3M Littmann has introduced two new interactive multimedia CD's to aid in the identification of normal and abnormal heart or lung sounds. Each CD-ROM provides fast access to a sound library with accurate visual representations. Detailed description of underlying heart or lung sound mechanism. This course integrates textual, audio and waveform information, intended to improve the auscultation skills of physicians, nurses, & students in medicine.

• Includes examples of over 200 normal & abnormal lung or heart sounds.
• Common lung or heart diseases are presented and sound patterns are explained.
• Localization of abnormal sounds is shown in 3-D animation.
• Quiz is available at the end of each section.
• Eight clinical cases are presented with complete analysis.
• Flash animation shows a moving cursor along waveform, so visual features of the waveform can be associated with the sound.
• Audio narration helps the user learn correct pronunciation of medical terminology.