When pulsations are noted in the neck area, how would you differentiate whether they are carotid or internal jugular pulsations? List four ways
What will be an ideal response?
Carotid pulsation is normally palpable; jugular pulsation is not. Because jugular pulsation is a low-pressure wave, applying pressure can easily obliterate it. Carotid pulsation is not affected by position; jugular venous pulsation is. Carotid pulsation is unaffected by respirations; jugular venous pulsation is. Carotid pulsation has one positive wave; jugular venous pulsation has three positive waves (undulated).
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