Difference between revisions of "Knife-Edge Chop"
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A '''knife-edge chop''' is the most commonly taught form of bedside chops to medical students. In this physical maneuver, the examining medical provider uses a backhand swing to hit his or her patient in the chest, to which any crowd of onlookers will scream "Woo!!!" in salute of Ric Flair. A '''knife-edge chop''' is effective if the patient's chest is noted to turn a bright shade of red. | A '''knife-edge chop''' is the most commonly taught form of bedside chops to medical students. In this physical maneuver, the examining medical provider uses a backhand swing to hit his or her patient in the chest, to which any crowd of onlookers will scream "Woo!!!" in salute of Ric Flair. A '''knife-edge chop''' is effective if the patient's chest is noted to turn a bright shade of red. | ||
− | [[File:HBK-and-Flair-backhand-chops.jpg|300px|thumb|left|"Okay students, let HBK and I show you how it's done..."]] | + | [[File:HBK-and-Flair-backhand-chops.jpg|300px|thumb|left|''"Okay students, let HBK and I show you how it's done..."'']] |
[[Category:Physical Exam]] | [[Category:Physical Exam]] |
Revision as of 12:10, 5 September 2016
A knife-edge chop is the most commonly taught form of bedside chops to medical students. In this physical maneuver, the examining medical provider uses a backhand swing to hit his or her patient in the chest, to which any crowd of onlookers will scream "Woo!!!" in salute of Ric Flair. A knife-edge chop is effective if the patient's chest is noted to turn a bright shade of red.