The physical examination An atlas for general practice

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lodewick, L.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1982, 1982
Edition:1st ed. 1982
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Content
  • A Basic skill
  • A 1 The technique of inspection
  • A 2 The technique of auscultation
  • A 3 The technique of percussion
  • A 4 The technique of palpation
  • B Basic examinatio
  • B 1 Inspection of the body shape, posture and movement
  • B 2 Inspection of the skin and mucous membranes
  • B 3 Evaluation of the nutritional and hydration state
  • B 4 Palpation of the skin
  • B 5 Evaluation of the pulse
  • B 6 Measurement of the blood pressure
  • B 7 Evaluation of respiration
  • B 8 Measurement of height and weight
  • B 9 Measurement of length and weight of an infant
  • B 10 Measurement of the body temperature rectally
  • C Examination of the nervous syste
  • C 1 Various aspects
  • C 2 Signs of meningitis
  • C 3 The twelve cranial nerves
  • C 4 Examination of the upper extremity
  • C 5 Examination of the lower extremity
  • C 6 Examination of the trunk
  • C 7 Short neurological examination
  • D Examination of separate parts of the bod
  • D 1 Examination of the head
  • D 2 Examination of the eyes
  • D 3 Examination of the mouth and throat
  • D 4 Examination of the nose
  • D 5 Examination of the ears
  • D 6 Examination of the head and neck
  • D 7 Examination of the thorax
  • D 8 Examination of the abdomen
  • D 9 Examination of the internal and external genitalia
  • D 10 Examination of a pregnant woman
  • D 11 Examination of the trunk
  • D 12 Examination of the arm
  • D 13 Examination of the shoulder girdle
  • D 14 Examination of the elbow
  • D 15 Examination of the wrist, hand and fingers
  • D 16 Examination of the leg
  • D 17 Examination of the hip
  • D 18 Examination of the knee
  • D 19 Examination of the ankle, foot and toes
  • A Basic skills
  • B Basic examination
  • C Examination of the nervous system
  • D Examination of separate parts of the body