As healthcare becomes more complex, the integration of all members of the team becomes even more important. Part of this integration requires that all team members have a grasp of the fundamentals of the medical and surgical treatments they are involved in. Written specifically for paramedical professionals who support doctors and nurses, Clinical Procedures for Medical Technology Specialists presents a clear and concise description of the more common diagnostic and treatment procedures used in current medical care.

While a great many texts describe medical and...

Going into a hospital for any reason can be a very stressful and sometimes frightening experience. Not only do patients have to deal with the illness or injury that brought them there, but they also have to face a tremendous variety of complex, unusual and sometimes downright strange machinery that will be used in the course of their treatment.
Doctors and nurses are often very busy and may not have the time to explain all the equipment that might be seen in a hospital visit. Patients and families, on the other hand, sometimes seem to have too much time to think about such things.
Not...