Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook - E-Book (Mosbys Physical Examination Handbook)

Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook - E-Book (Mosbys Physical Examination Handbook)

<p>Be prepared in any clinical setting with this portable, full-color, illustrated guide. <i>Examination</i> tables and <i>Aids to Differential Diagnosis </i>tables provide easy access to the physical exam in a two-column format for each system exam. 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, adolescents, and older adults, the healthy female evaluation, as well as reporting and documenting findings for computerized charting.</p><ul><b><li><i>Examination</i> tables </b>offer quick and reliable reference to key exam steps and what to expect.</li><li><b><i>Aids to Differential Diagnosis</i> tables </b>summarize distinguishing characteristics of abnormalities, furnishing you with clues for identifying characteristic symptoms and diagnosing patient problems.</li><li><b><i>Sample Documentation</i> sections </b>at the end of system chapters promote concise yet thorough patient charting for each system exam.</li><li><b><i>Equipment Lists, </b></i>indicating needed items in preparation for each system exam, facilitate efficiency in the practice setting.</li><li>Color-coded<b><i> Pediatric Variations </i>tables<i> </b></i>provide a resource on differences in findings and developmental considerations for pediatric patients.</li><li>Updated<b> Computerized Charting content </b>reflects the shift to electronic charting in clinical practice and equips you with a current resource on what and how to chart patient data.</li><li>Over 200<b><i> </i>full-color illustrations </b>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.</li></ul><ul><b><li>NEW! Updated Content </b>throughout the book reflects the latest research and evidence-based practice to supply you with a best-practice approach to the physical exam.</li><li><b>NEW! <i>Vital Signs and Pain Assessment </i>chapter </b>groups important foundational and frequently-used tasks together for easy reference.</li><li><b>NEW! <i>Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults</i> chapter</b> makes it easy to locate specific variations in assessment for older adults with special needs.</li> </ul>