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Lungs Abscess Clinical Data Obtained at the Patientu2019s Bedside - Dr Sheetu Singh
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Clinical Data Obtained at the Patient’s Bedside • Chest assessment findings • Decreased chest expansion • Increased tactile and vocal fremitus • Dull percussion note • Diminished breath sounds • Bronchial breath sounds • Whispered pectoriloquy • Pleural friction rub
Figure 2-11. A short, dull, or flat percussion note is typically produced over areas of alveolar consolidation.
Figure 2-16. Auscultation of bronchial breath sounds over a consolidated lung unit.
Figure 2-19. Whispered voice sounds auscultated over a normal lung are usually faint and unintelligible.
Clinical Data Obtained from Laboratory Tests and Special Procedures