Auscultation Training by Repetition

Crackles - Fine (Rales)

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Seated

Diaphragm

Listening Tips

Rales are brief, discontinuous, popping sounds that are high-pitched. Similar to wood burning in a fireplace. More commonly heard during inspiration.

Lesson Text

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Basics of Lung Sounds

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soundID	50
maneuver	Seated
Title	Crackles - Fine (Rales)
Position	Anterior-3L
realSoundID	6102
caseID	72
S1
Systole
S2
Diastole
features	Rales are brief, discontinuous, popping sounds that are high-pitched. Similar to wood burning in a fireplace. More commonly heard during inspiration
lung sounds	True
chestpiece	Diaphragm