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| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Resident Assessment and Monitoring for Long-term Care Barbara Acello, 2006 |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: The Stroke Book Michel T. Torbey, Magdy H. Selim, 2013-07-18 An essential companion for busy professionals seeking to navigate stroke-related clinical situations successfully and make quick informed treatment decisions. |
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| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Emergency American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2005 Textbook for EMT training. The DVD walks students through the skills necessary to pass the EMT-Basic practical exam. |
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| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Canadian Edition American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),, Paramedic Association of Canada,, Nancy L. Caroline, 2015-05-15 **Each new print copy of Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Canadian Seventh Edition also includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Learn more at http://jblnavigate.com/2 Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, Seventh Edition transforms the legendary paramedic textbook first developed by Dr. Caroline in the early 1970s into the premier paramedic education program. The Paramedic Association of Canada is proud to continue this legacy and set the new gold standard for paramedic education. The Seventh Edition reflects the collective experience of its top flight Canadian author team and decades of street wisdom. This fully updated edition addresses the National Occupational Competency Profiles with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. This edition emphasizes the notion that becoming a paramedic must be a pursuit of excellence. Concepts of team leadership and professionalism are woven throughout the chapters, challenging students to become compassionate, conscientious health care professionals as well as superior clinicians. This edition also broadens the traditional boundaries to include new and emerging areas of paramedic practice. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content The Seventh Edition includes in-depth coverage of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to form an advanced understanding of the human body and disease processes expected of today’s paramedic. Three new chapters have been added to this edition: Community Paramedicine, Research and Quality, and Mechanical Ventilation. The first two represent areas of growth in the scope, role, and importance of paramedics in an integrated health care system. The third acknowledges the paramedics' ability to provide advanced therapies prior to arrival at the hospital, and a growing reliance on paramedics in transfer of critically ill patients in a regionalized delivery of care. Clear Approach to Patient Assessment and Management The Seventh Edition teaches and reinforces the concept of patient assessment with a single, comprehensive chapter, ensuring that students understand patient assessment as a single, integrated process—the way that providers actually practice it in the field. Each clinical chapter reinforces the steps of the patient assessment process within the context of the illnesses or injuries discussed in the chapter. Strong Application to Real-World EMS Patient case studies evolve throughout every chapter, offering students a genuine context for the application of the knowledge presented. This approach shows the student how all of the information will be used to help patients in the field. An additional case concludes each chapter and presents critical-thinking questions to cement the chapter’s concepts. Accessible Language Since the first edition published in 1 |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Canadian, Seventh EditionaIncludes Navigate 2 Advantage Access Nancy L. Caroline, 2015-05-15 **Each new print copy of Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Canadian Seventh Edition also includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Learn more at http://jblnavigate.com/2 Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Seventh Edition transforms the legendary paramedic textbook first developed by Dr. Caroline in the early 1970s into the premier paramedic education program. The Paramedic Association of Canada is proud to continue this legacy and set the new gold standard for paramedic education. The Seventh Edition reflects the collective experience of its top flight Canadian author team and decades of street wisdom. This fully updated edition addresses the National Occupational Competency Profiles with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. This edition emphasizes the notion that becoming a paramedic must be a pursuit of excellence. Concepts of team leadership and professionalism are woven throughout the chapters, challenging students to become compassionate, conscientious health care professionals as well as superior clinicians. This edition also broadens the traditional boundaries to include new and emerging areas of paramedic practice. