html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 19 Examination of the elbow James Pegrum and Chris Lavy Checklist WIPER Patient standing in shorts or underwear with thorax exposed. Physiological parameters Look Skin:…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 17 Cervical spine injury: assessment in trauma James Pegrum and Chris Lavy Rules All trauma patients have a C-spine injury until proven otherwise. Patient’s neck…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 15 Examination of gait James Pegrum and Chris Lavy Overview of the gait cycle 1. Stance phase – 60% of cycle Heel strike – flat…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 14 Generic joint examination James Pegrum, Petrut Gogalniceanu and Chris Lavy Checklist WIPER Bilateral limb exposure Exposure of joint above and joint below Aids, orthotics…
Palpation of the supraclavicular lymph nodes as part of the abdominal examination. This should also include palpation of the axillary and inguinal lymph nodes. What are the signs of chronic…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:mml=”http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML” xmlns:epub=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops”> Chapter 10 Examination of the anus Petrut Gogalniceanu, William Lynn and Andrew T. Raftery Checklist WIPER Chaperone and good light source Gloves and lubricating gel Patient…
Radiocephalic (Cimino–Brescia) arteriovenous fistula at the wrist; brachiocephalic or first-stage brachiobasilic fistula in the antecubital fossa. Second-stage brachiobasilic arteriovenous fistula, also known as a basilic vein transposition and superficialisation; palpate…
How can the past medical history aid diagnosis? Recent surgery or endoscopy needs to raise awareness regarding iatrogenic injuries to surrounding anatomical structures (e.g. bleeding or perforation). Recent traumatic injury…
