Percussion sounds and sputum analysis Flashcards
what does dull percussion sound indicate
dull percussion sound indicates consolidation, areas of collapse or pleural effusion
what does hyper resonant sound indicate
hyper resonant percussion sound indicates emphysema or pneumothorax
What does clear sputum indicate
- Healthy people cough up clear watery fluid
What does white/opalescent sputum indicate
- chronic bronchitis without infection, asthma, viral bronchitis
what is mucopurulent sputum indicative of
- This means both mucus and pus in the sputum and is indicative of bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia
what is yellow and green sputum indicative of
- Yellow Sputum: Indicative of bacterial infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia. Yellow sputum typically contains dead white blood cells and bacteria, indicating an ongoing infection.
- Green Sputum: Indicative of more severe bacterial infections like chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. The green colour is due to the presence of neutrophils and may be associated with bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
What is brown sputum indicative of
- Indicative of chronic conditions, such as chronic bronchitis or smoking-related lung damage. It can also result from old blood or the presence of debris and dead cells
what is rusty sputum indicative of
This colour typically indicates the presence of blood and can be associated with various respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, abscess and bronchiectasis
what is pink sputum indicative of
Possible presence of blood mixed with mucus, seen in pulmonary oedema
what is redcurrant jelly sputum indicative of
This colour is the result of the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae which causes pneumonia and lung abscesses
what is black sputum indicative of
black sputum is indicative of heavy smoke inhalation such as fires, tobacco, heroin. It could also mean coal dust
