I work in LTC. One of my co-worker document faint wheezes. When I document lung sounds I document only wheezy lungs. I do not know what faint wheezes mean, sorry I feel so ignorant. Also, Please give me some examples how you document lung sounds. Thanks in advance. More Like This Can lungs be clear AND diminished? by Cvepo Lung Sounds - Im confused by Fairlythere, ASN, RN Lung sounds question.... by smstar1996 New Grad RN...Why can't I hear lung sounds!! by sameyjaney Need Tips For Hearing Lung Sounds by lisa41rn
CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN 3,734 Posts Has 25 years experience. Apr 17, 2012 Faint wheezes to me would mean that they were hard to hear but there.
Long Term Care Columnist / Guide VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN 142 Articles; 9,982 Posts Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych. Has 26 years experience. Apr 17, 2012 I describe lung sounds and where they're located, e.g. "Scattered coarse crackles heard in LML/diminished breath sounds bilateral bases/lungs clear throughout upper fields A & P (anteriorly/posteriorly)" etc. As you become more familiar with adventitious lung sounds, you'll be able to document them more accurately. I'd recommend that you purchase (or borrow) a CD/DVD that teaches you how to listen and interpret the different types of breath sounds, as lung assessment skills are a must-have in LTC where you have so many patients with CHF, COPD and other conditions that affect respiration.
rnto? 122 Posts Specializes in Med-Surg, LTC. Has 5 years experience. Apr 21, 2012 Ditto what both previous posters said. I am curious where one would get a cd of lung sounds? I am a new DON and looking to improve the skill set of some of my staff.
kids 1 Article; 2,334 Posts Apr 21, 2012 Ditto what both previous posters said. I am curious where one would get a cd of lung sounds? I am a new DON and looking to improve the skill set of some of my staff.Free online (and more than just lung sounds): Easy Auscultation - Heart Sounds and Lung SoundsLittmann aslo has them free on their website: Listen to Heart Sounds - Lung Sounds Audio - Breath Sounds : 3M Littmann Stethoscopes: 3M USLittmann also sells their heart & lung educational CDs:Lung: 3M™ Littmann® Educational CD, Learning Lung Sounds, 5 each/case, 5110Heart: 3M™ Littmann® Educational CD, An Introduction to Heart Sounds, 5 each/case, 5111
