Auscultation of the Heart
Channel: Nursing School Explained
Date: 2021-07-19

This video discusses the anatomical locations of the heart valves and their application in patient assessment. The anatomical landmarks of the aortic, pulmonic, tricuspid and mitral valves are discussed as well as the significance of Erb's Point, Point of Maximum Impulse (PMI) and apical pulse.

Please also watch my other videos for more details on assessment techniques:

Physical Assessment Techniques:
https://youtu.be/oAO-xdNeiBw

Auscultation of the Lungs:
https://youtu.be/KXysHgh5_VE

Assessment of Apical Pulse:
https://youtu.be/iTjUhuZZZ2A

Chest & Abdominal Percussion:
https://youtu.be/Pb4rsLd88L4

Percussion Techique:
https://youtu.be/-Uzs3SyjaJg

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