Skin crepitation
Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Skin crepitation is described as a noise that can be heard, similar to a paper bag rustling, during chest auscultation.
Causes
Causes in Alphabetical Order[1] [2]
- Boerhaave's syndrome
- Cutaneous emphysema
- Gas gangrene
- Lung trauma
- Mediastinal emphysema
- Rib fracture
- Thorax fracture
- Venous catheter placement
Diagnosis
X Ray
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Forearm; subcutaneous emphysema
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Forearm; subcutaneous emphysema
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Forearm; subcutaneous emphysema
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Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum
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Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum
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Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum
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Extensive subcutaneous emphysema
References