Auscultation of lung and heart sounds.pptx

In this presentation, we delve into the intricate world of auscultation, focusing specifically on lung sounds 🌬️ and normal heart sounds ❤️. Understanding these physiological sounds is crucial for healthcare professionals, as they provide invaluable insights into a patient's respiratory and cardiovascular health. The slides cover key concepts, including the anatomy of the lungs and heart, the significance of different lung sounds, and the characteristics of normal heart sounds. Through clear illustrations and audio examples 🎶, viewers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively perform auscultation and interpret findings in clinical practice.

Additionally, this presentation emphasizes the importance of auscultation as a foundational skill in patient assessment 🩺. By recognizing normal and abnormal sounds, clinicians can make informed decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment. Whether you are a medical student, a practicing clinician, or simply interested in respiratory and cardiovascular health, this presentation aims to enhance your knowledge and skills in this essential area of healthcare.

1. Auscultation Heart Sounds and Lung Sounds Dr. Aqsa P ervaiz Lecturer, HIRM

2. Auscultation Auscultation is listening to the internal sounds of the body it is an evaluation technique used to inspect the cardiopulomany function, ventilation and bronchial hygiene. Auscultation requires appropriate equipment i.e. personal stethoscope (recommended)

3. Auscultation of lung sounds is done with diaphragm of stethoscope Heart sounds are auscultated with bell and diaphragm both

4. Lung Sound Auscultation optimal position of patient is sitting position includes both anterior and posterior chest wall optimal condition includes bare skin exposure however, with some seriously ill patient this couldn't be possible intensity, quality and pitch of the breath should be compared between right and left craniocaudal direction first anterior then posterior

5. L ung Sounds Auscultation Positio ns

6. Interpretation of Lung Sounds Auscultations Type of Sound Nomenclature Interpretation Breath Sound Normal Normal air-filled lung Decreased Hypernflated in COPD Hypoinflated in atelectasis, pneumothorax, preural effusion Absent Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax, obesity , severe hypoinflation Bronchial Consolidation or atelectasis with patent airway Crackles monophasic : deflected Biphasic : Secretions Wheezes Diffuse airway obstruction, if polyphonic Localized Stenosis, if monophonic