Abdomen, The

Synopsis: Shows how the traditional examination skills of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation are applied to abdominal examination in infants and children. Demonstrates the methodical examination of the ‘cold’ abdomen, with examples of the common physical signs and explanation of their causes. Shows difference of technique to be used the the acute abdomen. Shows the differing approach to the infant together with examination findings in common disorders such a pyloric stenosis, intussusception and constipation. (21 minutes)
Series: Clinical Examination Techniques in Paediatrics, Series
Language: English
Year of production: 1993
Uses: Medical students in paediatrics; nurses in training.
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: abdomen; clinical examination; paediatric examinations; paediatric medicine

Director

Steve Collier

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