Repetition Training: Crackles - high-pitched (Rales)
Crackles - high-pitched (Rales)
Research studies have demonstrated that listening to a heart sound for 2-3 minutes can help students master auscultation.
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Listening Tips
S1:Systole:
S2:
Diastole:
Features:Brief, popping sounds that are high-pitched. Fine crackles are similar to wood burning in a fireplace. Crackles are more commonly heard during inspiration