Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries
Bento Garcia (compiler)
Publisher’s Synopsis
This book is truly one of a kind in the Special Effects Industry. Are you tired of wading through all the internet junk on line when researching reference photos for your makeup special effects? This book covers it all from cuts and scrapes to stitches and skin ulcers. Now you can flip through hundreds of high definition, color photos and find exactly the reference photo you need. There is an easy to read and follow index to help you find your images and each chapter comes with a written description of what you are seeing and how to apply that to your makeup. Things are explained in an easy to follow way and point out the important elements of each section. This isn’t a “how to” special effects makeup book, it’s a reference guide of real injuries, wounds and skin conditions to help you achieve top notch special effects makeup. This book is designed just for makeup artists so there is no more going out and spending hundreds of dollars on medical book. This guide will make a great addition to your studio or keep it in your kit for a quick reference when time is of the essence.
ISBN: 9781977642059.
Updates on Renal Replacement Therapy
Henry H. L. Wu (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
This book provides an extensive review of the current topics of interest and updated practices of renal replacement therapy for both pediatric and adult populations. The chapters are authored by nephrologists and healthcare and other professionals from around the world. This book brings a multidisciplinary and multidimensional perspective to the current advances in renal replacement therapy. It also provides updated recommendations to assist with clinical decision-making on whether a patient is suitable and indicated for renal replacement therapy across different clinical settings and contexts, and strategies to optimize their holistic care when they are receiving treatment.
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Cancer
Samir A. Farghaly (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
Ovarian Cancer: Advances in Diagnosis and Management presents unique international perspectives on this devastating disease. While ovarian cancer has mainly been considered a disease of the Western hemisphere, this book moves beyond our conventional understanding and embraces knowledge from around the world. The focus is on recent advances in diagnosis, including genetic screening, and improvements and expanded choices in management, such as the optimization of chemotherapeutic agents, gene therapy, and the latest laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. Further chapters address psychosocial and quality-of-life issues. This book is an excellent resource on the international state-of-the-art in the diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer and is aimed at oncologists, gynecologists, and fellows.
ISBN: 9783031091711
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing An Essential Guide
Molly Courtenay (editor), Matt Griffiths (editor)
Publisher’s Synopsis
Written by a group of multi-professional authors, this fully updated third edition builds on the success of this classic text. The book explores a number of key areas for prescribers, including prescribing within a multidisciplinary team context, consultation skills, ethical and legal issues surrounding prescribing, the psychology and sociology of prescribing, and applied pharmacology. Among the other topics featured are monitoring skills, medicines concordance, evidence based prescribing, prescribing within a public health perspective, calculation skills, prescribing in dermatology, and minimizing the risk of prescribing errors. Each chapter has been revised and additional chapters on antimicrobial prescribing, education and training to become a prescriber, and a new section on renal impairment have been added. This book is an essential resource for both new and experienced prescribers and anyone undertaking the non-medical prescribing (NMP) programme including nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals and optometrists.
ISBN: 9781108928519
Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors – Advanced Life Support Group
Kate Denning (editor), Kevin Mackie (editor), Alan Charters (editor), Andrew Lockey (editor), Advanced Life Support Group (Manchester, England) (associated with work), Resuscitation Council (UK) (associated with work)
Publisher’s Synopsis
New edition of the popular guide to the practical aspects of teaching and fundamental learning principles in clinical practice
Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors contains theoretical input on all the modalities of teaching and assessment required for life support training through the Advanced Life Support Group and Resuscitation Council UK blended learning approach. This guide does not attempt to provide a blueprint for teaching-rather, it gives advice about the basics, which can be adapted to your personality and creativity.
This Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest in the evolution of education methods applicable to provider courses. The text is relevant to a 21st century audience and graphics have been introduced to make the materials more readable, applicable, and accessible.
Written by a team of highly experienced educators, Pocket Guide to Teaching for Clinical Instructors:
Discusses blended learning, the wider role of the instructor and the variety of approaches to assessment
Takes an evidence-based approach to how our brains manage and process information in order for learning to occur
Provides a structured approach to teaching the different modalities used on the courses: lectures, skill stations, scenarios, workshops, debriefing as a learning conversation
Explores neurodiversity, psychological safety, cognitive load, non-technical skills, and inclusive teaching
ISBN: 9781394292073