II. Indication

  1. Diagnosis of Pneumothorax

III. Technique

  1. Assistant holds one coin flat against chest
    1. Strikes coin with a second coin
  2. Examiner auscultates back on same side as assistant

IV. Interpretation

  1. In Pneumothorax, a clear ringing "bell" sound transmits

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