Chapman's points Flashcards
Pain characteristics applicable to chapman’s point
pinpoint, sharp, non-radiating
located under the physician’s finger tip
pain is greater than expected
patient is usually unaware of the sore spot
Chapman steps
firm pressure with finger pad of one finger
apply somewhat heavy or uncomfortable pressure to gangliform mass
slowly move tip of finger in circular fashion (attempt to flatten the mass as if to mobilize a localized fluid accumulation)
continue the moving pressure for 10-30 seconds
can alternate clockwise/counter-clockwise
when to cease chapman
mass disappears
or
Pt/physician cannot tolerate treatment any longer
a nontender chapman reflex
indicates nothing by itself
never ignore a tender chapman reflex
unless you have a good explanation for the findings
chapman contraindications
anytime a pt is in emergent care
patient refusal
relative contraindication with fracture/cancer/inpatient instability
post treatment instructions for chapman
may be some post-treatment pain/discomfort.
drink plenty of water over next 24 hours
may take normal pain management drugs
rest
arms chapman
anterior
none
posterior
Superior medial border of scapula
C2 lateral to spinous process
middle ear
anterior: superior medial 1/3 of clavicle
posterior: occiput 2cm lateral from midline
larynx
Anterior:
On rib 2 at costochondral junction
Posterior:
Lateral to spinous process of C2
sinuses
Anterior
Superior border of rib 2, inferior medial clavicle
Posterior
Below occiput, lateral to spinous process of C2
tonsils
anterior
between ribs 1/2 just lateral to the manubrium
posterior:
none
retina/conjunctiva
anterior
lateral humerus
posterior
none
tongue
anterior
medial rib 2 at costochondral juntion
posterior
Lateral to spinous process of C2
Spleen
anterior
between ribs 7/8 at the costochondral junction on THE LEFT
posterior
lateral to spinous process of T7 on THE LEFT
Tonsils
Anterior
between ribs 1/2 just lateral to manubrium
posterior
none
esophagus
anterior
between ribs 2/3 parasternally
posterior
lateral to T2 spinous process
stomach
LEFT
Anterior
Between ribs 5/6 & 6/7 at costochondral
junction
Posterior
Lateral to T5 & T6 spinous processes
liver
RIGHT
Anterior
Between ribs 5/6 & 6/7 at costochondral
junction
Posterior
Lateral to T5 & T6 spinous processes
gallbladder
RIGHT
Anterior
Between ribs 6/7 at costochondral
junction
Posterior
Lateral to T6 spinous processes
pancreas
RIGHT
Anterior
Between ribs 7/8 at costochondral
junction
Posterior
Lateral to T7 spinous processes
small intestines
BILATERALLY
anterior
between ribs 8/9 9/10 10/11 at costochondral junction
posterior
lateral to T8, T9, and T10 spinous process
intestine peristalsis
BILATERALLY
anterior
lateral to AIIS
posterior
superior surface of rib 11, medial to the rib angle
Appendix
RIGHT
anterior
tip of 12th rib
posterior
lateral to T12 spinous process
rectum
posterior
Posterior-lateral sacrum ½ way between
sacral sulcus and ILA
bronchus
Anterior
Between ribs 2/3 at sternal border
Posterior
Lateral to spinous process of T2
upper lung
Anterior
Between ribs 3/4 at sternal border
Posterior
Lateral spinous process of T3
lower lung
Anterior
Between ribs 4/5 at sternal border
Posterior
Lateral spinous process of T4
myocardium
Anterior
between ribs 2/3 parasternally
Posterior
superior border of T3 (lateral to spinous process)
kidneys
anterior
anterior abdominal wall 1cm superior/lateral to umbilicus
posterior
lateral to spinous process of L1
ureters
anterior
none
posterior
Transverse process of L2
bladder
Anterior
umbilicus
posterior
transverse process of L2
prostate
Anterior
posterior aspect of IT band
Posterior
S1, sacral sulcus
urethra
Anterior
superior surface of pubic bone
Posterior
none
seminal vesicles
Anterior
none
Posterior
anterior/superior surface of PSIS and posterior femoral head
uterus
Anterior
2cm lateral to inferior pubic bone
Posterior
posterior Transverse process of L5 and sacral sulcus
ovaries
Anterior
Pubic tubercle
Posterior
inferolateral portion of T10
broad ligament
Anterior
posterior aspect of IT band
Posterior
S1, Sacral sulcus
Vagina
Anterior
none
Posterior
Sacral sulcus
Fallopian Tubes
Anterior
none
Posterior
Posterior femoral head superomedial to PSIS
Thyroid
Anterior
between ribs 2/3 at parasternal border
Posterior
lateral to Spinous process of T2
Adrenal
Anterior
2cm superior and 2cm lateral to umbilicus
Posterior
lateral to spinous process of T11