The Abdominal Exam (Strong Exam)

An overview of the evidence-based, core abdominal exam appropriate for all adults undergoing a routine physical exam. Proper documentation of the exam is also discussed.

@0:00 Introduction
@1:24 Anatomy Review
@3:37 Positioning of the Patient
@4:45 Inspection
@9:16 Palpation
@17:33 Documentation of the abdominal exam

References:

McGee S. Evidence Based Physical Diagnosis. 5th Ed. Elsevier; 2021.

Cessford T, et al. Comparing Physical Examination With Sonographic Versions of the Same Examination Techniques for Splenomegaly. J Ultrasound Med. 2018; 37:1621-1629.

Grover SA, et al. The Rational Clinical Examination. Does This Patient Have Splenomegaly? JAMA. 1993; 270:2218-21.

Lederle FA, Simel DL. The Rational Clinical Examination. Does This Patient Have Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? JAMA. 1999; 281:77-82.

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