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#3 Lecture-General Physical Examination
#3 Lecture-General Physical Examination
Introduction
From the start and no single right way. You only find what you look for. Observant Eye and Eye Contact From head to Toe by all your senses Significance of general observations can be done before formally examining the patient
General Observations
Hand shake Posture and Gait Facial Expressions Clothing
Complexion
Examination Points
Movements Sounds Odors Height, Weight and BMI Temperature State of Hydration
Hair
Skin
Rheumatoid Hand
Muscle Waisting
Head
Know and Examine all groups of Lymph nodes and be systematic Know the steps of breast examinations