Mediastinitis physical examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of mediastinitis include clinical signs of sepsis, tachycardia, and tachypnea.[1]
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
The general appearance of the patient will depend on the severity of the condition and the cause, but is generally poor.[1]
Chest
- Chest wall tenderness
- Wound drainage
- Unstable chest wall[2]
Vitals
Heart
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Acute Mediastinitis Following a Laparotomy for Small Bowel Obstruction. Journal of Current Surgery (2014) http://jcs.elmerpress.com/index.php/jcs/article/view/252 Accessed on September 28, 2015
- ↑ Mediastinitis: parotid abscess complication. Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (2013). http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1808-86942014000300268&script=sci_arttext Accessed on September 28, 2015
- ↑ Fibrosing Mediastinitis: An Unusual Cause of Pulmonary Symptoms. J Gen Intern Med (2013). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3832713/ Accessed on September 28, 2015.
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