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====Temperature==== | ====Temperature==== | ||
* [[Fever]]s up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. | * [[Fever]]s up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. | ||
====Pulse Rate==== | |||
* [[Tachycardia]] | |||
====Respiration Rate==== | ====Respiration Rate==== | ||
* [[Tachypnea]] may be present | * [[Tachypnea]] may be present | ||
===Eyes=== | ===Eyes=== | ||
* [[Lipemia retinais]] can be seen in the patient with fat embolism | * [[Lipemia retinais]] can be seen in the patient with [[fat embolization|fat embolism]] | ||
===Lung=== | ===Lung=== | ||
* [[Rales]] and dullness to percussion are the most common findings on physical exam. | * [[Rales]] and dullness to percussion are the most common findings on physical exam. | ||
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* Patients can also have [[sternal tenderness]]. | * Patients can also have [[sternal tenderness]]. | ||
*:* ''There is little difference in physical findings between patients with Hb SS and Hb SC disease.'' | *:* ''There is little difference in physical findings between patients with Hb SS and Hb SC disease.'' | ||
===Neurologic=== | ===Neurologic=== | ||
*Mental confusion may suggest [[hyoxia]] or [[fat embolization]]. | *Mental confusion may suggest [[hyoxia]] or [[fat embolization]]. | ||
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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.