A clinical audio database of lung, breath, heart, and ambient sounds in MP3 format for free download to use in medical simulations, case discussions, and lab lessons.
Background or Ambient Sounds Audio MP3 Related To Clinical Settings
Background or ambient sounds in mp3 format that you can play overhead to add realism to medical simulations. IMPORTANT NOTE: Click on three dots to see download option for audio files.
Ambient Sounds
Hospital Monitor Beep Audio MP3
Emergency Room Ambient Sounds MP3 – 45 mins
Emergency Room Ambient Sounds MP3 – 60 mins
Lung & Breath Sounds Audio MP3
Lung and breathing sounds audio in mp3 format that you can download free and play overhead for realism in medical simulations. IMPORTANT NOTE: Click on three dots to see download option for audio files.
Pleural Friction
Wheezing
Normal Vesicular
Inspiratory Stridor
Coarse Crackles
Death Rattle
Agonal Breathing
Asthma Wheezing
Wheezing Cough Female
Bronchiectasis in Cystic Fibrosis – Crackles & Wheeze
Contributor: Alda Marques
Clinical Significance
- Patient Information:
- Adult male
- 21 years old
- Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Recording Details:
- Recorded at the lateral area of the right thorax (side of the chest)
- Lung Sounds: The image shows two distinct sound patterns
- Crackles
- Wheeze
- Clinical Interpretation: These sounds are consistent with:
- Accumulation of mucus in the airways
- Airway obstruction
- Possible ongoing infection
- Relevance to Bronchiectasis and CF:
- Bronchiectasis is a condition where airways become abnormally widened and scarred, often seen in CF patients.
- CF causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in various organs, particularly the lungs.
- This mucus accumulation leads to frequent infections and airway obstruction.
- Significance of the Sounds:
- Crackles suggest the presence of fluid or mucus in the small airways.
- Wheezes indicate narrowed or obstructed airways, typical in bronchiectasis.
These lung sounds are characteristic of the respiratory complications seen in CF patients with bronchiectasis. The combination of crackles and wheezes points to significant airway involvement, likely due to mucus accumulation and possibly compounded by an active infection. This acoustic information is valuable for monitoring the patient’s lung condition and guiding treatment decisions in managing their CF.
Breathing Vent
Heart Sounds Audio MP3
Lung sounds audio in mp3 format that you can download free and play overhead for realism in medical simulations. IMPORTANT NOTE: Click on three dots to see download option for audio files.
Opening Snap
Early Systolic Murmur
Late Systolic Murmur
Pansystolic Murmur
Normal Split Second Sound
Normal Split S1
S3
S4
Ejection Click
Diastolic Rumble
Baby Sounds Audio MP3
Baby sounds audio in mp3 format that you can download free and play overhead for realism in medical simulations. IMPORTANT NOTE: Click on three dots to see download option for audio files.
Baby Normal Sounds Audio MP3 – Baby Cooing Sound
Baby Distress Sounds Audio MP3 – Sick Baby Sound
Baby Lung Sounds Audio MP3 – Inspiratory Stridor With Epiglottis or Foreign Body Obstruction
Contributor: Debra Weiner
Clinical Significance
- Patient: The sound is from an infant, specifically 7 months old.
- Sound type: Stridor
- Stridor is a high-pitched, whistling sound heard during breathing.
- In this case, it’s described as inspiratory, meaning it’s heard when the infant breathes in.
- Characteristics:
- High-pitched
- Heard during inspiration (breathing in)
- Clinical implications: The description suggests this sound is consistent with two possible conditions
- Epiglottitis: This is a potentially life-threatening condition where the epiglottis (the flap that covers the windpipe during swallowing) becomes inflamed and swollen. It can obstruct the airway, leading to difficulty breathing.
- Foreign body: This refers to an object that has been inhaled and partially obstructs the airway.
Both of these conditions are serious and require immediate medical attention in infants. The stridor is a result of air trying to pass through a narrowed airway, which creates the characteristic high-pitched sound.
It’s important to note that a definitive diagnosis can’t be made based solely on this description without examining the patient. However, the presence of inspiratory stridor in an infant is always a cause for concern and warrants immediate medical assessment.
