5 Questions
What is the characteristic of the pulse described by Dr. Adolf Kussmaul in patients with severe asthma?
Pulse is simultaneously slight and irregular, disappearing during inspiration and returning during expiration
What is the normal change in systolic blood pressure during resting, spontaneous breathing in normal individuals?
Decreases by 5 mmHg
What is the definition of pulsus paradoxus?
A decrease in systolic arterial pressure of >10 mmHg during spontaneous inspiration
What is the current understanding of the physical mechanism(s) of pulsus paradoxus?
The physical mechanism is still unknown, but several theories exist
What is the purpose of describing pulsus paradoxus in patients with severe asthma?
To identify a specific physical finding in patients with severe asthma
Learn about the phenomenon of pulsus paradoxus, a decrease in systolic arterial pressure during spontaneous inspiration, and its significance in respiratory physiology. Understand the normal changes in intrathoracic pressure and their effects on blood pressure. Test your knowledge of this important concept in medicine!
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