step 4 Flashcards
1
Q
what is assessed at step 4
A
inspection of the chest
2
Q
when inspecting the chest what are we inspecting for?
A
Bruising, reddening, deformity or scars
3
Q
where may we see scars and what can they indicate?
A
centrally which can indicate sternotomy and thoracotomy
clavicular which can indicate made makers
left mid axillary which can indicate subcutaneous ICD
mid axillary which can indicate chest drains
