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* [[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]] | ||
===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
* [[Tachycardia]] | * [[Tachycardia]] | ||
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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.
Respiration Rate
- Tachypnea may be present
Eyes
- Lipemia retinais can be seen in the patient with fat embolism
Heart
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.