1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910777042603321

Titolo

Mathematical methods in scattering theory and biomedical engineering [[electronic resource] ] : proceedings of the 7th International Workshop, Nymphaio, Greece, 8-11 September 2005 / / editors, Dimitrois I. Fotiadis, Christos V. Massalas

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore ; ; Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, 2006

ISBN

1-281-92460-1

9786611924607

981-277-319-3

Descrizione fisica

xi, 440 p. : ill

Altri autori (Persone)

FotiadisDimitrios Ioannou

MassalasChristos

Disciplina

610.28

Soggetti

Biomedical engineering - Mathematics

Scattering (Mathematics)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

A Method to Solve Inverse Scattering Problems for Electromagnetic Fields in Chiral Media (C Athanasiadis & E Kardasi); Nonlinear Integral Equations in Inverse Obstacle Scattering (O Ivanyshyn & R Kres); Homogenization in Chiral Elasticity (G Barbatis & I G Stratis); Shape Control and Damage Identification of Piezoelectric Smart Beams Using Finite Element Modelling and Genetic Optimization (E P Hadjigeorgiou et al.); A Fast Numerical Method for a Simplified Phase Field Model (C A Sfyrakis & V A Dougalis); On the Hidden Electromagnetic Activity of the Brain (G Dassios); A Decision Tree Based Approach for the Identification of Ischaemic Beats in ECG Recordings (T P Exarchos et al.); An Automatic Microcalcification Detection System Utilizing Mammorgraphic Enhancement Techniques (A N Papadopoulos & D I Fotiadis); Multidimensional Cardiac Models (D G Tsalikakis et al.); Mobile and Electronic Medical Support and Education for Dyslexic Students (M Virvou & E Alepis); and other papers.

Sommario/riassunto

Comprises the papers presented at the 7th International Workshop on Scattering Theory and Biomedical Engineering, focusing on the topics in



scattering theory and biomedical technology.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910830095803321

Autore

Shaw Mary E

Titolo

Ophthalmic nursing [[electronic resource] /] / Mary E. Shaw, Agnes Lee; founding editor, Rosalind Stollery

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex ; ; Ames, IA, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

ISBN

1-282-49129-6

9786612491290

1-4443-1984-1

1-4443-1985-X

Edizione

[4th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LeeAgnes (Agnes E.)

StolleryRosalind

Disciplina

617.70231

Soggetti

Ophthalmic nursing

Nursing

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

Ophthalmic Nursing; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 The Ophthalmic Patient; Introduction; Registration for the sight-impaired or severely sight-impaired; Assistance and rehabilitation; Voluntary organisations; 2 The Ophthalmic Nurse; Introduction; Assessment of patients; Patient information and teaching; Professional issues; The nurse in the outpatient department; The nurse in the accident and emergency department; The day case and ward nurse; The nurse in the theatre; 3 Ophthalmic Nursing Procedures; General principles; Recording visual acuity

Ophthalmic procedures utilising ANTT principlesPrinciples and protocol for ophthalmic medication instillation/application; Clinical practice guidelines; 4 Emergency Ophthalmic Procedures; Slit-lamp examination; Goldmann applanation tonometry; Examining the eye; Removing a conjunctival or corneal foreign body; Applying pad and bandage; Removing a corneal rust ring; Testing for tear film break-up



time: assessing the quality of tears; Irrigating the eye; 5 The Globe: A Brief Overview; Introduction; The nerve supply to the eye; The blood supply to the eye

6 The Protective Structures, Including Removal of an EyeThe orbit; The eyelids; Conditions of the orbit; Removal of an eye; Conditions of the eyelids; Reflective activity; 7 The Lacrimal System and Tear Film; Introduction; The lacrimal gland; The lacrimal drainage system; The tear film; Conditions of the lacrimal system; Reflective activity; 8 The Conjunctiva and Sclera; The conjunctiva; Conditions of the conjunctiva; The sclera; Conditions affecting the sclera; Reflective activity; 9 The Cornea; Introduction; Physiology of corneal symptoms; Conditions of the cornea; Reflective activity

10 The Uveal TractIntroduction; The choroid; The ciliary body; The iris; Conditions of the uveal tract; Reflective activity; 11 Glaucoma; Introduction; Methods of measuring intra-ocular pressure; Anatomy and physiology; Related disorders - glaucoma; Reflective activity; 12 The Crystalline Lens; Introduction; Cataract; Complications of cataract extraction; Cataract operations; Aphakia; Dislocated lens; Reflective activity; 13 The Retina, Optic Nerve and Vitreous Humour; The retina; The optic nerve; The vitreous humour; Colour vision; Rhodopsin; Conditions of the retina; Toxoplasmosis

ToxocariasisConditions of the macula; Conditions of the optic nerve; Conditions of the vitreous humour; Reflective activity; 14 The Extra-ocular Muscles; Introduction; Eye movements; Strabismus or squint; Paralytic squint; Reflective activity; 15 Ophthalmic Trauma; Introduction; Prevention of ocular trauma and eye protection; Reflective activity; 16 Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease; Diabetes mellitus; Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; Thyroid disease; Hypertension; Giant cell arteritis; Herpes simplex virus; Herpes zoster virus; Tuberculosis; Sarcoid; Bechet's disease; Syphilis

Toxoplasmosis

Sommario/riassunto

There have been many changes in the arena of ophthalmic care since the last edition of this book was published.  This fourth edition has been fully updated and revised to reflect these recent advances in care, and incorporates new information on patient care, contexts of care, and expanded roles. It includes a greater emphasis on the primary care setting, more information on issues such as new treatments, infection control, and use of technology, greater detail on theatre, anaesthetics and recovery, and new information on the role of other healthcare profes