Palpation and percussion of the spleen are important techniques for identifying an enlarged spleen. The purpose of both palpation and percussion of the spleen is to look for splenic …

2014年3月17日 · The Stanford Medicine 25 is a Stanford School of Medicine initiative to teach and promote the bedside physical exam. Here you will find videos teaching bedside physical …

2021年2月22日 · Deep palpation helps feel for certain palpable abdominal organs—especially if they are enlarged. Organs that should be palpated during the deep exam include the liver, …

2010年9月30日 · Palpate the spleen. 1. Begin palpation in the right iliac fossa, starting at the edge of the superior iliac spine, using the flat edge of your hand (the radial side of your right index …

2016年1月28日 · Splenomegaly can be examined by two primary techniques: palpation and percussion. There are three well-studied palpation maneuvers: –Supine two-handed palpation. …

Start palpating from the right iliac fossa towards left hypochondrium. Don't start palpating too close to the costal margin, a large spleen will be missed.

Palpation for splenic enlargement should begin with the patient supine and with knees flexed. Using the right hand, the examiner should begin well below the left costal margin and feel …

2023年5月31日 · Palpation: Spleen is not normally palpable (palpable when 2-3 times enlarged). Enlargement takes place in a superior and posterior direction before it becomes palpable …

This video demonstrates assessment of the spleen using both palpation and percussion. This is done as part of the gastrointestinal or haematological examinations.

You should try to palpate spleen by superficial palpation and not deep palpation. Splenic tip is just hugging anterior abdominal wall. With superficial palpation, let the splenic tip come and touch …