Fischbach's A manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests / Frances Talaska Fischbach, Margaret A. Fischbach, Kate Stout.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fischbach, Frances Talaska, author.

Fischbach, Margaret A., author.

Stout, Kate, 1957- author.

Standardized Title:

Manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diagnosis, Laboratory--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Diagnosis, Laboratory.

Medical laboratory technology.

Clinical Laboratory Techniques.

Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures.

Medical Subjects:

Clinical Laboratory Techniques.

Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Laboratory manuals.

Physical Description:

xi, 1173 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

Eleventh edition.

Other Title:

Fischbach's manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2022]

Summary:

"The perfect point-of-care guide for nurses and health professionals caring for patients undergoing diagnostic tests and procedures, Fischbach's A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 11th Edition, provides an essential foundation for safe, effective, informed nursing practice. This proven, comprehensive manual is organized the way a nurse thinks - by specimen, function, and test type - describing an extensive array of tests for diverse populations and delivering step-by-step guidance on correct procedures, tips for accurate interpretation, and expert information on patient preparation and aftercare. Extensively updated and easy to navigate, the 11th Edition clarifies the role today's healthcare providers play in quality care planning, individualized patient assessment, analysis of patient needs, interventions, patient education, patient follow-up, and outcome evaluation. This unique resource also alerts users to potential risks and complications, interfering factors, and more to ensure the most confident, competent application in clinical settings. "-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Diagnostic Testing

Blood Studies : Hematology and Coagulation

Urine Studies

Stool Studies

Cerebrospinal Fluid Studies

Chemistry Studies

Microbiologic Studies

Immunodiagnostic Studies

Nuclear Medicine Studies

X-Ray and Computed Tomography (CT) Studies

Cytologic, Histologic, and Genetic Studies

Endoscopic Studies

Ultrasound Studies

Pulmonary Function, Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), and Electrolyte Studies

Prenatal Diagnosis and Tests of Fetal Well-Being

Special Diagnostic Studies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Fischbach, Frances Talaska. Fischbach's a manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests

ISBN:

9781975173425

1975173422

OCLC:

1263246273