I'm curious, has anyone ever been taught this? It is apparently a "thing" in AT, and I'm not quite sure I am for it.
Procedure - With anterior-posterior placement of the palms at the level of the body of the sternum, push inwawrdly. Then, with both hands on either side of the patient just under the arm pit, squeeze medially. Just enough pressure to move the ribs.
Positive Test - Pain, crepitus
Implication - S/s replication upon anterior-posterior testing = lateral rib fracture, lateral testing = anterior or posterior rib fracture.
I know if this is "required", its at the bottom of my list, in hopes that I rule in or out a fracture before I have to potentially cause worthless pain. I feel palpating is much more appropriate.
Anyone ever heard of this? Thoughts?
Procedure - With anterior-posterior placement of the palms at the level of the body of the sternum, push inwawrdly. Then, with both hands on either side of the patient just under the arm pit, squeeze medially. Just enough pressure to move the ribs.
Positive Test - Pain, crepitus
Implication - S/s replication upon anterior-posterior testing = lateral rib fracture, lateral testing = anterior or posterior rib fracture.
I know if this is "required", its at the bottom of my list, in hopes that I rule in or out a fracture before I have to potentially cause worthless pain. I feel palpating is much more appropriate.
Anyone ever heard of this? Thoughts?