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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
Pulse Oximetry Summary
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive continuous measurement of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. It
deoxy hemoglobin differentially ... represents the pulsatile ... such as after a pause ... signal strength Nick ... Oximetry #Summary #critcalcare
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Gradual, Crescendo, Pulsating ... - Post-Trauma, Neck ... Cell Arteritis, Carotid ... #causes #primary
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... tenderness - decreased pulsation ... tract, and often causes
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
tube against the neck ... Look for ETT pulsations ... This can cause life-threatening ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare