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. 2017 Apr 21;43:41. doi: 10.1186/s13052-017-0356-x

Table 3.

Physical examination

Clinical parameters Edema Signs/symptoms of hypovolemia Signs/symptoms of infectious/systemic disease
▪ Heart rate
▪ Respiratory rate
▪ Blood pressure
▪ O2 saturation
▪ Body weight
▪ Periorbital
▪ Pretibial
▪ Genital
▪ Ascites
▪ Bowel wall edema
▪ Pleural effusion
▪ Pulmonary edema
▪ Anasarca
▪ Abdominal pain
▪ Tachycardia
▪ Cold hands/feet
▪ Oliguria
▪ Capillary refill >2 s
▪ Fever
▪ Skin rash
▪ Purpura
▪ Arthritis