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
Increased Vocal fremitus
Dull note on percussion
Bronchial breath sounds
Trachea shifted to side of consolidation
Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Abscess