Hess test

Hess test

A test for PURPURA in which a SPHYGMOMANOMETER cuff is left inflated for 5 min and the skin then inspected for PETECHIAL HAEMORRHAGES. (Alfred Fabian Hess, 1875–1933, American physician)

Hess,

Alfred F., U.S. physician, 1875-1933. Hess test - Synonym(s): Rumpel-Leede test