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Lippincott Sapiras Art And Science Of Bedside Diagnosis by Joseph D. Sapira , Jane M. Orient
The Third Edition of this comprehensive and invaluable textbook explores proven techniques for interviewing and physical examination - from the fundamentals to the most advanced levels. Methods are described in step-by-step detail, with clinical pearls and insightful vignettes, explanations of the physiologic significance of findings, and extensive discussions of evidence-based medicine.The highlights of this new edition include: additional history-taking questions regarding risk factors and discussion of legal issues affecting medical records; numerous first-hand accounts of cases that illustrate specific concepts and findings; chapters on the eye and the neurologic examination now feature a discussion of shaken baby syndrome; expanded content on the mouth and dental examination; coverage of recent findings in AIDS; greater discussion of multiple sclerosis; new thinking about techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation; expanded discussion of neural entrapment syndromes; red flags indicate where urgent action is required; plus more than 450 additional references from classic original descriptions up to the most current literature.Even with all of todays sophisticated laboratory and imaging technology, the most important information comes directly from the patient._x000D_The Third Edition of "Sapiras Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis" is your guide to gaining the most reliable information from your patients, developing a differential diagnosis and an efficient diagnostic strategy._x000D_ _x000D_Introduction, 1 The Interview, 17 The History, 47 The Case Record, 71 General Appearance, 95 The Vital Signs, 101 Integument, 127 Lymph Nodes, 165 The Head, 171 The Eye, 183 The Ear, 241 The Nose, 253 The Oropharynx, 259 The Neck, 275 The Breast, 283 The Chest, 291 The Heart, 337 Arteries, 395 Veins, 423 The Abdomen, 443 Male Genitalia, 467 Female Genitalia, 477 The Rectum, 495 The Extremities, 501 The Musculoskeletal System, 519 The Neurologic Examination, 557 Clinical Reasoning, 657 Some Bedside Laboratory Tricks, 671 Annotated Bibliography, 691 Index, 693_x000D_