Topic 18 - The origin of the normal and abnormal respiratory sounds. The normal respiratory sounds Flashcards
Examination methods to examine the thorax:
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion
Auscultation
Additional examination methods to examine the thorax
X-ray
US
Endoscopy
Bronchial fluid sample
Bronchial fluid analysis
Thoracocentesis
Biopsy
CT, MR
Blood tests
How can we classify respiratory sounds?
Normal/basic
Bronchial sound
Bronchial-like sound
What does a normal/basic respiration sound like?
“F” sound (air sucking)
What does a bronchial respiration sound like?
“H” sound during expiration and inspiration
What does a bronchial like respiration sound like?
“F” - “H” sound together
Location to auscultate for normal/basic respiratory sound:
Above the thorax
Location to auscultate for bronchial respiratory sound:
Above the normal larynx and trachea
Location to auscultate for bronchial like respiratory sound:
Above the cranial thorax
How would you describe the normal/basic respiratory sound?
Soft, blowing sound.
Stronger in carnivores, sometimes bronchial like
Bovine: strong, rugged
How would you describe the bronchial respiratory sound?
Strong, audible blowing sound
How would you describe the bronchial like respiratory sound?
Deeper, softer and harsher than the bronchial sound
Which respiratory sound can you hear according to the letters on the picture?
A = Bronchial-like respiratory sound
B. Normal respiratory sound
C. Heart sound
Characteristics of a normal/basic respiratory sound of Equine - Expiration:
Soft
Characteristics of a normal/basic respiratory sound of Equine - Inspiration:
Very weak
