Acute pancreatitis physical examination

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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

• Patient appears to be in distress because of the abdominal pain.

Vitals

Temperature

• Elevated body temperature is present

Pulse

Rate

• Tachycardia may be present

Rhythm

• The pulse is regular

Strength

• The pulse may be weak

Symmetry

• The pulses may be asymmetric

Blood Pressure

• Hypotension may be present

Respiratory Rate

• Tachypnea may be present