When Performing a Physical Examination
... • Watch for facial expression or stiffening of body part • In responsive patient, begin with area of chief complaint and examine other body areas only as appropriate ...
... • Watch for facial expression or stiffening of body part • In responsive patient, begin with area of chief complaint and examine other body areas only as appropriate ...
hearingloss
... Mild—hear some speech sounds but soft sounds are hard to hear Moderate—hear almost no speech at a normal level Severe—hear no speech at a normal level and only some loud sounds. Profound—will not hear any speech and only very loud sounds ...
... Mild—hear some speech sounds but soft sounds are hard to hear Moderate—hear almost no speech at a normal level Severe—hear no speech at a normal level and only some loud sounds. Profound—will not hear any speech and only very loud sounds ...
Fall 2012 Newswire - Washington State Society of Orthodontists
... such charting during dental school, most orthodontists are no longer highly skilled with the use of a periodontal probe to routinely measure sulcus depths, determine bleeding sites, and identify furcation defects. However, the knowledge of these abnormalities in the patient’s periodontal status are ...
... such charting during dental school, most orthodontists are no longer highly skilled with the use of a periodontal probe to routinely measure sulcus depths, determine bleeding sites, and identify furcation defects. However, the knowledge of these abnormalities in the patient’s periodontal status are ...
Grommet Insertion for children AGE 3-18 Years
... hearing disability. This review found that in children with bilateral glue ear that had not resolved after a period of 12 weeks and was associated with a documented hearing loss, the beneficial effect of grommets on hearing was present at six months but diminished thereafter. Most grommets come out ...
... hearing disability. This review found that in children with bilateral glue ear that had not resolved after a period of 12 weeks and was associated with a documented hearing loss, the beneficial effect of grommets on hearing was present at six months but diminished thereafter. Most grommets come out ...
Slide 1
... the external surface may persist as a fistula. A fistula is seen most commonly with the second branchial cleft, which normally disappears, and extends from the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle superiorly, inward through the bifurcation of the carotid artery, and enters the posterola ...
... the external surface may persist as a fistula. A fistula is seen most commonly with the second branchial cleft, which normally disappears, and extends from the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle superiorly, inward through the bifurcation of the carotid artery, and enters the posterola ...
Stroke Syndromes
... Approach to the patient • Migraine can mimic stroke • The sensory and motor deficit tend to migrate slowly across a limb over minutes rather than seconds as with stroke • Once diagnosis of stroke is made, brain imaging study is necessary to determine the cause of the stroke whether ischemic or ...
... Approach to the patient • Migraine can mimic stroke • The sensory and motor deficit tend to migrate slowly across a limb over minutes rather than seconds as with stroke • Once diagnosis of stroke is made, brain imaging study is necessary to determine the cause of the stroke whether ischemic or ...
T Treatment Protocol for Vaginismus Sexuality Matters
... abuse or trauma. The sexuality counselor uses this interview to determine the level of anxiety and fear surrounding vaginal penetration. After the psychosexual history, the patient meets with the practitioner for a review of her medical history and a pelvic exam. The pelvic exam begins with a genita ...
... abuse or trauma. The sexuality counselor uses this interview to determine the level of anxiety and fear surrounding vaginal penetration. After the psychosexual history, the patient meets with the practitioner for a review of her medical history and a pelvic exam. The pelvic exam begins with a genita ...
chest injuries
... lung and pooling of blood in the area. They can be any size depending on the object that has caused the damage, may involve fractured ribs or punctured lungs. Signs and SypmtomsA flail chest has no visible wound; these can be cause due to a significant blow whilst in a car accident. The person suffe ...
... lung and pooling of blood in the area. They can be any size depending on the object that has caused the damage, may involve fractured ribs or punctured lungs. Signs and SypmtomsA flail chest has no visible wound; these can be cause due to a significant blow whilst in a car accident. The person suffe ...
Neuromuscular blocking drugs
... referred to as neuromuscular blockers, NMBs or ‘muscle relaxants’) are administered during general anaesthesia to block the transmission of signals between motor nerve endings and skeletal muscles, preventing the affected muscles from contracting and also reducing their resting tone. Thus NMBs paral ...
... referred to as neuromuscular blockers, NMBs or ‘muscle relaxants’) are administered during general anaesthesia to block the transmission of signals between motor nerve endings and skeletal muscles, preventing the affected muscles from contracting and also reducing their resting tone. Thus NMBs paral ...
