This is a Pageburst digital textbook; 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. The two-column format featuring Exam Techniques, Expected Findings, and Unexpected Findings provides quick and reliable reference to key exam steps. Over 250 full-color figures depicting anatomy and physiology, exam procedures, and normal and abnormal findings offer a visual guide to performing exams. Documentation examples promote concise yet thorough patient charting for each system exam. Aids to Differential Diagnosis Tables summarize distinguishing characteristics of abnormalities, making it easier to identify patients' symptoms. Lists of the equipment required in preparation for each system exam facilitate efficiency in the practice setting. Color-coded tables highlight pediatric variations and provide quick-reference coverage of developmental considerations specific to pediatric patients. Updates throughout reflect the latest research and evidence-based practice findings on all aspects of the physical exam. New content on electronic charting reflects the shift to electronic medical records in clinical practice and offers a current resource on what and how to chart. An updated drug table provides a list of physical findings potentially related to common classes of drugs.
W. BALL,. DrPH,. RN,. CPNP,. DPNAP. Jane W. Ball graduated from The Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing and subsequently received her master's and doctoral degrees in public health from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School ...
Seventh Edition Mosby'!s PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONEXAMINATION HANDBOOKHANDBOOK PHYSICAL Henry M. Seidel, MD Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland Jane W. Ball, RN, DrPH, CPNP, ...
This new edition features an increased focus on patient safety, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice, along with an emphasis on the development of good communication skills and effective hands-on examination techniques.
The oral mucosa may appear bluish or palein children with darkly pigmented skin and is pinker in white children. Use a tongue depressor or a gloved finger to move the tongue and lips to ensure all surfaces of the mucosa are inspected.
The Evidence-Based Physical Examination set of products provide all of the information you need to develop sound clinical judgement—access the handbook on the go or at point of care and refer to the comprehensive textbook for in-depth ...
Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination: Instructor's Resource Manual
This comprehensive textbook of physical examination, history taking, and health assessment is distinguished by its unique author team of two physicians and two nurses. Their blend of expertise results in...
From basic examination techniques to step-by-step guides for examining each body region and system, this handbook has everything you need to perform quick and thorough physical examinations. UNIQUE!
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HENRY M. SEIDEL, MD Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland JANE W. BALL, DRPH, RN, CPNP, DPNAP Trauma Systems Consultant American College of Surgeons Gaithersburg, ...