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Is there radiation of the pain to one or both upper extremities? The finding of radiation of the pain to one or both upper extremities would ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is it focal or diffuse? Focal masses or swellings may be thyroglossal cyst, branchial cleft cyst, aneurysm, an enlarged lymph node due to Hodgkin's disease, metastatic carcinoma, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Neck stiffness may be caused by inflammation, infection, or trauma. True nuchal rigidity is characterized by the inability to actively or passively touch the chin to the chest and is due to inflammation of the brain and spinal... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Nuchal rigidity is characterized by involuntary muscle spasms that limit passive neck flexion. Although it has myriad causes, meningeal irritation may occur secondary to infection, so patients must be evaluated... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The analysis of the cause of neck pain is similar to that of headache. First, the anatomic components are distinguished, then the various etiologies are applied to each (
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... Finding nuchal rigidity on examination has almost invariably prompted the diagnosis of meningitis and lumbar puncture, but the astute clinician will want to consider other possibilities to avoid a potentially hazardous
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... Jugular vein distention is the abnormal fullness and height of the pulse waves in the internal or external jugular veins. For a patient in a supine position with his head elevated 45 degrees,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Neck pain may originate from any neck structure, ranging from the meninges and cervical vertebrae to its blood vessels, muscles, and lymphatic tissue. This symptom can also be... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Commonly an early sign of meningeal irritation, nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness that prevents flexion. To elicit this sign, attempt to passively flex the patient’s neck... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Acceleration-deceleration cervical injuries (commonly known as whiplash) result from sharp hyperextension and flexion of the neck that damages muscles, ligaments, disks, and nerve tissue.... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Jugular vein distention is the abnormal fullness and height of the pulse waves in the internal or external jugular veins. For a patient in a supine position with his head elevated 45 degrees, a pulse wave height greater than 1¼... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Neck pain
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Neck pain may originate from any neck structure, ranging from the meninges and cervical vertebrae to its blood vessels, muscles, and lymphatic tissue. This symptom can also be referred from other areas of the... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Commonly an early sign of meningeal irritation, nuchal rigidity refers to stiffness of the neck that prevents flexion. To elicit this sign, attempt to passively flex the patient’s neck and touch his chin to... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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Neck Pain
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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... Elise M. Coletta and Meredith A. Goodwin
Approach The differential diagnosis for neck pain can be thought of by pattern of onset (Table 12.8). Disease, which can... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures
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... Differential Overview
Posterior
❑ Musculoligamentous strain
❑ Cervical spondylosis
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... Jugular vein distention is the abnormal fullness and height of the pulse waves in the internal or external jugular veins. For a patient in a supine position with his head elevated 45 degrees, a pulse... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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Neck pain
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
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... Neck pain may originate from any neck structure, ranging from the meninges and cervical vertebrae to its blood vessels, muscles, and lymphatic tissue. This symptom can also be... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Jugular vein distention is the abnormal fullness and height of the pulse waves in the internal or external jugular veins. For a patient in a supine position with his head elevated 45 degrees,... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Neck pain may originate from any neck structure, ranging from the meninges and cervical vertebrae to its blood vessels, muscles, and lymphatic tissue. This symptom can also be referred from other areas of... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Commonly an early sign of meningeal irritation, nuchal rigidity refers to stiffness of the neck that prevents flexion. To elicit this sign, attempt to passively flex the patient’s neck and touch his chin to his... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Jugular vein distention is the abnormal fullness and height of the pulse waves in the internal or external jugular veins. For a patient in a supine position with his head elevated... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Neck pain may originate from any neck structure, ranging from the meninges and cervical vertebrae to its blood vessels, muscles, and lymphatic tissue. This symptom can also... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Commonly an early sign of meningeal irritation, nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness that prevents flexion. To elicit this sign, attempt to passively flex the patient's neck and touch his chin to his chest. If nuchal rigidity is... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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The analysis of the cause of neck pain is similar to that of headache.
First, the anatomic components are distinguished, then the various
etiologies are applied to each (Table... Pictures
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Finding nuchal rigidity on examination has almost invariably prompted
the diagnosis of meningitis and lumbar puncture, but the astute clinician
will want to consider other possibilities to avoid a potentially... Pictures
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... Stephen Ludwig
Approach to the Patient with Neck Swelling
I. Definition of the Complaint
Neck swelling in children is ... Pictures
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... I. History of Present Illness
A 2-month-old boy presented with a 3-day history of neck swelling. The parents
did not think that there had been any swelling before the past 3
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