
Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook
Mosby (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 31. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-323-16953-0 (ISBN)
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Description
Be prepared in any clinical setting with this portable, full-color, illustrated guide. Key information includes differential diagnosis tips, pediatric variations, sample documentation, and other helpful assessment data for quick reference. Separate chapters cover age-specific exams for infants, children, and adolescents, the healthy female evaluation, and reporting and documenting findings.
Examination tables offer quick and reliable reference to key exam steps and what to expect.
Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables summarize distinguishing characteristics of abnormalities, furnishing you with clues for identifying characteristic symptoms and diagnosing patient problems.
Sample Documentation sections at the end of system chapters promote concise yet thorough patient charting for each system exam.
Equipment Lists, indicating needed items in preparation for each system exam, facilitate efficiency in the practice setting.
Color-coded Pediatric Variations tables provide a resource on differences in findings and developmental considerations for pediatric patients.
Updated Computerized Charting content reflects the shift to electronic charting in clinical practice and equips you with a current resource on what and how to chart patient data.
Over 200 full-color illustrations on anatomy and physiology, exam procedures, and normal and abnormal findings offer a visual reference to performing exams and anticipated and unanticipated findings in this highly visual field.
NEW! Updated Content throughout the book reflects the latest research and evidence-based practice to supply you with a best-practice approach to the physical exam.
NEW! Vital Signs and Pain Assessment chapter groups important foundational and frequently-used tasks together for easy reference.
NEW! Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults chapter makes it easy to locate specific variations in assessment for older adults with special needs.
Examination tables offer quick and reliable reference to key exam steps and what to expect.
Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables summarize distinguishing characteristics of abnormalities, furnishing you with clues for identifying characteristic symptoms and diagnosing patient problems.
Sample Documentation sections at the end of system chapters promote concise yet thorough patient charting for each system exam.
Equipment Lists, indicating needed items in preparation for each system exam, facilitate efficiency in the practice setting.
Color-coded Pediatric Variations tables provide a resource on differences in findings and developmental considerations for pediatric patients.
Updated Computerized Charting content reflects the shift to electronic charting in clinical practice and equips you with a current resource on what and how to chart patient data.
Over 200 full-color illustrations on anatomy and physiology, exam procedures, and normal and abnormal findings offer a visual reference to performing exams and anticipated and unanticipated findings in this highly visual field.
NEW! Updated Content throughout the book reflects the latest research and evidence-based practice to supply you with a best-practice approach to the physical exam.
NEW! Vital Signs and Pain Assessment chapter groups important foundational and frequently-used tasks together for easy reference.
NEW! Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults chapter makes it easy to locate specific variations in assessment for older adults with special needs.
More details
Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Approx. 400 illustrations (400 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 117 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-16953-0 (9780323169530)
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Content
1.?The History
2.?Vital Signs and Pain Assessment NEW!
3.?Mental Status
4.?Nutrition and Growth and Measurement
5.?Skin, Hair, and Nails
6.?Lymphatic System
7.?Head and Neck
8.?Eyes
9.?Ears, Nose, and Throat
10.?Chest and Lungs
11.?Heart
12.?Blood Vessels
13.?Breasts and Axillae
14.?Abdomen
15.?Female Genitalia
16.?Male Genitalia
17.?Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
18.?Musculoskeletal System
19.?Neurologic System
20.?Head-to-Toe Examination: Adult
21.?The Healthy Female Evaluation
22.?Age-Specific Examination: Infants, Children, and Adolescents
23.?Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults NEW!
24.?Reporting and Recording
Appendix: Quick Reference to Special Histories
2.?Vital Signs and Pain Assessment NEW!
3.?Mental Status
4.?Nutrition and Growth and Measurement
5.?Skin, Hair, and Nails
6.?Lymphatic System
7.?Head and Neck
8.?Eyes
9.?Ears, Nose, and Throat
10.?Chest and Lungs
11.?Heart
12.?Blood Vessels
13.?Breasts and Axillae
14.?Abdomen
15.?Female Genitalia
16.?Male Genitalia
17.?Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
18.?Musculoskeletal System
19.?Neurologic System
20.?Head-to-Toe Examination: Adult
21.?The Healthy Female Evaluation
22.?Age-Specific Examination: Infants, Children, and Adolescents
23.?Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults NEW!
24.?Reporting and Recording
Appendix: Quick Reference to Special Histories