Common physical examination

Here’s an example of the physical examinations in which a CHW is trained for a project in Odisha, India. As discussed previously, this is customizable into any local language and as per the client’s wants. Photos are attached with each general examination findings.

Telemedicine Physical Exam Handbook (Part 1)

ପରୀକ୍ଷା କରିବା ପୁର୍ବୁରୁ ହାତ ଧୋଇବା (Before doing any examinations, remember to wash your hands!)

ସାଧାରଣ ପରୀକ୍ଷା (General Examinations):

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ଲକ୍ଷଣ ଅନୁସାର ପରୀକ୍ଷା (Symptom –specific examinations):

Procedure:

1. କାନ ବାହାରୁ ଦେଖିବା - Observe the ear from outside

2. କାନ ଟାଣି ଦେଖିବା - Hold the ear and pull it open

3. ଭିତର ଟର୍ଚ୍ଚରେ ଦେଖିବା - Shine a torch and look carefully inside the ear

4. ଯଦି ଦରକାର ତାହେଲେ ଫୋଟୋ ଉଠାଇବା - Take a picture as needed

This is not a exhaustive set. There are more than 140 variations of physical examination and vitals that include BP, height, weight, temperature, SpO2, respiratory rate and pulse.