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can I percuss the anterior lung with pt sitting up - zhang_lei
#1
many thanks
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#2
Percussion is done when the patient sits for the pulmonary system. As you also need to differentiate where the diaphragm ends/begins.

Abdominal percussion is done when the patient lies down.

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#3
no percussion is needed if not lung case. only do it on the back. it is enough. Don't need to do percussion in abd exam.
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#4
In lung cases percussion should be 6 anterior, 1 at each side and 4 at the back. It's in the SP check list.
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#5
which SP check list? from NBME or ECFMG?

How and where do you tap 6 times on the front? on the breast?
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