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==Overview== | |||
==Physical Examination== | |||
===Vital Signs=== | |||
====Temperature==== | |||
* [[Fever]]s up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
====Pulse Rate==== | |||
* [[Tachycardia]] | |||
====Respiration Rate==== | |||
* [[Tachypnea]] may be present | |||
===Eyes=== | |||
* [[Lipemia retinais]] can be seen in the patient with [[fat embolization|fat embolism]] | |||
===Lung=== | |||
* [[Rales]] and dullness to percussion are the most common findings on physical exam. | |||
* 35% of patients have a normal auscultatory exam. | |||
* Patients can also have [[sternal tenderness]]. | |||
*:* ''There is little difference in physical findings between patients with Hb SS and Hb SC disease.'' | |||
===Neurologic=== | |||
*Mental confusion may suggest [[hyoxia]] or [[fat embolization]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Temperature
- Fevers up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pulse Rate
Respiration Rate
- Tachypnea may be present
Eyes
- Lipemia retinais can be seen in the patient with fat embolism
Lung
- Rales and dullness to percussion are the most common findings on physical exam.
- 35% of patients have a normal auscultatory exam.
- Patients can also have sternal tenderness.
- There is little difference in physical findings between patients with Hb SS and Hb SC disease.
Neurologic
- Mental confusion may suggest hyoxia or fat embolization.