MODEL RELEASED. Percussion chest examination. General practice doctor uses the technique of percussion to examine a man's lungs. The man stands upright while his back is tapped by the doctor. The quality of the sound produced when a finger strikes the skin depends on the state of the underlying tissues. An experienced percussionist is able to diagnose several conditions by this method. If the lungs contain liquid,as in cystic fibrosis,the tapping will produce a dull sound. Air in the space between the lungs and the chest wall (pneumothorax) produces a rather hollow note. This technique is valuable as it is quick and easy to perform | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / CC Studio |
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