Breath Sounds Flashcards
Just focusing on the flow chart.... you're on your own for the European history. Assume you're listening to peripheral lung (i.e. vesicular sounds = normal).
1
Q
Vesicular sounds without crackles.
A
Normal.
2
Q
Vesicular sounds with crackles.
A
Fibrosis. (collapsed airspaces, but no fluid)
3
Q
Tubular sounds without crackles?
A
Effusion. (fluid, but no collapsed airspaces)
4
Q
Tubular sounds with crackles?
A
Pneumonia / edema - pus, blood, serum (fluid in the airspaces)
