Thorax And Lungs
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The document provides a detailed overview of the anatomy and physiology of the thorax and lungs. It describes the structures of the thoracic cage and mediastinum. It outlines the lobes and borders of the lungs, as well as the mechanics of respiration and gas exchange. It also discusses the examination techniques for inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating the lungs, including normal and abnormal breath sound findings.
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The document summarizes the key components and functions of the respiratory system. It describes the organs that make up the upper and lower respiratory tract, including their structures and roles in breathing and gas exchange. Functions like inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide are explained. Life stages and common respiratory diseases are also briefly covered.
Assessment of respiratory system 2
This document provides information on assessing the respiratory system, including:
1. It describes the anatomy of the respiratory system, including the lungs, thoracic cavity, and structures within.
2. It outlines the steps for assessing the respiratory system, including subjective questions to ask the patient and the objective exam of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation of breath sounds.
3. It details normal and abnormal breath sound findings, such as crackles, wheezes, decreased breath sounds, and identifies medical conditions commonly associated with each.
Assessment of respiratory system
This document provides guidance on assessing the respiratory system through history, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. It begins with learning objectives and outlines the basic steps of examination, including positioning the patient. Key points of inspection include checking for chest wall deformities and signs of respiratory distress. During auscultation, the examiner listens for normal breath sounds and their characteristics in different areas of the lung. Palpation techniques like tactile fremitus are also described. The overall document serves as a guide for comprehensively evaluating the respiratory system.
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This document provides an overview of the respiratory system, including its structures and functions. It describes the upper airway including the nose, mouth, pharynx and larynx. It then describes the lower airway structures like the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and lungs. It discusses gas exchange that occurs in the lungs via diffusion between alveoli and capillaries. It also covers respiratory physiology including ventilation, respiration and gas exchange. Finally, it discusses respiratory assessment and various respiratory conditions like distress, failure and arrest as well as airway management techniques.
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1. The document provides an overview of the anatomy and functions of the ears, nose, mouth, and throat. It describes the external, middle, and inner ear structures and their roles in hearing.
2. The nose functions to warm, moisten, and filter air while also housing smell receptors. It is divided into external parts and internal nasal cavities containing turbinates and paranasal sinuses.
3. The mouth is the beginning of the digestive and respiratory systems, containing the lips, teeth, tongue, salivary glands, and hard and soft palates. The throat contains the oropharynx, tonsils, and nasopharynx behind the nose.
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