Organized in a user-friendly format, Special Tests of the
Cardiopulmonary, Vascular, and Gastrointestinal Systems provides a
unique, compact, and concise summary of over 95 special tests and
exam procedures. Drs. Dennis O’Connell, Janelle O’Connell, and
Martha Hinman have organized Special Tests of the Cardiopulmonary,
Vascular, and Gastrointestinal Systems by the different systems and
describe each special test in terms of clinician action, normal
findings, positive findings, special considerations, and
references. Each major body region covered also includes a brief
section on its history. Features: Includes more than 95 different
tests and exam procedures such as Respiratory Rate Rhythm, Carotid
Artery Auscultation, Ankle-Brachial Index Test, Palpation of
Abdominal Organs and Aorta, Two-and Six-Minute Walk Tests, the Talk
Test, and Non-Exercise VO2max Tests More than 125 photographs and
illustrations, including “how-to” photographs. Specific
references based upon the latest evidence available. Includes 6
appendices covering topics such as Maximal Aerobic Power, Treadmill
Calibration, and Astrand-Rhyming Nomogram. User-friendly, spiral,
lay-flat binding. In addition to the special tests categories, a
submaximal exercise evaluation section has been added for
clinicians who believe exercise is an excellent preventive and
rehabilitative tool but who may be unfamiliar with the topic.
Special Tests of the Cardiopulmonary, Vascular, and
Gastrointestinal Systems is a must-have resource for students and
clinicians in physical therapy, athletic training, and occupational
therapy looking to recall the specifics of a particular test or
learning it for the first time. Also serves as a great companion to
the popular texts, Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Third
Edition and Special Tests for Neurologic Examination.
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