Diagnosketch : A Visual Guide to Medical Diagnosis for the Non-Medical Audience

Abstract Diagnosketch is a one-of-a-kind visual book that helps explain medical diagnoses to a non-medical audience. It simplifies human anatomy and pathophysiology into memorable patient-friendly, understandable images. It intentionally leaves out details that are not clinically relevant and over-emphasizes ones that are. The book consists of over 100 images that are organized into seven different categories by organ system: skin, EENT, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, orthopedics, and neurology. The last section includes miscellaneous images which do not fit into an organ system. There is a section on sample “scripting” that contains sample wording that serves as a starting point for better patient communication. Notice that each title is written in a colloquial language with the medical terminology listed underneath. Notice also that the labels are written in colloquial language to simplify what is happening for a non-medical patient. Cover Series Diagnosketch: Copyright Contents Introduction About the Author/​Illustrator Skin Blood draw IV: Intravenous insertion Cut: Laceration Options for repair Boil: Abscess MRSA: Methicillin-​resistant Staphylococcus aureus Paronychia Crushed finger: Subungual hematoma Superficial clot: Superficial thrombophlebitis Airway anatomy EENT (eye, ear, nose, throat) Eye pain: Corneal abrasion & conjunctivitis Toothache: Dental caries vs dental abscess Nosebleed: Epistaxis Sinus infection: Sinusitis Inner ear infection: Otitis media Swimmer’s ear: Otitis externa Sore throat: Strep pharyngitis & peritonsillar abscess (PTA) Cardiopulmonary Bronchitis vs pneumonia Emphysema: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Blood clot: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) & pulmonary embolism (PE) Swollen legs: Pedal edema Heart attack: Myocardial infarction (MI) Chest pain evaluation Heart failure: Congestive heart failure (CHF) Heart failure causes: Diastolic vs systolic disease High blood pressure: Hypertension (HTN) HTN+Symptoms: Hypertensive urgency Irregular heart beat: Atrial fibrillation Fluid around heart: Pericarditis vs pericardial effusion Aortic dissection Aortic aneurysm Poor circulation: Peripheral artery disease & venous insufficiency Gastrointestinal Digestion Abdominal pain Heartburn: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gastritis & ulcer Vomiting blood: Upper gastrointestinal bleed (UGIB) Rectal bleed: Lower gastrointestinal bleed (LGIB) Hiatal hernia Hernia: Normal vs incarcerated Foreign body in esophagus: Esophageal stricture Bowel blockage: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) Gallbladder disease: Biliary colic Pancreatitis Diverticular disease: Diverticulosis, diverticulitis, & perforation Constipation Perirectal abscess Hemorrhoids Appendicitis Genitourinary Kidney Stone: Nephrolithiasis Urinary Tract Infection: Cystitis vs pyelonephritis Enlarged prostate: Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) Urinary retention Testicular swelling: Epididymitis Testicular swelling: Hydrocele vs varicocele Testicular torsion Ovarian torsion Ovarian cyst: Normal cyst vs ruptured cyst Early pregnancy: Abdominal pain &/​or vaginal bleeding Fibroids: Leiomyoma Irregular periods: Abnormal uterine bleeding Yeast infection: Vaginal candidiasis Vaginal discharge: Bacterial vaginosis Pelvic infection: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) & tubo-​ovarian abscess (TOA) Sexually transmitted infection Lower abdomen: Male vs female Orthopedics Broken: Fracture Growth plate injury Arthritis: Degenerative joint disease Bursitis Rib fracture Collapsed lung: Pneumothorax Back pain: Musculoskeletal Back pain: Sacroiliitis Back pain: Side view Sciatica: Lumbar radiculopathy Neck pain: Cervical strain Neck & back strain: Motor vehicle accident (MVA) Knee arthritis: Osteoarthritis Knee pain: Fracture vs sprain Joint disease: Normal anatomy Inflamed joint: Gout vs septic joint Baker’s cyst Ankle pain: Fracture vs sprain Wrist pain: Carpal tunnel syndrome Foot pain: Plantar fasciitis Broken back: Compression fracture Neurology Stroke: Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) Mini-Stroke: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) Brain bleed: Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) Brain aneurysm: Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) Meningitis Dizziness: Benign positional vertigo (BPV) Bell’s palsy: 7th cranial nerve palsy Concussion: Closed head injury Miscellaneous Cancer: Diagnosis & work-​up Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus type 2 Alternating medications: Fever control or pain control Bacteria vs virus Code status Scripting Index Diagnosketch is a one-of-a-kind visual book that helps explain medical diagnoses to a non-medical audience. It simplifies human anatomy and pathophysiology into memorable, patient-friendly, understandable images. It intentionally leaves out details that are not clinically relevant and over-emphasizes ones that are. Created and illustrated by an ER physician with 20 years of clinical experience, Diagnosketch covers bread and butter diagnoses seen in acute care settings: kidney stones, diverticulitis, back pain, gallstones, ovarian cysts, arthritis, and more. It contains diagnostic images, procedural images, and concept images that are useful at different stages of a patient encounter. Medical professionals use this guide, at the bedside, to better communicate with patients in various acute care settings, like Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Clinics. "Diagnosketch is a visual aid to explain medical diagnoses to patients at the bedside. It uses simplified images to illustrate complicated anatomy and concepts. The title, 'Diagnosketch,' combines the term 'diagnosis,' with the term, 'sketch,' paralleling the way the book combines a medical diagnosis with a simplified sketch. It includes common pathologies seen in an acute care setting, especially ones that are easier to explain with pictures"-- Provided by publisher