Postoperative Fever
- 5 W's
- Atelectasis
- Pneumonia
- Urinary Tract Infection from Catheter
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Infection
- Drugs
Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnosis: Lower Quadrants
- Appendicitis
- Salpingitis
- Sigmoid Volvulus
- Sigmoid Diverticulitis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Ovarian Torsion
- Renal Calculi
- Pyelonephritis
Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnosis: Midepigastrium and Diffuse
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Aortic Dissection
- Myocardial Infarction
- Peritonitis
- Hemorrhage or Perforation
- Bowel Obstruction
- Strangulation
- Acute Hepatitis
Acute Abdomen Differential Diagnosis: Upper Quadrants
- Cholecystitis
- Biliary Colic
- Cholangitis
- Perforated Duodenal Ulcer
- Acute Hepatitis
- Splenic Rupture
- IBS (Splenic Flexure Syndrome)
Throat and Mouth Assessment
- Inspect for Color, Asymmetry and Swelling
- Inspect Lips, Teeth, Gums and Oral Mucosa
- Assess Tongue
- Examine Pharynx with Tongue Depressor
Nail Assessment
- View Index Finger at its Profile
- Look at Consistency
- Observe Color
- Check Capillary Refill