Monday, August 13, 2018

Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination

Authors : Jane W. Ball, RN, DrPH, CPNP, Joyce E. Dains,
Edition : 9
Year : 2018
Description :

Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination 9th Edition offers a uniquely interprofessional, patient-centered, lifespan approach to physical examination and health assessment. This new edition features an increased focus on patient safety, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice, along with an emphasis on the development of good communication skills and effective hands-on examination techniques. Each core chapter is organized into four sections – Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities – with lifespan content integrated into each area. Written by an author team comprised of advance practice nurses and physicians with specialties in the care of adults, older adults, and children, this one-of-a-kind textbook addresses health assessment and physical examination for a wide variety of disciplines.

Key Features:

UNIQUE! Interprofessional, interdisciplinary approach, written by two advanced practice nurses and three physicians, with expertise in both pediatric and adult-geriatric health.
UPDATED! Infectious outbreak content addresses the growing problem of global infectious disease outbreaks such as Zika and Ebola and the need for infection precautions.
UNIQUE! Cross-references to Dains et al:Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care help you take "the next step" in your clinical reasoning abilities and provides a more seamless user experience.
UNIQUE! Compassionate, patient-centered approach emphasizes developing good communication skills, use of effective hands-on examination techniques, and reliance on clinical reasoning and clinical decision-making.
Integrated lifespan content includes separate sections in each chapter on Infants and Children, Adolescents, Pregnant Women, and Older Adults.

New to This Edition:

NEW! Emphasis on clinical reasoning provides insights and clinical expertise to help you develop clinical judgment skills.
NEW! Enhanced emphasis on patient safety and healthcare quality, particularly as it relates to sports participation.
NEW! Content on documentation has been updated with a stronger focus on electronic charting (EHR/EMR).
NEW! Enhanced social inclusiveness and patient-centeredness incorporates LGBTQ patients and providers, with special a emphasis on cultural competency, history-taking, and special considerations for examination of the breasts, female and male genitalia, reproductive health, thyroid, and anus/rectum/prostate.
NEW! Telemedicine, virtual consults, and video interpreters content added to the Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition chapter.
NEW! Improved readability with a clear, straightforward, and easy-to-understand writing style.
NEW! Updated drawing, and photographs enhance visual appeal and clarify anatomical content and exam techniques.


Table of contents : 1. The History and Interviewing Process 
2. Cultural Competency 
3. Examination Techniques and Equipment 
4. Clinical Reasoning 
5. Documentation 
6. Vital Signs and Pain Assessment 
7. Mental Status 
8. Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition 
9. Skin, Hair, and Nails 
10. Lymphatic System 
11. Head and Neck 
12. Eyes 
13. Ears, Nose, and Throat 
14. Chest and Lungs 
15. Heart 
16. Blood Vessels 
17. Breasts and Axillae 
18. Abdomen 
19. Female Genitalia 
20. Male Genitalia 
21. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate 
22. Musculoskeletal System 
23. Neurologic System 
24. Sports Participation Evaluation 
25. Putting It All Together 
26. Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations
Appendix A: Height/Weight Growth Charts 
Appendix B: Pediatric Blood Pressure Tables


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