Although crackles have long been regarded as a hallmark finding in physical examinations, a new study has revealed their ...

Mariana Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, provided an overview on breathing patterns, respiratory sounds, lung auscultation; and what ...

While auscultation is used for sounds generated all over the body, it’s mostly used for sounds made in the chest by the heart and by the lungs. The choice of which chest piece to use depends on ...

On auscultation, lung sounds on one side were harsh with crackling. We carried out a necropsy on the rabbit that was found dead. The thoracic cavity contained a small amount of dark red fluid and ...

Auscultation is the next component in the ... Next, auscultate the breath sounds. Listen for symmetry of breath sounds, comparing the right side to the left side starting from the top of the ...