Pulmonary Flashcards
Anterior Lung fields
Apices to 6-7
the ribs
Lateral Lung fields
Axilla to 8-9
the ribs
Posterior Lung fields
Apices 10-12th ribs
Regular pattern of gradually increasing / decreasing tidal volume interspersed with
periods of apnea
Cheyne-Stokes:
Complete irregularity of breathing, with irregular pauses & increasing periods of apnea. SIMILAR SIZE BREATHS
Biots
Complete irregularity of breathing, with irregular pauses & increasing periods of apnea. VARIANCE IN DEPTH
ataxic
Increased Fremitus
Lung Consolidation
Decreased Fremitus
Excess air in lungs
or Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Fluid collecting in potential space between the lung and chest wall.
Pleural Effusion
When air filled parenchyma becomes engorged with fluid.
Consolidation
Finger that is struck
Pleximeter:
Stricking finger
Plexor
Heard at manubrium as Loud & high pitched.
Bronchial
Heard at mainstem bronchi anteriorly (1-3 rd ICS) & midscapular area posteriorly
Bronchovesicular
Heard around most of the lung fields as Low pitch
Vesicular