We consistently get feedback from medical students, interns, and residents that UAMS should give more focus to physical exam. To that end, here are some links to help us all do better lung exams.
Probably the best tool I've ever used to improve my physical exam is the Stanford 25. Here is number 13, the Pulmonary Exam: Percussion and Inspection. The professor both explains the art of percussion and teaches the anatomy of the lung by drawing on his poor student with a sharpie.
This NEJM review of lung auscultation was a big hit back in February. For those of you who haven't read it yet and are interested, there is the link.
This course from UCSD has lots of pictures, radiographs, and tips for better physical exams.
And in case you need more basic help or want to listen to some sounds yourself, this site has clips of every lung sound you can imagine: Basics of Lung Sounds. The site also has free online courses with post-tests that only take a few minutes and help solidify what each lung sound really is.
Lastly, for anyone who wants to really get back to basics, here is an old video from Bates:
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