Prep for USMLEPrep for USMLE Forum
   Forum    Step 1  Step 2 CK Step 2 CS Step 3  Match  IMGs Resources Search






Previous Topic | Next Topic  Pulsus Paradoxus and Kussmaul's Sign 




 
Kaplan Qbank USMLE



Author2 Posts
  #1

This is a quick review... Please add to the list or input your knowledge as well.


Pulsus Paradoxus: PACS -a drop in pulse of >10 on INSPIRATION
Pericardial Effusion
Airway Obstruction
Cardiac Tamponade
SVC Obstruction

Kussmaul's Sign: CCTR -JVD or neck veins distend on INSPIRATION
Cardiac Tamponade
Constrictive Pericarditis
Tricuspid Regurg. (if Severe)
RV infarct and RV Failure


___________________
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

  #2

Thank you thats very nice ,
I would suggest to put Tamponade as 1st one for Pulsus Paradoxus, and put as last choice for Kussmaul's Sign.


___________________
"أقرأ بأسم ربك الذي خلق,خلق الأنسان من علق,أقرأ و ربك الأكرم, الذي علم بالقلم,علم الأنسان ما لم يعلم"







You don't have permission to post.




Login or Register to post messages in this topic





















Contact | Leaders | Disclaimer | Privacy

Copyright @ Prep for USMLE. All rights reserved.