Download or read book Auscultation Skills written by and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book-and-audio-CD package offers nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants a solid basis for recognizing and differentiating among abnormal breath and heart sounds. Forty-six tracks of breath sounds and 50 heart sounds complement the full-color text.

Download or read book Learning Cardiac Auscultation written by Allen J. Taylor and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book contains a series of core auscultation “lessons”. All are case based and describe auscultation as it relates to a patient and in terms of the gold standard for interpretation of heart sounds. Auscultation is the term for listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope. It is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory system and respiratory system (heart sounds and breath sounds). As a topic it is one of the oldest in cardiology but its utility should never be underestimated. In this era of hugely expensive imaging tests, auscultation is a cornerstone of efficient diagnosis and therefore needs a fresh look. The core content of this book describes the search for diagnostic clues within patients’ heart sounds and as such this book provides superb practical advice in the form of a series of clinical pearls reflecting what accurate diagnosis with auscultation can mean to patient prognosis and outcome. This often subtle but ultimately simple subject often produces complex results and these must be considered in light of modern next-level diagnostic methods and patient management.

Download or read book Clinical Methods written by Henry Kenneth Walker and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1990 with total page 1128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the techniques and analysis of clinical data. Each of the seventeen sections begins with a drawing and biographical sketch of a seminal contributor to the discipline. After an introduction and historical survey of clinical methods, the next fifteen sections are organized by body system. Each contains clinical data items from the history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations that are generally included in a comprehensive patient evaluation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book A Treatise on the Diseases of the Chest and on Mediate Auscultation written by Théophile Hyacinthe Laennec and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

Download or read book Benumof s Airway Management written by Jonathan Benumof and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 1340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Airway Management is one of the fundamental fields of knowledge that every resident, anesthesiologist and Nurse Anesthetist must master to successfully manage surgical patients. The new edition of this highly successful text has a new editor and increased coverage of pre- and post-intubation techniques. Fully illustrated and tightly focused, this unique text is the only volume of its kind completely dedicated to airway management. Complete with the latest ASA guidelines, no other volume does what Benumof's Airway Management does. This is the definitive reference on airway management and it belongs on your shelf. Offers a how-to approach to airway management. Includes case examples and analysis. Highly illustrated format provides clarity on complex procedures. A new editor and 50% new contributors bring you the latest research and practice guidelines. Over two hundred new illustrations highlight complex procedures and monitoring techniques with greater clarity. The latest ASA Guidelines make you aware of exactly what procedures are required in difficult cases. Increased complete coverage of pre- and post-intubation techniques takes you from equipment selection through management of complications.

Download or read book The Art and Science of Cardiac Physical Examination written by Narasimhan Ranganathan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-10 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been our experience that instruction in physical examination of the heart in medical schools has been deteriorating since the advent of such modern diagnostic tools as two-dimensional echocardiography and nuclear imaging. At best, the teaching has been sketchy and too superficial for the student to appreciate the pathophysiological correlates. Both invasive and the noninvasive modern technologies have contributed substantially to our knowledge and understanding of cardiac physical signs and their pathophysiological correlates. However, both students and teachers alike appear to be mesmerized by technological advances to the neglect of the age-old art, as well as the substantial body of science, of cardiac physical examination. It is also sad to see reputed journals give low priority to articles related to the clinical examination. Our experience is substantiated by a nationwide survey of internal medicine and cardiology training programs, which concluded that the teaching and practice of cardiac auscultation received low emphasis, and perhaps other bedside diagnostic skills as well (1). The state of the problem is well reflected in the concerns expressed in previous publications (2–4), including the 2001 editorial in the American Journal of Medicine (Vol. 110, pp. 233–235), entitled “Cardiac auscultation and teaching rounds: how can cardiac auscultation be resuscitated?”, as well as in the rebuttal, “Selections from current literature. Horton hears a Who but no murmurs—does it matter?” (5).

Download or read book Heart Sounds written by Christopher Hanifin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you mystified by murmurs? Puzzled by pitch? Stymied by splitting? If so, this is the book for you. Cardiac auscultation can be a frustrating skill to learn, and many physical examination texts address cardiac auscultation in a cursory fashion. The wide variety of heart sounds available on CD and the internet may serve more to confuse than to clarify. The philosophy of this book is that understanding is a much more powerful tool than memorization in arriving at a differential diagnosis. This book takes the form of a programmed text. Each page presents a simple concept or two related to anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology or even physics. Applying this knowledge - knowledge you already possess - provides a solid foundation for arriving at a diagnosis in many cases.

