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How do we assess the neck? We auscultate major blood vessels
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Why do we auscultate the neck? To detect bruits**, which are abnormal arterial
sounds, similar to murmurs, cause be increased
turbulence over major blood vessels, such as the
carotid artery.
Why do bruits occur? When an artery is partially obstructed or distended,
which prevents blood flow from moving straight
through the vessel
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What are some questions to ask Do you have headaches, problems with frequent
before doing a HEENT assessment? headaches?
Do you wear glasses/contacts?
What problems do you have with vision?
Any recent head trauma or history of head injury?
Have you had a stroke?
What do we assess for in head Should be in line with neck (stroke may affect this),
position assessment? facial droop (stroke or other neuro problem)
Normocephalic, hydrocephalic
What does normocephalic mean? normal size and shape of head also assess scalp at
this point
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How do we assess the neck? We auscultate major blood vessels
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Why do we auscultate the neck? To detect bruits**, which are abnormal arterial
sounds, similar to murmurs, cause be increased
turbulence over major blood vessels, such as the
carotid artery.
Why do bruits occur? When an artery is partially obstructed or distended,
which prevents blood flow from moving straight
through the vessel
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What are some questions to ask Do you have headaches, problems with frequent
before doing a HEENT assessment? headaches?
Do you wear glasses/contacts?
What problems do you have with vision?
Any recent head trauma or history of head injury?
Have you had a stroke?
What do we assess for in head Should be in line with neck (stroke may affect this),
position assessment? facial droop (stroke or other neuro problem)
Normocephalic, hydrocephalic
What does normocephalic mean? normal size and shape of head also assess scalp at
this point
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