Cranial Nerve Examination
The cranial nerve examination is often considered one of the most difficult, but with a decent amount of practice and some helpful acronyms along the way you’ll be fine. The important thing to...
View ArticleParkinson’s Disease
Parkinsonism is a syndrome of… Rigidity - ↑ resistance to passive stretch (lead pipe) present equally in flexors and extensors. Tremor - Coarse tremor worse at rest “pill rolling” Bradykinesis - Slow...
View ArticleUpper Limb Neurological Examination
Introduction Wash hands Introduce yourself Explain what you would like to examine Gain consent Expose arms & trunk Ask if patient has any pain anywhere before you begin! Inspection Signs around...
View ArticleLower Limb Neurological Examination
Introduction Wash hands Introduce yourself Explain what you would like to examine Gain consent Expose legs Ask if patient has any pain anywhere before you begin! Inspection Signs around bed - walking...
View ArticleA lady with a drooping face…
Presenting complaint A 62 year old female presents to A&E after waking up and noticing the right side of her face was drooping and she was unable to blink. She also complains that everyday noises...
View ArticleCerebellar Examination – OSCE Guide
Introduction Wash hands Introduce yourself Explain examination Gain consent Achieve appropriate exposure Ask if patient has any pain anywhere before you begin! Gait Observe the patients normal gait...
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Anatomy – Nerve Supply to the Upper Limb
INTRODUCTION The nerve supply to the upper limb is an absolutely essential topic for you to nail during revision for your exams, as it is a relatively complex topic which will inevitably crop up in...
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Anatomy – Brachial Plexus
INTRODUCTION The brachial plexus is widely renowned as one of the most horribly fiddly and complicated pieces of anatomy you’ll ever have to learn. This of course means that examiners absolutely LOVE...
View ArticleHeadache history taking
Headache is a common presenting complaint and certainly something you’ll encounter many times over your career. The vast majority of headaches are not life threatening, with tension headache and...
View ArticleSyncope – causes & history taking
Introduction Syncope, commonly known as ‘fainting’ or ‘passing out’, is a symptom which presents frequently in the emergency department. While seemingly straightforward, the fact that it is often a...
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Upper Limb Neurological Examination – OSCE Guide
Upper limb neurological examination frequently appears in OSCEs. You’ll be expected to pick up the relevant clinical signs using your examination skills. This upper limb neurological examination OSCE...
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Lower Limb Neurological Examination – OSCE Guide
Lower limb neurological examination frequently appears in OSCEs. You’ll be expected to pick up the relevant clinical signs using your examination skills. This guide provides a clear step by step...
View ArticleA lady with a drooping face
A 49 year old female presents to A&E after waking up and noticing the right side of her face was drooping. Presenting complaint “I woke up this morning and got a huge shock when I looked in my...
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Cerebellar examination – OSCE Guide
Cerebellar examination frequently appears in OSCEs. You’ll be expected to pick up the relevant clinical signs using your examination skills. This cerebellar examination OSCE guide provides a clear step...
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Anatomy – Nerve Supply to the Upper Limb
INTRODUCTION The nerve supply to the upper limb is an absolutely essential topic for you to nail during revision for your exams, as it is a relatively complex topic which will inevitably crop up in...
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Anatomy – Brachial Plexus
INTRODUCTION The brachial plexus is widely renowned as one of the most horribly fiddly and complicated pieces of anatomy you’ll ever have to learn. This of course means that examiners absolutely LOVE...
View ArticleHeadache history taking
Headache is a common presenting complaint and certainly something you’ll encounter many times over your career. The vast majority of headaches are not life threatening, with tension headache and...
View ArticleSyncope – causes and history taking
Introduction Syncope, commonly known as ‘fainting’ or ‘passing out’, is a symptom which presents frequently in the emergency department. While seemingly straightforward, the fact that it is often a...
View ArticleCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) interpretation
This guide provides a structured approach to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) interpretation, including typical CSF results for specific disease processes. Reference ranges vary between labs, so always...
View ArticleFalls – assessment, investigation & management
Background Those over 65 have the highest risk of falling with 30% >65s and 50% >80s falling at least once a year. Falls can have a profoundly negative impact on the quality of life of the...
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