Breath Sounds: Wheezes
Give this one a try later!
- Heard due to either an external or local narrowing of the airways
Possible indications:
- Inflammation
- Bronchospasm (asthma)
- Secretions
- Atelectasis
What do flat/dull sounds tell us during percussion?
Give this one a try later!
- Air/tissue ratio below normal
- Normal over the thigh or liver
, - Can be indicative of a tumour, lung collapse, or a pleural effusion
Breath Sounds: Fine Crackles
Give this one a try later!
*Likely upper airways
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary edema
What is a hyper-resonant sound and what does it tell us?
Give this one a try later!
- Loud, lengthy, low pitched hollow sounds- Normal over empty stomach-
Air/tissue ration high- Can be indicative of a pneumothorax, emphysema,
COPD due to air trapping
How to assess for chest compliance
Give this one a try later!
- Position hands as if assessing lower lobe
- Near the end point of inhalation apply a slight pressure and
- Normal findings would be that pt can continue to inhale against force
What is a positive bronchophany and what conditions could it present in?
Give this one a try later!
- Heard due to either an external or local narrowing of the airways
Possible indications:
- Inflammation
- Bronchospasm (asthma)
- Secretions
- Atelectasis
What do flat/dull sounds tell us during percussion?
Give this one a try later!
- Air/tissue ratio below normal
- Normal over the thigh or liver
, - Can be indicative of a tumour, lung collapse, or a pleural effusion
Breath Sounds: Fine Crackles
Give this one a try later!
*Likely upper airways
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary edema
What is a hyper-resonant sound and what does it tell us?
Give this one a try later!
- Loud, lengthy, low pitched hollow sounds- Normal over empty stomach-
Air/tissue ration high- Can be indicative of a pneumothorax, emphysema,
COPD due to air trapping
How to assess for chest compliance
Give this one a try later!
- Position hands as if assessing lower lobe
- Near the end point of inhalation apply a slight pressure and
- Normal findings would be that pt can continue to inhale against force
What is a positive bronchophany and what conditions could it present in?
