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auscultationEvaluation of internal organs by listening, usually with the aid of a stethoscope. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nurses should know how to auscultate the patient's chest, comprehend whether crackles are related to sputum or pulmonary oedema, and report signs of possible aspiration including fever, poor swallowing, drooling of secretions or a failed blue-dye test (blue sputum). The new "extended length" Stethos measures 40-inches long from earpiece to chest piece, making it possible for users to auscultate comfortably and accurately in places where most conventional stethoscopes simply cannot reach. Auscultate the lung fields, listening for breath sounds in all lung zones. |
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