| Front | What are rhonchi? |
|---|---|
| Back | These are lower pitched sounds caused by secretions or mucus in the larger airway. The sound resembles rattling or is sometimes referred to as "junky" lung sounds. It indicates infections, pneumonia, or bronchitis. |
Tags: 13, emergencies, respiratory
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Obstruction stridor high-pitched sound heard inspiration air pass
Previous card: Sounds fluid rales air pass alveoli crackling bubbling
Up to card list: Emergency Care and Transportation for the Sick and Injured