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Physical Assessment Body Exam The technician should look for evidence of IV drug abuse, skin lesions, discolorations or other indications of high risk behavior, clinical signs of AIDS, hepatitis, and general condition of body. Note fresh tattoos or signs of infection. Eyes (Penlight Exam) Note any facial swelling, bleeding or discoloration. Irrigate the eyes with ophthalmic solution (BSS) *This will wash away any matter on the epithelial surface. Use a penlight at an angle to look for abrasions, signs of infection, infiltrates, foreign bodies, scars, defects or previous surgeries. Check for contact lenses, debris, lid infections and general disposition of the cornea. Check the sclera and note coloring. Yellow/jaundice should be noted, but does not indicate hepatitis. * Many corneal defects can be observed upon penlight examination. Note all findings on the Physical Assessment Form. Mouth Use a tongue blade and penlight to inspect mucous membranes, gums, and tongue. White spots indicate a fungal infection related to AIDS, bluish spots might be Kaposi sarcoma. Neck Palpate neck for swollen lymph glands. Torso Note clinical venipuncture sites. Check for rashes, tattoos, body piercing, enlarged liver, needle track marks. Documentation of any of these findings may indicate viral hepatitis, AIDS or high risk behavior. Extremities Note clinical venipuncture sites. Check webs between fingers and toes, under nails, behind knees and along arms for evidence of IV drug use. Note discoloration and tattoos. Genitalia Check for ulcers, warts, lesions, and piercing. Documentation of these findings could indicate STD – herpes, syphilis, and genital ulcerative diseases. Rectal Area Inspect for warts and anal intercourse Summary: It is important to document any and all findings on the Physical Assessment Form. If the donor’s physical assessment is unremarkable state so. EBAA Medical Standards and FDS require a thorough physical assessment and for it to be documented on the Physical Assessment Form.