DeGowin's diagnostic examination.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

DeGowin, Richard L.

LeBlond, Richard F.

Brown, Donald D., 1940-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical diagnosis.

Diagnosis.

Physical Examination.

Signs and Symptoms.

Medical Subjects:

Physical Examination.

Diagnosis.

Signs and Symptoms.

Physical Description:

lxvi, 1077 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm

Edition:

Eighth edition / [edited by] Richard F. LeBlond, Richard L. DeGowin, Donald D. Brown ; illustrated by Elmer DeGowin, Jim Abel, and Shawn Roach.

Other Title:

Diagnostic examination

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw-Hill Medical Pub. Division, [2004]

Summary:

The classic internal medicine manual for students and residents, this handy guide addresses physical examination techniques and procedures, while providing a catalog of clinical findings resulting from the physical examination.

Contents:

Part I The Diagnostic Framework

A. The Varieties of Medical Examinations 3

B. The Diagnostic Examination 4

2. History Taking and the Medical Record 17

A. Outline of the Medical Record 17

B. Procedure for Taking the History 18

C. Completion of the Medical Record 21

D. The Oral Presentation 34

E. Inpatient Progress Notes, Discharge Summaries and Clinic Notes 35

F. The Patient's Medical Record 35

G. Electronic Medical Records 37

3. The Screening Physical Examination: Methods and Procedure 39

A. Methods for Physical Examination 40

1. Inspection 40

2. Palpation 41

3. Percussion 43

4. Auscultation 45

B. Procedure for the Screening Physical Examination 48

Part II The Diagnostic Examination

4. Vital Signs, Anthropometric Data and Pain 59

A. Vital Signs 59

1. Body Temperature 59

2. The Pulse Rate, Volume and Rhythm 67

3. Respirations: Respiratory Rate and Pattern 79

4. Blood Pressure and Pulse Pressure 81

B. Anthropometric Measurements 89

1. Height 89

2. Weight 91

3. Body-Mass Index 93

C. Pain Assessment 95

5. Non-Regional Systems and Diseases 99

A. Constitutional Symptoms 99

B. The Immune System 102

C. The Lymphatic System 104

D. The Hematopoietic System and Hemostasis 115

E. The Endocrine System 121

6. The Skin and Nails 129

A. Physiology 129

B. Functional Anatomy 130

C. Physical Examination of the Skin and Nails 134

D. Skin and Nail Symptoms 136

E. Skin and Nail Signs 136

F. Common Skin Disorders and Syndromes 169

7. The Head and Neck 191

A. Major Systems and their Physiology 191

B. Superficial Anatomy 192

C. Physical Examination of the Head and Neck 208

D. Head and Neck Symptoms 229

E. Head and Neck Signs 235

F. Head and Neck Syndromes 316

8. The Chest: Chest Wall, Pulmonary, and Cardiovascular Systems; the Breasts 339

Section 1 The Chest Wall, Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Systems 339

A. Major Systems and their Physiology 339

B. Superficial Anatomy 347

C. Physical Examination of the Chest 351

D. Chest Symptoms 373

E. Chest Signs 380

F. Chest Syndromes 444

Section 2 The Breast 495

A. Physiology 495

B. Superficial Anatomy 496

C. Physical Examination of the Breast 497

D. Breast Symptoms 500

E. Breast Signs 500

F. Breast Syndromes 503

9. The Abdomen, Perineum, Anus, and Rectosigmoid 509

A. Major Systems and their Physiology 510

B. Superficial Anatomy 512

C. Physical Examination of the Abdomen, Perineum, and Rectum 514

D. Abdominal Symptoms 529

E. Abdominal, Perineal, Anal, and Rectal Signs 539

F. Abdominal, Perineal, Anal, and Rectal Syndromes 560

10. The Urinary System 609

A. Major Systems and their Physiology 609

B. Superficial Anatomy 609

C. Physical Examination of the Urinary Tract 610

D. Urinary Symptoms 610

E. Urinary Signs 612

F. Urinary Syndromes 616

11. The Female Genitalia and Reproductive System 623

A. Overview of Female Reproductive Physiology 623

B. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System 624

C. Physical Examination of the Female Genitalia and Reproductive System 626

D. Female Genital and Reproductive Symptoms 626

E. Female Genital and Reproductive System Signs 632

F. Female Genital and Reproductive System Syndromes 643

12. The Male Genitalia and Reproductive System 649

A. Overview of Male Reproductive Physiology 649

B. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System 649

C. Physical Examination of the Male Genitalia and Reproductive System 653

D. Male Genital and Reproductive Symptoms 657

E. Male Genital and Reproductive System Signs 658

F. Male Genital and Reproductive System Syndromes 671

13. The Spine and Extremities: The Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Exam 675

A. Major Systems and Their Physiology 675

B. Superficial Anatomy 676

C. Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities 689

D. Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Symptoms 709

E. Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Signs 714

F. Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Syndromes 773

14. The Neurologic Exam 797

A. Overview of the Major Neurologic System Components and Their Physiology 798

B. Superficial Anatomy of the Nervous System 799

C. The Neurologic Examination 799

D. Neurologic Symptoms 828

E. Neurologic Signs 831

F. Neurologic Syndromes 850

15. The Mental Status, Psychiatric, and Social Evaluations 881

Section 1 The Mental Status and Psychiatric Evaluations 882

A. The Mental Status Evaluation 882

B. Psychiatric Symptoms and Signs 884

C. Psychiatric Syndromes 889

Section 2 The Social Evaluation 897

A. Evaluation of Social Function and Risk 897

B. Common Social Syndromes and Problems 898

Part III Preoperative Evaluation

16. The Preoperative Evaluation 903

A. The History 903

B. The Physical Examination 907

C. Laboratory Tests 908

D. Summative Risk Assessment 910

Part IV Use of the Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging

17. Principles of Diagnostic Testing 915

Section 1 Principles of Laboratory Testing 915

A. Disease Present or Absent 916

B. Test Positive or Negative 916

C. Probability and Odds 917

Section 2 Principles of Diagnostic Imaging 930

18. Common Diagnostic Tests 934

A. Blood Chemistries 934

B. Hematologic Data 954

C. Urinalysis 962

D. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) 965

E. Serous Body Fluids 966.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0071409238

OCLC:

52813805

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