Neuromuscular Quick Pocket Reference (Paperback)

Lyn Weiss

ISBN 10: 1936287501 / ISBN 13: 9781936287505

Published by Demos Medical Publishing, New York, NY, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. Neuromuscular Quick Pocket Reference provides easy and efficient access to common physical examination techniques and other neurological tests performed in a broad range of specialties. Mainly composed of tables, charts, and photographs, this handy reference puts together and organizes the information that clinicians use on a daily basis. The first part of the book covers musculoskeletal physical exam by region. Each entry is formatted and includes test name(s), purpose, techniques, clinical findings for positive test, sensitivity, specificity, and sources. Photographs showing proper placement and action accompany most entries and provide a visual blueprint for successfully replicating tests in the exam room. The second part of the book is devoted to common neurological tests and scales for on the- go reference, including muscles, motor points, dermatomes and myotomes, spasticity findings, radiculopathies, traumatic brain injury assessment, stroke scales, pressure ulcers, and much more. Features of Neuromuscular Quick Pocket Reference Include:Pocket-sized for portability and ease of use Covers common neuromuscular assessment tests performed on a daily basis Technical photographs enhance understanding and help hone point-of-care exam skills Sensitivity and specificity of each test is displayed Presents frequently-used neurological tables and scales for quick look-up of essential patient care information Provides easy and efficient access to common physical examination techniques and other neurological tests performed in a broad range of specialties. Mainly composed of tables, charts, and photographs, this handy reference puts together and organises the information that clinicians use on a daily basis. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Neuromuscular Quick Pocket Reference (Paperback)
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936287501
• ISBN 13: 9781936287505
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Neuromuscular Quick Pocket Reference provides easy and efficient access to common physical examination techniques and other neurological tests performed in a broad range of specialties. Mainly composed of tables, charts, and photographs, this handy reference puts together and organizes the information that clinicians use on a daily basis. The first part of the book covers musculoskeletal physical exam by region. Each entry is formatted and includes test name(s), purpose, techniques, clinical findings for positive test, sensitivity, specificity, and sources. Photographs showing proper placement and action accompany most entries and provide a visual blueprint for successfully replicating tests in the exam room. The second part of the book is devoted to common neurological tests and scales for on the- go reference, including muscles, motor points, dermatomes and myotomes, spasticity findings, radiculopathies, traumatic brain injury assessment, stroke scales, pressure ulcers, and much more.

Features of Neuromuscular Quick Pocket Reference Include:

Pocket-sized for portability and ease of use

Covers common neuromuscular assessment tests performed on a daily basis

Technical photographs enhance understanding and help hone point-of-care exam skills

Sensitivity and specificity of each test is displayed

Presents frequently-used neurological tables and scales for quick look-up of essential patient care information

About the Authors

Rawa Jaro Araim, MD, DO, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nassau University Medical Center

Maryam Rafael Aghalar, DO, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nassau University Medical Center

Lyn D. Weiss, MD, Chairman and Program Director, Department of PM&R, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY