Resp Flashcards
2 devices to explain
Peak flow
Inhaler
Hands and arms
Tar stain Warmth Cyanosis and anaemia Clubbing Cap refil Tremor- fine or flapping Pulse RR Track marks
Head
Conjunctivae for anaemia/pallor
Central cyanosis tongue
Red/swollen tonsils
Neck
Tracheal position
Crico-sternal distance
Lymph nodes
Back chest inspection
Scars Visible abnormalities Asymmetry Scoliosis Skin lesions Dilated veins
Back chest palpation
Lung expansion X 3
Back chest percussion
Percuss 5 X areas
Back chest auscaltation
Listen 5 X areas
listen for breathing vesicular or bronchial, added sounds, intensity or breath sounds
99 in 5 X areas
loudness and clarity- hyper resonance
Front chest inspection
Scars Visible abnormalities Chest wall issues Barrel chest Pigeon chest Skin lesions Dilated veins
Front chest palpation
Tracheal position
Apex beat
Chest expansion X 3
Front chest percussion
Percuss X 5 areas and clavicle directly
Front chest auscultation
Listen 5 X areas
listen for breathing vesicular or bronchial, added sounds, intensity or breath sounds
99 in 5 X areas
loudness and clarity- hyper resonance
Comms questions- 9
Short of breath Chest pain Cough Wheeze Haemoptysis Sputum Sore throat Ear pain Sinusitis