1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910465659803321

Titolo

Pathophysiology made incredibly visual! / / clinical editor, Theresa Capriotti

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] : , : Wolters Kluwer, , 2017

©2017

ISBN

1-4963-4967-9

1-4963-4966-0

Edizione

[Third edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (844 pages) : illustrations, photographs

Disciplina

616.070222

Soggetti

Physiology, Pathological

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: The basics -- Chapter 2: Cardiovascular disorders -- Chapter 3: Respiratory disorders -- Chapter 4: Neurologic disorders -- Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal disorders -- Chapter 6: Musculoskeletal disorders -- Chapter 7: Hematologic disorders -- Chapter 8: Immune disorders -- Chapter 9: Endocrine disorders -- Chapter 10: Kidney and urological disorders -- Chapter 11: Integumentary disorders -- Chapter 12: Reproductive disorders

Sommario/riassunto

Know the how and why of common conditions--and assess them accurately--with the newly updated Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Visual, 3rd Edition .Fully illustrated in the popular Made Incredibly Visual style, this essential guide offers easy-to-follow explanations for the causes and mechanisms of numerous common disorders, listing symptoms and indications for each. Use this as the perfect study guide for the NCLEX® or certification exam, to support class materials, and to absorb the pathophysiology principles every nurse needs to know. Absorb the expert wisdom and insights of this invaluable guide . . .Walks you through the development stages of numerous diseases and disorders , illustrating their cellular process, symptoms, and effects on tissue and organs. Explains cell parts and their functions , as well as cell division, adaptation, injury, and stress and disease. Hundreds of



photos, illustrations, and diagrams explaining key concepts and providing clear direction on how to recognize common conditions. Supports accurate diagnosis and treatment - Common disorders for each major body system, such as: Cardiovascular - Acute coronary syndromes, aortic aneurysms, cardiomyopathy. Respiratory - ARDS, asthma, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer. Neurologic - Alzheimer's, cerebral aneurysm, migraine headaches, Gastrointestinal - Cholecystitis, cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, Musculoskeletal - Carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disk, osteoarthritis. Hematologic - Anemia, leukemia, sickle cell disease, Immune - AIDS, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Endocrine - Adrenal hypofunction, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, Renal - Acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, pyelonephritis, Integumentary - Acne, burns, pressure ulcers, Reproductive - Breast, cervical, ovarian, and prostate cancer. Special chapter features: Vision Quest - End-of-chapter quizzes in the form of puzzles, riddles, and multiple-choice questions, to help you retain vital information, Risky business - Risk factors to be aware of while treating each condition, How it happens - The physiological process that creates a particular condition, What to look for - A list of symptoms for each condition, Age-old story - Discusses how a condition develops and presents, according to the patient's age, Memory board - Visual tricks that help you remember vital concepts and key treatments



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910136543003321

Autore

Hewitt Andy (writer on construction claims)

Titolo

Construction claims & responses : effective writing & presentation / / Andy Hewitt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : , : Wiley Blackwell, , 2016

ISBN

1-119-15188-0

1-119-15187-2

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 pages)

Classificazione

LAW019000

Disciplina

343.07/8624

Soggetti

Construction contracts

Claims

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Contract administration for claims -- Types of claim -- Presentation -- The essential elements of a successful claim -- The preliminaries to the claim -- The extension-of-time claim -- The claim for additional payment -- The appendices and editing -- Claim responses and determinations -- A note on dispute boards.

Sommario/riassunto

" A practical, step-by-step guide for contracts managers, commercial managers, project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers and architects on the preparation of and responses to construction claims. Everyone involved in the preparation or review of construction claims should have this book to hand. The book examines the different types of claim common to construction contracts and presents a step-by-step guide to demonstrate the process of building up the submission of a claim and covers: Various types of claim. How the claim may be split into sections dealing with the details of the contract, the cause, the effect, entitlement and quantum. What this section is attempting to demonstrate or achieve and why. What should be included within the section and why. Worked examples of typical claims and responses with sample wording. "--