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Internal Jugular Vein Anatomy on JVP Examination
Where can I find the IJ?
- Look where SCM attaches
- Look where SCM ... lays on top of SCM ... is Medial to IJ/SCM ... #Anatomy #JVP #PhysicalExam
Jugular Venous Pressure Measurement
Examiner places the patient in a reclined position and puts the base of
Positive: JVP > 3cm ... sustained JVP > 4cm ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Pneumothorax and Chest Tube Management Algorithm
Estimate pneumothorax size
  > 3cm = Large
  < 3cm
Tube Management Algorithm ... pneumothorax size > 3cm ... = Large < 3cm ... ChestTube #Management #Algorithm
Cardiac Auscultation Maneuvers for Murmurs
Maneuvers result in INCREASED murmur:
 • Inspiration - Right-sided
 • Valsalva -
• Valsalva - HCM ... Squat to stand - HCM ... Leg elevation - HCM ... • Handgrip - HCM ... Cardiac #cardiology #physicalexam
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Evaluation & Testing Algorithm

#Hypertrophic #Cardiomyopathy #HCM #HOCM #Evaluation #diagnosis #Testing #Algorithm #cardiology
Evaluation & Testing Algorithm ... Cardiomyopathy #HCM ... diagnosis #Testing #Algorithm
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • MI • DCM ... Stenosis • HCM ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Jugular Venous Pulse - POLICE Mnemonic - How to tell JVP from carotid pulse
P - Palpation:
: b/t heads of SCM ... POLICE #Mnemonic #PhysicalExam
Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Insufficiency Algorithm ... cortisol level drawn BCM ... Insufficiency #Testing #Algorithm
Vascular Skin Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Petechiae < 0.2 cm diameter
 - Purpura 0.2
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Petechiae < 0.2 cm ... Purpura 0.2 - 1.0 cm ... Ecchymosis > 1 cm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Open Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
Gustilo-Anderson Classification:
 • Type I
   - Wound <
Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical ... - Wound < 1cm ... - Wound 1-10 cm ... - Wound > 10 cm