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Abdominal Examination (Peripheral Stigmata (General (General condition of…
Abdominal Examination
Peripheral Stigmata
General
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Jaundice (BR >50mM), pallor (Hb <7g/dL)
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Neck
Inspect for scars: venous lines
Sit forward and palpate for lymphadenopathy: esp.
Virchow’s node in left supraclavicular fossa
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The Abdomen
Inspection
Distension: fat, fluid, flatus, faeces, foetus
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Stomas: site, contents, lumens, spout
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Percussion
Percuss any masses or organomegaly
If distended, percuss for shifting dullness
Palpation
Kneel on floor and look @ pts. face for pain
Superficial, then deep
Describe any masses
Liver
Note consistency, edge, tenderness, pulse
Percuss
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AAA
Just to left on midline, above the umbilicus
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