Examination of Swellings Flashcards
What is the pneumonic for describing swellings
ISPED PAST CHIMES
what does ISPED PAST CHIMES stand for?
(trans)illuminate size position edge depth pulsation ache shape tint consistency heat indentation movement elicit fluctuation surface
how do you determine whether a swelling transilluminates?
cold bright light source
how do you report size of swelling
in cm
2 dimensions
how do you report position of a swelling
where in body - simple as that, easy as
how do you describe the edge of a swelling?
smooth
regular
irregular
how do you describe the depth of a swelling?
superficial
deep
woah man, its not that deep. its actually kinda superficial
how do you describe swelling pulsation?
present or absent
complicated is this medicine thing
how do you describe swelling ache
tender or painful
or are they just a pussy? take a para and get on with it
how do you describe the shape of a swelling
describe it
get imaginative - how exciting
how to describe swelling tint
colour - whoever made this pneumonic was so extra
how to describe a swelling consistency
hard firm soft tense think willy
how do you describe the heat of a swelling
touch it and see
how do you describe indentation of a swelling
if you poke it what happens - depression on pressure
how do you describe movement of swelling
if it moves on respiration or manipulation, say that
