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Absorbed dose conversion factors for therapeutic kilovoltage and megavoltage x-ray beams calculated by the Monte Carlo method

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Knight, Richard Thomas. London, UK | Sutton, Surrey, UK: University of London | Joint Department of Physics, The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Trust , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 K71 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Knight, Richard Thomas
Place of Publication
London, UK
Sutton, Surrey, UK
Publisher
University of London
Joint Department of Physics, The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Trust
Publication Date
1996
Series
Internal report ICR-PHYS-1/96
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Radiotherapy Dosage
Monte Carlo Method
Physics - statistical & numerical data
Radiotherapy - statistics & numerical data
X-Rays
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN110 K71 1996

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Chemistry and physics for nurse anesthesia : a student-centered approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122762
Shubert, David, Leyba, John, Niemann, Sharon. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company , 2017. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Measurement -- A review of some chemistry basics -- Basics of physics part 1 (force and pressure) -- Basics of physics part 2 (work, energy, and power) -- Fluids -- The gas laws -- States of matter and changes of state -- Solutions and their behavior -- Acids, bases, and buffers -- Elect…
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Author
Shubert, David
Leyba, John
Niemann, Sharon
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2017
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Chemical Phenomena
Anesthetics --chemistry
Nurse Anesthetists
Physical Phenomena
Nurses Instruction
Abstract
Contents:
Measurement -- A review of some chemistry basics -- Basics of physics part 1 (force and pressure) -- Basics of physics part 2 (work, energy, and power) -- Fluids -- The gas laws -- States of matter and changes of state -- Solutions and their behavior -- Acids, bases, and buffers -- Electricity and electrical safety -- Classes of organic compounds -- Biochemistry -- Radiation and radioactivity -- Problem-solving skills and answers to review questions -- Using your calculator.
ISBN
9780826107824
9780826107831
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Demystifying drug dosing in obese patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119989
Shank, Brandon R., Zimmerman, David E. [Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents; 1: INTRODUCTION TO DOSING MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS; 2: ANTIMICROBIAL DOSING IN OBESITY; 3: ANTICOAGULANTS AND ANTIPLATELETS; 4: CRITICAL CARE; 5: ANTIEPILEPTICS; 6: DOSING ANTINEOPLASTIC MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS; 7: PEDIATRICS; 8: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION DOSING IN OBESE SOLID…
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Author
Shank, Brandon R.
Zimmerman, David E.
Corporate Author
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Publication Date
2016
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Obesity - complications
Drug Dosage Calculations
Pharmacokinetics
Abstract
Table of Contents
1: INTRODUCTION TO DOSING MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS
2: ANTIMICROBIAL DOSING IN OBESITY
3: ANTICOAGULANTS AND ANTIPLATELETS
4: CRITICAL CARE
5: ANTIEPILEPTICS
6: DOSING ANTINEOPLASTIC MEDICATIONS IN OBESE PATIENTS
7: PEDIATRICS
8: IMMUNOSUPPRESSION DOSING IN OBESE SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS
9: ANALGESICS
10: MEDICATION ABSORPTION IN BARIATRIC SURGERY
ISBN
1585284815
9781585284818
9781585284825
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Demystifying opioid conversion calculations : a guide for effective dosing

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McPherson, Mary Lynn M. [Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV89 M478d 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
McPherson, Mary Lynn M
Corporate Author
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 196 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Analgesics, Opioid - administration & dosage
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Drug Dosage Calculations
ISBN
9781585281985
1585281980
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QV89 M478d 2010

