BookSteven McGee, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA.
Contents:
What is evidence-based physical diagnosis?
Diagnostic accuracy of physical findings
Using the tables in this book
Using the evidence-based medicine calculator (expert consult)
Reliability of physical findings
Mental status examination
Stance and gait
Jaundice
Cyanosis
Anemia
Hypovolemia
Protein-energy malnutrition and weight loss
Obesity
Cushing syndrome
Pulse rate and contour
Abnormalities of pulse rhythm
Blood pressure
Temperature
Respiratory rate and abnormal breathing patterns
Pulse oximetry
The pupils
Diabetic retinopathy
The red eye
Hearing
Thyroid and its disorders
Meninges
Peripheral lymphadenopathy
Inspection of the chest
Palpation and percussion of the chest
Auscultation of the lungs
Ancillary tests
Pneumonia
Chronic obstructive lung disease
Pulmonary embolism
Pleural effusion
Inspection of the neck veins
Percussion of the heart
Palpation of the heart
Auscultation of the heart : general principles
The first and second heart sounds
The third and fourth heart sounds
Miscellaneous heart sounds
Heart murmurs : general principles
Aortic stenosis
Aortic regurgitation
Miscellaneous heart murmurs
Disorders of the pericardium
Congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease
Inspection of the abdomen
Palpation and percussion of the abdomen
Abdominal pain and tenderness
Auscultation of the abdomen
Peripheral vascular disease
The diabetic foot
Edema and deep vein thrombosis
Examination of the musculoskeletal system
Visual field testing
Nerves of the eye muscles (iii, iv, and vi) : approach to diplopia
Miscellaneous cranial nerves
Examination of the motor system : approach to weakness
Examination of the sensory system
Examination of the reflexes
Disorders of the nerve roots, plexuses, and peripheral nerves
Coordination and cerebellar testing
Tremor and Parkinson disease
Hemorrhagic versus ischemic stroke
Acute vertigo and imbalance
Examination of nonorganic neurologic disorders
Examination of patients in the intensive care unit
Likelihood ratios, confidence intervals, and pre-test probability.