Percussion Medical Terminology

Percussion | definition of percussion by Medical dictionary

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percussion. (pər-kŭsh′ən) n. 1. The striking together of two bodies, especially when noise is produced. 2. The sound, vibration, or shock caused by the striking together of two bodies. 3. The act of detonating a percussion cap in a firearm.

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: Percussion of a body part …

Percussion (medicine) - Wikipedia

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Percussion – Physical Examination Techniques: A Nurse’s Guide

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8 Percussion . Percussion involves tapping the body to elicit sounds and determining whether the sounds are appropriate for a particular organ or area of the body. Try tapping …

Chest Percussion: Uses, Procedure, Results - Verywell …

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Chest percussion is a very safe procedure if performed correctly and carefully. Avoid clapping or vibrating over the spine, breastbone, stomach, and lower ribs …

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 first …

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 airways. Percussion over an affected area …

Inspection, Auscultation, Palpation, and Percussion of …

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Inspection consists of visual examination of the abdomen with note made of the shape of the abdomen, skin abnormalities, abdominal masses, and the movement of the …

Medical Terminology Information Sheet - adldata.org

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Medical Terminology Information Sheet: Medical Chart Organization: • Demographics and insurance • Flow sheets • Physician Orders ... P & A percussion & auscultation P.E. …

Pulmonary Exam: Percussion & Inspection - Stanford …

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Pulmonary Exam: Percussion & Inspection. The pulmonary exam is one of the most important and often practiced exam by clinicians. While auscultation is most commonly …