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Jugular Vein vs Carotid Artery - Distinguishing Neck Pulsations on Physical Exam
Jugular Vein:
 - No pulsations
Distinguishing Neck ... - Level of pulse ... respiration on pulse ... #Jugular #Carotid ... diagnosis #comparison #neck
Abnormal pulsation in the neck in the setting of Aortic Coarctation

10 yo male,  his father
Abnormal pulsation ... note an abnormal pulsation ... absent femoral pulses ... #Pulsation #PhysicalExam ... #Coarctation #Aorta
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... counter-pulsation ... into the thoracic aorta ... Weaning by Nick ... management #cardiology #criticalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
• Pilot balloon ... tube against the neck ... Look for ETT pulsations ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare