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Special tests provides you with an essential understanding of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests. Hundreds of tests are included, giving the most up-to date description of how they are used in the investigation of disease. This book describes the nature and purpose of each test, the preparation and procedure involved and the significance of the results. The physical and psychological preparation of the patient is given special attention. The tests are grouped in chapters based on the activities of living. The quick reference will enable you to provide improved patient education and support to patients under your care.
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Special tests provides you with an essential understanding of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests. Hundreds of tests are included, giving the most up-to date description of how they are used in the investigation of disease. This book describes the nature and purpose of each test, the preparation and procedure involved and the significance of the results. The physical and psychological preparation of the patient is given special attention. The tests are grouped in chapters based on the activities of living. The quick reference will enable you to provide improved patient education and support to patients under your care.
New to this edition
Thoroughly updated with new sections on the following:
'Point of care' and 'near patient' testing
Management of 'high risk' specimens
Radioisotope scanning of various organs
Gallium scanning
Positron emission tomography (PET)
Ambulatory cardiac monitoring
Pulse oximetry
Chemical markers for myocardial ischaemia
Coagulation factor assays
Testing for autoantibodies
Tumour markers
Serum zinc estimation
Salivary gland radiology
Oesophageal scanning
Detection of gastrointestinal bleeding
Identification of pancreatic tumours
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
Screening by prostatic specific antigen (PSA)
Placental and fetal monitoring
Cordocentesis
Liquid-based cytology for cervical cytology
Drug monitoring
Latest diagnostic tests
New user-friendly page design
New flexicover will make it more user-friendly in clinical situations
Key Features
Easy reference to a wide range of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests
Provides a clear guide to the range, nature and significance of the tests
Unique range of tests covered and uniquely organized by activities of living
Up to date description of how the tests are used in the investigation of disease
User friendly format
Author Information
By David M. D. Evans, MB, BS, FRCS, Formerly Consultant Pathologist to the South Glamorgan Health Authority based at Llandough Hospital, Hon Clinical Teacher, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales
Consultant Hand Surgeon, Guy's Hospital, London and The Hand Clinic, Oakley Green, Windsor, UK
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<P>Special tests provides you with an essential understanding of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests. Hundreds of tests are included, giving the most up-to date description of how they are used in the investigation of disease. This book describes the nature and purpose of each test, the preparation and procedure involved and the significance of the results. The physical and psychological preparation of the patient is given special attention. The tests are grouped in chapters based on the activities of living. The quick reference will enable you to provide improved patient education and support to patients under your care. </p> <p>The eBook version of this title gives you access to the complete book content electronically*. Evolve eBooks allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Evolve eBooks titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of Nursing eBooks. </p>
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<P>Special tests provides you with an essential understanding of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests. Hundreds of tests are included, giving the most up-to date description of how they are used in the investigation of disease. This book describes the nature and purpose of each test, the preparation and procedure involved and the significance of the results. The physical and psychological preparation of the patient is given special attention. The tests are grouped in chapters based on the activities of living. The quick reference will enable you to provide improved patient education and support to patients under your care. </p>USD00add-to-cart97807234358152011 and earlierProfessionalBy David M. D. Evans, MB, BS, FRCS200315E-BookMosby Ltd.021 May 2003IN STOCKBy <STRONG>David M. D. Evans</STRONG>, MB, BS, FRCS, Formerly Consultant Pathologist to the South Glamorgan Health Authority based at Llandough Hospital, Hon Clinical Teacher, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales
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