Propedeutics — definition?
Study of clinical examination techniques.
Propedeutics — definition?
Systematic collection and interpretation of clinical data.
Semiotecnia — role?
Organizes symptom collection.
Semiotecnia vs Semiología — difference?
Semiotecnia: gathering signs; Semiología: interpreting them.
Auscultation — function?
Listening to internal sounds with a stethoscope.
Main exploration methods?
Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation.
Objective vs Subjective signs?
Objective: measurable; Subjective: animal/owner reports.
Heart sounds — S1, S2?
S1: AV valves close; S2: semilunar valves close.
Murmurs — types?
Systolic, diastolic, continuous.
Arterial vs Venous pulse?
Arterial: palpable; Venous: vibratory, not palpable.
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