Chest examination: Part 3 - Chest ausculation

Article Abstract:

Chest ausculation is defined as the process of listening, usually with a stethoscope, to breath sounds in the chest, and it is probably the single most useful technique in the diagnosis of lung disease. Procedures for assessment of breath sounds, additional breath sounds, and vocal resonance are described with illustrations.

Evaluation, Lung diseases, Chest, Auscultation, Thorax

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Cardiovascular examination

Article Abstract:

The article examines in detail jugular venous pressure, the blood pressure in the jugular vein, an indicator of cardiac or pulmonary disease.

Measurement, Physiological aspects, Heart diseases, Venous pressure, Veins

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Cardiovascular examination: Part two: Inspection and palpation of the precordium

Article Abstract:

The method and process of the inspection and palpation of the precordium as part of a cardiovascular examination are discussed.

United States, Pericardium

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