ApoB in Clinical Care
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat39537
Jacqueline de Graaf, Patrick Couture, Allan D. Sniderman.
--Houten:
Springer Media
, c2015.
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Now, based on the apoB algorithm, that is outlined and illustrated in this book, family physicians as well as cardiologists, endocrinologists and internists will be able to easily and accurately identify and treat these disorders. The apoB dyslipoproteinemias are major common causes of vascular disease. But until now, accurate diagnosis has not been possible. With just total cholesterol, triglycerides and apoB, all the apoB dyslipoproteinemias, with the exception of elevated Lp(a), can be ident…
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- Author
- Graaf, Jacqueline de
- Other Authors
- Couture, Patrick
- Sniderman, Allan D
- Responsibility
- Jacqueline de Graaf, Patrick Couture, Allan D. Sniderman
- Place of Publication
- Houten
- Publisher
- Springer Media
- Date of Publication
- c2015
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 172 p. : 30 illus. in color)
- ISBN
- 9789036809801
- 9789036809795 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Apolipoproteins B
- Dyslipidemias - diagnosis
- Vascular Diseases - prevention & control
- Abstract
- Now, based on the apoB algorithm, that is outlined and illustrated in this book, family physicians as well as cardiologists, endocrinologists and internists will be able to easily and accurately identify and treat these disorders. The apoB dyslipoproteinemias are major common causes of vascular disease. But until now, accurate diagnosis has not been possible. With just total cholesterol, triglycerides and apoB, all the apoB dyslipoproteinemias, with the exception of elevated Lp(a), can be identified using the apoB algorithm. The apoB app, which incorporates this algorithm, is available from both Apple and Android and is free.
- Contents
- 1 The Life History of ApoB Lipoprotein Particles -- 2 Dyslipoproteinemias: The ApoB Algorithm -- 3 The Primary ApoB Dyslipoproteinemias -- 4 Secondary ApoB Dyslipoproteinemias -- 5 ApoB in Cardiovascular Risk Prediction -- 6 ApoB Lipoprotein Particles: the preferred Treatment Target in Primary and Secondary Prevention -- 7 The Future of apoB: Moving from the Risk Prediction Paradigm to the Causal Exposure Paradigm -- Appendix: Population distribution of LDL-C, non-HDL-C and apoB in the NHANES database.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery : A Practical Guide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44125
Salvatore Docimo Jr., Eric M. Pauli, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, 2019.
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This book takes the major pathologies commonly studied in general surgery and presents them in a unique format based upon algorithms. The algorithms begin with the clinical presentation of the patient and work their way through the various diagnostic modalities available to the surgeon. This allows the physician to make a decision regarding treatment options based upon various patterns in the algorithms. This text serves as a very useful resource for surgeons as it allows complex clinical pathw…
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- Other Authors
- Docimo Jr., Salvatore
- Pauli, Eric M.
- Responsibility
- Salvatore Docimo Jr., Eric M. Pauli, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxxii, 873 p.) : 241 illus., 12 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319984971
- 9783319984964 (Print ed.)
- 9783319984988 (Print ed.)
- Specialty
- General Surgery
- Abstract
- This book takes the major pathologies commonly studied in general surgery and presents them in a unique format based upon algorithms. The algorithms begin with the clinical presentation of the patient and work their way through the various diagnostic modalities available to the surgeon. This allows the physician to make a decision regarding treatment options based upon various patterns in the algorithms. This text serves as a very useful resource for surgeons as it allows complex clinical pathways to be conveniently organized in logical algorithms while providing a concise yet comprehensive manual to assist in clinical decision making. The algorithms were created by recognized experts in their field and include the most up-to-date clinical and evidence-based information. Clinical Algorithms in General Surgery: A Practical Guide provides a useful resource for surgeons in clinical practice, as well as surgical residents in training and those who are preparing for board examinations or recertification.
