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 ...

Palpation should proceed in a systematic approach from head to toe. Palpation provides the most useful information when the infant is not crying. With crying, the fontanel and abdominal muscles tense ...

The case description for a Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital appears below. A 16-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital because of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Abdominal ...