Líneas convencionales del tórax utilidad clínica

Abstract

Thorax diseases concern to all medical community. In this  region of the human body we can find vital organs such as lungs and heart, that maintain an important association with other cavities, for example,  the mediastinum, that in way contains structures that can trigger an injury to respiratory systemsuch as structural deformations like hernias, esophagus and thymus tumor, among others.  In carrying out a deep questioning, we can obtain an important background about the current disease and it will also allow the doctors to direct a deep exploration through thorax reference lines. The general principlesof inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation areapplied to the respiratory apparatus.  During the inspection itis important to considerthe identificationof thorax reference lines, in order to performan appropriate examination. 
The usefulness of thorax reference linesis:

1. Delimitationof anatomical structuresof the thorax.
2. As references forthe placement electrodes ofECG.
3. Referringsitesfordiagnostic procedures, for example: thoracic puncture forcollectionof pleural fluidor biopsy) or therapeutic(water seal placement).
4. Limitation ofPleuropulmonarySyndromes(Condensation, Pleural Effusion, Atelectasis, etc.)
5. Comparison of the clinical examinationbetween bothhemi-thorax.

The objectives of thorax reference lines identification practice are the following:

1. Identifyingthoraxreferencelines.
2. Identifyingthoraxregions.
3. Stating the diseasesthat can be identifiedthroughthe thorax reference lines.

Mentioningthe usefulness ofthorax referencelines.