thoracic compression sign

The thoracic compression sign is placed on the sternum and thoracic vertebrae with both hands, and the thoracic cage is squeezed before and after to see if it causes local pain. If it is positive, it will cause pain in the fracture. The doctor placed the sternum and thoracic vertebrae of the patient with both hands and squeezed the thoracic front and back to see if it caused local pain. If it is positive, it will cause pain in the fracture. Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. The patient is standing, the examiner's left hand is placed on the patient's back, and the right hand is placed on the patient's chest wall to squeeze the chest wall toward the spine. Basic Information Specialist Category: Respiratory Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Normal value There is no pain in the squeeze. Clinical significance Abnormal results of chest damage, rib fractures, etc. The people who need to be examined have a thoracic fracture, chest pain and other symptoms. Precautions Taboo before the examination: poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. The patient is standing, the examiner's left hand is placed on the patient's back, and the right hand is placed on the patient's chest wall to squeeze the chest wall toward the spine. Inspection process The doctor placed the sternum and thoracic vertebrae of the patient with both hands and squeezed the thoracic front and back to see if it caused local pain. If it is positive, it will cause pain in the fracture. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None.

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