Rapid Interpretation of Heart and Lung Sounds: A Guide to Cardiac and Respiratory Auscultation in Dogs and Cats

Composed of an audio CD and a companion book, this package demonstrates how to do accurate clinical evaluations of the heart and lungs in the examining room. The CD offers step-by-step instructions on how to identify, interpret, and differentiate heart and lung sounds in dogs and cats. Made by using a heart sound simulator as well as recordings from patients, the CD also covers heart murmurs and arrhythmias. The book expands on the CD content and offers clear, concise illustrations of electrocardiograms (ECGs) and polarcardiograms (PCGs). It also includes pretests and posttests to ensure thorough understanding of the material, as well as content on properties of sound, the stethoscope, and keys to successful auscultation.* NEW! Lung sounds are now included, in addition to heart sounds. * An easy-to-follow format simplifies learning. * Pretests may be taken prior to reviewing the CD to measure how much the user already knows. * Posttests help determine when the material has been mastered. * Clinically relevant conditions are included, making it easy for readers to apply this information to day-to-day practice.