Palpation of the abdomen ⅹ UE Huiping
Palpation of the Abdomen XUE Huiping
e Palpation and percussion usually follow inspection in the examination of the other body systems as Following inspection, the examiner should perform auscultation of the abdomen
♣ Palpation and percussion usually follow inspection in the examination of the other body systems. ♣ Following inspection, the examiner should perform auscultation of the abdomen
This change in the order of examination is necessary because the auscultatory findings may be markedly altered by any manipulation of the abdominal wall. Consequently percussion and palpation, which may increase or decrease peristaltic sounds are deferred until auscultation has been completed
This change in the order of examination is necessary because the auscultatory findings may be markedly altered by any manipulation of the abdominal wall. Consequently percussion and palpation, which may increase or decrease peristaltic sounds, are deferred until auscultation has been completed
The final step in the abdominal examination is palpation. This procedure is usually the most important and often the most difficult to perform accurately
The final step in the abdominal examination is palpation. This procedure is usually the most important and often the most difficult to perform accurately
1.the principle of palpation a) To relax the patient
1. the principle of palpation a) To relax the patient