Which among the following is NOT a feature of Consolidation?
ANSWER: (D) Trachea shifted to side of consolidationREF: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills by James Thomas, TanyaMonaghan Page 212"Trachea is in midline in consolidation because consolidation does not change the mediastinalposition"SIGNS OF CONSOLIDATION:Increased vocal fremitusDullness on percussionBronchial breath soundsTrachea in midline
Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Abscess
Increased Vocal fremitus
Dull note on percussion
Bronchial breath sounds
Trachea shifted to side of consolidation
Trachea shifted to side of consolidation