Medical Reference Catalogue
16
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Text Atlas
of Obstetric
Dermatology
A Practical Guide
to Joint & Soft
Tissue Injection and
Aspiration
George Kroumpouzos MD,
PhD
James WMcNabb MD
Private Practice—Family
Medicine, Full Circle Family
Medicine of Piedmont
HealthCare, Mooresville, NC
November 2013 / Hardcover
Approx. 296 pp. / Approx. 401 lllus. / Approx. 75 Tables
9781451176742
September 2014 / Hardcover
Approx. 256 pp. / Approx. 300 lllus.
9781451186574
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
This exceptional text-atlas provides an overview of the most updated
evidence-based information on a variety of skin problems in pregnancy,
offering a guide for evaluation, diagnosis, and management. Themes
include physiologic skin changes of pregnancy, preexisting skin diseases
and tumors affected by pregnancy, pruritus in pregnancy, and specific
dermatoses of pregnancy. This book differs from existing content in the
field in that it provides an in-depth review of common skin problems in
gestation, supported with more than 400 illustrations for essential visual
guidance, and a practical guide on how to best manage them. Specific
sections on drug safety, cosmetic use, surgical procedures in pregnancy,
and dermatoethics are included. Chapters are authored by dermatologists
or obstetric physicians with expertise in obstetric dermatology and a
wealth of clinical experience in the field.
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
Expanded and updated for its Third Edition, A Practical Guide to Joint
& Soft Tissue Injection and Aspiration explains the rationale and step-
by-step procedures for joint and soft tissue injections and aspirations.
The book enables primary care practitioner to master the effective
techniques for treating a variety of common skin and musculoskeletal
conditions. This edition covers many alternative techniques and several
new procedures, including a whole new section on ultrasound-guided
injections.
f
f
Pages have color tabs for quick access to body part
f
f
Companion website includes text, images and video
f
f
Consistent headings throughout for easy to find navigation: Patient
position, anatomy, Landmarks, Anesthesia, Equipment, Technique,
Aftercare, Pearls
f
f
Full-color illustrations help practitioners identify anatomic
landmarks and demonstrate how to perform each technique
f
f
References added at the end of every chapter
f
f
Step by step process of every procedure
f
f
Video with every procedure
f
f
Whole new section on musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-
guided injections
f
f
More than 400 color illustrations and online image bank,
representing the largest dermatologic image library in pregnancy,
including numerous rare cases
f
f
Maternal/Fetal Risks and Management Options Tables in each
chapter
f
f
Key Points Table at the end of each chapter
f
f
Management recommendations by experts provide step-by-step
guidance in reaching therapeutic decisions
Specialty: Dermatology
Specialty: Family & General Practice
Third Edition
