Clinical skills exam summary (cardio, resp and GIT) for APEX

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Handwritten notes in flowchart style. Clinical Skills – Topic List Cardiovascular Examination Respiratory Examination Gastrointestinal/Abdominal Examination Clinical Skills – Cardio, Respiratory & GIT 1. Cardiovascular Examination General inspection & vital signs Hands, arms & peripheral signs Face & eyes JVP and carotid examination Precordial examination Apex beat Heaves & thrills Heart sounds & murmurs Peripheral vascular examination Peripheral oedema Relevant completion examinations 2. Respiratory Examination General inspection & vital signs Hands & peripheral signs Face, eyes & upper airway Trachea & lymph nodes Chest inspection Chest expansion Percussion Auscultation Vocal resonance Posterior chest examination Peripheral signs & oedema 3. Gastrointestinal / Abdominal Examination General inspection & vital signs Hands & signs of chronic liver disease Arms & face Lymph nodes Chest signs of liver disease Abdominal inspection Abdominal palpation Liver Spleen Kidneys Aorta Abdominal percussion Abdominal auscultation Ascites assessment Lower limbs & peripheral oedema Relevant completion examinations (hernial orifices, inguinal nodes, rectal examination) Resources are from Talley O Connor's textbook, lecture and tutorial materials 2024.