meanings and uses

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    • what does increased tactile fremitus show?
      dense or inflamed tissue
    • what does reduced tactile fremitus show?
      air or fluid in the pleural cavity
    • what does a dull percussion note indicate ?
      dense tissue or fluid
    • what does a hyperresonant percussion note suggest?
      hyperinflation or air in the pleural cavity
    • what are the oxygen delivery techniques?
      nasal cannula
      venturi mask
      humidified oxygen
    • what are you checking for when checking expansion ?
      reduced expansion
      hyperexpansion
      asymmetry
    • what is FEV1 ?
      amount of air that a person can force out of their lungs in 1 second
    • what is FVC?
      maximum amount of air out in expiration after inspiration to total lung capacity
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