Featured New Book Titles, 09/27/07

Geriatric Rehabilitation : A Clinical Approach / Carole B. Lewis, Jennifer M. Bottomley. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2008.

New Book Shelf | WB460 L58g 2008

Book Description (Amazon): In this new edition, the readibility has been enhanced with streamlined text, added subheadings, introductions, and conclusions to each chapter. The special needs of the elderly in all health care settings is the unifying element of this book. It emphasizes a balance of theory, clinical application of knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for the older adult population, and focuses on the practical components for their comprehensive rehabilitation. This book addresses and incorporates aspects of prevention, fitness, and wellness into the rehabilitative model of care for elders with and without pathological conditions. A three-part organization covers demographic trends and aging theories, presents a comprehensive consideration of patient care concepts, and details administration and management topics. The most exciting change to the 3rd edition is the inclusion of Evidence Based Medicine (EMB) interventions throughout. EBM treatment suggestions are given for a myriad of diagnoses. For physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, physiatrists, gerontological physicians and nurse specialists, administrators, nutritionists, and community care organizers and educators.

Ocular Trauma / James T. Banta. Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier Saunders, 2007.

New Book Shelf | WW525 B22o 2007

Book Description (Amazon): Confidently evaluate and treat virtually any traumatic eye injury you may encounter in practice...from chemical injuries to blast injuries to perforating injuries. This new resource provides all the hands-on how-to's you need to stabilize an ocular trauma patient, diagnose their problem, manage it if possible, and make a referral when necessary. With its practical advice, many informative illustrations, and instructive videos on DVD, Ocular Trauma is your ideal resource for managing all forms of ocular injury.


A Practical Guide to Palliative Care / [edited by] Jerry L. Old, Daniel L. Swagerty, Jr. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, c2007.

New Book Shelf | WB310 P88 2007

Book Description (Amazon): Designed for easy use at the bedside, this manual contains the practical information health care professionals need to provide optimal end-of-life care. The book presents a multidimensional, holistic approach to assessment and management of the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient and family. Topics covered include cultural diversity in end-of-life care; communicating with patients and families; predicting life expectancy; terminal care; non-pain symptom management; pain control; palliative interventions; pediatric palliative care; record keeping; and ethics. The succinct, user-friendly presentation features bullet points and numerous quick-reference tables. Each chapter includes an "In a Nutshell" summary of key points.

Pre-eclampsia : Etiology and Clinical Practice / [edited by] Fiona Lyall, Michael Belfort. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007.

New Book Shelf | WQ215 P91 2007

Book Description (Amazon):With its massive implications for both mothers and babies, pre-eclampsia continues to be one of the medical communities greatest challenges. Edited by renowned experts in this field, this book presents a comprehensive overview of pre-eclampsia. Providing a definition and classification of the disease, and the etiology and pathogenesis of the condition, the authors cover screening, presentation, and diagnosis, and review maternal and fetal complications. They take a multidisciplinary approach to labor ward management of the severe disease, anesthetic implications, and postpartum care. The book concludes with an examination of future therapeutic strategies and directions.

Have suggestions for purchases? Contact Karen Grigg at grigg012@mc.duke.edu