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Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Typically the JVP decreases ... there is a lack of decrease ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #cardiology ... #differential #causes
Kussmaul's Sign on Neck Physical Examination

Elderly woman with a history of myocardial revascularization surgery is hospitalized
Kussmaul's Sign ... defined by an increase ... other hemodynamic abnormalities ... #PhysicalExam # ... #Neck #Veins #Cardiology
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
of structural abnormalities ... prolong life and decrease ... flare ups that cause ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... narrowed airways increase ... Abnormal #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Kussmaul's #sign is the paradoxical increase or failure to fall of mean #JVP with inspiration. Commonest
Kussmaul's #sign ... the paradoxical increase ... SVC obstruction cause ... #Kussmauls #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
information about many abnormalities ... is also a late sign ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds