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====Vitals==== | ====Vitals==== | ||
=====Pulse===== | =====Pulse===== | ||
*[[Tachycardia]] | *[[Tachycardia]] | ||
=====Blood Pressure===== | =====Blood Pressure===== | ||
*[[Orthostatic hypotension]] | *[[Orthostatic hypotension]] | ||
* [[Hypovolemic shock]] | * [[Hypovolemic shock]] | ||
=====Respiratory Rate===== | =====Respiratory Rate===== | ||
*[[Tachypnea]] | *[[Tachypnea]] | ||
====Neck==== | ====Neck==== | ||
*Neck [[vein]] [[distension]] (elevated [[JVP]]) | *Neck [[vein]] [[distension]] (elevated [[JVP]]) | ||
* [[Cannon A waves|Cannon waves]] in the neck veins | * [[Cannon A waves|Cannon waves]] in the neck veins | ||
====Lungs==== | ====Lungs==== | ||
*[[Crackles]] may be heard at the bases of the lungs | *[[Crackles]] may be heard at the bases of the lungs | ||
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====Abdomen==== | ====Abdomen==== | ||
*[[Abdominal distension]] ([[ascites]]) may be present in severe cases | *[[Abdominal distension]] ([[ascites]]) may be present in severe cases | ||
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====Extremities==== | ====Extremities==== | ||
*[[Edema]] may be present | *[[Edema]] may be present | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vitals
Pulse
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Neck
- Neck vein distension (elevated JVP)
- Cannon waves in the neck veins
Lungs
- Crackles may be heard at the bases of the lungs
- Heart
- Regurgitant murmurs and variability of heart sounds may be heard on auscultation.
Abdomen
- Abdominal distension (ascites) may be present in severe cases
- Tenderness may be present at the right upper quadrant (RUQ)
- Pulsatile liver may be palpated
Extremities
- Edema may be present
Neurologic
- Confusion and dizziness may be observed
- Mental status may be altered