Assisting at surgical operations : a practical guide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat27274
edited by Comus Whalan.
--Cambridge, UK:
Cambridge University Press
, 2006.
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- Location
- Online
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- Author
- Whalan, Comus
- Responsibility
- edited by Comus Whalan
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, UK
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Date of Publication
- 2006
- Physical Description
- 211 p.
- Series Title
- Cambridge clinical guides
- ISBN
- 6610702721
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Physician Assistants
- Operating Rooms
- Contents
- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Part 1 Introduction to the perating theatre -- A note on terminology -- 1 General conduct in the operating theatre -- Relationship with theatre staff -- Medio tutissimus ibis. [The middle course is safest and best.] -- Pagers and mobile (cell) phones -- Food and drink -- If you feel faint -- Know dimensions -- 2 Universal Precautions -- Transmissible disease in the operating theatre -- If you suffer a needle-stick injury -- If you suffer an eye splash -- 3 Clothing in the operating theatre -- Scrubs -- Other operating theatre clothing -- Re-entering the operating suite -- 4 Personnel: who's who in the operating theatre -- Doctors -- Nurses -- Other personnel -- Part 2 The operation itself -- 5 Preparing for the operation -- 6 General intra-operative principles -- Concentrate on your task -- Anticipation -- Sharps -- Adjusting the light source -- Steady hands -- Improving the surgeon's view -- 7 General stages common to operations -- Preparation by the anaesthetist -- Setting up (positioning the patient and equipment) -- Marking the incision with a surgical skin-marking pen -- Entry -- Mobilisation -- The key therapeutic objective -- Reconstruction -- Haemostasis ('stopping the bleeding') -- Washing out (also known as irrigation or lavage) -- Drain insertion -- Closure of the wound -- Local anaesthetic instillation -- Dressings -- Other: key points -- 8 Sterility and the 'sterile zone' -- Waterproof gowns -- Scrubbing -- Drying the hands -- Gowning -- Gloving -- Donning gloves -- Donning gloves: assisted method -- Donning gloves: unassisted method (see Figure 8.1) -- Where to put your hands (see Figure 8.3) -- Shaving, antiseptic painting and draping -- Setting up instruments -- Incise drapes -- 9 Tissue planes: traction and counter-traction -- 10 Surgical instruments: their names and how to use them -- Introduction -- Types of surgical instruments -- Diathermy -- Haemostatic techniques -- Part 3 Assisting at special types of surgery -- 11 Cardiothoracic surgery -- Introduction -- Assisting at cardiac surgery -- Assisting at thoracic surgery -- 12 Laparoscopic surgery -- Introduction -- Setting up for laparoscopic operations -- 13 Neurosurgery -- Introduction -- Equipment -- Surgical access -- Use of suckers -- Retraction -- Assisting using the microscope (see also p. 126 and 154) -- Shunt surgery (see also 'prosthetic materials', p. 90) -- 14 Obstetric and gynaecological surgery -- Obstetric operations -- Gynaecological operations -- 15 Ophthalmic surgery -- Pre-operative preparation -- 16 Orthopaedic surgery -- Introduction -- General factors related to orthopaedic surgery -- Elective orthopaedic surgery: arthroscopic surgery -- Elective orthopaedic surgery: major joint replacement -- Emergency orthopaedic surgery -- 17 Otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery -- Introduction -- Preparation of the patient -- Ear surgery -- Nasal surgery -- Head and neck surgery -- Conclusions -- 18 Paedia
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- e-Book
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In sheep's clothing : understanding and dealing with manipulative people
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat25357
Simon, George.
--Little Rock, AR:
Parkhurst Brothers Inc. Pub.
, 2010.
- Call Number
- BF 632.5 S594i 2010
- Location
- Nova Scotia Hospital
- Call Number
- BF 632.5 S594i 2010
- Author
- Simon, George
- Place of Publication
- Little Rock, AR
- Publisher
- Parkhurst Brothers Inc. Pub.
- Date of Publication
- 2010
- Physical Description
- 174 p.
- ISBN
- 9781935166306
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Interpersonal Relations
- Self Concept
- Social Control, Informal
- Format
- Book
- Publication Type
- Popular Works
- Location
- Nova Scotia Hospital
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Metal Allergy : From Dermatitis to Implant and Device Failure
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42833
Jennifer K Chen, Jacob P. Thyssen, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2018.
