OSCE Examinations - Scars?

I'm just going over some OSCE Examinations - cardio/resp/abdo/peripheral vascular. One thing I'm trying to work out is the common scars to loook out for in each examination.

Can anyone advise me what scars I should be keeping an eye out for in each exam please.

Thanks in advance

Authored By Ricky Rimmer on Monday 27th May 2013
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Vicky Pyne
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Medical Student - Bristol
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Posted about 7 years ago

Just off the top of my head, I'm afraid - and definitely only the more common ones:

Cardio:

  • midline scar = thoracotomy (heart surgery)
  • pacemaker

Respiratory:

  • chest drains
  • lobe-ect
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Dr. Luke Farmery
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Foundation Doctor (2) - St Richards Hospital
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Posted about 7 years ago

Check out this image for the common surgical scars. http://www.chiasm.co.uk/images/gallery/thumb33.png

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