Maryam Rafael Aghalar, Rawa Jaro Araim, Lyn D. Weiss

Neuromuscular Quick Pocket Reference (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, D ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781617050923
• Artikelnr.: 55959668

Autorenporträt

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

Inhaltsangabe

"Part 1: Musculoskeletal Physical Exam: 1. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
2. Cervical Spine
3. Shoulder
4. Elbow
5. Wrist and Hand
6. Lumbar Spine
7. Hip
8. Sacroiliac Joint
9. Knee
10. Ankle
Part 2: Neurological Tests and Scales: 11. Rehabilitation Approach to Neurological Deficits
12. Stroke Outcome
13. Upper Motor Neuron vs. Lower Motor Neuron Lesion
14. Upper Motor Neuron Signs
15. Pressure Ulcers
16. Muscle Strength Grading Scale
17. Deep Tendon Reflex Grading Scale
18. Glasgow Coma Scale
19. Glasgow Outcome Scale
20. TBI Severity and Prognosis
21. Rancho Los Amigos Scale
22. Modified Ashworth Scale for Spasticity
23. Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery
24. Aphasia
25. ASIA Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury
26. Neuropsychology
27. Return to Play Guidelines after Concussion
28. NIH Stroke Scale
29. Indications for TPA
30. MMSE Sample Items
31. Radiculopathy
32. Range of Motion Upper and Lower Extremity
33. Lumbosacral plexus
34. Brachial Plexus
35. Peripheral Innervation: Peripheral Nerve Distribution; Dermatonal Distribution of Nerve Roots"