Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis (Book with Online Access Code)

by McGee, Steven

• ISBN13: 9781416028987
• ISBN10: 1416028986
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

Diagnose with confidence, knowing that your patient assessments are backed by scientific evidence! This is the only clinical reference that takes an evidence-based approach to the physical examination. Best of all, it does so in a remarkably easy-to-reference manner making it simple to find the available scientific evidence concerning the diagnostic significance and accuracy of your examination findings. This 2nd Edition has been updated to reflect the latest advances in the science of physical examination, and expanded to include many new topics. Plus, it now includes downloadable PDA, allowing you to carry and search the book's most essential content on your handheld device! The result is an even more indispensable diagnostic tool. Quickly review the history, pathogenesis, examination technique, and interpretation of physical findings for all areas of the body thanks to a very reader-friendly outline format. Compare the available evidence on various findings at a glance with abundant Diagnostic Accuracy tables. Get expert advice from Dr. Steven McGee, an internationally respected authority in physical examination and assessment, pain management, and education in general internal medicine. See exactly which studies document the significance of various findings thanks to thousands of up-to-date references. Implement the latest examination techniques for conditions such as coronary artery disease Parkinsons disease coma cirrhosis lymphadenopathy and common musculoskeletal complaints and interpret the significance of your findings based on the best available evidence. Garner more diagnostically valuable information from your physical examinations by applying all of the most recent advances in the science of physical diagnosis. Arrive at more accurate prognoses by applying new, evidence-based prognostic scoring schemes for a variety of medical problems. Carry all of the book's key points and Diagnostic Accuracy tables with you on your handheld device consult them anywhere and find the answers you need quickly, thanks to the fully searchable PDA/Pocket PC software.

Table of Contents

Understanding the Evidence

Diagnostic Accuracy of Physical Findings

Using the Tables in this Book

Reliability of Physical Findings

General Appearance and Selected Medical Disorders

Stance and Gait

Jaundice and Cirrhosis

Cyanosis

Anemia

Hypovolemia

Protein-Energy Malnutrition and Weight Loss

Obesity

Cushings Syndrome

Lymphadenopathy

Vital Signs

Pulse Rate and Contour

Abnormalities of Pulse Rhythm

Blood Pressure

Temperature

Respiratory Rate and Abnormal Breathing Patterns

Pulse Oximetry

Prognosis in Various Medical Conditions

Head and Neck

The Pupils

Diabetic Retinopathy

Hearing

The Thyroid and Its Disorders

Meninges

The Lungs

Inspection of the Chest

Palpation and Percussion of the Chest

Auscultation of the Lungs

Ancillary Tests

Selected Pulmonary Disorders

Pneumonia

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Pulmonary Embolism

The Heart

Inspection of the Neck Veins

Percussion of the Heart

Palpation of the Heart

Auscultation of the Heart: General Principles

The First and Second Heart Sounds

The Third and Fourth Heart Sounds

Miscellaneous Heart Sounds

Heart Murmurs: General Principles

Selected Cardiac Disorders

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic Regurgitation

Miscellaneous Heart Murmurs

Coronary Artery Disease

Disorders of the Pericardium

Congestive Heart Failure

Abdomen

Inspection of the Abdomen

Palpation and Percussion of the Abdomen

Abdominal Pain and Tenderness

Auscultation of the Abdomen

Extremities

Peripheral Vascular Disease

The Diabetic Foot

Edema and Deep Vein Thrombosis

Selected Musculoskeletal Disorders

Neurologic Examination

Visual Field Testing

Cranial Nerves

Examination of the Motor System: Approach to Weakness

Examination of the Sensory System

Examination of the Reflexes

Disorders of the Nerve Roots, Plexi, and Peripheral Nerves

Coordination and Cerebellar Testing

Examination of Hysterial Neurologic Disorders

Selected Neurologic Disorders

Diplopia

Dementia and Mental Status Examination

Coma

Parkinsons Disease

Likelihood Ratios and their Confident Intervals

Likelihood Ratios and their Confidence Intervals

This is a giant Table that displays the confidence intervals for all likelihood ratios presented in the entire book a key feature of the book and a really handy tool!

Index

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