1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910464228303321

Autore

Field Dorothy

Titolo

Eye emergencies : the practitioner's guide / / Dorothy Field, Julie Tillotson, Emma Whittingham

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cumbria, [England] : , : M&K Publishing, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

9781907836952

1-907830-95-2

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (203 p.)

Disciplina

617.7026

Soggetti

Ophthalmologic emergencies

Eye - Wounds and injuries

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Prelims; Contents; About this book; Chapter 1 Anatomy and physiology of the eye; Chapter 2 Initial assessment; Chapter 3 Differential diagnosis of emergency eye conditions; Chapter 4 Major accidents and injuries; Chapter 5 Non-urgent eye conditions; Chapter 6 Drugs commonly used for acute eye conditions; Chapter 7 Ophthalmic pain; Chapter 8 Concluding notes; Chapter 9 Ophthalmic procedures; Glossary of ophthalmic terms; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The second edition of Eye Emergencies offers an excellent up-to-date resource for anyone whose work involves dealing with acute ophthalmic presentations. The authors have used the term 'practitioner' to include doctors, ophthalmic nurses, emergency care practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses in accident and emergency departments and 'walk in' centres and first aid workers in remote locations such as oil rigs or working in the armed services. Aimed at readers with differing levels of confidence, skills and knowledge, Eye Emergencies will help all practitioners develop greater competence in



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910457078903321

Titolo

Introduction to homeland security [[electronic resource] /] / Jane A. Bullock ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann, c2006

ISBN

1-281-05222-1

9786611052225

0-08-047868-9

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (671 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BullockJane A

Disciplina

363.32/0973

Soggetti

Terrorism - Prevention - Government policy - United States

National security - United States

Civil defense - United States

Emergency management - United States

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Historic overview of the terrorist threat -- Statutory authority -- Organizational actions -- Terrorist-related hazards -- Safety and security -- Mitigation, prevention, and preparedness -- Response and recovery -- Communications -- Technology -- The future of homeland security.

Sommario/riassunto

INTRODUCTION TO HOMELAND SECURITY was the first book to provide practitioners, educators, and students with a comprehensive account of the original and ongoing developments in the Department of Homeland Security's reorganization, as well as the practices, policies and programs enacted in relation to the government restructure. The new edition continues to prove the standard in providing the latest information on the developments in national security in the context of DHS.Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, the book recounts US Government and private sector actions taken s



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910463739003321

Titolo

Eco-efficient construction and building materials : life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-labelling and case studies / / edited by F. Pacheco-Torgal [and three others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, PA : , : Woodhead Pub., , 2014

ISBN

0-85709-772-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (641 p.)

Collana

Woodhead Publishing series in civil and structural engineering, , 2052-4714 ; ; number 49

Altri autori (Persone)

TorgalFernando Pacheco

Disciplina

690.028

690.0286

Soggetti

Sustainable construction

Building materials

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

part I. Life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-labelling and procurement -- part II. Assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials -- part III. Assessing the environmental impact of particular types of structure.

Sommario/riassunto

Eco-efficient construction and building materials reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials. Part one discusses the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to building materials as well as eco-labelling. Part two includes case studies showing the application of LCA methodology to different types of building material, from cement and concrete to wood and adhesives used in building. Part three includes case studies applying LCA methodology to particular structures and components.Reviews ways of assessing the environme