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content The Seventh Edition includes in-depth coverage of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to form an advanced understanding of the human body and disease processes expected of today's paramedic. Three new chapters have been added to this edition: Community Paramedicine, Research and Quality, and Mechanical Ventilation. The first two represent areas of growth in the scope, role, and importance of paramedics in an integrated health care system. The third acknowledges the paramedics' ability to provide advanced therapies prior to arrival at the hospital, and a growing reliance on paramedics in transfer of critically ill patients in a regionalized delivery of care. Clear Approach to Patient Assessment and Management The Seventh Edition teaches and reinforces the concept of patient assessment with a single, comprehensive chapter, ensuring that students understand patient assessment as a single, integrated process--the way that providers actually practice it in the field. Each clinical chapter reinforces the steps of the patient assessment process within the context of the illnesses or injuries discussed in the chapter. Strong Application to Real-World EMS Patient case studies evolve throughout every chapter, offering students a genuine context for the application of the knowledge presented. This approach shows the student how all of the information will be used to help patients in the field. An additional case concludes each chapter and presents critical-thinking questions to cement the chapter's concepts. Accessible Language Since the first edition published in 1972, Emergency Care in the Streets has been known for its clear, accessible language that provides the most effective learning for students. The Seventh Edition continues Dr. Caroline's legacy with world-class medical content written in a manner that is relevant to today's practice of paramedicine. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Case Studies AAOS, Beth Ann McNeill, 2011-09-26 Designed as a companion to Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Tenth Edition, Case Studies offers detailed cases that align with the chapter content in the Tenth Edition. An ideal supplement to any course that utilizes the Tenth Edition, all EMT students will benefit from these vivid, realistic cases. Each case presents SAMPLE history, vital signs, and assessment information in tabular format for ease of use and features a scenario analysis, answer rationales, and a completed patient care report. Cases covering thirty-one topics are presented, including respiratory emergencies, toxicology, obstetrics and neonatal care, geriatric emergencies, and incident management. Case-based resources encourage active learning, promote critical-thinking skills, and help you make the connection between cognitive information learned in class and real-life situations. Features of Case Studies include: Realistic scenarios and humanizing details that give you a sense of being on scene with real patients Comprehensive rationales for all critical-thinking questions Focus on systematic patient assessment, scene leadership, and documentation Challenges EMTs will face in the field, such as refusal of care, complications from weather, potentially hazardous scenes, and incomplete patient histories Providers who model a high standard of care |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Health Care Provider CPR American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),, Stephen J. Rahm, 2016-05-27 This manual is developed for use within health care provider level CPR training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Health Care Provider CPR, Fifth Edition is ideal for use within courses designed to certify health care providers in CPR and AED. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Health Care Provider CPR Benjamin Gulli, Gina M. Piazza, Stephen Rahm, 2011-07-26 Health Care Provider CPR, Fourth Edition, is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support and prepare students. This manual includes: Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines; a logical presentation of information, which allows for increased proficiency and understanding of key skills and topics; current information on use of an automated external defibrillator; skill sheets that provide step-by-step reviews of procedures. - Back cover. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets Advantage Package (Canadian Edition) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),, Paramedic Association of Canada,, Nancy L. Caroline, Russell MacDonald, 2020-03-06 Navigate 2 Advantage Access unlocks a complete Audiobook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Experience Navigate 2 today at www.jblnavigate.com/2. In the early 1970s, Dr. Nancy Caroline developed the first paramedic textbook and transformed paramedic education. Today, the Paramedic Association of Canada is proud to continue this legacy, delivering world-class education to future paramedics in Canada and around the globe. The Eighth Edition offers cutting-edge, evidence-based content that aligns with current guidelines, standards, and literature from medical authorities across the spectrum of emergency medicine—from cardiac care, to stroke, to wilderness medicine, to trauma. