Look for transudates, exudates, hemorrhage. Also open thepericardial sac now. Note amounts, color and consistency ofabnormal fluid accumulations.2.Examine for adhesions, displacements, absence of organs, size andsymmetry or organs in situ.3.Mentally note the organs showing lesions and perform detailedexamination of them on removal.4.Take initial samples for microbiology, especially exudates in bodycavities.
