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:
- Spine:
- Inspect for deformities
- Palpate landmarks - are iliac crests and spinous processes
easily palpable?
General examination:
-
Cardiovascular system:
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Heart sounds
-
Respiratory system:
-
Spine:
- Inspect for deformities
- Palpate landmarks – are iliac crests and spinous processes
easily palpable?