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Gastroenteritis Microchapters |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Hypotension may be present.
- Tachycardia may be present.
Skin
- Reduced skin turgor
- Skin discoloration
Head
- Sunken fontanelles
Eyes
- Sunken eyeballs and darkened eye circles
Throat
- Dry mucous membranes