will also be of interest to Radiologists, Hematologists and Pathologists. Postgraduate trainees in cardiovascular medicine will be a key readership. Students in medicine and nursing will use this text to gather a basic understanding of the care of patient with severe heart failure.
Management of Adrenal Masses in Children and Adults
by Electron KebebewThis book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to the management of adrenal neoplasms that provides a resource to the broad group of providers that will encounter such a patient. Sections address issues that are faced by providers who encounter a patient with an adrenal neoplasm. These areas include an overview of the genetic basis and familial cancer syndrome-associated with adrenal neoplasms, pathobiology, advanced and tumor specific imaging approaches and technologies, biochemical analysis, standard medical and surgical therapies, and emerging technology and treatment approaches to benign and malignant adrenal neoplasms. Written by experts in the field, each of these sections address level of clinical evidence and provide recommendations and treatment algorithms. Extensive illustrations make this an interactive text. Management of Adrenal Masses in Children and Adults will serve as a very useful resource for all providers dealing with, and interested in this common but challenging tumor. It will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.