"This practical guide to all aspects of gastrointestinal nursing covers the treatment of a wide range of patients - from those suffering from minor and acute disorders, through chronic conditions, to those requiring major surgery and treatment for malignant disease. It summarizes the current state of knowledge in gastrointestinal nursing and provides concise, user-friendly guidelines on the management and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disorders." "Written by practising nurses and subject experts, and incorporating their years of experience, the Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing is a unique and invaluable companion for practising nurses, and for all health care professionals who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders."--BOOK JACKET.

Designed to be the best pocket quick reference and refresher on the market offering a lot of information at a great value. The anatomical label text is very small to accomplish this, so those with poor eyesight be warned, this guide is not for you. Perfect for a lab coat or clipboard and a quick check of a body part and location, we pushed the limits of these 6 laminated pages. A laminated, flat trifold measuring 4 by 6 inches adds no weight to the pocket and can be stored practically anywhere. There are over 10 million QuickStudy anatomy guides in print, all with Illustrations by award-winning and best-selling medical illustrator Vincent Perez, whose life mission is cataloging the beauty and detail of our complicated body systems for the medical professional, the formative student and the inquisitive layperson. 6-page laminated guide includes illustrated and labeled: Anterior Digestive System & Viscera Stomach Liver, Gallbladder & Pancreas Small Intestine (Schematic) Large Intestine Digestive Wall Layers Esophagus Stomach Small Intestine Large Intestine Mouth Tongue

A practical, portable handbook, newly updated with nearly 100 color images and figures, The Little GI Book: An Easily Digestible Guide to Understanding Gastroenterology, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone new to the world of gastroenterology and hepatology. Featuring new information on the latest advancements in gastroenterology and hepatology and written in a friendly, conversational style, The Little GI Book will help readers learn the core concepts of digestive health and disease and absorb important information without a hiccup. Author Dr. Douglas G. Adler provides a comprehensive, soup-to-nuts guide to gastrointestinal anatomy, physiology, disease states, and treatment. With new color images throughout, The Little GI Book guides the reader through the entire gastrointestinal tract, starting at the top with the esophagus, ending at the bottom with the colon and rectum, and covering everything in between: the stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder. The Little GI Book is an indispensable pocket guide for residents, students, nurse practitioners, office staff, industry sales force, and anyone who works in the GI industry but isn’t a gastroenterologist.

This handy "how-to" guide provides a practical framework for diagnosis and treatment of common, small animal gastrointestinal disorders, filling the gap left by larger, encyclopedic references. It features a complete review of symptoms and diagnostic methods, descriptions of digestive tract disorders by organ system, and a series of sample GI cases. Logically organized into three easy-reference sections and expertly written by recognized specialists, this complete, expanded edition is a valuable clinical tool for primary care practitioners. The familiar handbook format, based primarily on organs of the gastrointestinal tract, offers quick access to key information. Coverage of symptoms, nutrition, and chronic and acute disorders presents a thorough discussion of gastroenterology. A new diagnostic modality (BIPS) is covered, detailing this useful technique for general practice applications. A glossary of GI drugs educates the reader on the most current terminology. The chapter on Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition has been completely revised with several new illustrations, for a more complete discussion of this important topic. A new, complete chapter on Neoplasia, written by an expert oncologist, draws together all relevant discussions on neoplasia throughout the book into one comprehensive, coherent treatment.

Gastroenterology coding was never more convenient. With the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2024: Gastroenterology, you can code lightning-fast, with new-found precision. This intelligently designed resource will help you easily find the right gastroenterology code grouped with the supporting info you need — ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, RVUs, code descriptors, Medicare reimbursement details, procedure illustrations, and coding and billing advice. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Beat the clock and earn prompt and equitable reimbursement with these features: Gastroenterology CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2024 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how physicians perform each procedure Expert coding and billing tips for assigning specific CPT® codes Medicare reimbursement rates for both physicians and hospitals with facility and non-facility RVUs Modifier crosswalks showing applicable modifiers for CPT® codes Pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators NCCI edits to quickly check possible bundling problems ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to identify medical necessity and earn maximum reimbursement Complete code index, with associated page numbers, makes searches quick and easy Dictionary-style headers for quick navigation Detailed anatomical illustrations And more! Get out from under the paperwork with your one-stop quick-reference guide to coding your gastroenterology services in 2024. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.