Mosby's Physical Examination Handbook s a must-have resource for use in any clinical setting. This portable, pocket-sized guide includes key information such as differential diagnosis tips, 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.
• A two-column format featuring Exam Techniques. Expected Findings, and Unexpected Findings provides a quick and reliable reference to key exam steps.
• More than 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. Subjective and objective data are now clearly outlined.
• 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.