Bronchial Reference Guide
Bronchial
Bronchial breath sounds are hollow, tubular sounds that are higher pitched compared to vesicular sounds. They can be auscultated over the trachea where they are considered normal. There is a distinct pause in the sound between inspiration and expiration. I:E ratio is 1:3 .Patient Recording
Patient Recording - Half Speed Playback
Position
The patient's position should be seated.
Listening Tips
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Diastole:
Features:Hollow, tubular sounds that are higher pitched. Considered abnormal if heard over the peripheral lung fields. Distinct pause in the sound between inspiration and expiration. Inspiration to expiration ratio of 1:2 or 1:3
