Download or read book EMG Pearls written by Steven A. Greenberg, MD and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2004-03-16 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title in the popular Pearls Series focuses on electrodiagnostic studies of neuromuscular diseases. EMGs and their interpretation are a major component of the specialty of physical medicine and rehab physicians, and they are important to neurologists and electromyographers. For each case, patient information is presented, the EMG findings are discussed, and the reader is asked to make a diagnosis based on these findings. The next page reveals the diagnosis, discussed the case and the medical condition in question, and then presents 3-4 pearls of practice distilled from the case. Pearls books feature real patient cases, providing information not found in standard texts Each case follows the same format for clarity and ease of presentation Provides information about the specific patient as well overall information on each disorder discussed. The text is interactive as the reader is asked make a diagnosis based on the case information presented Illustrations are provided for most of the cases Three or four "pearls of practice" are distilled for each case.

Download or read book Medicine Morning Report Beyond the Pearls E Book written by Raj Dasgupta and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical, concise, and easy to read, Medicine Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls covers essential material you'll find on USMLE and shelf exams and sharpens your clinical decision-making skills. Using an in-depth case format, it prepares you to correctly analyze a clinical vignette in the style of a morning report conference, helping you formulate a clinically sound, evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios. - Covers key content found on the USMLE, with pearls for the Step1, Step 2 and Step 3 exams – ideal for exam preparation and clinical rotations. - Each case presents a high-yield topic in a morning report/grand rounds format, and includes must-know "pearls," an in-depth discussion of differentials and treatment, and assessment questions that support USMLE and shelf preparation. - "Beyond the Pearls" tips and secrets (evidence based, with references) make this text unique. - Key basic science concepts reinforce important information in a clinical context. - Written and edited by experienced teachers of review courses and medical students. Each case has been reviewed by board certified attending/practicing physicians.

Download or read book Pocket EMG written by Dane Pohlman, DO and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get immediate access to crucial information about the most common EMG studies. This handy, practical resource designed for quick reference at the point of care covers a wide spectrum of electrodiagnostic tests. Written for both novice and experienced electromyographers, this at-a-glance guide is concise enough to fit in a pocket, yet replete with essential technical detail, pearls, and clinical photos to illustrate proper study set-ups. Pocket EMG covers what you need to know to successfully perform nerve conduction and needle EMG studies in a fast-paced clinical environment. It also includes helpful protocols for specific clinical problems. The first section is devoted to nerve conduction studies and covers sensory and motor studies of the upper and lower extremities, late responses, and other tests including facial motor nerves, blink reflex, and repetitive nerve stimulation. Section two covers needle electromyography and catalogs set-ups for upper and lower extremity tests, paraspinals, and facial muscles. The final two sections contain study protocols for presenting chief complaints or suspected diagnoses, normal values, and high-yield tables and lists. Each test includes a photograph of the proper set-up, indications for performing the test, technical pointers, and physiological considerations. Key Features: Organized consistently and pocket-sized for quick reference in the EMG lab Includes a photo of the proper set-up for each test, indications for performing the test, and clinical pearls and pointers to enhance skills Contains study protocols for common complaints, normal value ranges for individual tests, and high-yield tables and lists

Download or read book McLean EMG Guide Second Edition written by Samuel K. Chu, MD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised, updated, and expanded second edition of the premier learning guide for residents, McLean EMG Guide emphasizes skills and concepts required for success in mastering basic electrodiagnostic techniques. This step-by-step approach to performing and interpreting EMG and nerve conduction studies will prepare trainees, fellows, and attendings to meet the challenges encountered in daily practice with confidence. The book is broken into short formatted chapters covering instrumentation, basic nerve conduction and needle EMG techniques, interpretation, applications for common clinical problems, and a new chapter on ultrasound. The procedures are laid out as illustrated tables with specifics for lead placement, stimulation, sample waveforms, and photographs to guide electrodiagnostic set-ups. Clinical presentation, anatomy, recommended studies, normal values, pearls and tips, and key findings are presented throughout in bulleted text for a thorough, more focused guidebook. Multiple choice questions and answers with rationales reinforce learning for those wishing to review concepts through self-guided assessment. Key Features Updates to all chapters with new figures and diagrams and more multiple-choice questions with answers Brand new chapter on the use of ultrasound with electrodiagnosis Checklists with key steps and takeaways for each study Clear, easy-to-understand tables and photos illustrate each set-up and study Codifies what you need to know to make a diagnosis in the EMG laboratory Print purchase includes on-line access to the full contents for mobile or desktop use

