It shows you where to listen for a particular sound, how to recognize an abnormality, and how to interpret what you have heard. You will be able to translate clicks, snaps, crackles, and knocks-into an accurate assessment. Features "Where to Listen" notes to tell you where heart sounds are best heard on the human body Includes a glossary of key terms and conditions for fast, accurate referencing Contains over 135 illustrations to help illustrate clarify key concepts Offers two different forms of packaging-book with CD or book with audio cassette Presents a brief outline of key points with corresponding page numbers to open each chapter Features a new chapter titled "Stethoscopes: A Source of Hospital- Acquired Infections" which discusses nosocomial infections and the growing concern regarding this topic Features two additional chapters: "Innocent Systolic Murmurs" and "Systolic Ejection Murmurs"

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