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angle of Louis Etymology: Pierre Charles Alexandre Louis, French physician, 1787-1872 the sternal angle between the manubrium and the body of the sternum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Begin at the top of the manubrium at the jugular notch and
palpate inferiorly until the angle of Louis is felt. The highest point of visible pulsation is determined as
the trunk and head arc elevated, and the vertical distance between this
level and the level of the sternal angle of Louis is recorded, as well
as the angle of elevation of the patient. |
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