Semiology — General Physical Examination

Semiology · Clinical Bases

How it begins

Evaluación sistemática y exhaustiva del estado general del paciente: inspección, coloración, biotipo, conciencia, piel, faneras, ganglios, signos vitales y razonamiento semiológico integrado.

What it covers

1. Concept, Objectives and Principles of the General Physical Examination
2. · Conditions of the General Physical Examination
3. General Condition and Appearance
4. · Components of the General State
5. Pathological Facies: Visual Diagnosis
6. Body Attitude and Posture
7. Constitutional Biotype
8. Nutrition and Hydration Status
9. · Nutritional Status
10. · Hydration Status
11. State of Consciousness, Orientation and Behavior
12. · Level of Consciousness Terminology
13. · Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
14. · Temporo-Spatial and Personal Orientation
15. · Acute Confusional Syndrome (Delirium)
16. Skin Color: Paleness, Jaundice, Cyanosis and Pigmentation
17. · Paleness
18. · Jaundice
19. · Cyanosis
20. · Other Color Changes
21. Systematic Skin Examination
22. · Normal Characteristics and Basic Alterations
23. · Cutaneous Signs of Systemic Diseases
24. Elementary Skin Lesions: Classification and Description
25. Faneras: Hair, Hair and Nails
26. · Hair and Hair
27. · Nails: Complete Semiology
28. Subcutaneous Cellular Tissue, Edema and Turgor
29. · Edema: Definition and Pathophysiology
30. · Evaluation of Edema: Godete Technique (Fovea)
31. Superficial Lymphatic System: Ganglionic Semiology
32. · Nodal Exploration Technique
33. · Semiological Characterization of Lymphadenopathy
34. · Diagnostic Location and Meaning
35. Body Temperature and Respiratory Rate
36. · Body Temperature
37. · Respiratory Rate (RR)
38. Semiology of the Arterial Pulse
39. · Pulse Palpation Sites
40. · Semiological Attributes of the Pulse
41. Blood Pressure: Technique, Values and Classification
42. · Correct Measurement Technique (Korotkoff Auscultatory Method)
43. Clinical Anthropometry and Gait Assessment
44. · Anthropometric Measurements
45. · Gait Evaluation