Disorders of sleep and wakefulness and their treatment
Figure 11-1. Arousal spectrum of sleep and wakefulness. One’s state of arousal is more complicated than simply being “awake” or “asleep.” Rather, arousal exists as if on a dimmer switch,…
Ion channels as targets of psychopharmacological drug action
Figure 3-1. Ligand-gated ion channel gatekeeper. This schematic shows a ligand-gated ion channel. In panel A, a receptor is serving as a molecular gatekeeper that acts on instruction from neurotransmission…
Transporters, receptors, and enzymes as targets of psychopharmacological drug action
Figure 2-1. The molecular targets of psychotropic drugs. There are only a few major sites of action for the wide expanse of psychotropic drugs utilized in clinical practice. Approximately one-third…
Chronic pain and its treatment
Pain An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage Acute pain Pain that is of short duration and…
Mood stabilizers
Figure 8-1. Mania-minded treatments. Although the ideal “mood stabilizer” would treat both mania and bipolar depression while also preventing episodes of either pole, in reality there is as yet no…
Positioning, prepping, and draping the patient
Chapter 26 Positioning, prepping, and draping the patient Chapter outline Preliminary Considerations Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations Equipment for Positioning Surgical Positions Physical Preparation and Draping of the Surgical Site Chapter…
Surgical instrumentation
Chapter 19 Surgical instrumentation Chapter outline Fabrication of Metal Instruments Classification of Instruments Handling Instruments Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able to: • Identify the use…
Urologic surgery
Chapter 35 Urologic surgery Chapter outline Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System Special Features of Urologic Surgery Surgical Procedures of the Genitourinary System Male Reproductive Organs Endocrine Glands Transsexual…
Perioperative pediatrics
Chapter 8 Perioperative pediatrics Chapter outline Indications for Surgery Considerations in Perioperative Pediatrics Perioperative Assessment of the Pediatric Patient Preoperative Psychologic Preparation of Pediatric Patients Pediatric Anesthesia Intraoperative Pediatric Patient…
Orthopedic surgery
Chapter 36 Orthopedic surgery Chapter outline The Art and Science of Orthopedic Surgery Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System Special Features of Orthopedic Surgery Extremity Procedures,p. 764 Fractures Joint…
