Physical exam of gastrointestinal bleeding

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🌱 來自: initial management of gastrointestinal bleeding

Physical exam of gastrointestinal bleeding🚧 施工中

• When evaluating a patient for abdominal conditions,
• it is important to assess for localizable tenderness,
• signs of peritoneal irritation, masses, and localized adenopathy.
• Prior surgery should also be taken into account.
• In addition, signs of liver disease, such as hepatosplenomegaly, ascites, jaundice, or telangiectasias should be noted.
• A rectal examination should also be performed to assess for masses, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and the appearance and color of the stool.