- Contents
- Management of Cutaneous Melanoma -- Basal Cell Carcinoma -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Management of Soft Tissue Sarcoma -- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection -- Management of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx (OPSCC) -- Evaluation of Neck Mass -- Evaluation of an Enlarged Cervical Lymph Node -- Salivary Gland Tumors -- Massive Hemoptysis -- Mediastinal Masses -- Tracheal Stenosis -- Incidental Lung Nodule -- Management of Lung Cancer -- Management of Empyema -- Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax -- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm -- Nipple Discharge -- Breast Mass Evaluation -- Ductal Carcinoma in situ -- Lobular Carcinoma in situ -- Enlarged Axillary Lymph Node -- Metastatic Breast Cancer -- Recurrent Breast Cancer -- Paget’s Disease -- Locoregional Recurrence of Breast Cancer -- Metastatic Breast Cancer -- Inflammatory Breast Cancer -- Breast Reconstruction -- Management of Male Breast Cancer -- Management of Esophageal Motility Disorders -- Management of Achalasia -- Barrett’s Esophagitis -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- Hiatal Hernia -- Esophageal Carcinoma -- Esophageal Perforation -- Acidic and Basic injuries -- Gastric Ulcer Management -- Duodenal Ulcer Management -- Complications of Peptic Ulcer Disease -- Management of Recurrent Peptic Ulcer Disease -- Management of Gastric Cancer -- Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors -- Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage -- Small Bowel Obstruction -- Small Bowel Tumors -- Management of Small Bowel Neuroendocrine Tumors -- Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas -- Management of Chron's Disease -- Management of Postoperative Ileus -- Management of Gallstone Illeus -- Management of Short Bowel Syndrome -- Management of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding -- Management of Diverticulitis -- Management of Large Bowel Obstruction -- Management of Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction -- Management of Colonic Volvulus -- Appendicitis -- Ulcerative Colitis -- Crohn’s Colitis -- Ischemic Colitis -- Clostridium Difficile Colitis -- Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes -- Colon Polyps -- Colon Cancer -- Rectal Prolapse -- Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome -- Rectal Cancer -- Rectovaginal Fistula -- Management of Hemorrhoids -- Management of Anal Fissure -- Management of Perianal Abscess and Fistula-in-Ano -- Management of Anal Cancer -- Management of Fecal Incontinence -- Evaluation of Liver Nodule -- Cystic Diseases of the Liver -- Management of Benign Liver Masses -- Hepatic Abscess -- Malignant Liver Tumors (Metastatic Liver Disease) -- Diagnosis and Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Diagnosis and Management of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis -- Portal Hypertension and Shunting -- Acute Cholecystitis and Biliary Colic -- Acalculous Cholecystitis -- Post cholecystectomy -- Management of Post-cholecystectomy Cholangitis -- Management of Choledocholithiasis -- Acute Cholangitis -- Cholangiocarcinoma -- Diagnosis and Management of Gallbladder Cancer -- Choledochal Cysts -- Cholecystectomy of the Pregnant Patient -- Acute Pancreatitis -- Chronic Pancreatitis -- Pancreas Divisum -- Walled-off Pancreatic Fluid Collections -- Periampullary Carcinoma -- Management of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms -- Pancreatic Necrosis -- Management of Splenic Abscess -- Atraumatic Indications for Splenectomy -- Hypothyroidism -- Hyperthyroidism -- Thyroiditis -- Goiter -- Thyroid Nodule -- Thyroid Cancer -- Hyperparathyroidism -- Cushing’s Syndrome and Disease -- Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome) -- Glucagonoma -- Management of Pheochromocytoma -- Management of Aldosteronoma -- Management of Gastrinoma -- Management of Insulinoma -- Management of Somatostatinoma -- Management of VIPoma -- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia -- Tracheoesophageal Fistula -- Other Diaphragmatic Hernias: Late-presenting Bochdalek Hernia, Morgagni Hernia, and Giant Hiatal Hernia of Infancy -- Duodenal Obstruction in Newborns -- Small Intestinal Atresia -- Management of Malrotation -- Management of Imperforate Anus -- Hirschsprung Disease -- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia -- Meconium Ileus -- Pediatric Intussusception -- Management of Pyloric Stenosis -- Necrotizing Enterocolitis -- Omphalocele and Gastroschisis -- Biliary Atresia -- Carotid Artery Stenosis -- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm -- Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm -- Aortic Dissection -- Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia -- Chronic Lower Extremity Ischemia -- Intermittent Claudication -- Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis -- Management of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia -- Management of Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia -- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome -- AV Shunt Complications -- Management of the Renal Mass -- Prostate Cancer -- Management of Scrotal/Testicular Mass -- Diagnosis and Management of Fournier’s Gangrene -- Hypotension and Blunt Abdominal Trauma -- Traumatic Brain Injury -- Penetrating Neck Trauma -- Penetrating Chest Trauma -- ED Thoracotomy -- Blunt Chest Wall Trauma -- Blunt Cardiac Injury -- Deceleration Injury – Blunt Aortic Injury -- Penetrating Abdominal Trauma -- Blunt Abdominal Trauma -- Management Algorithm for Acute and Chronic Diaphragmatic Injuries -- Management of Traumatic Liver Injuries -- Management of Pancreatic Trauma -- Management of Traumatic Splenic Injuries -- Management of Kidney and Ureter Injuries -- Urethral Injuries -- Pelvic Fractures -- Bladder Injuries -- Rectal Injuries -- Extremity Compartment Syndrome -- Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage -- Airway Management -- Intubation and Extubation -- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) -- Management of Sepsis -- Management of Shock -- Blood Transfusion Indications -- Abdominal Compartment Syndrome -- Acute Renal Failure -- Post-operative Pulmonary Emboli -- Burns Management -- Acid-Base Disorders -- Hyponatremia -- Hypernatremia -- Hypokalemia -- Hyperkalemia -- Management of Hypocalcemia -- Management of Hypercalcemia -- Paradoxical Aciduria -- Inguinal Hernia -- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia -- Femoral Hernia -- Obturator Hernia -- Ventral Hernia Repair -- Incarcerated and Strangulated Hernia -- Management of Open Abdomen -- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction -- Indications for Bariatric Surgery -- Work-up of Abdominal Pain in the Bariatric Patient -- Internal Hernia – Diagnosis and Treatment -- Marginal Ulcer: Diagnosis and Treatment -- Ventral Hernia Repair in Bariatric Patients -- Acute Leak Following Bariatric Surgery -- Vitamin and Micronutrient Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery -- Pregnancy and Cholelithiasis -- Pregnancy and Appendicitis -- Pregnancy and Breast Cancer -- Pregnancy and Hernia.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Clinical Decision Making in Colorectal Surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat45330
Scott R. Steele, Justin A. Maykel, Steven D. Wexner, editors.
(Second edition)
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
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This second edition is an all-inclusive textbook with a unique algorithm-based approach to the evaluation and management of colorectal surgery disease. It examines the thought processes, technical tricks, and decision-making strategies for specific clinical situations. The book aims to utilise the experience its contributors have gained caring for patients with a wide range of colorectal diseases. The technical challenges of managing complex patients and the technical details that make these si…
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- Other Authors
- Steele, Scott R.
- Maykel, Justin A.
- Wexner, Steven D.
- Responsibility
- Scott R. Steele, Justin A. Maykel, Steven D. Wexner, editors
- Edition
- Second edition
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxix, 767 p.) : 321 illus., 285 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783319659428
- 9783319659411 (Print ed.)
- 9783319659435 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Colorectal Surgery
- Patient Care Planning
- Specialty
- Colorectal Surgery
- Abstract
- This second edition is an all-inclusive textbook with a unique algorithm-based approach to the evaluation and management of colorectal surgery disease. It examines the thought processes, technical tricks, and decision-making strategies for specific clinical situations. The book aims to utilise the experience its contributors have gained caring for patients with a wide range of colorectal diseases. The technical challenges of managing complex patients and the technical details that make these situations challenging are covered, and evidence and experience-based solutions are offered for surgeons of all levels. This book focuses on providing pragmatic advice and reproducible techniques that can be readily implemented by surgeons of varying experience to successfully treat complex colorectal problems through an algorithmic approach.
