CARDIOVASCULAR4
wash hands
introduce yourself
confirm age/date of birth
explain examination
gain consent
ask patient if in any pain - ANSWERS"I'd like to do an examination on you today, that'll involve
me looking at yours hands, face and chest and having a quick feel of these areas too, is that
alright with you?"
"are you in any pain at all before we start?"
ask patient to remove their top
position patient at 45º - ANSWERS"could I ask you to kindly remove your top for me please"
look from end of bed - ANSWERSpatient generally well/comfortable?
GTN spray/on O2/medication/mobility aids
SOB
flushed
any scars
cyanosis
oedema
hands - ANSWERSsplinter haemorrhages - infective endocarditis
wash hands
introduce yourself
confirm age/date of birth
explain examination
gain consent
ask patient if in any pain - ANSWERS"I'd like to do an examination on you today, that'll involve
me looking at yours hands, face and chest and having a quick feel of these areas too, is that
alright with you?"
"are you in any pain at all before we start?"
ask patient to remove their top
position patient at 45º - ANSWERS"could I ask you to kindly remove your top for me please"
look from end of bed - ANSWERSpatient generally well/comfortable?
GTN spray/on O2/medication/mobility aids
SOB
flushed
any scars
cyanosis
oedema
hands - ANSWERSsplinter haemorrhages - infective endocarditis
