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Publication
Philadelphia : Williams and Wilkins, 7th edition
ISBN
0781741807 / 9780781741804
Description
This reference on laboratory and diagnostic tests provides explanation of the text, normal values, procedure, clinical implications, patient preparation and after-care, and clinical alerts. This edition has increased emphasis on patient care, with coverage of caregiver responsibilities, patient communciation, informed care, cultural considerations and varied treatment settings.
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CONTENTS:
Diagnostic testing -- Blood studies; hematology and coagulation -- Urine studies -- Stool studies -- Cerebrospinal fluid studies -- Chemistry studies -- Microbiologic studies -- Immunodiagnostic studies -- Nuclear medicine studies -- X-Ray studies -- Cytologic, histologic, and genetic studies -- Endoscopic studies -- Ultrasound studies -- Pulmonary function, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and electrolyte studies -- Prenatal diagnosis and tests of fetal well-being -- Special systems, organ functions, and postmortem studies -- Appendix A : Standard/universal precautions -- Appendix B : Latex and rubber allergy precautions -- Appendix C : Sedation and analgesia precautions -- Appendix D : Conversions from conventional to Systéme International (SI) units -- Appendix E : Guidelines for specimen transport and storage -- Appendix F : Vitamins in human nutrition -- Appendix G : Minerals in human nutrition -- Appendix H : Examples of forms -- Appendix I : Panic or critical values -- Appendix J : Effects of the most commonly used drugs on frequently ordered laboratory tests (blood, "whole" plasma, serum, stool, and urine) -- Appendix K : Protocols for hair, nails, saliva, sputum, and breath specimen collection -- Appendix L : Protocols for evidentiary specimen collection in criminal or forensic cases.
Diagnostic testing -- Blood studies; hematology and coagulation -- Urine studies -- Stool studies -- Cerebrospinal fluid studies -- Chemistry studies -- Microbiologic studies -- Immunodiagnostic studies -- Nuclear medicine studies -- X-Ray studies -- Cytologic, histologic, and genetic studies -- Endoscopic studies -- Ultrasound studies -- Pulmonary function, arterial blood gases (ABGs), and electrolyte studies -- Prenatal diagnosis and tests of fetal well-being -- Special systems, organ functions, and postmortem studies -- Appendix A : Standard/universal precautions -- Appendix B : Latex and rubber allergy precautions -- Appendix C : Sedation and analgesia precautions -- Appendix D : Conversions from conventional to Systéme International (SI) units -- Appendix E : Guidelines for specimen transport and storage -- Appendix F : Vitamins in human nutrition -- Appendix G : Minerals in human nutrition -- Appendix H : Examples of forms -- Appendix I : Panic or critical values -- Appendix J : Effects of the most commonly used drugs on frequently ordered laboratory tests (blood, "whole" plasma, serum, stool, and urine) -- Appendix K : Protocols for hair, nails, saliva, sputum, and breath specimen collection -- Appendix L : Protocols for evidentiary specimen collection in criminal or forensic cases.