- Contents
- Part I. Evaluation and Perioperative -- 1. Anorectal Examination -- 2. Anorectal and Colonic Evaluation -- 3. Physiologic Testing -- 4. Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colon and Rectal Surgery -- 5. Perioperative Assessment and Risk Stratification -- 6. Enhanced Recovery Pathways in Colorectal Surgery -- 7. Hematochezia and Melena -- 8. Anal Disease in the Neutropenic Patient -- 9. Evaluation and Perioperative. Anal Mass -- Part II. Anal Conditions -- 10. Anal Conditions. Anal Fissure/Recurrent Anal Fissure -- 11. Anal Conditions. Anal Stenosis and Stricture -- 12. Anorectal Abscess -- 13. Anal Conditions. Fistula in ano -- 14. Anal Conditions. Rectovaginal Fistula -- 15. Anal Conditions. Anorectal Crohn's Disease – Fistula -- 16. Anorectal Crohn’s Disease. Anal Stenosis and Anal Fissure -- 17. Management of Internal Hemorrhoids -- 18. Anal Conditions. External Hemorrhoids -- 19. Anal Conditions. Pilonidal Disease/Complex and Recurrent Pilonidal Disease -- 20. Anal Conditions. Pruritus Ani -- 21. Anal Conditions. Hidradenitis Suppurativa -- 22. Anal Conditions. Anorectal Trauma -- 23. Anal Conditions STDs -- 24. Anal considerations. Fournier’s gangrene -- 25. Non-healing Perineal Wounds -- 26. Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasms -- 27. Anal Conditions. Anal Margin Tumors -- 28. Invasive Anal Canal Neoplasia -- Part III. Pelvic Floor -- 29. Pelvic Floor Conditions. Rectal Prolapse/Recurrence -- 30. Pelvic Floor Conditions. Rectal Intussusception -- 31. Pelvic outlet obstruction -- -- 32. Pelvic Floor Conditions. Biofeedback -- 33. Pelvic Floor Conditions. Fecal Incontinence -- 34. Pelvic Floor Conditions. Diarrhea -- 35. Chronic Constipation -- Part IV. Rectal -- 36. Retrorectal tumors -- 37. Rectal Cancer. Local Therapy -- 38. Rectal Conditions. Rectal Cancer – Proctectomy -- 39. Rectal Conditions. Rectal Cancer – Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy -- 40. Rectal Conditions. Stage IV Rectal Cancer -- 41. Rectal Cancer. Watch and Wait -- 42. Rectal Conditions. Rectal Cancer. Postoperative Surveillance -- 43. Recurrent Rectal Cancer -- 44. Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer -- Part V. Colonic -- 45. Colonic. Diverticulitis -- 46. Colonic Conditions. Large Bowel Obstruction -- 47. Colonic Conditions – Volvulus -- 48. Colonic Stricture -- 49. Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (ACPO) – Ogilvie’s Syndrome -- 50. Colonic Conditions. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) -- 51. Colorectal Trauma -- 52. Endometriosis -- 53. Colonic Conditions. Ulcerative Colitis -- 54. Colonic Conditions. Indeterminate Colitis -- 55. Colonic Conditions. Toxic Colitis -- 56. Crohn’s Colitis -- 57. Ischemic Colitis -- 58. Colonic Conditions. Infectious Colitis -- 59. Colonic Conditions. Benign colonic neoplasia -- 60. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis -- 61. Colonic Conditions. Lynch Syndrome -- 62. Malignant Colon Polyps -- 63. Colonic Conditions. Adenomatous Polyps -- 64. Colon Cancer Surgical Therapy -- 65. Colonic Conditions. Locally Advanced Colon Cancer -- 66. Recurrent Colon Cancer -- 67. Appendiceal Neoplasms -- Part VI. Small bowel -- 68. Small bowel conditions. Small bowel Crohn's disease -- 69. Small bowel desmoid disease -- 70. Mesenteric Ischemia -- 71. Small Bowel Conditions. Small Bowel Obstruction -- 72. Small Bowel Conditions. Radiation-Induced Small Bowel Disease (RISBD). Radiation Enteritis -- 73. Enterocutaneous and Enteroatmospheric Fistula -- 74. Small Bowel Polyps -- 75. Small Bowel Lymphoma -- 76. Small Bowel Conditions. Carcinoid -- Part VII. Stomas -- 77. Stomal Prolapse -- 78. Stomas. Parastomal hernias -- 79. Stoma retraction and stenosis -- 80. Stomal varices -- 81. Stomas. Peristomal Skin Complication -- Part VIII. Complications -- 82. Complications. Ureteral Injury -- 83. Splenic Injury complicating Colorectal surgery -- 84. Complications. Colonic perforations -- 85. Complications. Early Anastomotic Complications—Leak, Abscess, and Bleeding -- 86. Late Anastomotic Complications (Stricture and Sinus) -- 87. Post-Polypectomy Bleeding -- 88. Post-polypectomy Thermal Injury -- 89. Presacral Bleeding -- 90. Complications. Short gut syndrome -- 91. Complications. Surgical Site Infections -- 92. J Pouch Complications -- 93. Complications. Pouchitis -- 94. Complications. Reoperative Pelvic Surgery.
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- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Common medical diagnoses : an algorithmic approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat53084
[by] Patrice M. Healey [and] Edwin J. Jacobson.
