Andrael's sign

Andral's sign is a "lateral sign", also known as "the Onder Lah". A sign of early pleurisy. In the early stages of pleurisy, patients take to avoid or reduce pain. If you switch to another position, you will quickly return to the affected side. Auscultation examination on the lateral side can hear pleural friction sound, and the pleural friction can be felt when palpation, and turbidity can occur. Sometimes the site may have intercostal muscle tension. Basic Information Specialist Category: Respiratory Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Pay attention to rest and diet to prevent excessive fatigue. And actively cooperate with medical examination. Normal value No side of the affected side, breathing evenly, no chest pain. Clinical significance Abnormal results: the lateral position of the affected side, auscultation examination on the lateral side can hear pleural friction sound, palpation can be touched when palpation, and turbidity can occur. Sometimes the site may have intercostal muscle tension. People who need to be examined: people with pleurisy. Precautions Taboo before the examination: poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process Look at the diagnosis first, see if there is any lateral position, and then diagnose the chest by auscultation and palpation. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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