Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| some | Clinical Reference Systems | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Credo Reference - Medicine | Credo | info |
| yes | Lexi-PALS Drug Guide Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box. |
EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page |
EBSCOhost | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | CINAHL FullText | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Consumer Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| some | MEDLINE | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- Elder Abuse Information - Bedsores or Pressure Sores in Nursing Home Residents
- Sponsored by nursing home abuse lawyers, this site is provided for educational use and provides layman's terms information about risk factors, prevention and causes.
- Health A to Z - Bedsores
- Developed by health care professionals, Health A to Z's goal is to educate consumers through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Using information from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, their site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of a definition, a description, causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and prognosis.
- InteliHealth - Bedsores
- The information at this site is reviewed by the faculty of Harvard Medical School. The disease is discussed in layman's terms and covers topics such as symptoms, diagnosis, expected duration and prognosis.
- MedlinePlus - Pressure Sores
- MEDLINE Plus takes its information from the National Library of Medicine. Information provided at this site includes an overview, clinical trials information, prevention / screening and research.
- WebMDHealth - Pressure Sores
- Topics covered in this site include the causes and locations of sores, treatment, complications, prevention, risks and frequently asked questions.