The examination should include:

• General examination
• Examination of the spine
• Examination of the airway
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Cardiovascular system:
  • Heart rate
  • Blood pressure
  • Heart sounds
• Respiratory system:
  • Breath sounds
• Spine:
  • Inspect for deformities
  • Palpate landmarks - are iliac crests and spinous processes easily palpable?