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Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
Hepatojugular) Reflux ... as a physical sign ... Positive reflux= ... #VolumeStatus #Cardiology ... #HJR #AJR
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infarction • Stable ... Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... • Trauma - Neurologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
More Specific Signs ... venous pressure, positive ... abdominojugular, reflux ... of CXR congestion ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Pleural effusion is not always visible as a meniscus in the costophrenic angle. 
A subpulmonic effusion
a patient with signs ... there is a high position ... of the stomach air ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Pleural
Recognition of a pneumothorax depends on the volume of air in the pleural space and the
the volume of air ... space and the position ... A sign to look for ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Pneumothorax
Stage III - Alveolar edema
This stage is characterized by continued fluid leakage into the interstitium, which
left decubitus position ... The following signs ... consolidations and air ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Alveolar
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... Vital signs: BP ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... not seen on a CXR ... #Radiology #CTChest