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Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... flexing the thumb (using ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk
Positive Lachman test in ACL Injury

Here is an exam of a patient under anesthesia with an
Positive Lachman test ... looseness of the knee during ... knee to buckle during ... #Lachmans #test ... cruciate #ligament #msk
Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
neuritis due to MS ... How to test it? ... Swinging flashlight test ... swinging light test ... #Defect #RAPD #neurology
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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of FTS is made using ... slight flexion at rest ... Criteria #Sign #Hand #MSK
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
eyes were closed during ... the 50-second test ... clinical #video #neurology
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
-19 Intubation Checklist ... : • If using ... • If using ... BVM: Hold mask ( ... COVID19 #Intubation #Checklist
Checklist for removing PPE, using a tear-away gown here (this type of gown is preferred)
Inside the
Checklist for removing ... PPE, using a tear-away ... using the straps ... to pull the mask ... Donning #Doffing #Checklist
1 Minute Neuro Hand Examination - "Check your Six" Mnemonic

A simple way to test the peripheral
simple way to test ... Ask your patient ... bobvarkey #Minute #Neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... whispered voice test ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... 512 Hz) Weber Test ... Noise trauma ○ MS
Helicobacter Pylori Testing  Methods - Sensitivity and Specificity

Serology - 85% - 79% - Does not
Specificity Serology ... wisely suggests NOT using ... serology. ... Urea breath test ... first line test