General Outline of the Neurologic Examination
General Outline of the Neurologic Examination The neurologic examination, as commonly done, includes the major categories listed in Table 4.1. Although the examination does not have to be performed in…
The General Physical Examination
The General Physical Examination Ageneral physical examination (PE) usually accompanies a neurologic examination (NE). The extent of the general PE done depends on the circumstances and may range from minimal…
The Neurologic History
The Neurologic History Introductory textbooks of physical diagnosis cover the basic aspects of medical interviewing. This chapter addresses some aspects of history taking of particular relevance to neurologic patients. Important…
Introduction
Introduction This book is written as a companion and supplement to DeJong’s The Neurologic Examination, 6th edition. The book has been streamlined, all reference to basic science removed, and the…
Examination of the Patient Without Neurologic Symptoms: the Screening Neurologic Examination
Examination of the Patient Without Neurologic Symptoms: the Screening Neurologic Examination PURPOSE OF THE SCREENING NEUROLOGIC EXAMINATION The purpose of the examination of the patient without neurologic complaints is to…
Examination of the Patient With a Probable Stroke
Examination of the Patient With a Probable Stroke GOAL The main goal of the examination of the patient with a probable stroke is to try to determine the most likely…
Examination of the Patient With a Suspected Spinal Cord Problem
Examination of the Patient With a Suspected Spinal Cord Problem GOAL The goal is to recognize, on the basis of the history and examination, when a patient’s symptoms are likely…
Examination of the Patient With Weakness Or Sensory Loss
Examination of the Patient With Weakness Or Sensory Loss GOAL The goal of examining the patient with weakness or sensory loss is to try to determine the localization and mechanism…
Examination of the Patient With Visual Symptoms
Examination of the Patient With Visual Symptoms GOAL The goal of the history and examination of the patient with visual symptoms is to determine whether the symptoms are due to…
Examination of the Patient With Transient Focal Neurologic Symptoms
Examination of the Patient With Transient Focal Neurologic Symptoms GOAL The goal of the history and examination of the patient with transient focal neurologic symptoms is to determine the most…
