What’s New in the Falk Library Media Collection

Recent additions to the Falk Library Computer and Media Center (CMC) media collection include:

Sedation Simulator
The Sedation Simulator helps radiologists, oral surgeons, endoscopists, surgeons, and nurses to review management of safe sedation.  Users can administer a variety of sedative agents to the simulated patient, monitor patient progress, and manage a number of emergency scenarios.  An on-line expert help system is available and an automated record-keeping system provides a detailed chart for the case.
Call number: RD85.C64 A54 2002

Assessing a Child for Pain
This program discusses challenges and strategies of pain assessment in children.  Emphasis is placed on integrating growth and development changes into the assessment process.  Various assessment tools, both behavioral and self-reporting, are covered.
Call number:  RJ365 .A87 2005

Basic Head-to-Toe Assessment with Geriatric Focus
A thorough physical assessment is necessary for all patients whether in long term care, acute care or home health settings.  This DVD illustrates how to do a comprehensive physical assessment, including upper and lower body, and how to document the findings correctly.  Information about the normal changes of aging is also included.
Call number:  RT48 .B37 2004 


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