Medical Term Percussion

Percussion | definition of percussion by Medical dictionary

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percussion [ per-kush´un] 1. in physical examination, striking a part of the body with short, sharp blows of the fingers in order to determine the size, position, and density of the underlying parts by the sound obtained. Percussion is most commonly used on the chest …

Percussion: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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Percussion is a method of tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or small instruments as part of a physical examination. It is done to determine: The size, consistency, and …

Percussion (medicine) - Wikipedia

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Percussion | medicine | Britannica

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percussion, in medicine, diagnostic procedure that entails striking the body directly or indirectly with short, sharp taps of a finger or, rarely, a hammer. The procedure was …

Percussion – Physical Examination Techniques: A Nurse’s Guide

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Percussion is one of the least used of all physical assessment techniques. It is a technique that is better confirmed using more accurate tests such as an X-ray. However, when such …

Chest Percussion: Uses, Procedure, Results - Verywell …

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Chest percussion is a form of physical therapy used frequently in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions, such as …

Percussion - Physiopedia

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Percussion is a manual technique used by respiratory physiotherapists to improve airway clearance by mobilizing secretions in one or more lung segments to the central …

Inspection, Auscultation, Palpation, and Percussion of …

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Palpation and percussion are used to evaluate ascites. A rounded, symmetrical contour of the abdomen with bulging flanks is often the first clue. Palpation of the abdomen in the …

Percussion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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Medical Definition percussion noun per· cus· sion pər-ˈkəsh-ən 1 : the act or technique of tapping the surface of a body part to learn the condition of the parts beneath by the …

Abdominal Assessment: Percussion

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Percussion is done to determine the size and density of the structures and organs inside of the abdominal cavity, and to detect the presence of air or fluid. While you may use direct percussion, indirect …