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- Location
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This volume has been compiled in response to the ongoing revolution in our understanding of metal contact allergy, and the ensuing challenge this has created for clinicians and others to synthesize large amounts of sometimes contradictory data. It opens by providing a comprehensive overview of the use and regulation of metals in our society, metal properties, and available testing methodologies. Common and uncommon metal allergens and sources of exposure are then reviewed in depth, and detailed…
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- Other Authors
- Chen, Jennifer K.
- Thyssen, Jacob P.
- Responsibility
- Jennifer K Chen, Jacob P. Thyssen, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 578 p.) : 95 illus., 75 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319585031
- 9783319585024 (print ed.)
- 9783319585048 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dermatitis, Contact
- Environmental Exposure
- Hypersensitivity
- Metals - adverse effects
- Prostheses and Implants - adverse effects
- Specialty
- Allergy and Immunology
- Dermatology
- Toxicology
- Abstract
- This volume has been compiled in response to the ongoing revolution in our understanding of metal contact allergy, and the ensuing challenge this has created for clinicians and others to synthesize large amounts of sometimes contradictory data. It opens by providing a comprehensive overview of the use and regulation of metals in our society, metal properties, and available testing methodologies. Common and uncommon metal allergens and sources of exposure are then reviewed in depth, and detailed sections are devoted to hypersensitivity to metal implants (which may be associated with device failure and/or dermatitis), metal allergy in select patient populations, and less frequently encountered manifestations of metal allergy. The prevalence of metal allergy in the general population is high: up to 17% of people are allergic to nickel, and 1Çô3% to cobalt and chromium. Environmental sources of metal exposure include jewelry, clothing, electronic devices, coins, leather, diet, and occupational exposure. As metals are ubiquitous, this book will be an indispensable reference text for a wide range of clinicians and investigators, meeting the needs of all who are interested in metal allergy and its diagnosis and management.
- Contents
- Part I. Metal: Overview -- 1. Use of Metals in Our Society -- 2. Metals and Corrosion -- 3. European Standards Developed in Support of the European Union Nickel Directive -- 4. Chromate Testing in Leather: EN ISO 17075 -- 5. Metal Exposure Regulations and Their Effect on Allergy Prevention -- Part II. Metals, Skin, and the Immune System -- 6. Deposition of Metals on the Skin and Quantification of Skin Exposure -- 7. Penetration of Metals Through the Skin Barrier -- 8. Innate Immune System Response in Metal Allergy: Toll-Like Receptors -- 9. Acquired Immunity in Metal Allergy: T Cell Responses -- 10. Metal Allergy and Tolerance Development -- 11. Assessment for Metal Allergy: Patch Testing -- 12. Assessment for Metal Allergy: In Vitro Assays -- Part III. Common Sources of Metal Exposure -- 13. Metals in Everyday Life -- 14. Metals in Tools and the Workplace -- 15. Metals in Cosmetics -- 16. Metals in Coins -- 17. Metals in the Diet -- 18. Prevention of Metal Exposure: Chelating Agents and Barrier Creams -- Part IV. Hypersensitivity to Metallic Implants -- 19. Hypersensitivity to Hip and Knee Implants -- 20. Hypersensitivity to Cardiovascular Implants: Stents -- 21. Hypersensitivity to Cardiovascular Implants: Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices and Septal Occluders -- 22. Hypersensitivity to Dental Alloys -- 23. Hypersensitivity to Other Implants: Gynecological, Neurovascular, Oculoplastic, Nuss Bars -- 24. Diagnostic Work-Up of Patients with Metal Implant Failure -- Part V. Allergens -- 25. Aluminium -- 26. Beryllium -- 27. Chromium -- 28. Cobalt -- 29. Copper -- 30. Gold -- 31. Mercury -- 32. Nickel -- 33. Palladium -- 34. Titanium -- 35. Other Metals -- Part VI. Metal Allergy in Select Patient Populations -- 36. Metal Allergy and Hand Eczema -- 37. Metal Allergy in Children -- 38. Metal Allergy and Atopic Dermatitis -- 39. Metal Allergy in Asia -- Part VII. Uncommon Manifestations of Metal Allergy -- 40. Metal Allergy and Contact Urticaria -- 41. Metal Allergy and the Lungs -- 42. Metal Allergy and Palmoplantar Pustulosis -- 43. Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Principles and Practice of Photoprotection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat40126
Steven Q. Wang, Henry W. Lim, editors.
--Cham:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Adis
, c2016.