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content Based on the National Occupational Competency Profiles and the latest CPR/ECC Guidelines, the Eighth Edition offers complete coverage of every competency statement with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures comprehension and encourages critical thinking. Detailed explanations of current practice and treatment provide an unparalleled clinical foundation for a successful career as a paramedic and beyond. Relevant medical concepts are presented to ensure students and instructors have accurate, insightful interpretation of medical science as it applies to prehospital medicine today. Application to Real-World EMS Through evolving patient case studies in each chapter, the Eighth Edition gives students real-world scenarios to apply the knowledge gained in the chapter, clarifying how the information is used to care for patients in the field, and pushing students to engage in critical thinking and discussion. Essential skill content is portrayed in detailed steps that are the ideal complement to the National Occupational Competency Profiles. A Foundation for Life The Eighth Edition provides a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, and patient assessment. Clinical chapters discuss application of these key concepts to specific illnesses or injuries, using context to refine and solidify the foundational knowledge. Dynamic Technology Solutions Navigate 2 unlocks engaging tools that enable students and instructors to chart a swift path to success. The online learning resources include student practice activities and assessments and learning analytics dashboards. The online offering also includes the following for every chapter: Ready for Review chapter summaries Vital Vocabulary chapter definitions Assessment in Action scenarios with multiple-choice questions Points to Ponder scenarios to consolidate information and promote critical thinking |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Advanced First Aid for First Responder on Scene Frank O'Connor, 2014-04-09 This book leads you from occupational first aid to cardiac first responder and on to advanced first aid without any difficulty. There are over 165 photographs and illustrations and 27 algorithms to guide you through the skill sets. This book is an ideal reference book for the home, the educational field, or as a course manual. It is in essence three books in one. If you are serious about becoming a community responder or an advanced first aider, this is the book for you. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Stroke E-Book James C. Grotta, Gregory W Albers, Joseph P Broderick, Scott E Kasner, Eng H. Lo, Ralph L Sacco, Lawrence KS Wong, Arthur L. Day, 2021-02-06 Authored by the world's foremost stroke experts, this classic text brings you fully up to date with current research findings and management approaches for cerebrovascular disease. Stroke: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management, 7th Edition, covers every aspect of this fast-moving field, and is an ideal resource for stroke specialists, general neurologists, and other medical professionals with an interest in stroke. You'll find expert clinical guidance, comprehensive pathophysiology coverage, data from recent trials, advances in diagnostic tests, full-color CT images, pathology slides, and much more, for a complete picture of today's stroke medicine. - Helps you recognize the clinical manifestations of stroke, use the latest laboratory and imaging studies to arrive at a diagnosis, and generate an effective medical and surgical treatment plan. - Keeps you abreast of the overwhelming volume of studies and guidelines in this dynamic field, providing clear summaries and practical evaluations of all relevant data. - Contains updates throughout, including the latest clinical trials (thrombectomy, DAWN, DEFUSE), genetics research, prevention research, new therapies, and the new guidelines from the ASA. - Includes new slides for lectures, covering basic science, case studies, and interventional treatment overviews. - Features a Key Points summary at the beginning of each chapter so you can quickly find important information. - Provides abundant full-color CT images and pathology slides that help you make efficient and accurate diagnoses. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Monitoring in Neurocritical Care E-Book Peter D. Le Roux, Joshua Levine, W. Andrew Kofke, 2013-02-01 Ideal for neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroanesthesiologists, and intensivists, Monitoring in Neurocritical Care helps you use the latest technology to more successfully detect deteriorations in neurological status in the ICU. This neurosurgery reference offers in-depth coverage of state-of-the-art management strategies and techniques so you can effectively monitor your patients and ensure the best outcomes. Understand the scientific basis and rationale of particular monitoring techniques and how they can be used to assess neuro-ICU patients. Make optimal use of the most advanced technology, including transcranial Doppler sonography, transcranial color-coded sonography, measurements of jugular venous oxygen saturation, near-infrared spectroscopy, brain electrical monitoring techniques, and intracerebral microdialysis and techniques based on imaging. Apply multimodal monitoring for a more accurate view of brain function, and utilize the latest computer systems to integrate data at the bedside. Access practical information on basic principles, such as quality assurance, ethics, and ICU design. