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Ascultation of the chest
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 36, No 3 | a1446 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v36i3.1446
| © 2020 Stephen C. Morrison
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Submitted: 13 January 2020 | Published: 30 September 1980
Submitted: 13 January 2020 | Published: 30 September 1980
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Stephen C. Morrison, Respiratory Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South AfricaFull Text:
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The stethoscope and its use are described. A current classification of breath sounds, voice sounds and adventitious sounds is presented, and its use in diagnosis outlined. Finally, the value of auscultation to the physiotherapist is discussed.
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