Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection physical examination
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Overview
Persons with symptoms suspicious of the middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection need medical evaluation. Physical examination by a health care provider may reveal fever or sometimes low body temperature, an increased respiratory rate, low blood pressure, a fast heart rate, or a low oxygen saturation, which is the amount of oxygen in the blood as indicated by either pulse oximetry or blood gas analysis. People who are struggling to breathe, who are confused, or who have cyanosis (blue-tinged skin) require immediate attention.
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Decreased oxygen saturation
- Fever
- Hypotension < 90 mm Hg
- Tachycardia > 125 beats/min
- Tachypnea
Lungs
Palpation
- Increased tactile fremitus suggests pneumonia as an alternative diagnosis
Percussion
- Dullness on percussion suggests pneumonia as an alternative diagnosis
Auscultation
- Decreased breath sounds