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Effects of Cancer Treatment on the Nervous System, Volume 1 Wolfgang Grisold, Stefan Oberndorfer, Guido Cavaletti, Riccardo Soffietti, 2020-09-28 This first volume describes the epidemiology of cancer, development of drugs, chemotherapy and surgical therapy, and the side effects of therapies and differential diagnoses. It shows that the diagnosis of side effects needs to be supported by scales and scores to grade their extent, and presents a number of tools and methods that can be used to assess the focal and generalized effects of chemotherapy on the central and peripheral nervous system. Cancer is often associated with pain and is a frequent issue in patients with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. The participation of patients in studies and their influence on study design is important. Patient support groups have been formed for several forms of cancer, and are helpful in dispensing advice. The treatment of cancer patients must include activities of daily living and quality of life. Often, palliative care and end-of-life care are part of the disease trajectory. As this book shows, patients do not have equal access to cancer treatment around the world, and often basic issues as diagnosis, treatment are lacking. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Acute Ischemic Stroke R. Gilberto González, Joshua A. Hirsch, Michael H. Lev, Pamela W. Schaefer, Lee H. Schwamm, 2010-10-05 This updated second edition of Acute Ischemic Stroke: Imaging and Intervention provides a comprehensive account of the state of the art in the diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke. The basic format of the first edition has been retained, with sections on fundamentals such as pathophysiology and causes, imaging techniques and interventions. However, each chapter has been revised to reflect the important recent progress in advanced neuroimaging and the use of interventional tools. In addition, a new chapter is included on the classification instruments for ischemic stroke and their use in predicting outcomes and therapeutic triage. All of the authors are internationally recognized experts and members of the interdisciplinary stroke team at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. The text is supported by numerous informative illustrations, and ease of reference is ensured through the inclusion of suitable tables. This book will serve as a unique source of up-to-date information for neurologists, emergency physicians, radiologists and other health care providers who care for the patient with acute ischemic stroke. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Image-Guided Interventions E-Book Matthew A. Mauro, Kieran P.J. Murphy, Kenneth R. Thomson, Anthony C. Venbrux, Robert A. Morgan, 2013-09-09 2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Radiology category! Image-Guided Interventions, a title in the Expert Radiology Series, brings you in-depth and advanced guidance on all of today?s imaging and procedural techniques. Whether you are a seasoned interventionalist or trainee, this single-volume medical reference book offers the up-to-the-minute therapeutic methods necessary to help you formulate the best treatment strategies for your patients. The combined knowledge of radiology experts from around the globe provides a broad range of treatment options and perspectives, equipping you to avoid complications and put today's best approaches to work in your practice. ... the authors and editors have succeeded in providing a book that is both useful, instructive and practical Reviewed by RAD Magazine, March 2015 Formulate the best treatment plans for your patients with step-by-step instructions on important therapeutic radiology techniques, as well as discussions on equipment, contrast agents, pharmacologic agents, antiplatelet agents, and protocols. Make effective clinical decisions with the help of detailed protocols, classic signs, algorithms, and SIR guidelines. Make optimal use of the latest interventional radiology techniques with new chapters covering ablation involving microwave and irreversible electroporation; aortic endografts with fenestrated grafts and branch fenestrations; thoracic endografting (TEVAR); catheter-based cancer therapies involving drug-eluting beads; sacroiliac joint injections; bipedal lymphangiography; pediatric gastrostomy and gastrojejunostomy; and peripartum hemorrhage. Know what to look for and how to proceed with the aid of over 2,650 state-of-the-art images demonstrating interventional procedures, in addition to full-color illustrations emphasizing key anatomical structures and landmarks. Quickly reference the information you need through a functional organization highlighting indications and contraindications for interventional procedures, as well as tables listing the materials and instruments required for each. Access the fully searchable contents, online-only material, and all of the images online at Expert Consult. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice E-Book Ron Walls, Robert Hockberger, Marianne Gausche-Hill, 2017-03-09 Since its revolutionary first edition in 1983, Rosen's Emergency Medicine set the standard for reliable, accessible, and comprehensive information to guide the clinical practice of emergency medicine. Generations of emergency medicine residents and practitioners have relied on Rosen’s as the source for current information across the spectrum of emergency medicine practice. The 9th Edition continues this tradition of excellence, offering the unparalleled clarity and authority you’ve come to expect from the award-winning leader in the field. Throughout the text, content is now more concise, clinically relevant, and accessible than ever before – meeting the needs of today’s increasingly busy emergency medicine practitioner. Delivers clear, precise information, focused writing and references; relevant, concise information; and