Essentials of Clinical Examination

Herausgegeben:Campbell, Sabrina; Hui, Jeanette; Kherani, Imaan; Li, Winston; Lytvyn, Yuliya; Osei-Yeboah, Clara

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Revised edition of widely acclaimed medical training resource features extensive and invaluable additions

Performing clinical examinations is an important skill developed throughout medical training and vocational experience. For nearly a quarter century, this learner-friendly handbook has filled a gap in the literature by providing an affordable and portable resource on clinical examination best practices. Essentials of Clinical Examination, 9th Edition reflects contributions from 119 medical students, 44 residents, 16 artists, 6 layout editors, and 38 esteemed faculty members at the University of Toronto. Supported by Toronto Medical Student Publications, each chapter has been thoroughly reviewed by expert residents and faculty members in their respective specialties to ensure the highest caliber content.

Created by health learners for health learners, this highly accessible, evidence-informed reference is indispensable for clinical rotations and OSCE preparation. All 24 chapters underwent extensive revisions to reflect the most pertinent, up-to-date information. Section one provides overviews of major anatomy and body systems, while section two is organized by subspecialty. Each of the subspecialty chapters is consistently formatted with detailed and clear explanations covering clinical history, common presentations, differential diagnoses with distinguishing clinical features, and physical examination maneuvers.

Key Highlights
- The addition of new summary tables, detailed diagrams, and improved graphics enhance understanding and retention of knowledge
- New social, pediatric, and geriatric awareness pearls help learners better contextualize concepts through a culturally and socially sensitive lens
- Integrated clinical questions at the end of each chapter enable readers to consolidate knowledge and apply it to real-life situations encountered during rotations

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Thieme, Stuttgart
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 893491
• 9. Aufl.
• Erscheinungstermin: Dezember 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 279mm x 217mm x 34mm
• Gewicht: 1542g
• ISBN-13: 9781684204915
• ISBN-10: 1684204917
• Artikelnr.: 62389592

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
1 General History and Physical Exam
General System
The Circulatory System
2 A: The Precordial Exam
2 B: The Peripheral Vascular Exam
3 The Endocrine System
4 The Gastrointestinal System
5 The Head, Neck, and Throat
6 The Lymphatic System
7 The Musculoskeletal System
8 The Nervous System
The Reproductive System
9 A: Breast Exam
9 B: Gynaecological Exam
9 C: Obstetrical Exam
9 D: Urological Exam
10 The Respiratory System
History, Examination, and Clinical Information for Specific Settings
11 Anesthesiology and Pain Management
12 Dermatology
13 Emergency Medicine
14 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid/Base Disturbances
15 General Surgery
16 Geriatrics
17 Infectious Diseases
18 Medical Imaging
19 Ophthalmology
20 Oncology
21 Paediatrics
22 Pharmacology and Toxicology
23 Psychiatry
24 Primer on Evidence-Based Medicine
Appendix A: Basics of Suturing and Needles