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Blood Tests Made Easy is a quick reference guide designed to bring medical students up to speed when interpreting blood tests on their clinical placements.Small enough to be carried and quickly referenced on the go, this book covers everything you need to know when interpreting bloods, including the main abnormalities you are likely to encounter. Rather than focusing on theory or physiology, it is designed to provide an easy-to-follow guide to support clinical decision making.This latest addition to the Made Easy series will fill knowledge gaps on blood test interpretation, becoming a valuable asset both for medical students and, later, as a reference guide to increase junior doctors’ confidence on the wards.

Lung function testing has evolved over the years from a tool purely used for research and is now a commonly utilised form of clinical investigation. This new book is clear, concise and easy to read, providing both the essential scientific information as well as focusing on the practical aspects of lung function testing. The book is designed so that different chapters can be read as stand-alone sections, but cross-referencing to the other chapters completes the picture for the interested reader.

This innovative new guide to the diabetes technology introduces both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring to the range of healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care. It is the first book of its kind and covers the principles and step by step implementation of state of the art devices to support people with diabetes. With interactive clinical cases and worked examples it will prove to be an invaluable, practical guide. It will also prove highly informative for diabetes patients.

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a fundamental skill in modern medicine yet one which many find difficult to grasp. This book provides readers with the core background knowledge required to understand the ABG, explains how it is used in clinical practice and provides a unique system for interpreting results. Over half of the book is devoted to thirty clinical case scenarios involving analysis of arterial blood gases, allowing the reader to gain both proficiency in interpretation and an appreciation of the role of an ABG in guiding clinical diagnosis and management.

Neurological clinical examinations are some of the most intimidating procedures medical students, junior doctors and residents have to perform. This book’s clear, succinct explanations and simple/memorable line drawings, along with top tips/common mistakes boxes, combine to demystify the subject and offer straightforward guidance. The spectacular success of the book over many years demonstrates that it succeeds more than any other resource available. This 6th edition will ensure the content remains as fresh, current and easy to interpret as ever.

This simple, jargon-free text fits in your pocket, providing an ‘on-the-spot’ guide to clinician-performed ultrasound in the emergency department, intensive care unit or in the field.

Written by an international team of experts and comprehensively updated in its third edition, Emergency Ultrasound Made Easy brings together in one volume the latest indications for focused ultrasound, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The text is highly accessible and easy to use in an emergency. It is aimed at the rapidly expanding cohort of non-radiologist clinical sonographers who use focused ultrasound. However, its broad scope (for example using ultrasound in the rapid diagnosis of DVT) makes it an invaluable addition to the library of any doctor with an interest in the technique, whether in primary care or the hospital setting.

This invaluable little pocketbook takes the reader through the basics of chest X-ray examination and interpretation. It covers the range of conditions clinicians are likely to encounter on the wards, and guides the reader through the diagnostic process based on the appearance of the abnormality shown.Suitable for medical students, junior doctors and other health professionals who interpret chest X-rays, including radiographers, nurses and physiotherapists, this text is the ideal solution to increasing your skills and boosting your confidence in using chest X-rays for diagnosis and management.Chest X-Ray Made Easy has garnered international praise as the ideal quick and simple guide to understanding chest X-rays.

Enjoy quick, practical techniques and easy-to-use methods to get God’s Word into your heart for all seasons of your faith, challenging and joyous!

Lay the groundwork for easy Scripture memorization with a lifetime of benefits. This highly visual compact handbook is packed with encouragement, guidance, and trusted methods and routines that work for you. Enjoy having solid techniques at your fingertips, including:

Scripture Memorization is More Important (and Transformative) Than You Think

It’s simple to reach for your smartphone when you need a specific Bible verse, but what if you want to be transformed daily by God’s Word? Or when life-changing decisions put your character to the test? How will you choose humility over pride? Gratitude over jealousy? Taking the high road over sin? Glancing at a verse just once may not have the same impact as reflecting and dwelling on it. However, this is the exciting and pivotal difference that scripture memory can make!

Scripture Memory Made Easy reminds us that taking time to plant God’s Word in our hearts will strengthen our walk with the Lord when we’re faced with every kind of circumstance, from temptation and tribulation to times of joy and thanksgiving. Your goal isn’t to store up verses, but to draw closer to the Lord and become more like Jesus in character and spirit every day.

Key Features of Scripture Memory Made Easy

Scripture Memory Made Easy is perfect for:

Unpack and explore the differences and origins of 11 key Christian denominations with Christian Denominations Made Easy.

How are Catholic and Orthodox beliefs different? When did the Catholic and Protestant faiths split? What doctrines distinguish Baptists from Methodists? Not everyone has the time or resources to find answers to these important questions, but with this quick-guide, the answers are at your fingertips in seconds! Whether you are answering a question during a small group study or refreshing your memory before a presentation, this book can help you glean what you need to know about major Christian denominations.

Includes: Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Anabaptist (Mennonite, Brethren), Anglican (Episcopal), Reformed (Presbyterian), Congregational, Baptist, Methodist, Churches of Christ, and Pentecostal churches. Christian Denominations Made Easy summarizes how these groups were founded and what they believe about God, Jesus, the afterlife, the Bible, and other key areas such as baptism, Communion, church leadership, and Christian practices.

About the series: The Made Easy series is a collection of concise, pocket-sized books that summarize key biblical teachings and provide clear, user-friendly explanations to common questions about the Christian faith.