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 ...
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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. 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 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
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780723432890.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780723432890.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780723432890.
