Patient Examination

Examinations

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Katie Tang
32, Female

View all of the results of the patient examination (click on each system below to view the results).

 

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General Examination

  • Looks unwell, anxious and breathlessness
  • Respiratory rate 34/min
  • Temperature 37.9
  • Saturations 92% on air

 

Cardiovascular System

  • Blood pressure 85/50mm Hg
  • Pulse 130/min, regular or irregular
  • JVP raised
  • Sternal Heave
  • Heart sounds: Accentuated pulmonary component of S2
  • Peripheral pulses weak
  • Mild ankle oedema

Respiratory System

  • Trachea central
  • Expansion: normal and symmetrical
  • Percussion: normal
  • Tactile vocal fremitus: normal
  • Breath sounds: fine late inspiratory crackles bilaterally lower zones

Gastrointestinal System

  • Ascites in end-stage right heart failure
  • Pulsatile liver and hepatojugular reflex
  • 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

  • Calf swelling. Left calf 2cm > right calf, non-tender, warm to touch, no skin changes

Nervous system

  • Examination not performed

Reticuloendothelial system

  • No lymphadenopathy

Urinalysis

  • No glucose, blood, protein or nitrates
  • Urine β-HCG negative

Other

  • Nil else to find