Normal Jugular Venous Pressure

The jugular venous pulse can be used to measure right atrial pressure. Normal right atrial pressure is less than 8 cm H2O (via exam) or less than 6 mm Hg (via direct measurement). The ability to recognize normal right atrial pressure at the bedside is critical in a variety of clinical contexts.
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Patient 3

This young patient was admitted to the hospital for an unrelated condition. She was noted to have a normal jugular venous pressure and waveform.

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JVP with Q tip

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