--Philadelphia, PA:
W.B. Saunders
, 1990.
- Call Number
- WB 141 H434 1990
- Location
- IWK Health Sciences Library
- Call Number
- WB 141 H434 1990
- Author
- Healey, Patrice M.
- Other Authors
- Jacobson, Edwin J.
- Responsibility
- [by] Patrice M. Healey [and] Edwin J. Jacobson
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- W.B. Saunders
- Date of Publication
- 1990
- Physical Description
- 203 p.
- ISBN
- 072162345X
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Decision Support Technics
- Diagnosis
- Format
- Book
- Location
- IWK Health Sciences Library
- Copies
- 1
- Loan Period
- 2 weeks
Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis : A Practical Algorithmic Approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat38985
Khaled M. Elsayes, editor.
--New York, NY:
Springer
, c2015.
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- Online
This book offers concise descriptions of cross-sectional imaging studies of the abdomen and pelvis, supplemented with over 1100 high-quality images and discussion of state-of-the-art techniques. It is based on the most common clinical cases encountered in daily practice and uses an algorithmic approach to help radiologists arrive first at a working differential diagnosis and then reach an accurate diagnosis based on imaging features, which incorporate clinical, laboratory, and other underlying …
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- Other Authors
- Elsayes, Khaled M
- Responsibility
- Khaled M. Elsayes, editor
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2015
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 1066 p. : 1330 illus., 407 illus. in color)
- ISBN
- 9781493918843
- 9781493918836 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abdomen - pathology
- Algorithms
- Anatomy, Cross-Sectional
- Pelvis - pathology
- Abstract
- This book offers concise descriptions of cross-sectional imaging studies of the abdomen and pelvis, supplemented with over 1100 high-quality images and discussion of state-of-the-art techniques. It is based on the most common clinical cases encountered in daily practice and uses an algorithmic approach to help radiologists arrive first at a working differential diagnosis and then reach an accurate diagnosis based on imaging features, which incorporate clinical, laboratory, and other underlying contexts. The book is organized by anatomical organ of origin and each chapter provides a brief anatomical background of the organ under review; explores various cross-sectional imaging techniques and common pathologies; and presents practical algorithms based on frequently encountered imaging features. Special emphasis is placed on the role of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In addition to algorithmic coverage of many pathological entities in various abdominopelvic organs, unique topics are also examined, such as imaging of organ transplant (including kidney, liver and pancreas), evaluation of perianal fistula, and assessment of rectal carcinoma and prostate carcinoma by MRI. Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis: A Practical Algorithmic Approach is a unique and practical resource for radiologists, fellows, and residents.
- Contents
- Overview of CT and MRI Techniques for Evaluation of the Liver -- Diagnostic Approach of Focal and Diffuse Hepatic Diseases -- Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma -- Post-Locoregional Therapy Imaging of the Liver -- The Biliary Tree -- The Gall Bladder -- The Pancreas -- Cross Sectional Imaging of the Spleen -- The Stomach -- The Small Bowel -- Overview of CT Colonoscopy -- Approach to Colon Pathologies -- The Appendix -- MRI Evaluation of Rectal Carcinoma -- MRI for Perianal Fistula -- The Peritoneum -- The Extraperitoneal Spaces -- Cross Sectional Imaging of the Abdominal Wall -- Cross Sectional Imaging of the Adrenal Gland -- Prostate Imaging -- The Urinary Tract: Renal Collecting Systems, Ureters, and Urinary Bladder -- Imaging of Liver Transplant -- Imaging of Kidney Transplant -- Imaging of Pancreas Transplant -- Cross Sectional Imaging of the Kidney -- The Scrotum -- Cross Sectional Imaging of the Uterus -- The Adnexa -- The Vagina -- Cross Sectional Imaging of the Female Urethra -- Dual Energy CT and Its Applications in the Abdomen.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Decision Algorithms for Emergency Neurology
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46436
Giuseppe Micieli, Anna Cavallini, Stefano Ricci, Domenico Consoli, Jonathan A. Edlow, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2021.
