
Physical Examination 2nd Affiliated Hospital China Medical University 内科郑长青
Physical Examination 2 nd Affiliated Hospital China Medical University 内科 郑长青

What is physical examination? Physical examination is a fundamental examining method,it is proceeded by the sense organs such as eyes,ears, nose and hands or simple tools -stethoscope and plexor
What is physical examination? Physical examination is a fundamental examining method, it is proceeded by the sense organs such as eyes, ears, nose and hands or simple tools –stethoscope and plexor

The basic methods of physical examination 1 inspection 2 palpation 3 percussion 4 auscultation 5 smelling
The basic methods of physical examination 1 inspection 2 palpation 3 percussion 4 auscultation 5 smelling

1 Inspection includes a general view of the patient's mental status development nutrition posture body movement gait facial expression complexion
1 Inspection includes a general view of the patient’s mental status development nutrition posture body movement gait facial expression complexion

Inspection
Inspection

For example pallor anemia exophthalmus hyperthyroidism cyanosis(lips) mitral face moon face cushing syndrome spider angioma liver cirrhosis barrel chest pulmonary emphysema
For example pallor anemia exophthalmus hyperthyroidism cyanosis(lips) mitral face moon face cushing syndrome spider angioma liver cirrhosis barrel chest pulmonary emphysema

Inspection
Inspection

Gastric type pylorus obstruction Abdomenal respiratory movement normal men children disappear acute peritonitis lower extremity edema right heart failure skeleton and joints deformity
Gastric type pylorus obstruction Abdomenal respiratory movement normal men children disappear acute peritonitis lower extremity edema right heart failure skeleton and joints deformity

2 Palpation mainly used in abdominal examination mass: location size contour consistency mobility tenderness pulsation
2 Palpation mainly used in abdominal examination mass: location size contour consistency mobility tenderness pulsation

palpation
palpation