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Crackles - low-pitched (Rales)

Auscultation Sounds

auscultation sound from lesson
waveform

Position

Patient position for auscultation
The patient's position should be seated.

Listening Tips for Crackles - low-pitched (Rales)

Features:Lowed pitched crackles are discontinuous sounds that are similar to the sounds of hook and loop fasteners being pulled apart

Waveform (Phonocardiogram)

Authors and Sources

Authors and Reviewers


Sources

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Crackles - low-pitched (Rales) | Reference #147




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