How is Percussion Performed in Pediatric Patients?
The technique involves placing a finger (usually the middle finger) of one hand on the child’s body and striking it with the middle finger of the other hand. The practitioner listens to the sound produced. Different sounds indicate different underlying structures: - Resonant: Normal lung tissue. - Hyperresonant: Excess air, as in pneumothorax or emphysema. - Dull: Solid or fluid-filled structures, such as liver or pleural effusion.
