Trousseau sign

The Trousseau sign is the Tassen sign, which is tied to the forearm by a tourniquet or a blood pressure monitor to a systolic pressure of 20 mmHg for 3 minutes. It can also be used to force the upper arm vein to reduce the blood supply to the wrist. Positive may be alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia or hyperkalemia. Basic Information Specialist Category: Inspection Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Normal when negative. Positive: Positive may be alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia or hyperkalemia. Tips: Save the relaxed mood before the exam, it is the muscle relaxation. Normal value Binding the inflatable armband is the same as measuring blood pressure. The inflation is pressurized to 2.67 kPa above the systolic pressure. Most of the requirements last for 3 minutes, and there are also requirements for up to 5min. If the foot and ankle are not induced, it is a negative reaction, indicating normal. Clinical significance Abnormal result Binding the inflatable armband is the same as measuring blood pressure. The inflation is pressurized to 2.67 kPa above the systolic pressure. Most of the requirements last for 3 minutes, and there are also requirements for up to 5min. If the trigger is enough, it is a positive reaction. People who need to be checked There may be people with alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia or hyperkalemia. Positive results may be diseases: convulsions and convulsions, hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia considerations Taboo before check-up: Save the relaxed mood and relax the whole body muscles. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work requirements. Inspection process Binding the inflatable armband is the same as measuring blood pressure. The inflation is pressurized to 2.67 kPa above the systolic pressure. Most of the requirements last for 3 minutes, and there are also requirements for up to 5min. If the foot and ankle are not induced, it is a negative reaction, indicating normal. If the hand and foot spasm is induced, it is a positive reaction. Not suitable for the crowd Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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