This book visually represents places where extrapelvic endometriosis has been reported in the human body. One or more location is represented by each letter of the English alphabet. This book provides a modern understanding of the disease from scientific and medical sources. Traditionally understood as a disease of the female reproductive system, this book aims to show endometriosis has body-wide potential, occurring beyond the organs of reproduction. An estimated 176 to 200 million people worldwide have endometriosis; at least 44 to 80 million persons have extrapelvic endometriosis. Organized alphabetically, areas of the body where endometriosis has been identified are matched with simple images to raise awareness of its body-wide potential. The purposes are to create conversation, disrupt traditional norms and validate those with extrapelvic endometriosis. Limited awareness and understanding about the body-wide lesion potential of endometriosis subjects people with the disease to dismissal, misdiagnoses and delayed diagnosis. For people with pelvic, and/or extrapelvic endometriosis, this book serves to validate their experiences. For those who have never heard of endometriosis, this book refutes 'traditional beliefs' and provides a modern look at a disease mired in myth and outdated information. For those in healthcare, we hope this simple book inspires you to learn more about the disease. For healthcare professionals, we hope this book helps you recognize the potential for endometriosis among different body systems and further you to seek more information about how the disease presents, and the conditions it can mimic with respect to each body system. This non-fiction book contains basic definitions and a short informative section about what the disease is, who it affects, how it presents, associations with other health conditions and where it has been identified in the body. Endometriosis affects people of all genders, racial, and ethnic identities regardless of social or economic status and education attained. This book is a contribution to the ongoing representation of the disease, with acknowledgment to the scientific understanding of how widespread extrapelvic endometriosis is.
This book visually represents places where extrapelvic endometriosis has been reported in the human body. One or more location is represented by each letter of the English alphabet. This book provides a modern understanding of the disease from scientific and medical sources. Traditionally understood as a disease of the female reproductive system, this book aims to show endometriosis has body-wide potential, occurring beyond the organs of reproduction. An estimated 176 to 200 million people worldwide have endometriosis; at least 44 to 80 million persons have extrapelvic endometriosis. Organized alphabetically, areas of the body where endometriosis has been identified are matched with simple images to raise awareness of its body-wide potential. The purposes are to create conversation, disrupt traditional norms and validate those with extrapelvic endometriosis. Limited awareness and understanding about the body-wide lesion potential of endometriosis subjects people with the disease to dismissal, misdiagnoses and delayed diagnosis. For people with pelvic, and/or extrapelvic endometriosis, this book serves to validate their experiences. For those who have never heard of endometriosis, this book refutes 'traditional beliefs' and provides a modern look at a disease mired in myth and outdated information. For those in healthcare, we hope this simple book inspires you to learn more about the disease. For healthcare professionals, we hope this book helps you recognize the potential for endometriosis among different body systems and further you to seek more information about how the disease presents, and the conditions it can mimic with respect to each body system. This non-fiction book contains basic definitions and a short informative section about what the disease is, who it affects, how it presents, associations with other health conditions and where it has been identified in the body. Endometriosis affects people of all genders, racial, and ethnic identities regardless of social or economic status and education attained. This book is a contribution to the ongoing representation of the disease, with acknowledgment to the scientific understanding of how widespread extrapelvic endometriosis is.
A revised new edition of this comprehensive critical care nursing text, developed with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). This second edition of ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing has been fully revised and updated for critical care nurses and students in Australia and New Zealand. As well as featuring the most recent critical care research data, current clinical practice, policies, procedures and guidelines specific to Australia and New Zealand, this new edition offers new and expanded chapters and case studies. The ultimate guide for critical care nurses and nursing students alike, ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e has been developed in conjunction with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). As with the first edition, the text in ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e reflects the expertise of ACCCN's highly-qualified team of local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians. This authoritative nursing resource takes a patient-centred approach, encouraging practising critical care nurses and students to develop effective, high-quality critical care nursing practice. ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e outlines the scope of critical care nursing, before detailing the core components and specialty aspects of critical care nursing, such as intensive care, emergency nursing, cardiac nursing, neuroscience nursing and acute care. Specific clinical conditions such as emergency presentations, trauma, resuscitation, and organ donation are featured to explore some of the more complex or unique aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice.
A revised new edition of this comprehensive critical care nursing text, developed with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). This second edition of ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing has been fully revised and updated for critical care nurses and students in Australia and New Zealand. As well as featuring the most recent critical care research data, current clinical practice, policies, procedures and guidelines specific to Australia and New Zealand, this new edition offers new and expanded chapters and case studies. The ultimate guide for critical care nurses and nursing students alike, ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e has been developed in conjunction with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). As with the first edition, the text in ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e reflects the expertise of ACCCN's highly-qualified team of local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians. This authoritative nursing resource takes a patient-centred approach, encouraging practising critical care nurses and students to develop effective, high-quality critical care nursing practice. ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e outlines the scope of critical care nursing, before detailing the core components and specialty aspects of critical care nursing, such as intensive care, emergency nursing, cardiac nursing, neuroscience nursing and acute care. Specific clinical conditions such as emergency presentations, trauma, resuscitation, and organ donation are featured to explore some of the more complex or unique aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice. expanded chapters for cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological content new chapters on Quality and Safety; Recovery and Rehabilitation; Psychological care; and Obstetric emergencies new case studies elaborate on relevant care issues critiques of recent research publications explore related topics practice tips highlight areas of care particularly relevant to daily clinical practice learning activities support knowledge, reflective learning and understanding
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