Health Dictionary
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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus physical examination
Introduction
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
The patient looks sick in cases of septicemia.
Vitals
Temperature
Pulse
Rate
- Tachycardia may be present.
Rhythm
- Regular
Strength
- Pulse may be weak.
Blood Pressure
- Hypotension may be present.
Respiratory Rate
- Rapid, shallow respiratory rate may be present.
Skin
- Boils
- Carbuncles
- Pus in blisters – impetigo
- Small red, tender bumps – cellulitis
- Abscesses
- A rash may be present.
Eye
Lungs
- Bronchial sounds may be heard in pneumonia.
- Rales may be present.
- Decreased breath sounds may be heard in pleural effusion.
Heart
- S1, S2 are present.
- A functional flow murmur may be present.
- Pathological murmurs may be heard when valves are involved (e.g endocarditis).
Extremities
- Joint tenderness
- Swollen joints
- Bone tenderness
Neurologic
- Confusion may be present.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]