Disorders of Speech and Language
Disorders of Speech and Language Phonation, strictly defined, is the production of vocal sounds without word formation; it is entirely a function of the larynx. Howls of rage, the squeals…
The Mental Status Examination
The Mental Status Examination The mental status examination is used to help determine if a patient has neurologic as opposed to psychiatric disease, to identify psychiatric disease which might be…
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…
Miscellaneous Neurologic Signs
Miscellaneous Neurologic Signs Miscellaneous neurologic signs—some of them reflexes, some closely related to the defense and postural reflex mechanisms, and others more varied in nature—are elicited in certain diseases of…
The Examination in Coma
The Examination in Coma Workup of the patient with coma or altered mental status is often complex and always urgent. The neurologic examination is only one of several diagnostic methods…
The Autonomic Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the system that controls nonstriated muscles and glands. There are three divisions of the ANS: sympathetic (thoracolumbar), parasympathetic (craniosacral), and…
Gait and Station
Gait and Station It is possible to learn more about neurologic status from watching a patient walk than from any other single procedure, and observation of gait should always be…
