Publisher's Synopsis
A Pocket Manual of Percussion and Auscultation for Physicians and Students is a medical reference book written by Joseph Oakland Hirschfelder in 1873. The book focuses on the techniques of percussion and auscultation, which are essential diagnostic tools used by physicians to evaluate the condition of the lungs, heart, and other organs. The manual provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory and circulatory systems, as well as detailed instructions on how to perform percussion and auscultation examinations. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the various techniques and anatomical structures. This pocket-sized manual is intended for use by both practicing physicians and medical students as a quick and easy reference guide for mastering the art of percussion and auscultation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.