Put on your gloves, separate the buttocks and inspect the area around the anus

Put on your gloves, separate the buttocks and inspect the area around the anus

Having put on the gloves , you correctly separate the buttocks and inspect the area around the anus and check for any type of abnormalities. Haemorrhoids, skin tags, fissures etc.

What is your next step?

Lubricate your right index finger
Lubricate your left index finger
Ask your patient to squeeze your finger while entering teh area

Timer:

Map: OSCE Station 2. Rectal examination (175)
Node: 5758
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Put on your gloves, lubricate your index finger and separate the buttocks
Ask him to lie on his right side with his knees drawn up towards his chest
Put on your gloves, separate the buttocks and inspect the area around the anus

Reminder

FINISH

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