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Posterior (Four Sites)
Posterior (Four Sites)
5.7 Subclavian Access (S201.707)
There is a subclavian access on Susie Simon's right
side between the clavicle and the first rib. It may be
used for placement practice, infusions, or blood draw.
These wheezing sounds are often heard in asthma patients. During
inspiration, the wheeze is slightly higher in pitch than during
Wheezing Sounds
expiration. Wheezing in asthmatics is often present in either one or
both phases of respiration.
This sound originates from the friction of inflamed pleural surfaces
moving against one another. The sound is repetitive as long as
Pleural Friction
the breathing pattern and position remain constant. Similar to but
lower in pitch than crackles.
These noises begin about mid-inspiration and progressively
Medium-Fine
increase in intensity up to the end of expiration. Coarse
Crackles
crackles are also audible in the early expiratory phase of
some of the breaths.
Coarse crackles are present during both inspiration and
expiration. There are also some very low pitched repetitive
Ronchi, Crackles
sounds that are ronchi. High pitched squeaks are also audible
against a background of bronchial breath sounds.
Coarse crackles begin at the onset of inspiration and diminish
Coarse Crackles
in intensity and prevalence toward the end of inspiration.
Expiration is not audible.
Coarse and medium crackles appear toward the end of
inspiration and continue into expiration. The respiratory rate is
Pulmonary Edema
rapid and expiratory phase is "bronchial" in character. These
features exist during respiratory distress and congestion.
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