Download or read book Physical Assessment of the Newborn written by Ellen P. Tappero, DNP, RN, NNP-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical Assessment of the Newborn, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive text with a wealth of detailed information on the assessment of the newborn. This valuable and essential resource illustrates the principles and skills needed to gather assessment data systematically and accurately, and also provides a knowledge base for interpretation of this data. Coverage addresses: gestational assessment, neurologic assessment, neonatal history, assessment of the dysmorphic infant, and systemic evaluation of individual body systems, as well as key information on behavioral and pain assessment, including the use of specific tools with various groups ranging from term to extremely preterm infants. Numerous tables, figures, illustrations, and photos, many of them in full color, are a major strength that enhances the book’s usefulness as a clinical resource. The text is an excellent teaching tool and resource for anyone who performs newborn examinations including nurses, neonatal and pediatric nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, physicians and therapists. It can also serve as a core text for any program preparing individuals for advanced practice roles in neonatal care. KEY FEATURES: An authoritative and renowned text that comprehensively addresses all key aspects of newborn assessment Provides a well-ordered evaluation of individual body systems. Assists the practitioner in identifying infant state, behavioral clues, and signs of pain, facilitating individualized care. Comprehensively addresses the tremendous range of variation among newborns of different gestational ages. The content is amplified by numerous photos and illustrations, many in full color Includes Power Point slides and an Image Bank

Download or read book Understanding Lung Sounds written by Steven Lehrer and published by Steven Lehrer. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and easy-to-use book with separately available CD package, Understanding Lung Sounds, Third Edition, guides you through the sounds and skills of lung auscultation. The 60-minute audio CD presents actual lung sounds—teaching you, step-by-step, how to interpret, differentiate, and identify both normal and abnormal lung sounds. Succinct and thorough, this companion book expands on the content in the CD with visual reinforcement to help you better understand what you hear.

Download or read book Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds written by Francis W. K. Smith and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to properly identify, interpret, and differentiate a wide variety of canine and feline heart and lung sounds with Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds: A Guide to Cardiac and Respiratory Auscultation in Dogs and Cats, 3rd Edition. A brand new companion website features both simulated and actual clinical examples to help you master and evaluate common sounds like murmurs and arrhythmias. And with the helpful instructions in the text integrated with the heart and lung sounds, you will be well prepared to perform accurate heart and lung auscultation in dogs and cats. Heart sound simulator allows you to focus on the heart sounds without the distraction of respiratory sounds or artifacts of hair rubbing against the stethoscope. Wide variety of heart and lung sounds provides you with real-life cases that are as close to clinical practice as possible. Pretests may be taken prior to reviewing the book and website to measure how much you already know. Posttests help determine when the material has been mastered and direct the user to remediation in areas where additional study is needed. Inclusion of clinically-relevant conditions makes it easy for you to apply this information to day-to-day practice. Key points called out within the text alert you to potential problems, variations on techniques, and other treatment considerations. NEW! User-friendly companion website integrated with the text fully prepares you to identify, interpret, and differentiate heart and lung sounds in dogs and cats. EXPANDED! Respiratory content offers actual examples of video and lung sounds on respiratory patterns in animals that are dyspneic from various causes.

Download or read book Valvular Heart Disease written by Andrew Wang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-01-14 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenges for the treatment of valvular heart disease include the growing need for effective yet less invasive interventions and therapies to treat these progressive conditions. With the development of potential new treatments, it is crucial for cardiac physicians to be well informed on the pathophysiology, assessment, treatment options and their outcomes of valvular diseases. Written by a highly experienced and internationally recognized group of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and researchers, Valvular Heart Disease offers insights into the widely varying hemodynamic effects and clinical course of heart valve conditions, as well as the contemporary management of these conditions. Offering a broad perspective on these diseases, Valvular Heart Disease expands on the recent guidelines developed by the major heart societies in the United State and Europe.

