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An auscultatory gap, also known as the silent gap, [1] is a period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds during the manual measurement of blood pressure. It is associated with peripheral blood flow caused by changes in the pulse wave. [ 2 ]
Blood pressure measurement using the auscultatory method based on the (first) Korotkoff-sound. Korotkoff sounds are the sounds that medical personnel listen for when they are taking blood pressure using a non-invasive procedure.
auscultatory sphygmomanometry: Korotkov described 5 sounds. Only the first (the onset of audible sound, and corresponding to systolic pressure) and the fifth (sound becomes inaudible, corresponding to diastolic pressure) are of practical clinical significance (however, see:Auscultatory gap) Kussmaul breathing [5] Adolph Kussmaul: endocrinology
The triangle of auscultation is useful for assessment using a pulmonary auscultation and thoracic procedures. [1] Due to the relative thinning of the musculature of the back in the triangle, the posterior thoracic wall is closer to the skin surface, making respiratory sounds audible more clearly with a stethoscope.
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