Tuesday, 26 February 2013

No Creps

Crepitations/ crackles are sounds heard in the lungs when collapsed alveoli 'pop open'. They  can be a sign of pneumonia. The medical team will often draw a picture of the lungs with dashes to indicate crepitations. We often check for crepitations when reviewing the swallow of a patient at risk of aspiration.


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