IPPA
| IPPA | |
|---|---|
| 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
- S2CID 8264727.
- ISBN 978-0-7637-4340-6. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
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