Lungs Flashcards
Respiratory splinting associated with
Pleurisy, bruised or cracked ribs
Barrel chest associated with
COPD
Congenitally depressed sternum
Pectus excavatum
Abnormal prominence of the sternum
Pectus carinatum
Difficulty breathing when laying down
Orthoptera
Deep labored breathing
Kussmaul
Flail chest associated with
Rib fractures
Increased vibration felt over
Consolidated lungs (lobar pneumonia)
Decreased or absent vibrations felt
Pleural effusion or pneumothorax
tympanic percussive notes are heard where
Spontaneous or traumatic pneumothorax
Wheezing occurs due to
Narrowing of airways
Friction rubs are due to
Inflammation of the pleura
What causes a relative increased breath sound at contra lateral point in the opposite lung
Consolidating pneumonia (lobar) atelectasis
What causes absent or diminished breath sounds
Pneumothorax, pleural effusion, large airway obstruction, pleural thickening
sound vibrations transmit louder through
Consolidation