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Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
The respiratory ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... Consolidations - "Shred" sign ... pleura in severe cases ... severity Acute Respiratory ... differential #diagnosis #signs
Paradoxical Breathing on Physical Exam

Paradoxical breathing is often a sign of breathing problems. It causes the
breathing is often a sign ... It causes the chest ... Paradoxical #Breathing #PhysicalExam ... #respiratory #clinical ... #video #pulmonary
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
outward as is normal ... COPD, and more specifically ... Pulmonary #COPD ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... #Paradoxical #Respiratory
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Respiratory or Metabolic ... ABG And BMP Normal ... glycol “antifreeze” and ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... patient to relax the hand ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... Most Common Causes ... inspiratory squeaks ... signs of chronic ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... lower respiratory ... often causes arthritis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
decortication), abnormal ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... are observed for signs ... of respiratory ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam