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|+ Differentiation of cardiogenic pulmonary edema and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema | |+ Differentiation of cardiogenic pulmonary edema and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema | ||
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! Cardiogenic pulmonary edema | ! Cardiogenic pulmonary edema | ||
| | | Low flow state=cool periphery || S3 gallop/cardiomegaly || Jugular venous distention || Crackles(wet) | ||
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! Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema | ! Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema | ||
| | | High flow state=warm periphery || No gallop || No jugular venous distention || Crackles(dry) || | ||
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===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== |
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Overview
Physical Examination
Clinical examination | |||||
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Cardiogenic pulmonary edema | Low flow state=cool periphery | S3 gallop/cardiomegaly | Jugular venous distention | Crackles(wet) | |
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema | High flow state=warm periphery | No gallop | No jugular venous distention | Crackles(dry) |
Appearance of the Patient
- Anxious
- Decrease in level of alertness (consciousness)
- Inability to speak in full sentences
Vital Signs
Skin
HEENT
- Nasal flaring
Neck
Lungs
- End-inspiratory crackles (sounds heard at the end of a deep breath)
Heart
- A third heart sound (S3) may be present
Abdomen
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Genitourinary
Neuromuscular
Extremities
References