Medical Technology Books

The Edge of Medicine: The Technology That Will Change Our Lives

William Hanson

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Experts agree that we are entering the Golden Age of Medicine, when our everyday experience of being ill and getting better will be more like science fiction than today’s routine trip to the doctor.

Bill Hanson, director of the surgical intensive care unit at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and an inventor of medical technology, offers true-life and intensely intimate stories about the way biotechnology is changing people's lives.
• An electronic nose that detects infection, such as pneumonia, based on a person’s breath
• Robots with appendages that can feel their way around tissue, which will augment the hands of surgeons in the operating room
• Computer health wizards that will advise and prescribe through your home computer
• Computerized psychotherapists dispensing advice about emotional problems
• Telehealth software that serves as a monitoring nurse for difficult to manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes.
• Wheelchairs operated by reading electrical brainwaves for patients with severe neurological deterioration.

Bill Hanson describes the human genius that arrived at these amazing discoveries, and how innovators are working to take these feats to an even more technologically advanced level. And more importantly, he discusses what the human experience will be and how we can prepare ourselves for the moral and ethical challenges that these awesome changes will bring. This riveting and startling account will make us revise our expectations of our own mortality.

Board of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations (Book Only)

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Preparing for the Board of Registry examination can be difficult. Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations has been developed to assist students in preparing for this important step in their careers. It provides the student with an opportunity for self-examination and practice in taking simulated tests.

Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations contains background on the Board of Registry, guidelines for preparing and taking the test, information on the development, content, structure and scoring of the test, as well as practice questions and answers. The study guide covers all areas of the laboratory, including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, blood banking, immunology, body fluids, and laboratory operations. The extensive reading list helps direct students to more information to expand and refine their knowledge.

Besides students preparing for their examinations, Board Of Registry Study Guide: Clinical Laboratory Certification Examinations is also of interest to faculty, and officials of clinical laboratory education programs wishing to know more about the structure and scoring of Board of Registry examinations.

Clincial Laboratory Science Review (Harr, Clinical Laboratory Science Review)

Robert R. Harr

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very useful book for MTs 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

It is very nice book to refresh your knowledge before MT license exams. It is a little bit more than in the exam, so it make the exam easier.

Clinical Laboratory Science Review 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book is concise, all the choices have detailed information for ruling out and choosing the correct answer. It's great for a test practice in choosing the right answer and not to look for a clue or take a wild guest.

Great Book 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My graduating class had an exit exam before graduation, this is the review book that our teacher got our material from. Some of the questions are hard, but every question is explained on how they got that answer. There is over 5 pages of color plates in the book and they each have questions. You also get a CD-rom with your book and that thing is awesome. You can create your own quizzes or take their 200 question color plate quiz. The book really helps. I love it personally.

Editorial Review:

Clinical Laboratory Science Review is the essential resource for students preparing to sit for the certification and licensure examinations in clinical laboratory science. The order and progression of questions parallels the presentation of classroom content in CLS, and the answers serve as a study guide as well as a self-assessment. Plus, the third edition of this popular review book has been completely updated, and now includes over 850 additional, new questions on a student CD-ROM!

Quick Review Cards for the Clinical Laboratory Science Examinations

Valerie Dietz Polansky

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

It's like a book! 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I was so surprised when I got the package... I was expected quick and easy ways to remember the material, but what I got was a book cut in half. Yes, it has the information I need, but I just thought it would be a whole LOT smaller....

not bad 4 out of 5 stars.
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not bad for a run of the mill review of info... good for when I am tired of looking at my notes/books... worth it I think.

Quick Review Cards 4 out of 5 stars.
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I liked the review cards. Of course they aren't your typical flash cards, that would have been nice, but they do contain a lot of useful information. I am taking my ASCP certification next month, and have mainly been studying these cards. Most of everything that I studied in class is contained in these cards. I suggest breaking them up into categories and then keeping them together that way. It doesn't seem like so much when you do that. Overall, they are very helpful and I recommend getting them to help study for you registry exam. I guess I'll find out how useful after I take mine.

Editorial Review:

-- Offers a quick and efficient way to review for the CLS examinations
-- Presents essential facts from the fields covered in the examination: general lab practice, hematology, immunology/serology, immunohematology, clinical chemistry, body fluids, and clinical microbiology; includes a bonus section on management and education review
-- Cards are portable

Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology (Diagnostic Microbiology (Bailey & Scott's))

Betty A. Forbes, Daniel F. Sahm, Alice S. Weissfeld

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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The new 12th edition of Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology solidifies its reputation as the classic text in the field of microbiology. This new edition features the same comprehensive, authoritative content - and adds new and updated material throughout. The team of authors includes three well-respected clinical microbiologists, all of whom have experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.

• A respected author team consists of three well-respected clinical microbiologists, each of whom has experience both in the classroom and the clinical laboratory.
• Genera and Species to be Considered highlight all of the organisms to be discussed in each chapter, including the current name of the species as well as any previous names.
• Detailed hands-on procedures make the content more interesting and relevant by describing exactly what takes place in the micro lab.
• Convenient, easy-to-read tables summarize key information.
• A glossary of all of the terms is found at the back of the book for quick reference.

• Three NEW chapters:
  • General Considerations and Applications of Information Provided in Bacterial Sections of Part III explains explains the criteria for organism inclusion and how it should be used.
  • Bacterial Identification Flow Charts and Schemes: A Guide to Part III includes gram reaction, shape, arrangement, atmosphere preferred, oxidase and catalase reactions, among other decision points for various pathogens, creating a visual method of identifying and cross referencing organisms.
  • Sentinel Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism
• A NEW section on clinical laboratory management
• More case studies help to develop critical thinking skills, with answers in an appendix.
• More photos of the major organisms have been included to help in identifying different organisms.

