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Table 2 Examples of CIVA stations, University of Sharjah, College ofMedicine / Clinical Skills Program

From: Assessment of clinical competencies using clinical images and videos“CIVA”

Example 1

Example 2

The video shows a patient demonstrating a raised JugularVenous Pressure (JVP)

The Video features a patient having a major seizure

This 67-year-old man featured in this video complains ofsevere dyspnoea at rest. He states that he suffered a heartattack one year ago. His pulse = 130 bpm,Respiratory rate = 34, BP = 130/85mmHg. On examination of the neck the test in the video wasperformed:

A 33-year-old lady is known to frequently experience theevent shown in the following video. She is otherwisehealthy, doesn’t use illicit drugs & is doing wellat her job.

a. What is the finding?

a. Describe the event seen.

b. What is your diagnosis?

b. Name 3 most likely underlying causes in this patient.

c. Write the most appropriate prescription for this patientbased on the history and your diagnosis.

c. State the first aid management.