Any ideas on where I can purchase or listen to examples of lung sounds?

FarmgrrlRN · Apr 15, 2005

Hi,
I don't have any experience pertaining to ausculating lung sounds and we watched a video only one time that indicated the various sounds. There are "detailed" descriptions in words(book) about how the lungs should sound in each region but I need to actually study it by initially HEARING them. Plus, we are doing our first "med surge assessment" tonight before clinical tomorrow and I think I need to be able to document these sounds accurately. However, I can look at the MAR from the original nursing documents and compare them to my perception right? Any tips on lung sounds and doing this med surge for the first time? BTW, i'm in my first semester, Nur 101.

I just did a quick search on google and hit the following site:

http://www.rale.ca/Recordings.htm

Keep looking and I'm sure you'll find more.

colleennurse, ASN, RN · Apr 15, 2005

that site is really cool. I wish I found that a while ago.

Aneroo, LPN · Apr 15, 2005

Also, an instructor told us to listen with and without our scopes, so we could know what it sounds like. -Andrea

mel82 · Apr 15, 2005

This is a site called the Auscultation Assistant:

http://www.med.ucla.edu/wilkes/intro.html

Good Luck,

Melanie

onduty23 · Apr 15, 2005

nice site

CrystalClear75, BSN, RN · Apr 16, 2005

:) Thanks guys! I'm gonna check out those sites right now!

Melanie

shape0fmyheart · Apr 16, 2005

Here is a virtual stethoscope website: (Heart and Lung sounds)

http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/mvs/

loriann, BSN, RN · Apr 16, 2005

Thanks for the sites. I'll have a better idea when I start in June!! :)

Shastalee99 · Apr 18, 2005

Thanks so much everyone for posting those awesome sites for auscultation. I was having th ehardest time with Rhonchi because it sometimes sounds like weezes. I was afraid to ask my fellow students because they all seemed to know what they heard and I felt like an idot. At work I asked a couple nurses that recently graduated and they let me listen whenever I wanted, but didn't know which rhonci it was, yadda yadda. So thanks again, really. It was a huge help!

ihavehorns · Apr 19, 2005

Hi,
I don't have any experience pertaining to ausculating lung sounds and we watched a video only one time that indicated the various sounds. There are "detailed" descriptions in words(book) about how the lungs should sound in each region but I need to actually study it by initially HEARING them. Plus, we are doing our first "med surge assessment" tonight before clinical tomorrow and I think I need to be able to document these sounds accurately. However, I can look at the MAR from the original nursing documents and compare them to my perception right? Any tips on lung sounds and doing this med surge for the first time? BTW, i'm in my first semester, Nur 101.

I am an LPN currently in school for my RN. The best way to learn lung sounds is to find a nice RT. Ask if you can follow her for a shift. Put your stethescope wherever she puts hers...then compare. If you can do this for a couple of shifts you will get the best experience ever. As a hospital lpn for 8 years, I find that the RT's are an invaluable source of information. Find one that loves to teach and you are set. During clinical don't be afraid to do the same with the staff nurses, interns/residents, and Doctors. Most people find it a compliment when someone asks their advice. Try it out...just my 2 cents. Good luck ....Lisa

nursehottie · Apr 21, 2005

Hi,
I don't have any experience pertaining to ausculating lung sounds and we watched a video only one time that indicated the various sounds. There are "detailed" descriptions in words(book) about how the lungs should sound in each region but I need to actually study it by initially HEARING them. Plus, we are doing our first "med surge assessment" tonight before clinical tomorrow and I think I need to be able to document these sounds accurately. However, I can look at the MAR from the original nursing documents and compare them to my perception right? Any tips on lung sounds and doing this med surge for the first time? BTW, i'm in my first semester, Nur 101.

You're classmates are probably pretending they know what they're hearing. I really doubt they do. We had one of those models in school that we listened to, didn't help at all! That's an awesome idea about following a RT one day! Listen for as long as you need in each area. Don't ever feel like you're taking too long, or you are rushed. Close your eyes, I always do that when listening to the heart or lungs. Complete silence, and I will listen for as long as I please.