First Aid for the COMLEX, Second Edition

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-02-27
Publisher(s): McGraw Hill / Medical
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Summary

Zero-in on exactly what you must know to pass the OMM section of the COMLEX with this unique student-to-student guide"As a test preparation book, this is a distillation of the OMM concepts and techniques that are considered pertinent to the examination. This is a very worthy idea primarily because of the limited number of comprehensive textbooks in OMM....This is an important book for schools of osteopathic medicine. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review ServiceWritten by an exceptional team of former teaching fellows at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine,First Aid for the COMLEXpresents high-yield bulleted information on OMM techniques with corresponding mnemonics, illustrations, and tables to reinforce must-know information. This is the only review book to include frequently-tested cases for the new COMLEX and is the perfect companion toFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1, insuring the most complete exam preparation possible.Features: Completely revised based on the latest student feedback so you know you're studying the most up-to-date and relevant material possible High-yield bulleted coverage of the latest OMM techniques and treatments and osteopathic considerations for each core clerkship Corresponding illustrations, mnemonics, and tables to reinforce must-know concepts and bring manipulations to life Frequently-tested cases prepare you for the new COMLEX Comprehensive guide to effective exam preparation includes valuable test-taking strategies Questions and answers at the end of most chapters prepare you for exam day

Author Biography

Zachary Nye, DO, is a Resident in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon..

.John M. Lavelle, DO, is completing his DO degree at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2008) in Chicago, Illinois..

.Stockton M. Mayer is completing his DO degree at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2008) in Chicago, Illinois..

.Rachel Laven, DO, is a Resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois..

Table of Contents

Preface
Guide to Efficient Examination Preparation Introduction
OMT Fundamentals Somatic Dysfunction Overview of Techniques
Regional and Systems-Based Assessment Regional Diagnosis Osteopathic Principles and Considerations of Clinical Medicine: A Systems-Based Approach
Historical Highlights, Key Points, and Musculoskeletal Tests High-Yield Topics for the COMLEX
Osteopathic Treatments and Techniques Cranial Treatment Cervical Treatment Thoracic, Rib, and Diaphragm Techniques Lumbar Techniques Sacrum and Pelvis Techniques Extremity Techniques Systematic Techniques
Appendix: Abbreviations
Index
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