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- Access
- NEW Springer 2021
- Location
- Online
This book adopts a novel approach: procedures. Instead of discussing the diagnostic categories of neurological syndromes, it focuses on the symptoms of common neurological presentations (especially in the emergency room or on the ward), and the diagnostic hypotheses that can be validated or rejected case by case as a result. Each chapter covers one of the main symptoms of emergencies in neurology – from transient consciousness disturbances to focal deficits, acute muscular disorders, respirator…
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- Responsibility
- Giuseppe Micieli, Anna Cavallini, Stefano Ricci, Domenico Consoli, Jonathan A. Edlow, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xv, 624 p.) : 254 illus., 252 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030512767
- 9783030512750 (Print ed.)
- 9783030512774 (Print ed.)
- 9783030512781 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological
- Emergency Medicine
- Nervous System Diseases - diagnosis
- Symptom Assessment
- Specialty
- Emergency Medicine
- Neurology
- Abstract
- This book adopts a novel approach: procedures. Instead of discussing the diagnostic categories of neurological syndromes, it focuses on the symptoms of common neurological presentations (especially in the emergency room or on the ward), and the diagnostic hypotheses that can be validated or rejected case by case as a result. Each chapter covers one of the main symptoms of emergencies in neurology – from transient consciousness disturbances to focal deficits, acute muscular disorders, respiratory insufficiency in neurological disorders, headaches, delirium, seizures and epileptic status, para-and tetraplegia, and head trauma, to acute functional disorders – and includes tables and figures to allow readers to gain a quick and easy, yet comprehensive overview of the topic. The book guides readers through various scenarios generated by the onset of symptoms, the clinical tools for differential diagnostics, and the principles of acute and post-acute phase therapy, managed by decision algorithms supported by the most recent scientific evidence. The resulting precedural profile – created through the collaboration of over 80 specialists in neurology or other disciplines – makes this text a valuable tool for neurologists, neurology residents and allied professionals in their daily clinical practice, as well as medical students.
- Contents
- 1. Transient Loss of Consciousness -- 2. Coma -- 3. Delirium/Acute Confusional State -- 4. Motor and Nonmotor Epileptic Seizures -- 5. Headache -- 6. Fever and Neurological Signs -- 7. Acute Vision Disorders -- 8. Dizziness and Vertigo -- 9. Diagnostic Algorithm for Patients Presenting with Acute Dizziness: The ATTEST Method -- 10. Focal Neurological Deficits -- 11. Para- and Tetraplegia in the Emergency Room and in the Intensive Care Unit -- 12. Head Injuries -- 13 Muscle Pain, Weakness and/or Sensory Disorders -- 14. Movement Disorders Emergencies -- 15. Respiratory Emergencies in Neurological Diseases -- 16. Neurological Emergencies in Pregnancy and Puerperium -- 17. Functional Disorders in Emergency -- 18. Neurotoxicological Emergencies -- 19. Neurological Emergency Services: A Case for Change to the Model of Care?
- Access
- NEW Springer 2021
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Decision making in medicine : an algorithmic approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat23645
Mushlin, Stuart B.
(3rd ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Mosby Elsevier
, 2010.
- Call Number
- WB 141 D294 2010 REF
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Sub-Location
- REFERENCE
- Call Number
- WB 141 D294 2010 REF
- Author
- Mushlin, Stuart B.
- Other Authors
- Greene, Harry L.
- Edition
- 3rd ed.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Mosby Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- 2010
- Physical Description
- 726 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323041072
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutics
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Dickson Building
- Sub-Location
- REFERENCE
- Loan Period
- In library use
Infected Total Joint Arthroplasty : The Algorithmic Approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat30883
Rihard Trebše, editor.
--London:
Springer
, c2012.
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- Location
- Online
There are a variety of protocols that are used in infected total joint arthroplasty. This book will outline and detail the best possible course of treatment and formulate custom algorithms for every possible case, based on current evidence. reviews of current concepts and "recipes" for the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (surgical and antibiotic) based on the type of implant, infection and the patient. The book will be an essential resource on infected total joint arthroplasty, containin…
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- Other Authors
- Trebše, Rihard
- Responsibility
- Rihard Trebše, editor
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2012
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 320 p. : 78 ill., 52 ill. in color)
- ISBN
- 9781447124825
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Clinical Protocols
- Arthroplasty, Replacement - adverse effects
- Prosthesis-Related Infections - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedics
- Orthopedic surgery
- Pathology
- Infectious diseases
- Abstract
- There are a variety of protocols that are used in infected total joint arthroplasty. This book will outline and detail the best possible course of treatment and formulate custom algorithms for every possible case, based on current evidence. reviews of current concepts and "recipes" for the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (surgical and antibiotic) based on the type of implant, infection and the patient. The book will be an essential resource on infected total joint arthroplasty, containing a series of logical and highly detailed instructions that will serve to educate orthopedic surgeons operating in this field on the best approaches, according to detailed and careful research conducted over the last decade.
