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Thorax Tests
Thorax Special Tests
Special Test | Tests for... | Positive (+) Test |
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A/P Compression | rib cage fracture or other injury | pain in the rib cage around the fracture/injury site |
Lateral Compression | rib cage fracture or other injury | pain in the rib cage and around the fracture/injury site |
Rebound | abdominal trauma; internal bleeding | pain felt with release (rebound) of pressure |
Percussion/Auscultation | abdominal trauma; internal bleeding | pain with percussion, abnormal/absence of sounds, rigid abdomen |