In most cases, abdominal palpation yields useful information; in some cases, it is crucial. Begin by gently placing your warm hand on the epigastric area and let your hand relax. (This approach ...

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To do this, locate the midline of the patient’s abdomen, just above the umbilical region, then place the index finger of each hand either side of the aorta and perform deep palpation, as shown in Fig ...

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Note the location, quality, radiation, severity, and timing of the discomfort: Right upper quadrant discomfort suggests cholecystitis (check the Murphy sign), hepatitis, passive congestion, or ...