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Physical Examination

Introduction

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Abdominal Examination

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Respiratory Examination

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CVS Examination

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Neurological Examination

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Upper Limb Examination

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Back and Lower Limb

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Rash Examination

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OBG Examination

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Eye Examination

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Face Examination

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Thyroid Examination

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Inguinoscrotal Examination

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Neonatal Examination

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Death Examination

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Examination of DVT

General Appearance

  • Assessment of pain
  • BMI

Inspection

  • Color change
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Edema
    • Unilateral or Bilateral
    • Pitting or non-pitting
  • Ulcers
  • Varicose veins

Palpation

  • Temperature
  • Tenderness
    • Calf muscles
    • Ankle
  • Edema
    • Pitting or non-pitting
  • Movement
    • Ankle
    • Knee

Special Tests

  • Size difference in DVT

    • Measure 10 cm below the tibial tuberosity.
    • A difference of more than 3 cm is significant.

  • Homan’s sign (Note: This test is not usually done due to the risk of dislodging the clot)

    • Elicitation:
      • With the knee in the flexed position, forcibly dorsiflex the ankle.
    • Response:
      • Pain in the calf with this maneuver is consistent with deep venous thrombosis.

Respiratory Examination

Perform a comprehensive respiratory examination, including auscultation and assessment of respiratory rate and effort, to evaluate lung function and rule out pulmonary causes of symptoms.

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