Minor Injuries

by Purcell, Dennis; Cooper, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780443103117
• ISBN10: 0443103119
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-08
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

Summary

This best-selling UK guide to clinical examination and treatment of Minor Injuries makes learning procedures much easier - essential for staff in accident and emergency units, minor injury units, walk-in centres and all areas where patients present with minor injuries.Now with an instructional video demonstrating basic examination, this second edition of Minor Injuries extends the clinical scope of the book. Unique in linking anatomy with examination processes that are part of the education of a practitioner, the book covers the types of injuries that commonly present, and explains how to handle them. Practical manual, with supporting video Demonstrates basic examination techniques Illustrations link anatomy with the examination processes Clear explanation of underlying anatomical and physiological processes behind injury Explains how to manage common injuries Accesible to the non-specialist. Video demonstrating basic examination processes, which are easier to grasp from a visual demonstrationIllustrations combine anatomy and examination to show how parts work and how to examine them - now with added colourNew photographs throughout, linking to the video demonstrationVideo of hand examination helps master this particularly complex areaMore detail on core clinical areas.

Table of Contents

General issues

Clinical examination and the written record

The injured child

Musculoskeletal injuries

Basics of musculoskeletal injury and examination

The neck and upper limbs

The back and lower limbs

Other minor injuries

Minor wounds and burns

Minor head injuries

The face

References

Bibliography

Index

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