- Contents
- Introduction -- Joint replacement: historical overview -- Biomaterials in artificial joint replacements -- The definition of prosthetic joint infections (PJI) -- Classifications of prosthetic joint infections -- The epidemiology of total joint arthroplasty infections -- Septic complications in arthroplasty -- Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in total joint arthroplasty -- Risk factors for prosthetic joint infections -- Pathogenesis of prosthetic joint infections -- Bacteria-biomaterial interactions -- Biomaterial-host interactions in aseptic and septic conditions -- Influence of wear particles on local and systemic immune system -- Diagnostic evaluations -- Sinovial fluid cytology -- Histological analysis of periprosthetic tissue for detecting prosthetic joint infection -- Microbiological diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection -- Microbiological processing of samples in the investigation of suspected prosthetic joint infections -- Molecular diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection -- Current treatment strategies in prosthetic joint infections -- Total ankle replacement infections -- Periprosthetic Infection Issues With Osseointegrated (OI) Implant Technology in Amputees -- The algorithm for diagnostic evaluation and treatment -- Bone grafts and bone graft substitutes in infected arthroplasty.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Kernel methods for pattern analysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat25945
Shawe-Taylor, John.
--Cambridge, UK:
Cambridge University Press
, c2004.
- Call Number
- QA 76.9 .A43 S534 2004
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Call Number
- QA 76.9 .A43 S534 2004
- Author
- Shawe-Taylor, John
- Other Authors
- Cristianini, Nello
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, UK
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Date of Publication
- c2004
- Physical Description
- 462 p.
- ISBN
- 0521813972
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Automatic Data Processing
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Halifax Infirmary
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Pediatric Electrocardiography : An Algorithmic Approach to Interpretation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat39997
Ra-id Abdulla, William Bonney, Omar Khalid, Sawsan Awad, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2016.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This book elucidates the process of reading electrocardiograms (ECGs) in children. It focuses on the presentation of congenital and acquired heart diseases as interpreted through the ECG and is supported by an extensive illustration program derived from electronically stored ECGs. The book also features lists and algorithms that can be applied when noticing any pathology within the ECG, thereby allowing these findings to be traced to potential differential diagnoses. Topics include the normal e…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Abdulla, Ra-id
- Bonney, William
- Khalid, Omar
- Awad, Sawsan
- Responsibility
- Ra-id Abdulla, William Bonney, Omar Khalid, Sawsan Awad, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2016
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xi, 114 p. : 124 illus., 103 illus. in color)
- ISBN
- 9783319262581
- 9783319262567 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Algorithms
- Electrocardiography - methods
- Heart Conduction System - physiopathology
- Heart Diseases - diagnosis
- Abstract
- This book elucidates the process of reading electrocardiograms (ECGs) in children. It focuses on the presentation of congenital and acquired heart diseases as interpreted through the ECG and is supported by an extensive illustration program derived from electronically stored ECGs. The book also features lists and algorithms that can be applied when noticing any pathology within the ECG, thereby allowing these findings to be traced to potential differential diagnoses. Topics include the normal electrocardiogram; cellular electrophysiology; cardiac conduction; heart rate and rhythm disturbances; atrioventricular conduction abnormalities; and cardiac ischemia, injury, and infarction. Pediatric Electrocardiography: An Algorithmic Approach to Interpretation is a valuable resource for pediatricians, family medicine physicians, cardiologists, residents, and medical students.
- Contents
- 1. The Normal Electrocardiogram -- 2. Cellular Electrophysiology and Electrocardiography -- 3. Cardiac Axis: Calculation and Interpretation -- 4. Cardiac Conduction System -- 5. Cardiac Chamber Enlargement and Hypertrophy -- 6. Heart Rate and Rhythm Disturbances -- 7. Atrioventricular Conduction Abnormalities: Preexcitation, Heart Block, and Other Ventricular Conduction Abnormalities -- 8. Cardiac Ischemia, Injury, and Infarction -- 9. Abnormalities in Electrocardiogram Secondary to Systemic Pathology -- 10. Algorithmic Approach to Pediatric ECG Interpretation -- Appendix.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
