To Air is Human: A guide for people with chronic lung disease (Spanish Edition)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Hull, Pritchett &

Diseases & Physical Ailments

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

All of the great information in Heart Attack: Bouncing Back is available in this Spanish version. With great artwork, a low reading level and easy-to-read format, this book aims to make learning about heart attack easier for your Hispanic patients.

Infarto De regreso a sus actividades normales (242BS) (Spanish Edition)

Pritchett & Hull Associates, Incorporated

Statistics gathered by the American Heart Association show that about 700,000 people experience a new or repeating stroke every year. Survivors and their loved ones need an informative and compassionate reference to help them understand this condition. Stroke: Early Stages of Recovery explains the causes of a stroke, as well as how it affects a person physically, mentally and emotionally. In addition, the appendix includes brain diagrams, risk factors, warning signs and resources. As with all P&amp;H products, the book uses clear language and engaging illustrations to convey the information. This new edition incorporates evidence-based practice, patient-centered content, special sections to educate friends and family along with photos and illustrations offering many gender and racial identities. Reviewed by: Karen B. Seagraves, MS, MPH, ACNS-BC, ANP-BC, Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, Atlanta, GA Testimonials: Excellent! Addresses all complications typically seen after stroke, and is nicely family and patient-centered. Well done! – K. Veilleux, Neurology &amp; Stroke Specialist As an educator, I found this publication to be clean, sharp and reader friendly! As the daughter of a stroke victim, I know more than I did when he was hospitalized! Thanks for teaching me about a subject I know little of. – Jaquida Bloodworth Well done and comprehensive, yet easy to read — good use of diagrams and bullets to highlight important points. Excellent list of resources. – Y. Schooley, RN, MSN, CNRN This book is really excellent! If I could choose one resource to provide for stroke patients, I would choose this one. — Diane Hainsworth, RN, MS Stroke: Mapping Out Early Stages of Recovery is excellent — very simple language that the “lay” public will understand. Terminology makes it “less threatening”. — Nancy Berger, RN The “Stroke” booklet is well put together, thorough and contains key elements our facility was looking for. Appreciate the resource guide at the end also. — Diane Hood Concise, open, easy to view format. Language is easy to understand for general layperson. Helps adjunct for education during early dx and hospital period, easing the transition home. — Newark, NJ Very excellent content and presentation. Extremely comprehensive of rehab process and recovery of stroke. – Talahassee, FL The book is well done — simple language and easy explanations. I like the areas for notes too. – Tampa, FL Great topics, pictures, easy to read. Including the stages of grief is a great idea. Patients and families have had a hard time with this. Post discharge plans are also helpful on pages 40-41. - A. Delare I think it is very user friendly for patients and families and provides the essential information. - M. Vander Hock I thought the book was well put together...much more detailed than our stroke books. -M. Busch, BSN, RN

Stroke (186C): Early Stages of Recovery

Food for Life A guide to tube feeding of adults - give them confidence! This unique book gives patients and caregivers the confidence needed to perform a tube feeding. Its simple, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make tube feeding easier. Great for home reference and staff teaching too.

Food For Life: a guide to tube feeding for adults

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Nursing

Chronic Lung Disease book provides options for people who may feel that they have very few choices with their current condition. It helps them cope with their disease by providing important facts as well as emotional support and encouragement. With Chronic Lung Disease book, you have step by step instructions for performing controlled coughing and pursed lip breathing, as well as other important techniques to make you feel more comfortable. In addition, this book provides a wealth of information on different medicines and therapies, including using an oxygen concentrator and aerosol therapy. Put you or your loved one at ease and in the know with Chronic Lung Disease book. Consultant: Steven M. Koenig, MD, FCCP, FAASM, St. Claire Medical Center, Morehead, KY Reviewers: Robert M. Bruce, MD, FACP, Deb Cooper, RRT, Sally Crim Tibbals, RN, MS, CS, Becky Fitzgerald, John E. Huffman, BA, CRTT, Karen Jackson, CRT, Patricia A. Lincoln, RN, BSN, CDE, Jill Malen, RN, MS, NS, Jane Clarkson Moore, PT, DPT, MEd, Marjan Torbati, BS, RRT, CPFT Testimonials: We love this book at our facility. It puts breathing techniques in simple terms, and explains the process that all literate patients can understand. -- mbruns, RN “Excellent resource! My father was recently diagnosed with COPD. Your booklet is very easy to understand and offered him far more than any of my nursing books.” “I love the fun &amp; creative way that info is presented to the patient. Your book is a very complete &amp; detailed guide for the COPD patient, without being overwhelming.” — Debi W RRT “To Air is Human is a wonderful booklet. I found it packed with info, easy to read and understand.” “The booklet “To Air is Human” addresses, very thoroughly, all the important aspects of pulmonary disease. It doesn’t seem to over-simplify or over-complicate the subject. It’s a great teaching tool about a subject that doesn’t always get explained well.” “The patients like the book and so do I. To Air is Human is a good source that accompanies my teaching.” — Albert M “This book is excellent! Colorful, informative on the level of the patient &amp; entertaining. Patients enjoy using it and learning at the same time.” —K.M. Wellness Program Director “We found this book to be very comprehensive and a particularly excellent resource for a newly diagnosed patient.” “A fantastic book for pulmonary patients. An essential part of pulmonary disease management.” – E. Hensley, RRT “Easy to read &amp; understand. Pictures are great. We will continue to use this product.” — B. Agen, RN, Clinical Educator

Chronic Lung Disease (75G)