5M2 Resources
The Five Minute Moment (5M2) is a technique pioneered by the Stanford Medicine 25, which enables bedside educators to provide important information about physical exam techniques and findings in a memorable and engaging way. 5M2’s can be five minute sessions or serve as building blocks for longer bedside encounters depending on the needs of the instructor and learners. Click on the title below to access these 5M2 Resources, or go to the form at the bottom of this page to submit your own 5M2 Resource.
Anemia
According to the WHO, nearly 1/3 of the world’s population suffers from chronic anemia. Don’t miss these easy signs to spot chronic anemia in your patients!
Ankle Reflex
Two techniques can help elicit the ankle reflex in a bed bound patient. To learn more about modeling proper Ankle Reflex techniques.
Aortic Regurgitation
Did Abraham Lincoln have aortic regurgitation? We may never know for sure, but you can use these signs to figure out if your patient has chronic aortic insufficiency.
Causes of Jaundice
Astute clinicians can figure out the likely cause of jaundice 80% of the time through the use of the physical examination.
Chronic Abdominal Pain
Chronic abdominal pain has plagued patients for as long as they have been seeking care from physicians. Learn how to distinguish benign from severe forms of chronic abdominal pain.
Cirrhosis
Did you know that liver was once thought to be location of the soul? Learn all of the signs that you can use to identify cirrhosis at the bedside.
Clubbing
The presence of digital clubbing can help the aware clinician focus further work up. Learn two easy ways to diagnosis clubbing at the bedside through this 5M2.
Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease
The diagonal ear lobe crease [DELC] can be a marker of atherosclerotic disease in the appropriate clinical context.
Functional Murmurs
Learn the seven S's of functional Still's murmurs to help you understand if a systolic murmur is likely to be benign in origin.
Goiter
Did you know that the first goiter was described in China in 3600 BC? Learn how to properly assess the thyroid gland in this can’t miss 5M2.
Gynecomastia
The significance of gynecomastia rests on the clinical context of the patient. To learn more about Gynecomastia.
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
By understanding six cardinal features of the history and physical exam of the knee, clinicians can distinguish osteoarthritis of the knee from other types of joint inflammatory conditions.
Pulmonary Auscultation
The ability to describe breath sounds in novice clinicians provides a gateway into the diagnostic possibilities of pulmonary pathology, as well as other organ systems.
Pulmonary Landmarks
Known to most medical students learning the pulmonary exam, the Angle of Louis lies atop major thoracic landmarks. Learn about important landmarks of the chest to improve your pulmonary examination skills.
Rotator Cuff Tear
Diagnosing a rotator cuff tear is easy if you know these three simple maneuvers.
Temporal Arteritis
Timely recognition of temporal arteritis prevents vision loss by offering anti-inflammatory treatment to the patient with arterial inflammation of the temporal branches of the external carotid artery.
Tactile Fremitus
Did you know that the lung is a low pass filter that allows sounds below 200Hz to make it out to the chest wall? Learn how to use tactile fremitus to diagnosis pleural or parenchymal pulmonary disease.
The H.I.N.T.S Exam
Did you know that your physical exam can be more accurate than an MRI in ruling out an acute vestibular stroke in a newly dizzy patient?
Virchow’s Node
Virchow’s node can be a sign of stage 4 cancer. Learn how best to palpate for supraclavicular lymphadenopathy.