Download or read book Sleep Medicine Pearls written by Richard B. Berry and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition by noted sleep medicine authority Richard B. Berry presents 100 cases that review key elements in the evaluation and management of patients with a wide variety of sleep disorders. Sleep disorders are among the most frequent health complaints physicians encounter: one third of adults experience occasional or persistent sleep problems. These disorders become a major health problem when they impair daytime functioning. A glossary is provided for sleep and sleep lab terminology The "pearls, " distillations of the key information for each case are always a key feature of books in the Pearls Series(R) All cases are real clinical cases compiled by the author, not theoretical 10 completely new cases have been added In addition to the cases, there are 22 sections presenting the Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine which better acquaint readers with the basic elements of sleep medicine All first edition cases have been substantially revised and rewritten Many new illustrations and sleep tracings have been added The glossary has been expanded and updated to reflect latest terminology

Download or read book Essential Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation written by Grant Cooper and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-11-16 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and concise review of the essential facts needed to do a successful clinical rotation in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). Writing to be quickly read and comprehended, the authors spell out the implications of brain injury, the effects of spinal cord injury, the uses of orthotics and prosthetics, and the crucial importance of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation to maximize functional independence. Additional chapters detail the principles of pediatric, neuromuscular, cancer, and orthopedic rehabilitation, and demonstrate the use of electrodiagnostic techniques that can be used to help localize a lesion of the neuromuscular system and determine its severity, time course, and prognosis. The book also provides a handy review for passing PM&R board exams.

Download or read book A Clinician s Pearls Myths in Rheumatology written by John H. Stone and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book builds upon the first edition with new and improved chapters. The book explores the rich assemblage of clinical wisdom from expert rheumatologists from a wide range of specialties including Vasculitis and Sjogren’s syndrome. It examines the nuggets or ‘pearls’ of wisdom gained from collective clinical experience about the diagnosis or treatment of various diseases whilst also aiming to debunk myths that have influenced the practice of rheumatology by many clinicians. The second edition of A Clinician's Pearls and Myths in Rheumatology is a critical resource for both practitioners and students of rheumatology. This book provides a clear guide for those wishing to take a “deep dive” into the diagnostic and therapeutic elements of rheumatology.

Download or read book EMG Secrets written by Faye Chiou Tan and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the highly popular Secrets Series(R) comes the succinct, practical electromyography book that practitioners have been waiting for. Major authorities in the field present a series of key questions and answers in areas of importance in EMG, featuring the additional tips, pearls, and "secrets" that are the hallmark of the series. Major sections include Anatomy and Physiology, Instrumentation, Nerve Conduction Studies, Electromyography, Specific Diseases, and Interpretation of Results. All the most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series(R) Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review Thorough, highly detailed index Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers Presentation of a vast amount of information

Download or read book Nerve and Vascular Injuries in Sports Medicine written by Venu Akuthota and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-05-28 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of sports medicine covers a tremendous territory. Athletes present to their physician with everything from sprained ankles to bowel problems while running. Many of the classic textbooks in sports medicine cover many of these issues in a cursory way. Two major organ systems that account for many injuries in athletes are the nervous system and the vascular system. Because of their widespread, diffuse nature, athletes can present with myriad signs and symptoms related to these systems. Drs. Akuthota and Herring have done an outstanding job in their textbook Nerve and Vascular Injuries in Sports Medicine to produce a commonsense, yet thorough, approach to potential nerve and vascular injuries in athletes. The text provides any physician or clinician who evaluates and treats athletes with a clear path to an appropriate history, physical examination, imaging studies, and electrophysiologic and vascular examinations of any athlete with potential nerve or vascular injuries. The first third of the book describes the appropriate evaluation of athletes with nerve and vascular symptoms and signs. Emphasis is placed on kinetic chain contributions to nerve and vascular injuries to address not only the cause of the injury but possible associated, contributing biomechanical deficiencies. The last two-thirds of the book cover regional specific nerve and vascular injuries with special attention to stingers, thoracic outlet syndrome, lumbar radiculopathy, and compartment syndromes.