Baby Lung Sounds Audio MP3 – Laryngomalacia – Stridor
Contributor: Debra Weiner
Clinical Significance
- Patient Information:
- Infant
- 5 weeks old
- Sound Type:
- Stridor
- Sound Characteristics:
- The waveform shows a pattern of increasing intensity, peaking, and then decreasing
- Clinical Interpretation:
- Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in infants
- It occurs when the larynx (voice box) is soft and floppy
- During breathing, the soft tissues of the larynx collapse inward, causing partial airway obstruction
- Significance of the Sounds:
- The presence of both inspiratory and expiratory sounds suggests significant airway involvement
- The irregular, high-amplitude pattern in the waveform is consistent with the variable airflow obstruction seen in laryngomalacia
- Typical Presentation:
- Laryngomalacia often presents in the first few weeks of life
- The stridor may worsen with feeding, crying, or lying on the back
- It often improves when the child is placed on their stomach
Acoustic information is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring laryngomalacia in infants. While often a self-limiting condition that improves with age, severe cases may require medical intervention. The presence and characteristics of the stridor help clinicians assess the severity and progression of the condition.
Baby Lung Sounds Audio MP3 – Croup – Laryngotracheitis – Stridor & Barking Cough
Simulation scenarios can help learners recognize characteristic sounds of Croup, known as Laryngotracheitis, and understand its impact on young children’s health.
Additional Information
Croup, known as Laryngotracheitis, is a respiratory condition primarily affecting children under 5 years. It is characterized by a barking cough and a hoarse voice, often causing difficulty in breathing.
Croup may be preceded by stuffy or runny nose and/or fever. As the upper airway (trachea and larynx) becomes inflamed and swollen, breathing gets hoarse and noisy.
The distinctive sounds of croup can be easily recognized. It produces high-pitched, harsh noises during breathing, and a cough often resembles a barking seal.
Besides the barking cough, croup presents inspiratory stridor, a high-pitched sound during inhalation, and coarse lung crackles. The coughing is typically worse at night, and it may be accompanied by wheezing. Croup is usually caused by a viral infection that results in swelling in the larynx and windpipe, leading to airway inflammation and breathing difficulties.
Simulation Scenario: Managing Croup in a Pediatric Patient
Here’s a simulation scenario that can be developed for nursing students to enhance their understanding of croup.
The simulation takes place in a pediatric clinical setting. The nursing students will encounter a 3-year-old child presenting with characteristic symptoms of croup, including a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and respiratory distress.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognizing the distinctive sounds and symptoms of croup
- Differentiating croup from other respiratory conditions
- Performing a focused respiratory assessment
- Implementing appropriate interventions and communicating effectively with the healthcare team
Scenario Development:
- Patient Presentation: The nursing students will be introduced to a 3-year-old child with croup symptoms. The child will exhibit audible inspiratory stridor and a barking cough.
- Family Interaction: Simulated family members will express concern about the child’s breathing difficulties and request information about the condition.
- Assessment and Interventions: The students will be required to perform a focused respiratory assessment, including auscultation of lung sounds and observation of respiratory effort. They will then need to initiate appropriate interventions, such as providing humidified air and positioning the child in a comfortable, upright position to ease breathing.
- Collaborative Communication: Interactions with the healthcare team, including clear and concise communication of the patient’s condition and response to interventions, will be integral to the scenario.
Debriefing and Reflection:
Following the simulation, a structured debriefing session will allow students to reflect on their performance, identify areas for improvement, and discuss the impact of timely interventions in managing croup in pediatric patients.
Croup Scenario Complexity:
Seeking immediate medical attention for croup is crucial in certain situations. For advanced learners, you may introduce complexity associated with
- Severe Respiratory Distress: such as pronounced chest retractions, extreme difficulty breathing, or bluish discoloration of the lips.
- Persistent Stridor: The parent reports that high-pitched sounds during inhalation (stridor) have persisted or worsened.
- Inability to Swallow or Drink: The child experiences difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, or severe difficulty drinking.
- Extreme Fatigue or Lethargy: The child appears fatigued, lethargic, or difficult to wake.
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