Syllabus - Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences
... Interpret results of an audiologic evaluation to establish type and severity of hearing disorder; Conduct and interpret acoustic immittance measures; Generate appropriate recommendations and referrals resulting from the evaluation process; Conduct an electroacoustic calibration of standard audiometr ...
... Interpret results of an audiologic evaluation to establish type and severity of hearing disorder; Conduct and interpret acoustic immittance measures; Generate appropriate recommendations and referrals resulting from the evaluation process; Conduct an electroacoustic calibration of standard audiometr ...
Motivational Interviewing PowerPoint
... and patient-physician working alliance Underlying OARS is empathy – the ability to ...
... and patient-physician working alliance Underlying OARS is empathy – the ability to ...
Acquired Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
... Butterfly-Shaped Pattern Dystrophy ! Reticular Dystrophy of the RPE! Multifocal Pattern Dystrophy Simulating Fundus ...
... Butterfly-Shaped Pattern Dystrophy ! Reticular Dystrophy of the RPE! Multifocal Pattern Dystrophy Simulating Fundus ...
Guidelines for Documenting Inter- Facility Transport and Patient Care
... Medic XX on scene Marshall Hospital for a CCT transfer to SMH with CCT RN Smith. Medic XX crew found a CAO 60 year old female patient laying supine in bed in minor distress with no complaints at the current moment. Patient was transported by EMS to the hospital 4 days ago for SOB. Patient was diagno ...
... Medic XX on scene Marshall Hospital for a CCT transfer to SMH with CCT RN Smith. Medic XX crew found a CAO 60 year old female patient laying supine in bed in minor distress with no complaints at the current moment. Patient was transported by EMS to the hospital 4 days ago for SOB. Patient was diagno ...
The central auditory system
... a. Decussation. Crossing over from one side to the other is a very prominent feature of the auditory pathway. This means that most structures in the auditory pathway will be receiving input from both ears. This is clearly important for our ability to localize sound. We’ll see later that sound local ...
... a. Decussation. Crossing over from one side to the other is a very prominent feature of the auditory pathway. This means that most structures in the auditory pathway will be receiving input from both ears. This is clearly important for our ability to localize sound. We’ll see later that sound local ...
Quiz 3
... his blood pressure normalizes, his erections should normalize. c. This is common, permanent, and irreversible. d. This is uncommon, but the patient can just order some Viagra online. ...
... his blood pressure normalizes, his erections should normalize. c. This is common, permanent, and irreversible. d. This is uncommon, but the patient can just order some Viagra online. ...
EtCO2 Monitoring
... • Problem that makes it difficult to sleep and breathe at the same time • Found in approximately 10% of general population. Common with – Heart disease – Hypertension – Obesity – may approach 50% incidence ...
... • Problem that makes it difficult to sleep and breathe at the same time • Found in approximately 10% of general population. Common with – Heart disease – Hypertension – Obesity – may approach 50% incidence ...
Transient Ischaemic Attack – a medical emergency
... may be appropriate. High risk (≥4) – very rapid referral within 24 hours Likewise cardiovascular examination may be helpful to ...
... may be appropriate. High risk (≥4) – very rapid referral within 24 hours Likewise cardiovascular examination may be helpful to ...
Order No-1156 - Delhi Medical Council
... in 3.5 years of his association that the patient had not responded to the regular treatment. Whenever in the past the patient got better, he stopped getting calls from the family so no news meant good news. No chance was provided to him to review the patient after the patient’s call despite the warm ...
... in 3.5 years of his association that the patient had not responded to the regular treatment. Whenever in the past the patient got better, he stopped getting calls from the family so no news meant good news. No chance was provided to him to review the patient after the patient’s call despite the warm ...
Pleomorphism of the clinical manifestations
... first involving the left thumb and then progressing over 2—3 days to involve the whole of the left hand. The abnormal posture was sustained without any fluctuation. She was able to partially correct her abnormality voluntarily. There was no history of seizures, unconsciousness, fever, ...
... first involving the left thumb and then progressing over 2—3 days to involve the whole of the left hand. The abnormal posture was sustained without any fluctuation. She was able to partially correct her abnormality voluntarily. There was no history of seizures, unconsciousness, fever, ...