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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance
The patient looks sick in cases of septicemia.
Vitals
Temperature
Blood Pressure
Heart Rate
- Tachycardia may be present.
Respiratory Rate
- Rapid 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.