Examinations

Introduction to Signs

Examination findings can be divided into signs and non specific findings. Although signs exist in a spectrum (e.g. hepatomegaly), they are often described as being present or not. A non specific feeling that the patient is unwell or is dying is a common important examination that can be harder to quantify. 

List of Examinations

Clinical

• Resus A to E

• Fluid Assessment

• Capacity Assessment

• Neonatal Baby Check

• Confirmation of Death

By Body System

Nervous System

• Neurology

  • Cranial Nerves

  • Upper & lower limbs, 

  • Cerebellar

• Mental State Exam

Cardiovascular

Respiratory

Gastrointestinal

• Rectal

Urinary

• Renal transplant

Female reproductive

• Uterine, cervix

• Breast

Male reproductive: 

• Testicular/ penile

Musculoskeletal

• Upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist/ hand

• Lower limb: hip, knee, ankle/foot

• Central: neck, spine

Skin

Intimate

• Rectal

• Breast, Cervix & Uterous

• Testicular & penile

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