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THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION—An Atlas for General Practice
THIS is the English edition (by Dr Gunn) of a detailed, step-by-step instruction manual for the full physical examination of patients. It is the product of Dr Lordwick and members of the "Skills Laboratory" of the Medical School in the University of Limburg, Holland. The basic aim is that students should acquire the medical skills of patient examination in a systematic and reasonably standardiz...
متن کاملUsing the Physical Examination to Diagnose Patients with Acute Dizziness and Vertigo.
BACKGROUND Emergency department (ED) patients who present with acute dizziness or vertigo can be challenging to diagnose. Roughly half have general medical disorders that are usually apparent from the context, associated symptoms, or initial laboratory tests. The rest include a mix of common inner ear disorders and uncommon neurologic ones, particularly vertebrobasilar strokes or posterior foss...
متن کاملVertigo - part 1 - assessment in general practice.
BACKGROUND Vertigo is a common and diagnostic challenge faced by clinicians. OBJECTIVE This article discusses the assessment of patients with vertigo. DISCUSSION The clinical assessment aims to: establish the presence of true vertigo, differentiate between vertigo of central or peripheral origins, and to evaluate the need for urgent investigations and referrals. Peripheral causes of vertigo...
متن کاملPhysical Examination for Meniscus Tears
Meniscus injuries, both from athletic activities and activities of daily living, are a common reason of referral for orthopedic evaluation. With an annual incidence of approximately 61 per 100,000 individuals in the general population, meniscus tears are one of the most common injuries to the knee and should often be included at the top of the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with...
متن کاملEmpowering Physical Examination
The estimation of central venous pressure (CVP) by inspection of the neck veins is regarded as a quintessential example of effective bedside cardiovascular examination because it is virtually cost-free and requires minimal time and no equipment. In the upright position, venous drainage from the head occurs primarily through the vertebral veins, allowing the jugular vein to act as a manometer, “...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Practica Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica
سال: 1980
ISSN: 1884-4545,0032-6313
DOI: 10.5631/jibirin.73.2special_270