Atlas of adult physical diagnosis
By: Dale Berg, Katherine Worzala.
Contributors: Worzala, Katherine.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Baltimore, MD
Language: eng
Number of pages: 544
Subjects: Physical diagnosis -- Atlases; Physical Examination -- methods -- Atlases
Genres: Atlases.
Description: This thoroughly illustrated text/atlas is the most comprehensive guide to physical examination techniques and physical diagnosis. Coverage of each anatomic site includes a review of anatomy, a general screening examination, and specific problem-oriented examinations, plus Teaching Points for physicians who precept medical students. A variety of techniques for each site and problem are shown, so that readers can adapt the examination to the patient. More than 700 illustrations (139 in full color) depict anatomic details, examination techniques, and significant findings. Tables present the evidence basis for various techniques. Annotated bibliographies are also included.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The head, ears, nose, and throat (HENT) examination; title: The male genitourinary examination; title: Female genitourinary examination; title: Cardiovascular examination; title: Lung and chest examination; title: Abdominal examination; title: Neurologic examination; title: Knee examination; title: Shoulder examination; title: Hand, wrist, and thumb examination; title: Elbow examination; title: Hip, back, and trunk examination; title: Foot and ankle examination; title: Skin examination; title: Eye examination.