Mosby's Physical Examination Handbook

by Henry M. Seidel, Joyce Daines, Jane W. Ball, et al.

Book Overview

352 pages The two-column format featuring Exam Techniques, Expected Findings, and Unexpected Findings provides quick and reliable reference to key exam steps.

Over 250 full-color figures depicting anatomy and physiology, exam procedures, and normal and abnormal findings offer a visual guide to performing exams.

Documentation examples promote concise yet thorough patient charting for each system exam.

Aids to Differential Diagnosis Tables summarize distinguishing characteristics of abnormalities, making it easier to identify patients' symptoms.

Lists of the equipment required in preparation for each system exam facilitate efficiency in the practice setting.

Color-coded tables highlight pediatric variations and provide quick-reference coverage of developmental considerations specific to pediatric patients. Updates throughout reflect the latest research and evidence-based practice findings on all aspects of the physical exam.

New content on electronic charting reflects the shift to electronic medical records in clinical practice and offers a current resource on what and how to chart.

An updated drug table provides a list of physical findings potentially related to common classes of drugs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323065406
• ISBN13: 9780323065405
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.5" x 7.9"