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SECTION 1 Neuromusculoskeletal anatomy Musculoskeletal anatomy illustrations Muscles listed by function Alphabetical listing of muscles Muscle innervation chart Nerve pathways Peripheral nerve motor innervation References and further reading SECTION 2 Neuromusculoskeletal assessment Cardinal planes Joint movements Normal joint range of movement Close packed positions and capsular patterns for joints Classification of ligaments and muscle strains Classification of fractures Common musculoskeletal tests Neurodynamic tests Neurological integrity tests Peripheral nerve sensory innervation Myotomes Medical research council scale for muscle power Reflexes Key features of upper and lower motor neurone lesions Neurological tests Cranial nerves Trigger points Common locations of palpations of pulses Common vascular tests Diagnostic criteria and clinical scoring systems Fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria Complex regional pain syndrome diagnostic criteria Red flags and serious pathology Distribution of referred pain Musculoskeletal assessment References and further reading SECTION 3 Neurology Neuroanatomy illustrations Signs and symptoms of cerebrovascular lesions Signs and symptoms of injury to the lobes of the brain Signs and symptoms of haemorrhage to other areas of the brain Clinical classification of stroke Functional implications of spinal cord injury Modified Ashworth scale Glossary of neurological terms Neurological assessment References and further reading SECTION 4 Respiratory Respiratory anatomy illustrations Respiratory volumes and capacities Lung volumes Lung capacities Chest X-rays Analyzing chest X-rays Auscultation Added sounds Voice sounds Abnormal breathing patterns Percussion note Sputum analysis Clubbing Capillary refill test Differential diagnosis of chest pain Common surgical procedures by speciality Arterial blood gas analysis Interpreting acid-base disorders Simple acid-base disorders Respiratory failure Oxygen devices and delivery systems Humidification Common modes of mechanical ventilation Cardiorespiratory monitoring ECGs Examples of ECGs Treatment techniques Tracheostomies Respiratory assessment References and further reading SECTION 5 Pathology Alphabetical listing of pathologies SECTION 6 Diagnostics Imaging Electrodiagnostic tests Summary of blood tests References and further reading SECTION 7 Pharmacology Drug classes A - Z of drugs Prescription abbreviations References and further reading SECTION 8 Appendices Acronyms and abbreviations Prefixes and suffixes Glossary of terms used to evaluate clinical tests Laboratory values Conversions and units Body mass index chart Gross motor developmental milestones National early warning score (NEWS2) for the acutely ill or deteriorating patient Physiological parameters Clinical response to the NEWS2 trigger thresholds Adult basic life support algorithm Paediatric basic life support algorithm

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