Method Of Exam
Author: A. Chandrasekhar, MD
Patient to say "99" "1, 2, 3" or "E"
Each time you lay your hands or listen
All around the chest and compare
Dorsal surface
of your fingers or ulnar surface of your hand (tactile fremitus)
Listen with diaphragm (vocal resonance)
If increased have patient whisper
Note the intensity
Quality of pitch
Compare