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Targeted Physical Examination

Physical examination should include:

  • Vital signs
    • Body temperature - evaluate for fever
    • Blood pressure - evaluate for hypotension
    • Pulse - evaluate rate and strength
    • Respiratory rate
  • Skin examination
    • Erythema
    • Blistering
    • Edema
    • Desquamation
  • Neurologic examination
    • Level of consciousness
    • Ataxia
    • Motor/sensory deficits
    • Presence or absence of reflexes
    • Papilledema
  • Gastrointestinal examination
    • Abdominal tenderness
    • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Hematologic examination
    • Ecchymoses
    • Petechiae of mucous membrane and skin

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References

  1. Waselenko JK, Armitage JO, Dainiak N; Treatment of radiation injury in the adult. www.UpToDate.com (subscription required)
 

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