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Physical Examination due to suspicion of Infectious Mononucleosis
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
Throat Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Lymph nodes examination: (for example: lymph of neck, armpit, other areas):
Observation(or Inspection)
Palpation
Abdomen Examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Hearing the noises of the abdomen (Hydro-aerial sounds)
Percussion (repetitive taps): to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Skin and mucous examination (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Infectious Mononucleosis (pediatric)
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
Throat Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Lymph nodes examination: (for example: lymph of neck, armpit, other areas):
Observation(or Inspection)
Palpation
Abdomen Examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Hearing the noises of the abdomen (Hydro-aerial sounds)
Percussion (repetitive taps): to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Skin and mucous examination (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of meningitis
The doctor may perform the following examination
Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
Control of Body Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg).
Examination of skin and mucous membranes (of mouth and eyes)
Cardiovascular Examination:
A stethoscope is used to listen to the heart in several spots of the chest.
The pulse is checked by gently compressing the wrist and pressing a fingernail to evaluate the peripheral blood flow.
-Respiratory Examination:
Chest percussion and chest auscultation
-Examination of the fauces (mouth and throat)
Neurologic Examination:
-State of consciousness
Muscle strength Examination (of arms and legs)
Exploration of signs of meningeal irritation: apparition of pain when flexing the torso (the thorax), rigidity and pain when flexing the neck (rigidity of the nape)
Ocular fundus (Ocular examination with ophthalmoscope)
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Myocardial infarction
The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Thorax and chest area Examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (listening): the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
Percussion(repetitive taps): to know how each part of the thorax sounds like.
Skin Examination: color, temperature.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea
The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Nose examination: Observation in search of nasal obstruction or septum deviation.
Throat Examination: Observation in search of tongue, palate or tonsils alterations.
Neck examination: -Observation.
-Palpation.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea
El médico podrá realizar el siguiente examen o exploración:
.Control de la Frecuencia Cardíaca (Normal: 60 a 100 latidos/minuto)
.Control de la Frecuencia Respiratoria (Normal: 16 a 20 ciclos respiratorios/minuto).
.Control de la Temperatura (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C).
.Control de la Presión arterial (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg).
Examen de la nariz: Observación en busca de obstrucción nasal o desviación del tabique.
Examen de la garganta: Observación en busca de alteraciones de la lengua, paladar o amígdalas.
Examen del cuello: -Observación.
-Palpación.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea
The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute).
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C).
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg).
Nose examination: Observation in search of nasal obstruction or deviated nasal septum.
Throat examination: Observation in search of alterations of the tongue, palate or tonsils.
Neck examination: -Observation.
-Palpation.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Paedriatic Pneumonia
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
Thorax Examination:
Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
- Auscultation (or listening): listening the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
-Percussion (repeated taps): to know how each part of the thorax sounds.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Pneumonia
The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 a 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 a 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Examination of the Thorax:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (hearing): the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and the heart.
Percussion (giving repetitive taps): to know how each part of the thorax sounds like.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of polyp or colon tumour
The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
-Weight control
Abdomen examination: Observaction (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching) to know uf there is any area causing pain and to recognise the presence of an injury that can be perceived by touching.
Hearing the sounds of abdomen (Hydro-aerial sound)
Percussion (repetitive taps) to see how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Skin, mucous (eyes and mouth) and appendages (hair, nails)
Examination of perianal region
Rectal touch
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Restless legs syndrome
The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Examination of both legs:
.Observation
.Palpation
.Evaluating the Achilles reflex (of the ankle), knee jerk (knee): the reaction of the ankle and knee is evaluated giving a light blow with a hammer
.Evaluating mobility and sensitivity
Physical Examination due to suspicion of retinal vascular occlusion
The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Examination of both eyes:
.Evaluation of acumen and field of vision
.Examination of pupil, eye movement and reflex.
.Examination with an Ophthalmoscope (instrument with a light the doctor uses to evaluate red reflex, the retina and optic nerve)
.Examination of eyelids (through the eversion of them) and conjunctiva
- Examination of pulse: palpation or auscultation of the neck (where the carotid artery is)
-Thorax examination: hearing the cardiac sounds and breathing
-Neurological examination: evaluation of strength and limbs sensitivity, balance, pace and consciousness
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Testicle Cancer
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36.5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Testicle Examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or feeling)
Examination of the lymph nodes (of the armpit, inner thigh, neck)
Abdominal Examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or feeling) to know if any zone causes pain and to asess if there is any lesion unrecognized through touch.
Listen to the noises of the abdomen (hydroaereal noises).
Percusion (give repetitive blows) to know how every part of the abdomen sounds.
Physical Examination due to suspicion of Thyroiditis
The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Thyroid exam:
Observation (or Inspection) of the neck
Palpation of the gland (located on the neck): The characteristics of the gland (size, consistency, etc) will be evaluated and whether it hurts when palpated.
Examination of the lymph nodes:
Palpation (or touching): neck, shoulders zone, armpit, etc. lymphs
Skin (including nails) and mucous membrane (of the mouth) examination: it is evaluated if they are pale, dry, etc.
Abdomen examination:
Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching) to know if any zone gives yourself pain and to recognise any injury that could be noticed through touch.
Listen to the abdominal sounds (bowel sounds).
Percussion (give repetitive blows): to know how every part of the thorax sounds like.
Throat examination:
Observation (or inspection)
Physical Examination due to suspicion of ulcer
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Thorax or chest area Examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (hearing): the nosies/sounds produced by the lungs and heart
Percussion (repetitive taps): to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Abdomen Examination: Obsevation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching) to know if there is any area causing pain and to recognize the presence of an injury that can be perceived by touching.
Hear the sounds of the abdomen (Hydro-aerial sounds)
Percussion (repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Skin and mucous examination (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not