Pembertons Sign
Other Names
- Pemberton's Sign
- Pemberton sign
- Pemberton’s maneuver
- Pemberton maneuver
- Pemberton test
- Arm elevation test for thoracic inlet obstruction
- Arm-raising test
Purpose
- Evaluate the Thoracic Inlet for obstruction
Description
- Examiner instructs the patient to raise both arms fully overhead
- Position is maintained for up to 60 seconds
- Examiner observes the face, neck, and upper chest during arm elevation
- Positive test
- development of facial flushing, cyanosis, venous congestion, neck vein distention, dyspnea, or dizziness
Pathology
- Thoracic Inlet Obstruction
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Goiter
- Mediastinal Mass
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
Created by:
John Kiel on 24 January 2026 02:51:38
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21 April 2026 20:41:28
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