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==Extremities== | ==Extremities== | ||
[[Clubbing]] may be present | |||
[[Cyanosis]] may be present | |||
[[Edema]] may be present | |||
==Neurologic== | ==Neurologic== |
Revision as of 17:19, 24 April 2012
{{}} Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Disease is associated with the presence of on physical examination.
Appearance of the Patient
The patient may appear anxious. The patient is often sitting upright and has difficulty breathing. The patient is often confused.
Vitals
Temperature
A fever is often present
Pulse
Tachycardia may be present Bradycardia may be present
Blood Pressure
Hypotension may be present Hypertension may be present A wide pulse pressure may be present A narrow pulse pressure may be present
Respiratory Rate
Tachypnea may be present.
Skin
Cyanosis may be present A rash may be present
Head
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Throat
Neck
Lungs
Heart
Abdomen
Extremities
Clubbing may be present Cyanosis may be present Edema may be present