Nursing Resources: Lab and Diagnostic Resources
Jennifer DeBerg
Diagnostic/Lab Test Resources
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BiliToolAssesses the risks toward the development of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns.
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Visual DXVisual Dx is a diagnostic clinical support tool that includes over 2,800 adult and pediatric conditions as well as over 40,000 images. Clinicians can search by a diagnosis, build a patient- specific differential, or review over 20,000 medication reactions and adverse events. With expanded content across general medicine, VisualDx delivers speed and diagnostic accuracy at the point of care.
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LabTestsOnlineThe American Association for Clinical Chemistry hosts this resource that aims to help patients and caregivers understand the many lab tests that are a vital part of medical care. Laboratory and medical professionals develop and check all content for accuracy.
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Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference
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Known for its accuracy and easy-to-use format, Mosby's® Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference, 17th Edition, is your one-stop resource for all the latest testing information. Tests are organized alphabetically and include vital information such as test explanations, alternate or abbreviated test names, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. This edition also includes the latest research surrounding each test. Every test entry begins on a new page and all tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. The compact size, durable cover, and practical A-to-Z thumb tabs make this market-leading reference the ideal choice for anyone wanting quick and easy access to the very latest diagnostic and lab tests used in practice today. NEW! Information on Ebola and Monkey pox (mpox) is included in virus testing content. NEW! Tests are reorganized and combined with similar tests to streamline content and provide better searchability. NEW! Content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test. Tests organized alphabetically with A-to-Z thumb tabs for quick reference. User's Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure to ensure safety and accuracy. Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. Related tests are cross-referenced, making them easy to find. Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable to provide complete clinical data. Possible critical values are highlighted to alert you to situations requiring immediate intervention. Abnormal findings are emphasized with directional arrows. Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families. Appendix lists tests by body system and test type, offering quick access to related studies. Abbreviations for tests are provided on the end sheets, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. Durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged.
ISBN: 9780323828673Publication Date: 2024, 17th ed. -
Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Seventh Edition
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The essential guide to more than 450 of the most commonly performed diagnostic tests - updated with the latest molecular, genetic, and microbiological tests A Doody's Core Title for 2019! Guide to Diagnostic Tests, Seventh Edition is a concise guide to the selection and interpretation of more than 450 of the laboratory and microbiology tests most relevant to the general practice of medicine. This on-the-spot clinical companion also includes coverage of diagnostic imaging, electrocardiology, echocardiography, and the use of tests in differential diagnosis. Features: * Covers areas of internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, neurology, and obstetrics and gynecology * Over 25 new or substantially revised laboratory tests * New and updated coverage of emerging and re-emerging pathogens and infectious agents,including the Zika and Ebola viruses * Updated material on molecular and genetic tests, including pharmacogenetics tests * An entire section of diagnostic algorithms * Full literature citations with PubMed identification (PMID) numbers included for each reference * Details costs and risks of various procedures and tests * Full section on electrocardiography and echocardiography If you've been looking for an authoritative, up-to-date, and easy-to-carry guide to the latest diagnostic testing procedures, your search ends here.
ISBN: 9781259640896Publication Date: 2017, 7th ed.
