Simulating and Teaching the Physiology of Pulsus Paradoxus
Abstract
In a simulation involving 15 healthy trainees, slowing respiration to 10 seconds per breath produced pulsus measurements exceeding 20 mm Hg, enabling improved teaching simulation and understanding of underlying physiology.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
Biomedical and Chemical Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Publisher
- Massachusetts Medical Society
- Volume
- 394
- Issue
- 13
- Pages
- 1347–1349
- Publication date
- 1 April 2026
- Language
- EN