Download or read book Pain Medicine written by R. Jason Yong and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a practical resource for pain medicine providers. It presents important clinical concepts while covering critical pain medicine fundamentals. Chapters were carefully chosen to cover common aspects of clinical pain medicine and also follow a common format to facilitate quick look-up. Each chapter includes a concise discussion of the latest supporting evidence as well as relevant case scenarios. The coverage is clinically and board relevant, evidence-based and up-to-date. It will appeal to residents preparing for the written board examination and practitioners preparing for board re-certification, which now occurs every 10 years. Beyond these groups, the book has the potential to appeal to learners and practitioners around the world; pain medicine is burgeoning globally, and there is great need for concise, clinically relevant resources.

Download or read book Psychiatry Morning Report Beyond the Pearls E Book written by Tammy Duong and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychiatry Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls is a case-based reference that covers the key material included on the USMLE Step 2 and Step 3, as well as the psychiatry clerkship. Focusing on the practical information you need to know, it teaches how to analyze a clinical vignette in the style of a morning report conference, sharpening your clinical decision-making skills and helping you formulate an evidence-based approach to realistic patient scenarios. - Each case has been carefully chosen and covers scenarios and questions frequently encountered on the USMLE/psychiatry boards, shelf exams, and clinical practice, integrating both basic science and clinical pearls. - "Beyond the Pearls" tips and secrets (all evidence-based with references) provide deep coverage of core material. - "Morning Report"/"Grand Rounds" format begins with the chief complaints to the labs, relevant images, and includes a "pearl" at the end of the case. Questions are placed throughout the case to mimic practical decision making both in the hospital and on the board exam. - Introductory chapters discuss practical psychiatry skills for daily functioning including taking a history, presenting and writing a note, briefly reviewing psychopharmacology, and ethical considerations. - Written and edited by experienced teachers and clinicians; each case has been reviewed by board certified attending/practicing physicians.

Download or read book Anesthesiology In Training Exam Review written by Ratan K. Banik and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-11 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focused on rotations in regional anesthesia and chronic pain, this book provides a structured review of the concepts covered in the American Board of Anesthesiology in-training exam. The first section of the book covers regional anesthesia with dedicated chapters on basic science, acute postoperative pain, and nerve blocks for neuraxial, lower and upper extremity blocks, and head and neck. The second section on chronic pain includes chapters on basic science and common pain conditions - including craniofacial pain, CRPS, neuropathic pain, and cancer pain. This section closes on multimodal analgesia and other treatment approaches. Each chapter presents a common clinical topic and is organized by indications, preparation, technique, complication, prevention, clinical pearls, and related ABA key points. Highlights must-know information in bold throughout the text. Concise, practical, and easy-to-read, this book will aid anesthesiology residents, certified nurse anesthetists, and medical students in their study regarding patient care practices on regional anesthesia and chronic pain. The book will also be useful to residents going into regional anesthesia and pain medicine subspecialties during the year of their anesthesiology training.

Download or read book Hypertension Pearls written by Daniel W. Jones (M.D.) and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through interesting case presentations, this volume in the Pearls Series(R) seeks to enlighten the reader in the management of patients with hypertension. Areas covered include management of essential hypertension, secondary hypertension, patients with multiple risk factors, and complicated management issues. A brief clinical vignette is provided for each case, along with physical findings and lab data, and the reader is encouraged to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan. The next page reveals the diagnosis, discusses the disorder and the management of the specific patient, and concludes with 3-4 clinical pearls distilled from the case. Case-based coverage of hypertension in the proven format of the popular Pearls Series(R) Interactive format allows reader to guess the diagnosis and treatment options before authors reveal it on a following page Real patient cases allow for presentation of information not commonly found in standard texts Each case concludes with 3-4 Clinical Pearls(R) which distill the key information presented in the case Provides significant focus on latest drug therapies

