Pemberton's Sign | Thoracic Inlet Syndrome

Описание: Learn how to perform Pemberton’s Sign in a quick clinical exam and what a positive result tells you about thoracic inlet obstruction. This simple test involves raising the arms and watching for facial redness, venous engorgement, or breathing changes. Perfect for students and clinicians to understand this classic physical sign. #examtechnique #clinicalskills #physicalexam

Pemberton’s sign evaluates for thoracic inlet syndrome. Instruct the patient to raise both arms fully overhead and maintain the position for up to 60 seconds while the examiner observes the face, neck, and upper chest. A positive test is indicated by the development of facial flushing, cyanosis, venous congestion, neck vein distention, dyspnea, or dizziness, suggesting impaired venous outflow. Diagnostic accuracy is unknown

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