generous use of illustrations provide definitive guidance for every emergency situation. Offers the most immediately relevant content of any emergency medicine reference, providing diagnostic and treatment recommendations with clear indications and preferred actions. Presents the expertise and knowledge of a new generation of editors, who bring fresh insights and new perspectives to the table. Includes more than 550 new figures, including new anatomy drawings, new graphs and algorithms, and new photos. Provides diligently updated content throughout, based on only the most recent and relevant medical literature. Provides improved organization in sections to enhance navigation and six new chapters: Airway Management for the Pediatric Patient; Procedural Sedation and Analgesia for the Pediatric Patient; Drug Therapy for the Pediatric Patient; Co-Morbid Medical Emergencies During Pregnancy; Drug Therapy in the Geriatric Patient; and Global and Humanitarian Emergency Medicine. Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices. |
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| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),, 2014-09-22 The core training program for the EMT provider level. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Mosby's Paramedic Textbook Mick J. Sanders, Lawrence M. Lewis, Gary Quick, Kim McKenna, 2012 This new edition provides complete coverage of prehospital care in a single, comprehensive text. It explains the paramedic's role, the unique characteristics of prehospital care & emergency care of acutely ill & traumatically injured patients. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Linton and Matteson's Medical-Surgical Practical Nursing in Canada - E-Book Katherine Poser, Adrianne Dill Linton, Mary Ann Matteson, 2023-10-13 Master the role and responsibilities of the PN in Canadian medical-surgical nursing! The only Canadian medical-surgical nursing text designed for the Practical Nurse student, Linton and Matteson's Medical-Surgical Practical Nursing in Canada provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of nursing, including roles, settings, and issues and trends in health care. Content includes descriptions of pathology, medical conditions organized by body system, emergency and disaster management, pandemic preparedness, and mental health nursing. Unique to this text is a unit focusing on the older adult — a key patient population that PNs see in practice. Edited by Katherine Poser, an experienced educator and critical care nurse, this text helps you prepare for the REx-PN® or CPNRE® licensure examinations and succeed as a new nurse. |
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| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2008 This is a handy reference book in the award-winning Incredibly Easy! style--perfect for those entering or needing a refresher in critical care nursing. Critical care nursing is one of the most demanding and complex areas of nursing practice. The critical care nurse has to be broadly specialized with a fluency in a wide range of interconnected concepts, body system physiology, pathophysiology, and highly technical interventions, while processing data from multiple sources--all this in an environment where there is no room for error and seconds really do count. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Emergency Medical Responder: Your First Response in Emergency Care American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),, David Schottke, 2016-10-25 Based on the National EMS Education Standards and endorsed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Emergency Medical Responder: Your First Response in Emergency Care, Sixth Edition offers complete coverage of every competency statement with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. The experienced author team and the AAOS medical editors have transformed the Education Standards into a training program that reflects best practices. Using clear, accessible language and proven pedagogical features, the Sixth Edition is the only way to prepare law enforcement personnel, fire fighters, rescue squad personnel, athletic trainers, college students, and laypersons for the challenges they will face in the field. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Emergency Medical Responder: Your First Response in Emergency Care David Schottke, 2016-10-25 Previous editions published with title: First responder: your first response in emergency care. |
| cincinnati stroke scale assessment: Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014-11-11 Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest guidelines and innovation, Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, Second Edition, offers essential information on emergency, trauma, and critical care. Presented in the easy-to-learn and enjoyable Incredibly Easy! format, it covers emergency care basics, including patient assessment and triage, trauma, disease crises, and patient and family communication. It also addresses legal issues such as handling evidence and documentation, and holistic issues such as pain and end-of-life care. Chapters detail emergency nursing by body system and cover shock, multi-system traumas, environmental emergencies, disaster preparedness, communicable diseases, and obstetric and pediatric emergencies. The presentation features light-hearted cartoons and humor, Memory Joggers and other icons, and end-of-chapter review questions. |
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