Category:Neurology 1 (POTE course)
The "A" topics concern the physical examination, the "B" topics the theoretical background of the physical examination, and the "C" topics theory from the lectures. Much of the information gathered is taken from Dr. Norbert Kovács’ document titled “Neurological physical examination” found here.
Pages in category "Neurology 1 (POTE course)"
The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total.
A
- A0. Example of a negative neurological status
- A1. Examination of the skull, spine, and meningeal signs
- A2. Examination of first and second cranial nerves (smell sensation, vision)
- A3. Examination of ocular movements (cranial nerves III, IV and VI)
- A4. Examination of the trigeminal nerve
- A5. Examination of the facial nerve. Types of facial palsy.
- A6. Examinations in case of vertigo (n. VIII, central vs. peripheral vestibular lesions)
- A7. Dix-Hallpike and Halmágyi-manoeuvre, alternation cover test and Epley – reposition manoeuvre
- A8. Examination of nerves IX, X, XI and XII
- A9. Examination of deep tendon reflexes
- A10. Examination of the pyramidal signs
- A11. Examination of the muscle tone and strength. Signs of central vs. peripheral lesion
- A12. Examination of Parkinsonism (muscle tone, hypo- and bradykinesia, alternating movements, gait, postural instability)
- A13. Examination of the cerebellar symptoms
- A14. Examination of the sensation
- A15. Examination of the limb- and trunk ataxia
- A16. Examination of the speech and the main types of disturbances
- A17. Examination of the unconscious patient
- A18. Examination of the patient after a short-time loss of consciousness
- A19. Examination of the patient with dementia
- A20. Examination of the confused patient