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Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. · Nov 2000
ReviewPhysical examination of the pulmonary system.
- R L Hamlin.
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA. hamlin.1@osu.edu
- Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. 2000 Nov 1; 30 (6): 1175-85, v.
AbstractPhysical examination of the pulmonary system includes inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. By integrating these findings, it is often possible to diagnose and differentiate pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pulmonary fibrosis, and tracheal collapse. The veterinarian can use the physical examination optimally by initially performing examinations with those who are experienced with the methods and with an understanding of the relatively simple laws of physiology and physics governing transmission of sounds from the patient's lung.
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