NSE 13A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Facial Expression, Vagal Tone, Pulse Pressure
18 Dec 2018
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Week 7: in class mcq quiz 30 questions in 30 minutes ( week 1-6 content) ** review with the podcasts. General points to consider reminders self review. Introduce yourself, indicate that the procedure will require some touch and ask for consent- wash hands in front of pt, create privacy ( sometimes it"s just close the curtains esp for physical examination) Pain assessment (will discuss next week)// ( week 6) General survey and mental health self review. Age, sex, loc, skin colour, facial features loc: level of consciousness skin colour: is it consistent with genetic background: facial features: symmetry if not symmetrical ( drooping face may be indicative of stroke) Bmi crucial dimension of overall health characteristics of mental health- social, physical, spiritual, economic, mental. Child"s height, weight, and bmi measured at every visit. Plotted on growth charts that identify percentiles and are a clinical indicator for size and growth pattern in children.
