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Respiratory: physical examination
Introduction
- A full clinical examination, starting at the head and moving down the neck to the thorax forms an essential basis for evaluating the respiratory system Respiratory: overview .
- See also thoracic percussion Thorax: percussion , auscultation Thorax: auscultation and endoscopy of respiratory system Respiratory: endoscopy .
Uses
- The first step in gathering information on suspected pathology of the respiratory tract.
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Advantages
- Provides an overview of the patient and the condition.
- May indicate in which areas more detailed examinations are required.
Disadvantages
- Can only view, listen to or palpate externally.
Procedure
- 5-10 min.
Requirements
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Preparation
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Technique
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Aftercare
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Outcomes
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Andrews F M (1997) Poor performance and field evaluation of the respiratory system. Vet Clin N A Equine Pract 13 (3), 589-600 PubMed.
- Savage C J (1997) Evaluation of the equine respiratory system using physical examination and endoscopy. Vet Clin N A Equine Pract 13 (3), 443-462 PubMed.
- Traub-Dargatz J (1997) Field examination of the equine patient with nasal discharge. Vet Clin N A Equine Pract 13 (3), 561-588 PubMed.
- Moore B R (1996) Lower respiratory tract disease. Vet Clin N A Equine Pract 12 (3), 457-472 PubMed.
- Hinchcliff K W & Byrne B A (1991) Clinical examination of the respiratory system. Vet Clin N A Equine Pract 7 (1), 1-26 PubMed.
- Morris E (1991) Dynamic evaluation of the equine upper respiratory tract. Vet Clin N A Equine Pract 7 (2), 403-416 PubMed.