Site Map	Examine the Respiratory System

• Introduce yourself and check the patient's identity
• Establish rapport with patient
• Ask permission to examine & explain examination
• Position patient and expose chest appropriately
• Examine hands
• Check for
  • Central cyanosis
  • Raised JVP
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Clinical anaemia
• Assess for
  • Position of trachea
  • Position of apex beat
  • Chest expanstion
• Percuss chest (front & back)
• Auscultate
  • Air entry
  • All lobes (front & back)
• Test for vocal & tactille fremitus
• Summary and analysis of findings

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