Download or read book Ferri s Clinical Advisor 2023 E Book written by Fred F. Ferri and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 4950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 25 years, Ferri's Clinical Advisor has provided immediate answers on the myriad medical diseases and disorders you're likely to encounter in a unique, easy-to-use format. A bestselling title year after year, this popular "5 books in 1" reference delivers vast amounts of information in a user-friendly manner. It is updated annually to provide current and clinically relevant answers on over 1,000 common medical conditions, including diseases and disorders, differential diagnoses, clinical algorithms, laboratory tests, and clinical practice guidelines?all carefully reviewed by experts in key clinical fields. Extensive algorithms, along with hundreds of high-quality photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and tables, ensure that you stay current with today's medical practice. - Contains significant updates throughout all 5 sections, covering all aspects of diagnosis and treatment. - Features 27 all-new topics including coronary artery dissection, perimandibular abscess, retinal vein occlusion, performance enhancing hormones, aphasia, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, pelvic fracture, lung transplant, penile cancer and obsessive rumination syndrome, among others. - Includes useful appendices covering care of the transgender patient, palliative care, preoperative evaluation, nutrition, poison management, commonly used herbal products in integrated medicine, and much more. - Offers online access to Patient Teaching Guides in both English and Spanish.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine E Book written by Richard B. Berry and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-06-30 with total page 938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the basics of sleep medicine with this easy to read, award-winning text! Fundamentals of Sleep Medicine, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Richard B. Berry, Mary H. Wagner, and Scott M. Ryals, is an ideal resource for sleep medicine fellows and trainees, sleep technicians, and sleep medicine practitioners as a concise, clinically focused alternative to larger references. Beginning with core content, it then proceeds to information useful for everyday practice—all written in a clear, direct style designed for quick and easy access. - Features video content that demonstrates common sleep disorders. - Includes more than 350 updated multiple-choice questions and answers for self-assessment and board preparation. - New! Offers concise Key Points at the end of each chapter, expanding on information from Drs. Berry and Wagner's popular book Sleep Medicine Pearls to enhance your understanding. - Provides updated references to AASM scoring guidelines and diagnostic criteria for sleep disorders. - Illustrated with numerous diagrams, charts, and polysomnograms (sleep studies) to clarify complex concepts. - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

Download or read book Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review Pearls of Wisdom Third Edition written by Samuel J. Lin and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 1094 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SCORE YOUR HIGHEST ON THE PLASTIC SURGERY IN-TRAINING AND BOARD EXAMS! This powerful, results-oriented study guide delivers everything you need to improve knowledge, confidence, and recall. Featuring a rigorous quick-hit Q&A presentation consisting of short clinical questions with concise answers, this is truly your most effective weapon when preparing for plastic and reconstructive surgery in-training and board exams. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom delivers more than 90 chapters covering the most commonly tested topics on exams. A team of renowned contributors provides you with the most up-to-date content across a variety of plastic and reconstructive topics. By reviewing one topic at a time, you can quickly and easily identify your areas of strength and weakness. The quick-hit format distills key facts and clinical pearls which are essential to exam success. This high-yield review is the perfect complement to larger texts and delivers an intense streamlined review in the days and weeks prior to the exam. · 6,400+ rapid-fire questions cover the core competencies on the plastic surgery board exam · NEW CHAPTERS on cutting-edge topics such as Surgical Management of Migraine Headaches and Radiation Therapy and Breast Reduction · NEW FULL-COLOR INSERT containing thirty images · Chapters thoroughly revised to reflect the latest breakthroughs and advances · Completely updated to include high-yield topics found on the in-training examination and written boards GET THE HIGHEST SCORE POSSIBLE WITH: BULL’S-EYE HITS on plastic surgery board exam topics – the meaningful and the frequently tested TOOLS TO IMPRINT YOUR MEMORY – pearls, drills, mnemonics, visual imagery, and other tested learning aids RAPID-FIRE Q&A PRESENTATION that maximizes your study time NO CONFUSING WRONG ANSWERS to clutter your memory

Download or read book Clinical Sleep Disorders written by Paul R. Carney and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clinically focused, practical reference is a complete guide to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. The opening sections explain basic definitions, sleep monitoring, and normal human sleep. A clinical presentations section details how to approach diagnosis based upon patients' complaints, as well as unique features of the child, adolescent, or older adult with sleep problems. Subsequent sections address specific sleep disorders and sleep disorders in patients with other medical and psychiatric conditions. Chapters have been critically edited by experts from multiple specialties, follow a standardized template, and include bulleted lists, tables, and clinical pearls. Appendices include information on polysomnography, sleep questionnaires, and starting a sleep disorders facility.