18 results
Instructions on how to perform the swinging light test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect.

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2015/01/05/cmaj.140685

Normal
Instructions on ... Both pupils should ... Both pupils should ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Ophthalmology
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
all carpal bones should ... "Terry Thomas" sign ... all carpal bones should ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... • Mechanism: Fall
PECARN Head CT Decision Aid

The Head CT Choice decision aid was developed in Rochester, Minnesota. Full
Full details of ... observation, and signs ... symptoms that should ... (Figure 2) #Management
Kussmaul's Sign on Neck Physical Examination

Elderly woman with a history of myocardial revascularization surgery is hospitalized
Kussmaul's Sign ... venous pressure should ... The Kussmaul sign ... increase (or lack of fall ... #PhysicalExam #
Lateral Canthotomy - Procedure Instructions
1) Identify the lateral canthus.
Cleanse the area with antiseptic and anesthetize with
Canthotomy - Procedure Instructions ... canthotomy. 4) Pull ... toothed forecep, pull ... Canthotomy #Procedure #Instructions ... #Management #Ophthalmology
Pericardiocentesis
Most Common Approach: Subxiphoid
Equipment: could be as simple as large bore LP needle with syringe OR
aimed towards left shoulder ... to allow "push-pull ... Pericardiocentesis #instructions ... #management
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Diagnosis and Management ... Unilateral • Signs ... Typical MS-like ON: should ... Neuritis #Diagnosis #Management ... #rheumatology #ophthalmology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
rolls onto his/her shoulder ... vertigo #neurology #instructions ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
The baby must be fully ... is also a late sign ... the haematocrit should ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Lateral Canthotomy / Cantholysis for Retrobulbar Hemorrhage- Procedure Instructions

Quickly throw a few cc's of lido with
Hemorrhage- Procedure Instructions ... the lower lid should ... #Management #Lateral ... Cantholysis #Procedure #Instructions ... Retrobulbar #Hemorrhage #Ophthalmology