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* Neurologic examination may reveal focal signs as neurogenic causes of pulmonary edema | * Neurologic examination may reveal focal signs as [[neurogenic]] causes of pulmonary edema. | ||
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* Peripheral edema of extremities | * [[Peripheral edema]] of extremities | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with pulmonary edema is usually remarkable for:[1]
| Clinical examination | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiogenic pulmonary edema | Low flow state=cool periphery | S3 gallop/cardiomegaly | Jugular venous distention | Crackles(wet) | |
| Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema | High flow state=warm periphery | No gallop | No jugular venous distention | Crackles(dry) |
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with pulmonary edema usually appear :
- Anxious
- Decrease in level of alertness (consciousness)
- Inability to speak in full sentences
Vital Signs
- Hyperthermia may be present
- Tachycardia with regular pulse
- Tachypnea
- High/low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure
Skin
- Pallor
- cold and clammy
- livedo reticularis
- Peripheral cyanosis may be present
HEENT
- Nasal flaring
- Dilated alae nasi
Neck
- Neck examination of patients with pulmonary edema is usually normal.
Lungs
- Wheezing may be present
- Prolonged expiratory phase
- Retraction of intercostal muscle
- Use of accessory muscles of respiration
Heart
- A third heart sound (S3) may be present
- Pulsus alternans
- Alternating weak and strong pulse, may be a sign of left ventricular failure in CHF as underlying cause of cardiogenic pulmonary edema
- Heart sounds with presence of S3, S4, and harsh murmur
- JVD
Abdomen
- Abdomen examination of patients with pulmonary edema is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with pulmonary edema is usually normal.
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with pulmonary edema is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neurologic examination may reveal focal signs as neurogenic causes of pulmonary edema.
Extremities
- Peripheral edema of extremities
References
- ↑ Ware LB, Matthay MA (December 2005). "Clinical practice. Acute pulmonary edema". N. Engl. J. Med. 353 (26): 2788–96. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp052699. PMID 16382065.