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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Cannon A waves during ... excludes other differentials ... #Awaves #AVNRT ... #PhysicalExam #JVP ... #Cardiology #Neck
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Anion gap? ... ABG And BMP Normal ... : Anion Gap (AG ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... #VBG #differential
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Abnormal Jugular ... One Trough - 'CV ... Fusion of Lancisi Sign ... with Every Beat - Cannon ... #physicalexam
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure Waveforms - Differential Diagnosis
 - Absent a wave - Atrial fibrillation, sinus
Abnormal Jugular ... pulmonic stenosis - Cannon ... - Large cv waves ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #cardiology
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... which rules out CV ... because she also has ... Kussmaul's sign ... PHTN #JVP #Neck #PhysicalExam
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
with inspiration as ... blood from vena cava ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #cardiology ... causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose