IPPA
IPPA
IPPA (pronounced "I-P-P-A", /ˈaɪpiːpiːeɪ/) is an acronym that stands for Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation. These are the four techniques used in a physical examination by healthcare professionals to assess the body's systems and identify any potential abnormalities.
Etymology
The term IPPA is derived from the first letters of the four techniques: Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation. These words have their roots in Latin and Greek.
- Inspection comes from the Latin word 'inspectio', meaning 'to look at'.
- Palpation is derived from the Latin 'palpare', meaning 'to touch'.
- Percussion comes from the Latin 'percussio', meaning 'to strike'.
- Auscultation is derived from the Latin 'auscultare', meaning 'to listen'.
Related Terms
- Physical examination: A comprehensive assessment of the body performed by a healthcare professional.
- Clinical examination: A more focused examination that is usually performed after a physical examination to further investigate potential issues.
- Medical history: Information gathered about a patient's past health, which is often used in conjunction with a physical examination to diagnose a condition.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Sign: Any objective evidence of disease, as opposed to a symptom, which is, by nature, subjective.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on IPPA
- Wikipedia's article - IPPA
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