Lung signs Flashcards
1
Q
Pleural effusion signs?
A
Expansion: ↓
Percussion: ↓ stony dull (characteristic)
Air entry: ↓
Vocal resonance: ↓
Trachea: only shifted AWAY from affected side with effusion >1L
2
Q
Consolidation signs?
A
Expansion: ↓ Percussion: ↓ Air entry: ↓ Vocal resonance: ↑ (characteristic) Trachea: central Bronchial breathing + coarse crackles (characteristic)
3
Q
Pneumothorax signs?
A
Expansion: ↓ Percussion: ↑ (characteristic) Air entry: ↓ Vocal resonance: ↑ Trachea: shifted AWAY from affected side in tension pneumothorax
4
Q
Pulmonary fibrosis signs?
A
Expansion: ↓
Percussion: ↓
Air entry: ↓
Trachea: shifted TOWARDS affected side (characteristic)