Examinations
John Barker
49, Male
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General Examination
- Looks unwell, anxious and in discomfort
- Respiratory rate 28/min, pulse oximetry (SpO2) 91% room air
- Temperature normal
- Corneal arcus and xanthelasma noted
Cardiovascular System
- Cold and clammy hands with tendon xanthomata over knuckles
- Pulse 120/min, regular low volume
- Blood pressure 102/68
- Bilateral xanthelasma and corneal arcus
- JVP raised
- Heart sounds probably normal, but with a suggestion of a 3rd sound in the mitral area
- Peripheral pulses present
- No ankle oedema
Respiratory System
- Trachea central
- Expansion: normal and symmetrical
- Percussion: normal
- Tactile vocal fremitus: normal
- Breath sounds: fine late inspiratory crackles bilaterally from lower to mid zones
Gastrointestinal System
- No swelling or tenderness
- Liver, spleen, kidneys not palpable
- Hernial orifices normal
- Bowel sounds normal
- Rectal and pelvic examination not performed
Genitourinary System
- Examination not performed
Mental/psychiatric exam
- Examination not performed
Musculoskeletal system
- Examination not performed
Nervous system
- Examination not performed
Reticuloendothelial system
- No lymphadenopathy
Urinalysis
- No glucose, blood, protein or nitrates