Otolaryngology Essentials for Primary Care
A Guide to the Head and Neck for the Physician and Physician Assistant
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Beschreibung
This book covers practical otolaryngology: Conducting head and neck exams; Otology including hearing loss, vertigo and tinnitus; Disorders of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, larynx and salivary gland; sleep apnea; facial trauma; cosmetic surgery and more.
With increased access to healthcare as a result of the Affordable Healthcare Act and the general demands on the primary care physician's time, providers must be equipped to effectively and efficiently manage patients with an enormous range of diseases and conditions. It is necessary for both primary care physicians and physician assistants to properly diagnose and manage various otolaryngologic complaints. Otolaryngology Essentials for Primary Care is a resource that can be used as both a reference and a teaching text for primary care clinicians seeking information about diseases and syndromes of the ear, nose and throat. Topics include: -Conducting a head and neck exam -Otology (including hearing loss, vertigo and tinnitus) -Sinonasal disease -Disorders of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, larynx and salivary gland -Obstructive sleep apnea -Facial trauma and cosmetic surgery These topics and others are concisely discussed and accompanied by evidence-based recommendations and management options, case presentations, review questions, and color photographs and diagrams to illustrate the text.
Contains information about many diseases and conditions Color illustrations throughout Case-studies and review questions help aid in comprehension
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James F. Gunn
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