Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook
An Interprofessional Approach
- 10th Edition - December 30, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Jane W. Ball, Joyce E. Dains, John A. Flynn, Barry S. Solomon, Rosalyn W. Stewart
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 2 4 7 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 2 2 4 8 - 3
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Request a sales quoteGet a quick reference to the interviewing and physical examination techniques and procedures covered in the Seidel textbook with this handy guide! Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook: An Interprofessional Approach, 10th Edition uses step-by-step guidelines to make exam procedures easier to review and recall. Overviews of the entire health history and physical exam address the full lifespan, from infants, children, and adolescents to older adults. Written by the same interprofessional team of advanced practice nurses and physicians as Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, chapters in the handbook correspond to the chapters in the textbook. It’s ideal for use in clinicals and in daily practice!
- Two-column Examination sections provide a quick, reliable reference to key exam steps, along with expected and unexpected findings.
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables summarize distinguishing characteristics of abnormalities, furnishing you with clues for identifying symptoms and diagnosing patient problems.
- Color-coded Pediatric Variations tables provide a convenient resource on differences in findings as well as developmental considerations for pediatric patients.
- Sample Documentation sections in body systems chapters promote concise yet thorough examples of patient charting for each system exam, applicable both to traditional charting and electronic health records.
- More than 200 full-color illustrations of anatomy and physiology, examination procedures, and normal and abnormal findings offer a visual reference to performing exams and to anticipated and unanticipated findings.
Advanced practice nursing, medical, Physician Assistant, and other health professions students using the Ball/Seidel textbook
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. The History and Interviewing Process
- Building the History
- Chief Concern
- History of Present Illness
- Medical History
- Family History
- Personal and Social History
- Review of Systems
- Concluding Questions
- Pediatric Variations
- Older Adult Variations
- Chapter 2. The Health Record
- Subjective Data—The History
- Objective Data—Physical Findings
- Assessment
- Plan
- Chapter 3. Vital Signs and Pain Assessment
- Equipment
- Pain Assessment Tools
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 4. Mental Status
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 5. Growth and Nutrition
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 6. Skin, Hair, and Nails
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 7. Lymphatic System
- Equipment
- Lymph Nodes Most Accessible to Inspection and Palpation
- “Necklace” of Nodes
- Arms
- Legs
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Terms
- Some Conditions That Simulate Lymph Node Enlargement
- Differential Diagnosis: Lymphedema or Edema?
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 8. Head and Neck
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 9. Eyes
- Equipment
- Examination
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 10. Ears, Nose, and Throat
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 11. Chest and Lungs
- Equipment
- Examination
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 12. Heart
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Aids To Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 13. Blood Vessels
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 14. Breasts and Axillae
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 15. Abdomen
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 16. Female Genitalia
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Chapter 17. Male Genitalia
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Distinguishing Characteristics of Hernias
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 18. Anus, Rectum, and Prostate
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Prostate Enlargement
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 19. Musculoskeletal System
- Equipment
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 20. Neurologic System
- Equipment
- Cranial Nerves I To XII
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- Pediatric Variations
- Chapter 21. Head-to-Toe Examination: Adult
- Components of the Examination
- Chapter 22. Age-Specific Examination: Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Examination Guidelines
- Age-Specific Recommendations
- Chapter 23. Age-Specific Examination: Special Populations and Older Adults
- Examination Guidelines
- Chapter 24. The Healthy Adult Evaluation
- History
- Physical Examination
- Screening Recommendations
- Chapter 25. Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse (TGD) Patients
- Patients
- History
- Physical Examination
- Special Health Concerns
- Guidelines and Standards for Care
- Chapter 26. Sports Participation Evaluation
- Examination Guidelines
- References
- Chapter 27. Emergency Assessment
- Pediatric Variations
- Aids to Differential Diagnosis
- References
- Appendix. Quick Reference to Special Histories
- Index
- Signs & Symptoms That Can be Caused by Drugs
- Edition: 10
- Published: December 30, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323722476
- eBook ISBN: 9780323722483
JB
Jane W. Ball
Affiliations and expertise
Chief Nursing and Content O? cer,Triaj, Inc, Havre de Grace, MarylandJD
Joyce E. Dains
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Executive Director, Advanced Practice, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TexasJF
John A. Flynn
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Medicine;The University of Chicago,Chicago, IllinoisBS
Barry S. Solomon
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Pediatrics,Chief, Division of General Pediatrics;Assistant Dean for Medical Student A? airs,The Johns Hopkins University,School of Medicine,Baltimore, MarylandRS
Rosalyn W. Stewart
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics;The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,Baltimore, Maryland