Philippe Delmas, Marc D. Tambini
Abstract
The physical pulmonary examination consists of four stages: inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Rarely used in current practice by French nurses, it is nevertheless an important part of the clinical examination of the respiratory function.
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The physical pulmonary examination consists of four stages: inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Rarely used in current practice by French nurses, it is nevertheless an important part of the clinical examination of the respiratory function.
Key concepts: Percussion, Auscultation, Palpation, Physical examination, Medicine, Clinical Practice, Respiratory system, Pulmonary function testing