Problems in the injured patient
Chapter 13 Problems in the injured patient James Lim, Bruce Waxman, Marcel Favilla 13.1 Introduction Care of the injured patient begins at the scene of injury and should optimally follow…
Integument problems
Chapter 1 Integument problems Jane Fox, David Speakman 1.1 Introduction Many lesions of skin or subcutaneous tissue are easily recognised and a diagnosis can be made virtually on inspection alone….
Limb problems
Chapter 6 Limb problems Ming Kon Yii, Marinis Pirpiris 6.1 Introduction Diseases of the arterial, venous, lymphatic, neurological and musculoskeletal systems of the limbs produce specific symptoms requiring special examination…
Abdomen and gut problems
Chapter 7 Abdomen and gut problems Alan Saunder, Ken Farrell 7.1 Introduction History — analysis of abdominal pain Abdominal pain is the most common presenting symptom of surgical diseases of…
Ear, nose and throat and head and neck problems
Chapter 2 Ear, nose and throat and head and neck problems Sarin Wongprasartsuk, Andrew Danks, Neil Vallance 2.1 Introduction The specialty of ear, nose and throat — head and neck…
Groin, scrotum and abdominal wall problems
Chapter 8 Groin, scrotum and abdominal wall problems Alan Saunder, Caroline Dowling, Ken Farrell, Mark Frydenberg 8.1 Introduction History Groin or scrotal lumps are the most common symptoms of inguinoscrotal…
Urogenital problems
Chapter 9 Urogenital problems Caroline Dowling, Mark Frydenberg 9.1 Introduction: urinary tract History Urinary disease presents with a relatively small number of defined symptoms as presenting problems. Patients may present…
Chest and chest wall problems
Chapter 4 Chest and chest wall problems Julian Smith 4.1 Introduction Assessment of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is usually done sequentially. The best general measure of cardiorespiratory function and…
Preoperative medical problems in surgical patients
Chapter 10 Preoperative medical problems in surgical patients Julian Smith, Ming Kon Yii 10.1 Introduction The most common chronic medical problems in surgical patients are hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, chronic…
Breast problems
Chapter 3 Breast problems Jane Fox 3.1 Introduction History Discovering a lump is the complaint of most concern in patients presenting with breast disease. The clinician must answer the questions:…
