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