Hydration Status Examination

Question 1

Fluid overload

Answer 1

Generalised oedema, SOB, tachycardia, hypertension, raised JVP, periorbital oedema, bounding carotid pulse, crackles in lung bases, parasternal heave, displaced apex beat, ascites

Question 2

Dehydration

Answer 2

Delayed cap refill, cold peripheries, hypotension, dry mucous membranes, non visible JVP, weak and thread carotid pulse, sunken eyes