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: General Surgery
- American Society of Anesthesiologists - Patient Education
- The ASA provides information to help patients become better informed through patient education brochures and answers to some commonly asked questions.
- Anesthesia - Before and After Surgery
- Sponsored by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the concise page suggests what to ask about before and after your surgery.
- MedicineNet.com
- An alphabetic list of procedures and tests is provided; detailed explanations for each are available.
- Visible Human Project Gallery
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, this site provides anatomically detailed slices of areas of the human body.
Web Sites: Preparing for Surgery
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Having Surgery? - What you Need to Know
- This comprehensive site features a sixteen page brochure of questions to ask your doctor, as well as basic facts, risks & benefits and much more.
- Sizing Up Surgery
- Topics such as the value of a second opinion, lab tests, anesthesia, infection risks, and questions for your doctor are discussed.
Web Sites: Cosmetic Surgery
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- The Patient Center of the AACS site provides access to detailed information about specific procedures, as well as frequently asked questions and choosing and locating a surgeon.
- American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Provided here are sites of interest, a skin care corner, articles in the news and more.
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The ASPS provides information about cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries and includes a plastic surgeon referral service.
- Health A to Z - Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 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, a definition, precautions, description, preparations, aftercare, risks and results.
- MedlinePlus - Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- MEDLINE Plus takes its information from the National Library of Medicine. Information provided at this site includes an overview, pictures/diagrams, specific conditions, coping, rehabilitation, research and more.
Web Sites: Transplants
- American Society of Transplantation
- Founded in 1982, AST has a membership of more than 2,100 professionals. While their main objective is to provide a forum for discussion, their patient education brochures are very helpful and comprehensive.
- Center for Organ Recovery and Education
- Originally founded in 1977, the Center has undergone several name changes, but still serves the area of Western Pennsylvania. Their focus is on working with the families of potential donors and recipients. This site is available in both English and Spanish.
- Gift of Life Donor Program
- Serving the Eastern half of Pennsylvania, as well as parts of Delaware and New Jersey, the program is responsible for recovering and distributing organs and tissues needed for transplants.
- National Kidney Foundation - Transplantation
- The Foundation seeks to increase the availability of all organs for the purpose of transplantation. Their A to Z guide provides comprehensive information of topics such as Living with One Kidney, Nutrition and Transplantation, Travel Tips and more.
- Transplant Living
- Sponsored by the United Network for Organ Sharing, this site provides a database for checking transplant statistics at different centers and for different organs.