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Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
The patient looks sick in cases of septicemia.
Vitals
Temperature
Pulse
Rate
- Tachycardia may be present.
Rhythm
- Regular
Strength
- Pulse may be weak.
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
- Rapid, shallow respiratory rate may be present.
Skin
- Boils
- Carbuncles
- Pus in blisters - impetigo
- Small red bumps - cellulitis
- Abscesses
- Rash may be present.
Pulomonary
- Bronchial sounds may be heard in pneumonia.
- Rales may be present.
- Reduced lung sounds in case of pleural effusion.