The physical examination pertinent to constipation has two parts. On abdominal exam, the clinician should look for signs of distension. Palpation, especially in thin patients, may reveal hard ...

Patients with chronic active EBV (CAEBV) are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications and have a poor prognosis. Here, we report the rare case of a pediatric patient with CAEBV and ...

Auscultation is the next component in the physical assessment of the infant. Auscultation is most effective when the infant is in a quiet state. Warming of the hands and stethoscope and use of a ...

But there are several powerful countervailing arguments. The first is that for critically ill children, parents’ permission is not sought for every procedure or examination, particularly diagnostic ...

His physical examination reveals microcephaly, sparse hair, scant subcutaneous fat, poor head control, and an inability to turn over. Additionally, he exhibits cyanosis in his complexion and lips, ...

The elderly may have a very complicated medical history and misleading signs. A longitudinal study found that 50% of elderly patients (65 or over) with abdominal pain required admission. 1 Because of ...