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Demystifying opioid conversion calculations : a guide for effective dosing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120987
McPherson, Mary Lynn. [Bethesda, MD]: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV89 M478 2018
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Table of Contents:; Introduction to opioid conversion calculations -- Converting among routes and formulations of the same opioid -- Converting among routes and formulations of different opioids -- Titrating opioid regimens : around the clock and to the rescue! -- Transdermal and parenteral fentany…
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Author
McPherson, Mary Lynn
Corporate Author
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Analgesics, Opioid - administration & dosage
Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
Drug Dosage Calculations
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Introduction to opioid conversion calculations -- Converting among routes and formulations of the same opioid -- Converting among routes and formulations of different opioids -- Titrating opioid regimens : around the clock and to the rescue! -- Transdermal and parenteral fentanyl dosage calculations and conversions -- Methadone : a complex and challenging analgesic, but it?s worth it! -- Patient-controlled analgesia and neuraxial opioid therapy -- Calculating doses from oral solutions and suspensions -- Lagniappe : a little something extra in conversion calculations.
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781585284290
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QV89 M478 2018
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Guidance for emergency response dosimetry recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Metho…
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 179
Subjects
Radiometry
Disaster Planning
Radiation Protection
Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Methods of Dose Determination and Estimation: Operational -- 4.1 Framework and Situational Description -- 4.2 Measurements with Limited Resources -- 4.3 Categories of Radiation Equipment -- 4.3.1 Instrument Types -- 4.3.2 Instrument Radiological Quantities -- 4.3.3 Applicable ANSI Standards -- 4.3.4 Operational Ranges of Existing Equipment -- 4.4 Mission Applicability -- 4.4.1 Handheld Survey Meter -- 4.4.2 Aerial Measurements -- 4.4.3 Large Mobile and Transportable Radiation Detectors -- 4.4.4 Radiation Portal Monitors and Fixed Detector Networks -- 4.5 Data Aggregation -- 5. Recording, Tracking and Communicating Dosimetry Results -- 5.1 Emergency Worker Dosimetry Recordkeeping -- 5.2 Dose Tracking and Communication with the Incident Command System -- 5.3 Communicating Radiation Dose -- 5.3.1 Communicating Dose to Emergency Workers -- 5.3.2 Additional Audiences -- 5.3.3 Challenges in Communicating Radiation Dose -- 6. Recommendations for Response Organization's Radiological Capability -- 6.1 Objective -- 6.2 Capability Recommendations -- 6.2.1 Basic Level Capability -- 6.2.2 Intermediate Level Capability -- 6.2.3 Advanced Level Capability -- 6.3 On-Scene Functional Capability -- 7. Status of Emergency Workers with Regulations and Guidance -- 7.1 NRC Regulations -- 7.2 DOE Regulations -- 7.3 OSHA Regulations -- 7.4 EPA Regulations -- 7.5 PAG Manual -- 7.6 IAEA Guidance -- 7.7 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Emergency Worker Dosimetry -- 8. Data Needs for Dose Reconstruction -- 8.1 Dose Reconstruction
8.2 Fundamental Elements -- 8.2.1 Source Term -- 8.2.2 Environmental Transport -- 8.2.3 Receptor Definition -- 8.2.4 Exposure Scenario -- 8.2.5 Calculation of Dose -- 8.3 Key Issues -- 8.3.1 Dose Endpoint Identification -- 8.3.2 Model Domain -- 8.3.3 Data Sources -- 8.3.4 Uncertainty -- 8.3.5 Lessons from Previous Dose Reconstructions -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Units ConversionTable -- Appendix B. Excerpts from Previous NCRP Publications -- B.1 Report No. 138 (NCRP, 2001) -- B.2 Commentary No. 19 (NCRP, 2005) -- B.3 Report No. 165 (NCRP, 2010) -- Appendix C. Biodosimetry -- Appendix D. Example of a Robust Emergency Response Dosimetry Program -- D.1 Equipment -- D.1.1 Dosimeter Kit -- D.1.2 Dose Assessment Kit -- D.1.3 Surrogate Control Passive Dosimeter Kit -- D.2 Personnel and Procedures -- D.2.1 First Responding Personnel -- D.2.2 Dose Assessment Unit -- D.3 Challenges of a Robust Dosimetry Program -- D.4 Contingencies Jurisdictions -- Appendix E Placing Doses in Perspective -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff -- The NCRP -- Officers -- Members.
Notes
Title page: Oct 2, 2017
ISBN
9780913392133
9780913392102
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Health state descriptions for Canadians : cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15691
[Ottawa, ON]: Statistics Canada , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and in…
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Editor
Evans, William K
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Statistics Canada
Publication Date
2006
Series
Health state descriptions for Canadians
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - epidemiology - Canada
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasm Staging
Activities of Daily Living
Health Status - Canada
Cost of Illness - Canada
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
Prognosis
Attitude to Health
Classification and Measurement System of Functional Health (CLAMES)
Abstract
The series is primarily intended to document the disease classifications used in the Population Health Impact of Disease in Canada (PHI) research program and help researchers to understand how the PHI estimates were calculated. It is also of interest to health professionals, advocacy groups, and individual Canadians who are looking for an overview of how living with cancer affects day-to-day functioning throughout its various stages of progression and treatment."
ISBN
0662696182
ISSN
1718-4630
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H434e 2006
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Henke’s med-math : dosage calculation, preparation, and administration

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Buchholz, Susan, Henke, Grace. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2006. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV18.2 H46 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Med-math
Author
Buchholz, Susan
Henke, Grace
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvi, 464 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + caluclation card
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Mathematics
Nurses’ Instruction
Programmed Instruction
ISBN
9780781762649
0781762642
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV18.2 H46 2006

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Lab math : a handbook of measurements, calculations, and other quantitative skills for use at the bench

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Adams, Dany Spencer. Cold Spring Harbor, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QA40 A211 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Adams, Dany Spencer
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xi, 332 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Mathematical Concepts
Investigative Techniques
Statistics as Topic
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Laboratories - standards
ISBN
9781936113712
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QA40 A211 2014

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Numeracy and clinical calculations for nurses

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Davison, Neil. Banbury, UK: Lantern Publishing Ltd. , 2020. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Davison, Neil
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Banbury, UK
Publisher
Lantern Publishing Ltd.
Publication Date
2020
Series
EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection
Subjects
Drug Dosage Calculations
ISBN
9781908625793
9781908625809
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Treatment planning and dose calculation in radiation oncology

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Bentel, Gunilla C, Nelson, Charles, Noell, K. Thomas. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 1993. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 B475 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Bentel, Gunilla C
Nelson, Charles
Noell, K. Thomas
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Dosage
Patient Care Planning
ISBN
0071052461
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ269 B475 1993

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