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- Location
- Online
Written by internationally recognized leaders, and covering all facets of photoprotection, this book summarizes the beneficial roles of photoprotection in skin cancers, photoaging, photodermatoses, autoimmune diseases, and other skin conditions. It provides an update on the current state of UV filters, boosters, photostabilizers and formulation of sunscreen, and showcases the current techniques and regulation in the evaluating of UV filters and sunscreen products. Furthermore, it discusses the …
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- Other Authors
- Wang, Steven Q
- Lim, Henry W
- Responsibility
- Steven Q. Wang, Henry W. Lim, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Adis
- Date of Publication
- c2016
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 487 p. : 85 illus., 40 illus. in color)
- ISBN
- 9783319293820
- 9783319293813 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Photosensitivity Disorders - prevention & control
- Skin Aging
- Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Sunscreening Agents
- Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
- Abstract
- Written by internationally recognized leaders, and covering all facets of photoprotection, this book summarizes the beneficial roles of photoprotection in skin cancers, photoaging, photodermatoses, autoimmune diseases, and other skin conditions. It provides an update on the current state of UV filters, boosters, photostabilizers and formulation of sunscreen, and showcases the current techniques and regulation in the evaluating of UV filters and sunscreen products. Furthermore, it discusses the role of nanotechnology, antioxidants, DNA repair technology, and oral and systemic agents in photoprotection. Each chapter encapsulates decades of clinical, research or practical experience on topics that will surely be an interest for clinicians, researchers, industry scientists, regulators, and consumers.
- Contents
- Part I. -- Clinical and Biological Relevance of Visible and Infrared Radiation -- Photoprotection and Skin Cancer Prevention -- Photoprotection for Photodermatoses -- Photoprotection and Photoaging -- Photoprotection, Photoimmunology and Autoimmune Diseases -- Photoprotection and Vitamin D -- Photoprotection and Skin of Color -- The Controversy of Sunscreen Product Exposure: Too Little, Too Much, or Just Right -- Part II. -- The Chemistry of Ultraviolet Filters -- Chemistry of Sunscreens -- Global UV filters: Current Technologies and Future Innovations -- Organotypic Models for Evaluating Sunscreens -- UV Booster and Photoprotection -- Sunscreen Photostability -- Sunscreen Formulation: Optimizing Efficacy of UVB and UVA Protection -- Sunscreen Formulation: Optimizing Aesthetic Elements for 21st Century Consumers -- Sunscreen Regulatory Update -- Measuring Sunscreen Protection According to the FDA Final Rule -- Part III. -- Photoprotection in the Era of Nanotechnology -- The Role of Topical Antioxidants in Photoprotection -- The Role of DNA Repair in Photoprotection -- Oral and Systemic Photoprotection -- Photoprotection from Sunless Tanning Products and Colored Cosmetics -- Photoprotection by Clothing and Fabric -- Photoprotection by Glass -- Augmenting Skin Photoprotection Beyond Sunscreens -- Part IV. -- Education, Motivation, and Compliance.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Skin care during radiation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37396
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1237
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The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. No matter what area of the body is being treated, most patients will have a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what creams and lotions may help, what to avoid, if it is OK to wash and bathe, and how to use a saline soak and take a sitz bath. Other topics include whether your markings will come off, if you need to wear any special clothing near the …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Skin - radiation effects
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. No matter what area of the body is being treated, most patients will have a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what creams and lotions may help, what to avoid, if it is OK to wash and bathe, and how to use a saline soak and take a sitz bath. Other topics include whether your markings will come off, if you need to wear any special clothing near the area being treated, if you can use hot water bottles or heating pads, how to care for your skin when going out into the sun or extreme cold, and if you can swim in a pool or use a sauna/steam room. Information on caring for your skin after your treatments are over and if you will have any long-term changes to your skin is also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1237
Your halo brace
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37307
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Neurosciences.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0614
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This pamphlet will help you learn about your halo brace. A halo brace is worn so that your neck fracture heals properly. This is similar to how a plaster cast protects a broken arm or leg while it is healing. This pamphlet gives information about balance and movement, hygiene, best options for clothing and shoes, and pin sites care. Information about halo vests, loose nuts and bolts, common concerns, activity while wearing a halo brace, and how long you will need to wear the halo brace is inclu…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Neurosciences
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Braces
- Neck Injuries
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedic braces
- Neck--Wounds and injuries
- Specialty
- Nervous System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you learn about your halo brace. A halo brace is worn so that your neck fracture heals properly. This is similar to how a plaster cast protects a broken arm or leg while it is healing. This pamphlet gives information about balance and movement, hygiene, best options for clothing and shoes, and pin sites care. Information about halo vests, loose nuts and bolts, common concerns, activity while wearing a halo brace, and how long you will need to wear the halo brace is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Neurosciences, Halifax Infirmary
- Pamphlet Number
- 0614
