ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading healthcare organizations recommend single-patient stethoscopes be used for patients in isolation to help prevent transmission of infectious diseases. However, ...

My rationale for beginning at the mitral area is to compare the auscultatory findings with those previously obtained by percussion and palpation (see Nonauscultatory Cardiac Exam: Assessing the ...

Cardiac auscultation is a skill that is sadly unappreciated by many clinicians. There are a variety of reasons that account for this attitude. These include (1) the difficulty of learning auscultation ...

During cardiac auscultation, I have the patient lean forward, take a deep breath, and forcefully exhale. The combination of maneuvers causes retractions of the chest cavity, making the heart closer to ...

COMPRESSION of the subclavian artery is well known as an essential aspect of the pathology of cervical rib, the scalenus syndrome and anomalies of the first thoracic rib. The demonstration of this ...

THE recent literature has called attention to the increasing number of cases of hypertension due to unilateral renal-artery disease. A wide array of vascular abnormalities have been described, and ...

The stethoscope is perhaps the most recognizable totem of the modern-day physician. From its initial design by René Laënnac in the early 1800s, to the Littmann Cardiology III stethoscopes that now ...

A thorough gastrointestinal (GI) assessment blends patient history, physical examination, and keen observation to identify digestive health issues. Nurses follow a specific order—inspection, ...

Nursing competence blends knowledge, practical expertise, and collaboration to deliver safe, patient-centered care. From systematic assessments to evidence-based decisions, skill development is ...