friction rub (friction fremitus)

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Introduction

May be felt by palpation over the precordium, but generally heard during auscultation of the precordium. The sound is similar to two pieces of leather being rubbed together.

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References

  1. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 340