Download or read book Mastering Auscultation An Audio Tour to Cardiac Diagnosis written by T. Anthony Michael and published by McGraw-Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000-03-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This CD-ROM teaches the most fundamental, and yet most difficult, clinical skill in medicine--listening to, eliciting, and interpreting heart sounds and murmurs--a cornerstone activity in physical diagnosis and the practice of medicine. Presents approximately 70 heart sounds, murmurs, and lung sounds with accompanying echocardiograms, phonograms, phonetics, and patient positioning information. Two modes--instructional and testing--will benefit the novice and expert alike.

Download or read book A Manual of Percussion and Auscultation written by Austin Flint and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Breath Sounds Study Guide written by Johnny Lung and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are Ready to Learn About Breath Sounds? I sure hope so because, as a Respiratory Therapist (or student), this is a skill that you must develop. It should go without saying but you will definitely be required to know the ins and outs of breath sounds and lung auscultation. No worries, this book can help you learn everything you need to know. Inside, we're going to break it down for you in a simplified manner. You'll learn about all the different types of breath sounds and what to listen for in order to easily recognize each distinct lung sound. Not to mention, this information will come in handy when it's time to prepare for the TMC Exam as well. So if you're ready to get started, I'll see you on the inside. About the Author Johnny Lung, the founder of Respiratory Therapy Zone, is a Registered Respiratory Therapist who has helped thousands of students pass the licensure board exams through books, videos, study guides, and online courses. You can learn more by going to RespiratoryTherapyZone.com What Students are Saying "I passed it on my first attempt, just like you said." - Deanna H. "They helped me pass boards on my first attempt, and thankfully they're much more affordable than the other study guides out there." - Joy A. "I love their practice questions! I highly recommend to their resources for the TMC Exam and Clinical Sims." - Megan L. "Their practice questions are challenging and really make you think! So helpful!" - Susanna H. "They keep the information basic and easy to understand without all the complicated nonsense. I highly recommend their stuff for the board exams." - Timothy H.

Download or read book Evidence Based Physical Examination written by Kate Sustersic Gawlik, DNP, APRN-CNP, FAANP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to teach physical assessment techniques based on evidence and clinical relevance. Grounded in an empirical approach to history-taking and physical assessment techniques, this text for healthcare clinicians and students focuses on patient well-being and health promotion. It is based on an analysis of current evidence, up-to-date guidelines, and best-practice recommendations. It underscores the evidence, acceptability, and clinical relevance behind physical assessment techniques. Evidence-Based Physical Examination offers the unique perspective of teaching both a holistic and a scientific approach to assessment. Chapters are consistently structured for ease of use and include anatomy and physiology, key history questions and considerations, physical examination, laboratory considerations, imaging considerations, evidence-based practice recommendations, and differential diagnoses related to normal and abnormal findings. Case studies, clinical pearls, and key takeaways aid retention, while abundant illustrations, photographic images, and videos demonstrate history-taking and assessment techniques. Instructor resources include PowerPoint slides, a test bank with multiple-choice questions and essay questions, and an image bank. This is the physical assessment text of the future. Key Features: Delivers the evidence, acceptability, and clinical relevance behind history-taking and assessment techniques Eschews “traditional” techniques that do not demonstrate evidence-based reliability Focuses on the most current clinical guidelines and recommendations from resources such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Focuses on the use of modern technology for assessment Aids retention through case studies, clinical pearls, and key takeaways Demonstrates techniques with abundant illustrations, photographic images, and videos Includes robust instructor resources: PowerPoint slides, a test bank with multiple-choice questions and essay questions, and an image bank Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers

Download or read book Auscultation and Percussion written by Samuel Jones Gee and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Auscultation Skills written by Jessica S. Coviello and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practitioners and students: see and hear breath and heart sounds with remarkable clarity while perfecting your auscultation technique. Auscultation Skills: Breath & Heart Sounds, Fifth Edition, pinpoints exactly how, where, and why breath and heart sounds occur and helps you to differentiate normal from abnormal sounds quickly and accurately. Loaded with clear explanations, colorful illustrations, and linked to online audio cues, this sensational reference spans the simple to the complex and serves as an excellent tool for beginning practitioners and seasoned clinicians who are looking to hone their diagnostic skills and improve their auscultation technique. This compact, practical book will improve your ability to auscultate for heart and breath sounds, and enhance your understanding of their physiology. Throughout, the book references corresponding tracks on the accompanying website, enabling users to listen to the sounds immediately after reading about the anatomical and physiologic changes associated with the sounds. This is the tablet version which does not include access to the supplemental content mentioned in the text.