Physical Diagnosis Secrets
With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
By- Salvatore Mangione, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Center for Research in Medical Education and Health Care; Director, Physical Diagnosis Curriculum, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
This popular reference presents essential knowledge on physical diagnosis and health assessment in a practical and engaging question-and-answer format. A wealth of high-quality illustrations guide you through the first and most important of challenges involved in diagnosing any patient: performing the history and physical exam. Assessment techniques are highlighted and weighted based on their clinical importance. This detailed, highly focused and practical guide will equip you with the skills you need to confidently evaluate your patients!
Paperback, 712 Pages
Published: September 2007
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-03467-8
Contents
- General Appearances, Facies, and Body Habitus
Vital Signs
The Skin
The Eye
The Ear
Nose and Mouth
The Neck
The Thyroid
The Breast
The Cardiovascular System
Heart Sounds and Extra Sounds
Heart Murmurs
Chest Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion
Lung Auscultation
The Abdomen
Male Genitalia, Hernias, and Rectal Exam
Female Genitalia and the Pelvis
Lymph Nodes
The Neurologic System
The Bedside Diagnosis of Coma
The Musculoskeletal System
The Extremities and Peripheral Vascular System

