Lung and pleura inspection

Pulmonary and pleural visual inspection is one of the most important tests in chest examinations. It includes examination of respiratory movements and examination of respiratory rate, rhythm and depth. The diagnosis is based on the observation of the patient's respiratory movements and the frequency, rhythm and depth of the breathing. During the examination, the light should be sufficient, the front chest should be fully exposed, and the inspected person should take the sitting position or the supine position, and take the forward tilt position if necessary. Basic Information Specialist Category: Respiratory Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Poor rest before check, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Normal value The breathing movement is uniform and normal, and the respiratory rate, rhythm and depth are normal. The respiratory rate of a normal adult in a calm state is 16-20 times/min. Clinical significance Abnormal result Uneven breathing, uneven breathing rate, no rhythm, insufficient breathing depth. Severe tuberculosis, rib fractures and other chest diseases, peritonitis, massive ascites, extreme swelling of the liver and spleen, huge tumors in the abdominal cavity, fever, pain, anemia, hyperthyroidism and heart failure. People who need to be examined: people with symptoms such as pneumonia and pleurisy. Precautions Taboo before the examination: poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. During the examination, the light should be sufficient, the front chest should be fully exposed, and the inspected person should take the sitting position or the supine position, and take the forward tilt position if necessary. Inspection process The diagnosis is based on the observation of the patient's respiratory movements and the frequency, rhythm and depth of the breathing. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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