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30 Σεπ 2010 · Light palpation of the abdomen. Lightly palpate each of the nine abdominal regions, assessing for clinical signs suggestive of gastrointestinal pathology: Tenderness: note the abdominal region(s) involved and the severity of the pain.
25 Μαΐ 2024 · The ideal position for abdominal examination is to sit or kneel on the patient's right side with the hand and forearm in the same horizontal plane as the patient's abdomen. Palpation should be performed in 3 stages in the same order—superficial or light palpation, deep palpation, and organ palpation.
5 Φεβ 2021 · The five steps to palpating of the abdomen include: 1) Wash and warm your hands, 2) Communicate with the patient and palpate the most painful area last, 3) Palpate with light pressure then deep pressure, 4) Palpate all four quadrants, 5) Use a one- or two-handed technique.
Palpation is the examination of the abdomen for crepitus of the abdominal wall, for any abdominal tenderness, or for abdominal masses. The liver and kidneys may be palpable in normal individuals, but any other masses are abnormal.
22 Φεβ 2021 · Deep palpation helps feel for certain palpable abdominal organs—especially if they are enlarged. Organs that should be palpated during the deep exam include the liver, gallbladder, and spleen. We will also discuss techniques for palpating the stomach, pancreas, duodenum, and kidneys.
Routine examination of the abdomen should include percussion. The whole abdomen should be percussed to demonstrate the presence of bowel gas (resonant) and solid or fluid-filled structures (dull). Percussion can also be used to map out a tender area identified during palpation.
Perform an abdominal assessment. Differentiate normal and abnormal bowel sounds. Modify assessment techniques to reflect variations across the life span. Document actions and observations. Recognize and report significant deviations from norms.