Phlebotomy Essentials, Fourth Edition, Workbook

Ruth E McCall, Cathee M Tankersley

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

PHLEBOTOMY ESSENTIALS 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

A GREAT TRAINING TOOL FOR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING!
INFORMATIVE! CONCISE! EASY TO UNDERSTAND!

1 star 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Honestly, I am not satisfied with this book at all. How can I check if I am right or wrong if there are no answers either in the book or online? I bought it because the teacher demanded this but it's useless for me and I don't recommend this book to anybody. (May be it's OK not to have answers if you care only about grades, but if you care about knowledge, you must understand what your mistakes are. The book "Phlebotomy exam review" by the same authors is MUCH BETTER.

Editorial Review:

Designed to be used in conjunction with Phlebotomy Essentials, Fourth Edition, this Workbook provides students with chapter-by-chapter exercises to reinforce text material, assessment tools to evaluate their skills, realistic scenarios to gauge their grasp of key concepts, and skills logs to chart their progress. The Workbook includes key terms matching exercises; chapter review questions; crossword puzzles; skill and knowledge drills; requisition activities; competency checklists; case studies; concept mapping exercises; procedure evaluation forms; venipuncture practice logs; and the lab tests and departments appendix from the text.

Phlebotomy Exam Review

Ruth E McCall, Cathee M Tankersley

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Phlebotomy Exam Review 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is an excellent text for preparing to take the ATM national exam and feel confident you will pass the exam on the first attempt. Well done questions and explanations for the answers. I used this book myself to gain confidence in preparing and taking the exam.

All the answers to my questions... 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book offered me all I needed to prepare for the state and national exam. I am confident since studying from the book...I wonder why didn't my instructors tell us about it?? Love the CD!!

Editorial Review:

This exam review prepares students for all 10 national certification exams in phlebotomy, including ACA, ASCP, NCA, ASPT, IAPA, NAHP, NCCT, NPA, NHA, and AMT and follows the accreditation guidelines for both the NAACLS and the CLSI (formerly NCCLS). The book is written in a comprehensive outline format and includes content review in over 800 multiple-choice questions with answers and rationale. Also includes sample exams to encourage a comfort level in the test-taking environment. This text is often required of phlebotomy students even when a separate exam review course is not taught.

Modern Blood Banking And Transfusion Practices (Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practice)

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Use this book as a doorstop 1 out of 5 stars.
8 of 16 people found this review helpful.

This book is not for the beginer in blood banking. It is disjointed, confusing, difficult to comprehend, and does not flow in a logical manner. It was written by several authors, including Harmening. This probably accounts for the confusing flow. May be helpful to experienced blood bankers, but if you are a begining student trying to fathom the many intricacies of blood banking, this book will make you want to tear your hair out. Without a doubt, the worst text book I have ever read and I have a master's degreee and 1.5 years toward my PhD. Avoid this book like the plague unless you have prior knowledge or experience. It will turn you off blood banking forever. I give it a D for effort (a poor and poorly edited effort).

Editorial Review:

Modern Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices continues to set the standard for teaching and learning modern blood banking. Thorough, yet concise, the fifth edition begins with a review of basic science, plus the history of blood preservation, and continues to provide students with a working knowledge of modern blood banking as it focuses on the how and why of transfusion practice, presenting a perfect "crossmatch" of theory and practice.

A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

Frances Talaska Fischbach

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Always the Best 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I started using Fischbach in Nursing School and was re-acquainted with it when I joined the Air Force. I have never found anything at all close to the quality of the content. I had a copy at the hospital until someone else recognized the quality of it for themselves. So I immediatly went out and bought another. I'm afraid I need another one at work. I don't mind everyone liking them. I just don't care to be the sole supplier to the world. I guess I will have to chain it to the inside of my locker.
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Fischbach Edition 8 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great addition to my office. Explains some tests we use infrequently-good to explain to patients.

Editorial Review:

In full color for the first time, this leading comprehensive reference covers a broad range of laboratory and diagnostic tests and studies, grouped according to specimen and function/test type (e.g. blood, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). Each test is described in detail, with step-by-step guidance on correct procedure and tips for accurate interpretation.

Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications

Bernadette F. Rodak, George A. Fritsma, Kathryn Doig

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This comprehensive text examines normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid and megakaryocytic origins. Hemostasis and coagulation theory, testing, and instrumentation are also thoroughly discussed. Beautiful full-color illustrations throughout the text enhance comprehension and allow students to realistically visualize hematology concepts.

• Detailed, full-color illustrations appear near hematology concept discussions to visually support comprehension and recognition.
• Opening Case Studies present real-life scenarios to apply concepts presented in each chapter.
• Learning Objectives and Review Questions work together to list expected outcomes and then test those concepts for each chapter.
• A Bulleted Summary highlights the key concepts at the end of each chapter.
• Hematology/Hemostasis Reference Ranges inside the front and back covers provide quick reference.

• Three new chapters detail significant information: An Overview of Clinical Laboratory Hematology, Hematology in Selected Populations, and Monitoring Anticoagulant Therapy.
• All chapters have been revised to feature the most current technology and research updates.
• The included Glossary of Terms and consistent pedagogy ensure a cohesive, effective tool for learning.
• Two well-respected editors contributed more significantly to this third edition: George Fritsma shared his expertise for the Hemostasis section and Kathy Doig managed the pedagogical features.