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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Ruzgar Miroglu - Anatomy 3.
src: meded.ucsd.edu

In medicine, the fluid wave test or fluid thrill test is a test for ascites (free fluid in the abdominal cavity). It is performed by having the patient (or a colleague) push their hands down on the midline of the abdomen. The examiner then taps one flank, while feeling on the other flank for the tap. The pressure on the midline prevents vibrations through the abdominal wall while the fluid allows the tap to be felt on the other side. The result is considered positive if tap can be felt on the other side. However, even with the midline pressure, transmission through the skin must be excluded. A positive fluid wave test indicates that there is a free fluid (ascites) in the abdomen. When one side of the abdomen is pressed, the other side may also be painful due to the transfer of the fluid in it.


Video Fluid wave test



See also

  • Abdominal examination
  • Bulging flanks
  • Puddle sign
  • Shifting dullness

Maps Fluid wave test



References

  • Bickley & Szilagyi. Bate's Guide to physical examination and history taking. 2003.

Ruzgar Miroglu - Anatomy 3.
src: meded.ucsd.edu


External links

  • Fluid wave test demo by nurse on YouTube


Source of the article : Wikipedia

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