Opis
The resource American Family Physician called a valuable and convenient source of educational guides is back in an updated New Edition. All the most common diseases, conditions, and problems encountered in outpatient geriatric care are covered by 185 information sheets. Each sheet features an overview of the problem, important points of treatment, directions on when to contact a physician, and space for customized instructions. Plus, a bonus CD-ROM offers the instruction sheets in a handy electronic format!
Szczegóły produktu
Indeks
33330
EAN13
9781416002031
ISBN
9781416002031
Opis
Rok wydania
2005
Numer wydania
3
Oprawa
miękka foliowana
Liczba stron
464
Wymiary (mm)
213 x 275
Waga (g)
953
1 Confusion Depression (Caregivers Guide) Dementia (Caregivers Guide) Delirium (Caregivers Guide) Disruptive Behavior (Caregivers Guide) Memory Aids Driving2 Cerebrovascular Disease Stroke Stroke (Caregivers Guide) Ischemic Stroke (Caregivers Guide) Transient Ishemic Attack (TIA) Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Intracranial Bleeding Rehabilitation After Stroke Aspirin Treatment for Prevention of Stroke Swallowing Difficulty After Stroke (Dysphagia) PEG (Percutaneous Gastrotomy) Tubes Feeding Tubes (Nasojejunal Tubes)3 Tremors Parkinsonian Tremor Benign Essential Tremor and Senile Tremor Tardive Dyskinesia4 Sleep Disturbances Insomnia Insomnia (Caregivers Guide) Somnolence Disorders in the Sleep-Wake Cycle Jet Lag Sleep Walking5 Falls and Instability Falls and Instability After a Fall (Caregivers Guide) Shoes and Falls Canes and Walkers6 Special Senses: Vision, Hearing, Taste and Smell Taste and Smell Presbyopia Cataracts Glare Low Vision (Caregivers Guide) Glaucoma Dry Eyes Sudden Visual Loss Ptosis (Dropping of the Eyelid) Hearing Loss - Presbycusis Hearing Loss - Presbycusis (Caregivers Guide) Dizziness (Vertigo) Otis Media (Ear Infection) Taste Smell Macular Degeneration Retinal Tear and Retinal Detachment Laser Treatment in the Eye Contact Lenses Hearing Aids Cochlear Implants7 Incontinence Incontinence (General) Stress Incontinence Incontinence and Prostatic Disease Incontinence and dementia (Caregivers Guide) Fecal Incontinence8 Gastrointestinal Problems Dental Hygiene Gingivitis Dry Mouth Dry Mouth (Caregivers Guide) Swallowing Difficulties Heartburn Hiatal Hernia Aspirin, NSAIDs, and Stomach Irritation Helicobacter Pylori Infection (Gastritis) Peptic Ulcer Disease Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding Inflammatory Bowel Disease Irritable Colon Syndrome Functional Gastrointestinal Disease Prolapsed Hemorrhoids Anal Fissure Constipation Fecal Impaction Diarrhea Enemas Fiber Therapy Swallowing Studies (Esophageal Motility) Upper GI Endoscopy Colonoscopy Colon Polyps Liver Biopsy Liver Transplant Diabetes and the Intestine Bloating9 Cardiovascular Problems Angina Pectoris Nitroglycerin Tablets Nitroglycerin Paste Nitroglycerin Patches Atrial Flutter Atrial Fibrillation Arrhythmias Pacemakers Heart Failure Myocardial Infarction Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Aortic Aneurysm Primary Varicose Veins Secondary Varicose Veins Edema of the Legs (Dropsy) Edema of the Legs (Dropsy) (Caregivers Guide) Hypertension Portal Hypertension Beta Blockers Cardiac Catheterization Nitroglycerin Spray Implanted Cardioverters Ultrasound for Aortic Aneurysm10 Pulmonary Problems Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Metered Dose Inhalers Stopping Smoking Pneumonia Influenza Vaccination Pneumococcal Immunization Tuberculosis Pulmonary Embolism Selective Cough SARS11 Nutrition Lactose Intolerance Cholesterol Cholesterol Lowering Diets Weight Loss Obesity and Weight Loss Malnutrition Carbohydrate Restriction and Weight Loss Intestinal Gas Cholesterol and Sodium Restricted Diet Fat and Cholesterol Restricted Diet Sodium Controlled Diet Fiber Enhanced Diet Lactose Controlled Diet Liquid Diet, Clear Liquid Diet, Full Soft Diet12 Hematologic Problems Anemia Pernicious Anemia Vitamin B12 Deficiency Multiple Myeloma Lymphoma Bruising13 Endocrine Problems Hypothyroidism Thyroid Nodules Hyperthyroidism Diabetes Mellitus Infections in Diabetics Testing Blood Sugar Hemoglobin H1C14 Genitourinary and Sexual Problems Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Prostatic Cancer Hematuria (Blood in Urine) Vaginitis Sexuality Male Impotence Dyspareunia PSA Testing15 Temperature Regulation Hypothermia Hyperthermia16 Rheumatic and Orthopedic Problems Osteoporosis Foot Problems Osteoarthritis Arthritis of the Wrist and Hand Arthritis of the Knee Arthritis of the Hip Hip Replacement Gout Polymyalgia Rheumatica Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis) Muscle Cramps Knee Replacement REMICAID Infusion Immunosuppressive Therapy17 Skin Problems Pressure Sores (Caregivers Guide) Contact Dermatitis Dry Skin Itching Sun-Exposed Skin Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Fungal Infections Hair Loss18 Surgery in the Elderly Surgery in the Elderly Inguinal Hernia Laparoscopic Surgery19 Infections HIV and AIDS Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Influenza Immunization20 Pagets Disease of Bone Pagets Disease of Bone21 Fitness Walking as Exercise Water Walking22 End of Life and Legal Issues End of Life Legal Issues23 Charts and Diagrams