palm separation test

The palm-splitting test is one of the methods of examining the phrenic nerve. The two hands and five fingers close together, put the palm on the chest, and then put the two wrists together. For the diagnosis of phrenic nerve palsy. Inappropriate crowd: None. Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. The paralyzed patient puts the two fingers together, puts the palm on the chest, and then puts the two wrists together. Let the patient keep the two wrists and try to separate the two palms. If one hand is unable to split the palm and tilt to the opposite palm, the side of the bias is This test is positive. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: The result of the test was negative. The two wrists are attached to each other to separate the palms of the hands, and the opposite palms are not biased. Positive: The test result was positive, that is, one hand was unable to split the palm and turned to the opposite side of the palm, and the side of the deviation was positive for the test. Tips: When you check, you should relax, actively face, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. The two wrists are attached to each other to separate the palms of the hands, and the opposite palms are not biased. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result was positive, that is, one hand was unable to split the palm and turned to the opposite side of the palm, and the side of the deviation was positive for the test. This test is positive and has diagnostic significance when the phrenic nerve is paralyzed. People who need to check: People who can't move their fingers. Positive results may be diseases: sacral nerve palsy, hand nerve injury precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The paralyzed patient puts the two fingers together, puts the palm on the chest, and then puts the two wrists together. Let the patient keep the two wrists and try to separate the two palms. If one hand is unable to split the palm and tilt to the opposite palm, the side of the bias is This test is positive. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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