"Dorf sign"

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Today we were going through the ENA's ED orientation manual and in the written material regarding trauma to the chest there was mention of the "dorf sign". Our RN IV (the president of our local ENA chapter) who was reviewing the material asked all our EDPs and they didnt know what this was.

The closest thing they got to explaining it (a wild guess) was that it was when the chest hit the steering wheel and the "ford" symbol was imprinted backwards "dorf"...LOL. :chuckle :chuckle There seems to be no info on the internet regarding this and I can't believe that ENA would use this type of reference in its manuals although I know ENA has some "ENA specific" terminology sometimes.

Does anyone know what this is?

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I haven't heard of anything like it before, but I got this from http://www.mercksource.com

Dorendorf's sign, fullness of the supraclavicular groove on one side in aneurysm of the aortic arch.

Don't know if that helps or not, but there ya go! ;)

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The closest thing they got to explaining it (a wild guess) was that it was when the chest hit the steering wheel and the "ford" symbol was imprinted backwards "dorf"...LOL. :chuckle :chuckle

I kind of like this theory. :chuckle It's probably not right but I like it!

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Specializes in LTC.

dorf backwards -> frod (sounds cool, though)

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

I dont think they teach yall youngsters much anymore

D.O.R.F.= Dead Or Reasonable Facsimile

another oldie but goodie

Its all gotta be rock and roll music

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