- of the
palpated subject.
Palpation is
typically used for
thoracic and
abdominal examinations, but can also be used to
diagnose edema.
Palpation is also...
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abdominal organs. On
light palpation, the
examiner tests for any
palpable m****, rigidity, or pain on the surface. On deep
palpation, the
examiner is testing...
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Palpation thyroiditis refers to the
development of
thyroid inflammation due to
mechanical damage to
thyroid follicles. This can
occur by
vigorous repeated...
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represents the
tactile arterial palpation of the
cardiac cycle (heartbeat) by
trained fingertips. The
pulse may be
palpated in any
place that
allows an artery...
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comprising the
following sections:
measurement of
vital signs;
inspection and
palpation,
percussion and auscultation,
pulmonary examination,
abdominal examination...
- 1) the
external exam, to
evaluate the **** 2) the
internal exam with
palpation (commonly
called the
bimanual exam) to
examine the uterus, ovaries, and...
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performed before palpation,
because the act of
palpation could change what was auscultated.
Kirby RL (March 1981). "Inspection-
palpation-percussion-auscultation...
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surgeon Niels Thorkild Rovsing (1862–1927), is a sign of appendicitis. If
palpation of the left
lower quadrant of a person's
abdomen increases the pain felt...
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individual performing the
maneuver warms their hands prior to
palpation.
While facing the woman,
palpate the woman's
upper abdomen with both hands. An obstetrician...
- The heel of the hand is
lifted off the
chest wall with each systole.
Palpation with the
fingers over the
pulmonary area may
reveal the
palpable tap of...
