IPPA
In today's world, IPPA has become a topic of great importance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether due to its relevance in the political, social, economic or cultural sphere, IPPA has captured the attention of society in general. With the appearance of technological advances and globalization, IPPA has taken a leading role in people's daily lives, generating debates and discussions in different areas. That is why it is relevant to analyze and delve into various aspects related to IPPA, in order to understand its impact and scope in today's world.
| IPPA | |
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| Synonyms | inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation |
IPPA is a physical examination with four key steps: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.[1]
Although the steps are consistent across organ systems, the order may vary. Notably, for the abdominal exam, auscultation is performed before palpation,[2] because the act of palpation could change what was auscultated.
References
- ^ Kirby RL (March 1981). "Inspection-palpation-percussion-auscultation and an outcome-oriented alternative approach to the musculoskeletal examination". Med Educ. 15 (2): 106–9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2923.1981.tb02406.x. PMID 7207269. S2CID 8264727.
- ^ Mark Kauffman; Michele M. Roth-Kauffman (6 July 2006). History and physical examination workbook: a common sense approach. Jones & Bartlett Learning. pp. 94–. ISBN 978-0-7637-4340-6. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
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