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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
On physical examination ,patients with acute tubular necrosis may show the findings of volume depletion. They usually appear ill, dehydrated and lethargic. Common physical examination findings of acute tubular necrosis include orthostatic hypotension and other signs of hypovolemia ( dry [[mucous membranes]], sunken eyes, poor skin turgor and [[Capillary refill time|delayed capillary refill]], and decreased [[jugular venous pressure]]). | |||
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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
*Patients with acute tubular necrosis may appear ill, dehydrated, or lethargic depending on the severity of renal hypoperfusion and damage. | *[[Patient|Patients]] with acute tubular necrosis may appear [[Ill feeling|ill]], [[Dehydration|dehydrated]], or [[Fatigue|lethargic]] depending on the severity of [[Kidney|renal]] hypoperfusion and damage. | ||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
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===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
* Skin examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis may show following findings: | * [[Skin]] examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis may show following findings: | ||
** Diminished skin turgor | ** Diminished [[skin]] turgor | ||
** Dry mucous membranes | ** Dry [[Mucous membrane|mucous membranes]] | ||
** Delayed capillary refill | ** Delayed [[capillary refill]] | ||
===HEENT=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
* | * Sunken [[Eye|eyes]] | ||
* Facial [[edema]] | |||
* Facial | |||
===Lungs=== | ===Lungs=== | ||
* Pulmonary examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis is usually normal. | * Pulmonary examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis is usually normal. | ||
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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
Abdominal examination of patients with | Abdominal examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis may show following findings: | ||
*[[Abdominal distention]] | *[[Abdominal distention]] | ||
===Neuromuscular=== | ===Neuromuscular=== | ||
*[[Muscle weakness]] and [[Seizure|convulsions]] because of moderate to severe [[Electrolyte disturbance|electrolyte imbalance]] | *[[Muscle weakness]] and [[Seizure|convulsions]] because of moderate to severe [[Electrolyte disturbance|electrolyte imbalance]]. | ||
*Muscle [[tenderness]] | |||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
* Cool extremities | * [[Cool extremities]] | ||
* [[Edema|Pitting edema]] | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
On physical examination ,patients with acute tubular necrosis may show the findings of volume depletion. They usually appear ill, dehydrated and lethargic. Common physical examination findings of acute tubular necrosis include orthostatic hypotension and other signs of hypovolemia ( dry mucous membranes, sunken eyes, poor skin turgor and delayed capillary refill, and decreased jugular venous pressure).
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with acute tubular necrosis may appear ill, dehydrated, or lethargic depending on the severity of renal hypoperfusion and damage.
Vital Signs
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis may show following findings:
- Diminished skin turgor
- Dry mucous membranes
- Delayed capillary refill
HEENT
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis is usually normal.
- Tachypnea may be caused by metabolic acidosis as a result of severe volume depletion.
Heart
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia/ Bradycardia
- Decreased jugular venous pressure
Abdomen
Abdominal examination of patients with acute tubular necrosis may show following findings:
Neuromuscular
- Muscle weakness and convulsions because of moderate to severe electrolyte imbalance.
- Muscle tenderness