Respiratory motion

Respiratory mobility is an auxiliary examination in the lung and pleural examination. The palpation is checked for respiratory motility to confirm seeing the clinic. Place the palms flat on the symmetrical part of the patient's chest during the examination. The two hands meet in the front midline. When the patient deep inhales the thorax, the two hands expand with the thorax and observe the distance between the thumb and the front midline. It can be judged whether the respiratory movements on both sides of the thorax are symmetrical. Basic Information Specialist Category: Respiratory Examination Category: Other Inspections Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Before the check, the taboo is poor, the diet is not proper, and the fatigue is excessive. Normal value Normally, the motion on both sides is symmetrical. Clinical significance Abnormal results: If one side of the lesion, the side of the respiratory motility is weakened, the contralateral respiratory motility is normal or enhanced by compensatory effects. Such as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pleural thickening, atelectasis, large leaf pneumonia and other diseases can cause the affected side of respiratory motility. Bilateral dysmotility can be seen in emphysema, bilateral pleurisy, and pleural thickening. People to be examined: people with lung and pleural disease. Precautions Taboo before the examination: poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process Place the palms flat on the symmetrical part of the patient's chest during the examination. The two hands meet in the front midline. When the patient deep inhales the thorax, the two hands expand with the thorax and observe the distance between the thumb and the front midline. It can be judged whether the respiratory movements on both sides of the thorax are symmetrical. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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