Bissell sign

Bethea's sign is one of the chest examination items, which is caused by different degrees of dilatation of the left and right chest. It is found in severe pulmonary tuberculosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural thickening adhesion, lung tumor, and atelectasis. Basic Information Specialist Category: Respiratory Examination Category: Physical Examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Check the method should be gentle, so as not to cause muscle tension. Normal value The chest sound is normal, the breathing movement is even, and the left and right thorax expansion is the same. Clinical significance Abnormal results: severe tuberculosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pleural thickening adhesions, lung tumors, atelectasis, etc. People to be examined: people with abnormal lungs and chest. Precautions Before the examination, the doctor should explain the purpose of the palpation to the patient, eliminate the patient's nervousness, and obtain the close cooperation of the patient. Requirements for inspection: The physician should be warm, and the examination should be gentle, so as not to cause muscle tension and affect the inspection effect. The patient's expression should be observed at any time during the examination. The patient should take the appropriate position in order to obtain satisfactory results. Inspection process The patient sits in the position, the examiner sits behind the patient, puts the tip of the two fingers on the upper edge of the rib on the upper part of the patient's armpit, and then makes the respiratory movement, repeatedly comparing the movement of the ribs on both sides, if the rib movement of the affected side is weakened That is, it is positive for this. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: no Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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