Erb's point (cardiology)

In cardiology, Erb's point refers to the third intercostal space on the left sternal border where S2 is best auscultated.[1][2] It is essentially the same location as what is referred to with left lower sternal border (LLSB).

Some sources include the fourth left interspace.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Week 4". Archived from the original on 2008-01-29. http://web.archive.org/web/20080129053057/http://classes.kumc.edu/son/nurs352/Module_4/printable.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-11. 
  2. ^ Gavaghan, Mary (1998). "Cardiac anatomy and physiology: a review - includes examination questions AORN Journal - Find Articles". AORN Journal. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_n4_v67/ai_20972813/pg_5. Retrieved 2007-10-11. 
  3. ^ Constant, Jules (1999). Bedside cardiology. Hagerstwon, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 228. ISBN 0-7817-2168-7.