I am having trouble differentiating between the different lung sounds...such as rhonchi , wheezes, etc. Can anyone offer any advice? 0 Likes
Mom2boysRN Nov 15, 2011 Use google there are sites out there where you can listen to lung sounds. 0 Likes
esrun00 Specializes in cardiac, oncology. Has 22 years experience. Nov 15, 2011 The best site I have found:http://www.wilkes.med.ucla.edu/inex.htm 0 Likes
tothepointeLVN, LVN Specializes in Hospice / Ambulatory Clinic. Has 3 years experience. Nov 15, 2011 First check to make sure everything in your stethoscope is working properly. Secondly try and listen to as many lungs as you can. Are you a student or a practicing nurse? If the the former then your task will be easier as you will be exposed to a lot of potential lungs to listen to. 0 Likes
Twinmom06, ASN, APN Nov 15, 2011 also Littmann has an auscultation assistant on their site, and also have a free iPhone app 0 Likes
Orange Tree Specializes in Medical Surgical Orthopedic. Nov 15, 2011 I like to review my patients' chest x-ray interpretations before I listen to their lungs. It's helped me sort things out quite a bit. 0 Likes
netglow, ASN, RN Nov 16, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP8Gqb9-saY&NR=1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a8mahH-VEo&feature=related 0 Likes
SweetseRN Nov 16, 2011 if you pinch the hair by your ears and rub with your fingers, that is similar to the sound of crackles. Crackles generally cannot be cleared by coughing (usually fluid in the lung(s). Ronchi is is more like gunk in the lungs, its a more distinct sound of air passing through thicker secretions. Morning is a good time to hear some good ronchi, often ronchi can be cleared or at least improved by some good coughs. Wheeze is that tight high pitched sould, almost musical at times, usually r/t inflammation. I agree with other posters, listen to everyone you can get your hands on! You will get the ear for it quickly if you practice on anyone who will let you have at them with your stethoscope. Good luck! 0 Likes
