Reseña del libro "Mosby’s® Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference (en Inglés)"
Find information fast on the lab tests that matter the most! With test entries organized the way you’ll use them, Mosby’s® Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference makes it fast and easy to look up and perform important lab tests. Concise monographs are arranged alphabetically and include vital information such as the type of test, alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, contraindications, potential complications, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. New to this edition are several new tests along with the latest research. From an experienced author team led by Kathleen Deska Pagana, this market-leading handbook offers a compact size, durable cover, and A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference while on the job.Alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabsEach test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to findRelated tests are cross-referenced for simple lookupNormal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicableAbnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrowsPossible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate interventionIcons for drug-related interfering factors alert you to the effects of pharmacologic agents on testsIcons for patient teaching-related care indicate information that should be shared with patients and their familiesInside front cover includes easy-to-find information oncommon reference ranges for healthy adults, routine blood testing, and routine urine testingUser’s Guide to Test Preparation and Procedures provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure that each is performed accurately and safely, and to prevent having to repeat a test due to an errorQuick-reference appendices include disease and organ panels, tests by body system, and tests in alphabetical orderAbbreviations for tests are provided on the inside back coverNEW! Additional new tests include protein electrophoresis, bubble study (added to echocardiogram), ShieldTM blood test and Epi proColon® (added to colorectal cancer screening tests), norovirus (added to virus testing), and PD-L1 (added to breast cancer tumor analysis)NEW content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each testNEW! Some tests are combined, merged into other tests, or renamed for a more streamlined referenceNEW! Streamlined test template includes a new Clinical priorities heading that includes potential complications and interfering factors Read more
