neck examination

neck examination

The evaluation of the neck by observation, palpation and/or auscultation.
Parameters measured
Carotids 2+ and equal bilaterally, carotid bruit, cervical adenopathy, goiter, hepatojugular reflux (HJR), jugular-venous distention (JVD) at 45º, lymph nodes not palpable, lymphadenopathy, multinodular goiter, pharynx, shotty lymph nodes, stridor, supple neck, thyroid not palpable, thyromegaly.

neck examination

Physical exam Evaluation of the neck, by observation, palpation, auscultation