When monitoring for lung sounds to check for fluid accumulation, you should begin at the lower lung regions and work your way up until you can hear clear breath sounds.
How do you listen for lung fluid?
- A stethoscope can be used to detect normal breathing sounds, diminished or absent breathing sounds, and aberrant breathing sounds.
- Reduced or no sound can mean: fluid or air in or near the airways (such as pneumonia, heart failure, and pleural effusion)
What type of lung noise denotes fluid overload?
- Louder, more low-pitched, and lasting longer are coarse crackles. They signify an excessive buildup of fluid on the lungs, which may be brought on by pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary oedema, aspiration, or chronic heart disease.
What does auscultation reveal about fluid overload?
- breathing noises like gurgling, wheezing, or grunting
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