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== Overview ==
Patients with [[toxic shock syndrome]] (TSS) usually present with [[shock]]. [[Physical examination]] of patients with TSS is usually remarkable for [[hypotension]], [[fever]], and diffuse [[erythroderma]]. The presence of [[desquamation]] on [[physical examination]] is highly suggestive of TSS.


==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
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===Appearance of the Patient===
*TSS is presented by its [[shock]] symptoms.
*May be ill appearing in the early stages of the disease, progress to confusion and change in mental status by disease progress.
===Vital Signs===
===Vital Signs===
* [[Body temperature]] > 38.9 °C (102.02 °F)
* High grade [[Fever]]
* Systolic [[blood pressure]] < 90 mmHg
* [[Hypotension]]
**[[Systolic blood pressure]] of ≤90 mmHg for adults or less than fifth percentile by age for children <16 years of age, which may be unresponsive to [[Fluid balance|fluid infusion]] even large amounts of [[isotonic]] [[intravenous fluids]]
* [[Tachycardia]]
**As a result of [[shock]] and [[hypotension]]
* [[Tachypnea]]
**May be pressent as a result of [[pulmonary edema]] secondary to [[shock]]


===Neurologic===
===Skin===
* [[Confusion]] without any focal neurological findings
* Diffuse [[Pruritic disorders|pruritic]] [[maculopapular]] [[rash]] with palm and soles [[desquamation]]
 
* [[Erythroderma]]
===Gastrointestinal===
* Superficial [[Ulcer|ulcerations]]
* [[Vomiting]]
* [[Petechiae]]
* [[Diarrhea]]
* [[Vesicles]]
* Bullae (specially in Streptococcal TSS)
* [[Skin]] [[desquamation]] (apears weeks after disease onset)
* [[Edema|Non-pitting edema]]
* Hair and nail loss


===Skin===
*[[Cyanosis]]
Diffuse [[rash]], intense etheraderma, blanching ("boiled lobster") with subsequent desquamation, especially of the palms and soles.
===HEENT===
*Ophthalmoscopic exam may be abnormal with findings of [[Conjunctiva|conjunctival]]-[[Sclera|scleral hemorrhage]]
*[[Hyperemia]] of [[oropharyngeal]] [[mucosa]]
===Lungs===
*[[Rale|Wet rales]] due to [[pulmonary edema]] complication
===Heart===
*Possibly a [[diastolic]] [[Gallops and Extra Heart Sounds|gallop]] ([[S3]]) due to [[pulmonary edema]]
===Extremities===
*[[Edema|Non-pitting edema]]
**Can develop as a result of increases in [[interstitial fluid]]


===Neuromuscular===
*Patient is usually oriented but if the disease is not diagnosed, it can lead to altered [[mental status]] and [[confusion]]
*[[Hyporeflexia]] can be seen as a result of associated [[hypocalcemia]]/ [[hypophosphatemia]]
*[[Muscle cramps|Muscle cramps]] (as a result of [[hypocalcemia]], a contributing complication of [[renal failure]])
*[[Seizure]]
==References==
==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Overview

Patients with toxic shock syndrome (TSS) usually present with shock. Physical examination of patients with TSS is usually remarkable for hypotension, fever, and diffuse erythroderma. The presence of desquamation on physical examination is highly suggestive of TSS.

Physical Examination

Physical exam in TSS patients usually include these findings:[1][2][3]

Appearance of the Patient

  • TSS is presented by its shock symptoms.
  • May be ill appearing in the early stages of the disease, progress to confusion and change in mental status by disease progress.

Vital Signs

Skin

HEENT

Lungs

Heart

Extremities

Neuromuscular

References

  1. "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 8th edition - Judith Tintinalli, J. Stapczynski, O. John Ma, David M. Cline, Garth Meckler - Google Books".
  2. Chesney RW, Chesney PJ, Davis JP, Segar WE (1981). "Renal manifestations of the staphylococcal toxic-shock syndrome". Am. J. Med. 71 (4): 583–8. PMID 7282746.
  3. Olson RD, Stevens DL, Melish ME (1989). "Direct effects of purified staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 on myocardial function of isolated rabbit atria". Rev. Infect. Dis. 11 Suppl 1: S313–5. PMID 2928649.


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