Medi-Vision Medical Signs Online
DVD SERIES
Duration: 26 mins
Systematic approach to the patient with renal colic and a calculus demonstrated (with interesting differences in examination technique to those shown in programme 4). Specific aspects then illustrated on a patient with polycystic kidneys and one with chronic urinary retention and a distended bladder. Technique of rectal examination then demonstrated on a man with carcinoma of prostate.

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
The technique of examining the groin, scrotum and testes is demonstrated on five men, with respectively varicocoele, hydrocoele, irreducible inguinal hernia in a wide-necked sac, secondary phimosis, and a direct inguinal hernia in a man with previous amputation of penis and groin lymph gland resection for carcinoma of penis.

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 52 mins
The systematic examination of the breast is demonstrated on a model, who is then instructed in the technique of self-examination. Galactorrhoea is demonstrated, and nipple discharge generally discussed. The systematic examination is then demonstrated again on a lady with a malignant breast lump, skin tethering, and axillary lymphadenopathy. This new edition concludes with demonstrations of the techniques for mammography and breast ultrasound by an experienced radiographer, and a discussion of their use in the diagnosis...

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 23 mins
First, the systematic demonstration of the shoulder, elbow and wrist joints is given on a normal young man, along with the relevant surface anatomy. Then the examination of the hand in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis is demonstrated with particular emphasis on composite function.

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 26 mins
First, gait is discussed in general, and the origin of a limp. The systematic examination of the hips is then demonstrated on a man with severe osteoarthritis of both hips, followed by the examination of a normal subject.

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 23 mins
The problem-orientated approach to the examination of the knee is demonstrated in two different subjects with different problems and concerns. First, a younger man with pain, swelling and locking of the knee, (with emphasis on the underlying anatomy);and second in an elderly lady with painful osteoarthritis. Finally, the examination of the ankle is undertaken in a woman with a previous fracture of the ankle and pain on walking.

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 35 mins
The important aspects of examining the throat and neck are first shown in two men, one with loss of voice, and the second with a painless lump in the neck. The systematic examination of the oral cavity and of lymph nodes and other lumps in the neck is expertly demonstrated, with emphasis on the underlying anatomy. The importance of early diagnosis of laryngeal carcinoma and of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is emphasised. Finally, on a normal subject...

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 34 mins
The important equipment is first described, and then a systematic ocular examination demonstrated on two patients. Finally, many of the common examples of eye pathology are reviewed on slides in the discussion.

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 23 mins
In this film Peter Chan first reviews the important symptoms of prostatic disease, and the examination findings, and the value of prostate specific antigen, and uroflowmetry and ultrasound. Con Metreweli then demonstrates prostatic ultrasound on two patients. Peter Chan then carries out a trans-urethral prostatectomy on one of the patients. The film ends with a discussion of various issues, including medical treatment of both benign and malignant prostatic disease.

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$
Duration: 31 mins
On this film we see the detailed assessment of a woman with two problems; an abnormal cervical smear and a large pelvic mass, which is probably a benign cyst. The major concerns of the patient, regarding the question of oophorectomy, and hormone replacement therapy are sympathetically addressed. Techniques demonstrated include colposcopy and pelvic ultrasound (Dr Sandy Christie).

Individual: 25 US$ / Institution: 79 US$

