introduce self

Vital signs

• pulse rate (skip, 80)
• BP (skip, 110/70, 135/80)

→ blood pressure standing (skip, same)

→ blood pressure in the lower extremities (BP is the same)

• RR (skip/ 15)

General inspection

• distress/ tachypnea/ retraction
• cyanosis
• pallor, or diaphoresis
• edema
• dysmorphic features
• clubbing

⇒ chest inspection + good exposure

• scars, deformity
• visible pulsation

Palpation

• commenting on normal pulse rhythm [radial or brachial]
• performing femoral pulse palpation [one side]