ACS: Lungs & Male Genitourinary Disorders Flashcards
Percussion: Flat = ?
Fremitus: Decreased
Solid
Atelectasis, tumor, pneumoconiosis
Percussion: Tympany = ?
Fremitus: Normal
GI- Air
Megenblase (gastric air bubble), flatulance
Percussion: Dull = ?
Fremitus: Increased
Fluid
Bacterial pneumonia, CHF, Pulmonary Edema
Percussion: Hyperresonance = ?
Fremitus: Decreased
Air
COPD, emphysema, pneumothorax
High pitched sound usually indicating asthma
Wheezing (musical rales, crackles)
Highest pitch noise indicating a medical emergency
Stridor (inspiratory crowing)
Prolonged expiration
COPD
Respiratory lag
Pneumothorax
Friction rub
Pleurisy (rapid, shallow breathing)
Friction rub heard in the abdomen…
Enlarged viscera
Spoken word is clear
Bronchophony
“Ee -> aa”
Egophony
Whisper is louder
Whispered pectoriloquy
Cheyne’s stokes
Rhythmical apnea indicative of brain lesion
Irregular apnea indicating medulla involvement
Biot’s aka ataxic respiration
Air hunger
Associated with diabetic coma
Deep breathing
Kussmaul
Rapid breathing
Circumoral tingling
TX: carbon dioxide
Hyperventilation
Pink puffer
Balloon lungs
Emphysema
Blue bloated
Chronic bronchitis
Yellow- green sputum
Bronchi entasis, chronic bronchitis