How-to technique guide
How-To Guide
How to Percuss
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Related Systems / Regions
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Abdomen Percussion
Rule in:NHHepatomegaly, IEPerforated Viscus, IEUrinary Retention
Rule out:NHHepatomegaly, IEPerforated Viscus, IEUrinary Retention
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Chest Percussion
Rule in:HLarge Pleural Effusion, HPleural Effusion, SHLobar Pneumonia or Consolidation +10 more
Rule out:IEAtelectasis, IEBullous Emphysema, IECOPD with Hyperinflation +8 more
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Costovertebral Angle Percussion
aka Murphy's punch sign; Pasternatsky sign; Goldflam sign
Rule in:MHCystitis (Lower Urinary Tract Infection), IEPerinephric Abscess, IEPyelonephritis +1 more
Rule out:MHNephrolithiasis, IEPerinephric Abscess, IEPyelonephritis +1 more
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Liver Percussion
Rule in:NHHepatomegaly
Rule out:NHHepatomegaly
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Spleen Percussion
aka Castell sign; Nixon sign
Rule in:IESplenomegaly
Rule out:IESplenomegaly