| Description |
xii, 145 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology Review -- Anatomy -- Physiology -- Pathology -- Ch. 2. Sound, Hearing, and the Stethoscope -- The Nature of Sound -- Hearing -- The Stethoscope -- Ch. 3. History and Physical Examination -- History -- Pain -- Cough -- Hemoptysis -- Dyspnea -- Hoarseness and Wheeze -- Physical Examination -- Palpation -- Percussion -- Clinical and Laboratory Tests for Pathologic Conditions -- Summary of the History and Physical Examination -- Ch. 4. Normal Breath Sounds -- Auscultation -- Early Experiments -- Turbulence and Breath Sounds -- Regional Airflow and Breath Sounds -- Variation of Breath Sounds -- Phonopneumography -- Ch. 5. Abnormal Breath Sounds -- Terminology: Making a Case for Consistency -- Adventitious Sounds -- Abnormally Transmitted Sounds -- Relationship of Breath Sound Intensity to Ventilatory Function -- Sleep Apnea Syndrome -- Answer Guidelines for Chapter Review and Critical Thinking Questions |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Auscultation.
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Lungs -- Sounds.
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Lungs -- Examination.
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Auscultation.
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Respiratory Sounds -- diagnosis.
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| LC no. |
2001057648 |
| ISBN |
0721695973 |
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