Meanwhile, the QVs of wheezes, rhonchi, and coarse crackles in the anterior thorax region were significantly higher in the outcome group than in the non-outcome group.

Respiratory examination revealed bilateral coarse crackles. Cardiovascular examination showed that the apex beat was prominent in the right fifth intercostal space in the midclavicular line.

There was no active oropharyngeal bleeding. Coarse crackles were recorded at the left lung base. The heart, abdomen, extremities, skin, and nervous system were normal.