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Minor Injuries E-Book

Minor Injuries E-Book

Dennis Purcell

(2010)

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Abstract

Now with a free instructional video demonstrating basic examination techniques, this second edition of Minor Injuries makes it much easier to learn procedures for assessing minor injuries. It is unique in linking the underlying anatomy to the examination processes that are part of the education of a practitioner, covering the commonly presenting injuries that, and explains how to handle them.

This text is essential for staff in accident and emergency units, minor injury units, walk-in centres and all areas where patients present with minor injuries.

Free video:

A 25-minute online video demonstrating 77 different examinations, makes them easy to understand, and covering:

The Neck and Upper Limbs

    • The Shoulder
    • The Elbow
    • The Forearm, Wrist and Hand

 The Back and Lower Limbs

    • The Hip
    • The Knee
    • The Ankle and Foot.

Active, resisted and passive movements are shown, testing the full range of movement.

  • Practical manual, with supporting video
  • Demonstrates basic examination techniques
  • Illustrations link anatomy with the examination processes
  • Clear explanation of underlying anatomical and physiological processes behind injury
  • Explains how to manage common injuries
  • Accessible to the non-specialist.
    • Video demonstrates basic examination processes, making them easier to learn
    • Illustrations combine anatomy and examination to show how parts work and how to examine them – now with added colour
    • New photographs throughout, linking to the video demonstration
    • Video showing examination of every hand muscle helps master this particularly complex area
    • More detail on the core clinical areas of sports injuries in children, musculoskeletal presentations, and head, neck and back injuries.

    Table of Contents

    Section Title Page Action Price
    Front Cover Cover
    Minor Injuries iii
    Copyright Page iv
    Contents v
    Video contents vi
    Chapter 4 the Neck and Upper Limbs vi
    Chapter 5 the Back and Lower Limbs vi
    Foreword ix
    Reference x
    Preface xi
    Acknowledgements xii
    Part 1: General Issues 1
    Chapter 1: Clinical Examination and the Written Record 3
    Contents 3
    What Does Clinical Mean? 3
    The Clinical Record 4
    The Clinical History 5
    Recording the Examination 8
    Chapter 2: The Injured Child 11
    Contents 11
    Consent and Confidentiality 11
    Non-accidental Injury 13
    Communication 14
    Analgesia 15
    Injuries to Children 15
    Children and Sports Injuries 17
    Part 2: Musculoskeletal Injuries 21
    Chapter 3: Basics of Musculoskeletal Injury and Examination 23
    Contents 23
    Terminology 23
    The Musculoskeletal System and Healing 27
    Treatment of Acute Injury 29
    Bone 35
    Soft Connective Tissues 41
    Basic Principles of Examination 54
    Chapter 4: The neck and upper limbs 67
    Contents 67
    The neck 67
    The shoulder 78
    The elbow 91
    The forearm, wrist and hand 96
    Chapter 5: The Back and Lower Limbs 131
    Contents 131
    The Chest and Upper Back 132
    The Lower Back 135
    The Hip 141
    The Knee 151
    The Ankle and Foot 159
    Part 3: Other Minor Injuries 171
    Chapter 6: Minor Wounds and Burns 173
    Contents 173
    Initial Presentation With Wounds 173
    Assessment and Exploration of Wounds 178
    Wound Infection 182
    Wound Treatment 185
    Special Types of Wound 195
    Minor Burns 199
    Chapter 7: Minor Head Injuries 205
    Contents 205
    Anatomy 205
    Minor Head Injuries and Imaging 207
    Clinical Examination 209
    Chapter 8: The Face 219
    Contents 219
    The Face 219
    The Eye 223
    Ear, Nose and Throat 231
    References 235
    Bibliography 237
    Index 239