Beck's triad includes distant heart sounds, increased jugular venous pressure, and hypotension (decreased systolic blood pressure), not a rising pulse pressure. This triad is crucial for the identification of cardiac tamponade in emergency situations, where early recognition can significantly impact patient outcome.
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What are distant heart sounds, and why are they significant in Beck's triad?
What is jugular venous pressure and how is it measured?
What is cardiac tamponade and how does it relate to Beck's triad?
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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) /
Cardiovascular Emergencies
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