#236 Approach to Shortness of Breath: Physical Exam Series

<p>Learn which exam maneuvers are worthwhile and which ones are worthless in your approach to shortness of breath. In our evidence based series on the physical exam, we discuss the approach to the dyspneic patient with Dr. Brian Garibaldi (<a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/results/directory/profile/0018509/brian-garibaldi">Hopkins</a>, <a href="https://bedsidemedicine.org/about-us-1">SBM</a>), associate professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins, and co-president of the Society of Bedside Medicine. We discuss the physical exam’s effect on our differential diagnosis, maneuvers that are commonly taught, and some simple tests with great data that may go overlooked. Be prepared, this episode may take your breath away!</p> <p> </p> Credits <ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Justin Berk, MD, MPH, MBA and Sam Masur, MD </li> <li>Infographic: Sam Masur, MD, Beth Garbitelli</li> <li>Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli</li> <li>Hosts: Stuart Brigham, MD; Matthew Watto, MD, FACP; and Paul Williams, MD, FACP</li> <li>Editor:Justin Berk MD; Clair Morgan of <a href="https://www.nodderly.com/">nodderly.com</a> </li> <li>Guest(s): Brian Garibaldi, MD</li> </ul> <p> </p> Sponsors: <p> </p> National Internal Medicine Day <p>Help ACP celebrate National Internal Medicine Day on October 28th. Visit <a href="https://www.acponline.org/about-acp/who-we-are/im-proud/national-internal-medicine-day-october-28?utm_source=curbsiders&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=MD0055"> https://www.acponline.org/NIMD</a>20 to learn how you can show your internal medicine pride. Be sure to tag @ACPInternists and use the hashtags #NationalInternalMedicineDay, #IMProud, and #IMEssential.</p> <p> </p> VCU Health CE <p>The Curbsiders are partnering with <a href="https://cme.vcuhealth.org/">VCU Health Continuing Education</a> to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a> and search for this epi