Mosby's Rapid Reference to Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests |
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| Author:
| Pagana, Kathleen D.
Pagana, Timothy J. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55664-515-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1999 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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| Imprint: | Mosby |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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MOSBY'S RAPID REFERENCE TO DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTS presents the latest information on the most commonly performed laboratory and diagnostic tests in a portable, up-to-date clinical handbook. Tests are organized consistently and alphabetically for quick reference in the clinical setting. Each test includes: alternate or abbre-viated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation; contraindications; potential complications; interfering...
More DescriptionMOSBY'S RAPID REFERENCE TO DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTS presents the latest information on the most commonly performed laboratory and diagnostic tests in a portable, up-to-date clinical handbook. Tests are organized consistently and alphabetically for quick reference in the clinical setting. Each test includes: alternate or abbre-viated test names; type of test; normal findings; possible critical values; test explanation; contraindications; potential complications; interfering factors; procedure and patient care (before, during, and after); and abnormal findings.
· Organizes tests alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference in the clinical setting.
· Created in a handy pocket size, so it can be carried in the clinical area and referred to on-the-spot.
· Begins each test or procedure monograph on a new page making each monograph easy to find.
· Includes normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients, providing complete clinical data.
· Highlights possible critical values to alert the reader to situations requiring immediate intervention.
· Alerts the reader to the effects of pharmacologic agents on tests with a unique symbol next to drug related interfering factors.
· Highlights increased and decreased abnormal findings with directional arrows.
· Concludes each test with a "Notes" section that enables the reader to add needed information relevant to a specific institution.
· Lists abbreviations for tests and for units of measurement in the appendixes.
· Incorporates a two-color design throughout, which highlights important information and enhances the visual appeal.