Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis

Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis

Author: David Scott Smith

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9780781781657

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Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis, Second Edition enables students and physicians to navigate from the patient's symptoms and presenting signs to the diagnosis. The book covers 139 chief complaints and signs and is organized to parallel the diagnostic reasoning process: a differential overview of probable causes, a diagnostic approach for each differential, and the specific clinical findings that point to diagnosis. A collection of 192 full-color illustrations show diagnostically important observable signs. This edition includes thoroughly updated diagnostic approaches and quick-access Evidence-Based Medicine Physical Diagnosis tables indicating sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios for findings.


Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis

Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis

Author: David S. Smith

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2015-04-24

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9781451166545

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Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis, Second Edition enables students and physicians to navigate from the patient's symptoms and presenting signs to the diagnosis. The book covers 139 chief complaints and signs and is organized to parallel the diagnostic reasoning process: a differential overview of probable causes, a diagnostic approach for each differential, and the specific clinical findings that point to diagnosis. A collection of 192 full-color illustrations show diagnostically important observable signs. This edition includes thoroughly updated diagnostic approaches and quick-access Evidence-Based Medicine Physical Diagnosis tables indicating sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios for findings.


Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis

Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis

Author: Jane M. Orient

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-03-28

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 145115948X

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The Fourth Edition of this textbook teaches the artful science of the patient interview and the physical examination. Chapters are filled with clinical pearls, vignettes, step-by-step methods, and explanations of the physiologic significance of findings. New features include "Points to Remember", over 300 questions with answers and discussion, over 120 additional references, and expanded discussions of the usage and pitfalls of evidence-based medicine. Other highlights include expanded and updated discussions of sleep apnea, "minor" head trauma, cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, transplantation-related problems, adverse effects of AIDS therapy, and more. A companion Website includes fully searchable text and a 300-question test bank.


Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination

Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination

Author: Steven L. Lewis

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780781741866

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Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination provides a detailed review of the basic neurologic exam, giving clinicians the tools needed to obtain valuable diagnostic information and address specific clinical presentations. The guide's three sections include a brief overview of neurologic diagnosis, instructions on how to perform the basic components of the neurologic exam, and ways to tailor the exam to specific clinical situations. The clinical focus assists in the practical bedside evaluation of common neurologic symptoms. Also included is a concise appendix of common neurologic tests, with brief summaries to help clinicians choose the best approach for each patient.


Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology

Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology

Author: David H. Frankel

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780781717304

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This colorfully illustrated pocket book is a practical quick-reference guide to the diagnosis of the most common skin problems. Geared specifically to primary care practitioners, house officers, and medical students, the book is organized by clinical feature and written in terms that are accessible to non-dermatologists. More than 100 illustrations depict the key distinguishing features of the diseases.


Field Guide to the Normal Newborn

Field Guide to the Normal Newborn

Author: Gary A. Emmett

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780781728775

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This handy volume in the Field Guide Series provides an easy-to-follow roadmap to the processes and procedures essential to proper care of the normal newborn. The ideal quick-reference for family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, and pediatric residents, the Field Guide to the Normal Newborn helps you focus on the "what" and "how" of normal newborn care—with clear and succinct descriptions highlighted by tables, charts, illustrations, and algorithms. Be sure you're providing optimal care for your youngest patients! Complete coverage addresses all common problems that arise in the well baby nursery—clearly explained and diagrammed for rapid reference. Abundant tables and charts let you review vital information at a glance—everything from the use of maternal medications in breast-feeding and newborn metabolic screening tests, to a newborn-specific formulary and newborn-specific lab values. More than 25 handy algorithms prepare you to face the challenges of well newborn care. Instructive line drawings take you through the steps of commonly performed procedures. Detailed photographs help you recognize and treat common neonatal skin and eye disorders.


Field Guide to Fracture Management

Field Guide to Fracture Management

Author:

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780781735360

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Organized by body region and fracture type, this practical resource covers the full spectrum of topics related to effective fracture management—from essential clinical guidance on casting and splinting techniques and handling complications to chapters on training, case selection, and insurance issues. The standardized chapter format includes a "how-to" outline to help clinicians locate key facts easily. Illustrations, tables, and figures offer visual guidance in the treatment of simple and complex fractures. The practical approach shows what works, what doesn't, and why. Pediatric content assists the family practitioner in treating childhood fractures. Tips on avoiding pitfalls are also included.


Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview

Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview

Author: Frederic W. Platt

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780781747745

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Written by physicians skilled at coaching colleagues in physician-patient communication, this pocket guide presents practical strategies for handling a wide variety of difficult patient interviews. Each chapter presents a hypothetical scenario, describes effective communication techniques for each phase of the interaction, and identifies pitfalls to avoid. The presentation includes examples of physician-patient dialogue, illustrations showing body language, and key references. This edition includes new chapters on caring for physician-patients, communicating with colleagues, disclosing unexpected outcomes and medical errors, shared decision making and informed consent, and teaching communication skills. Other new chapters describe clinical attitudes such as patience, curiosity, and hope.


A Field Guide to Bedside Ultrasound

A Field Guide to Bedside Ultrasound

Author: Shyr Chui

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2016-10-18

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 1460291611

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Over recent years, the miniaturization and falling cost of medical ultrasound technology have led to widespread interest from clinicians looking to improve their bedside diagnostic skills and augment their clinical decision-making. Education in its use, however, has lagged behind the improvements in technology, leaving a “skills gap” which prevents its wider adoption. This book is designed to aid beginners in their use of ultrasound technology, to help them overcome the early learning hurdles and build their experience. The book is written in simple language and offers the raw basic essentials for those starting out, as well as some useful practical tips for speeding up learning. The book takes the reader on a “learning journey” starting with basic technique, slowly building in complexity and finishing with more advanced techniques to match the learner’s increasing mastery of this valuable diagnostic tool.