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Positioning and Exposure

Positioning For general examination, examining the cortical function and upper limbs, the optimal position would be to sit the patient upright at an approximate 45-60º angle to the bed (Figure 1). Of course, if the patient is ambulatory, the patient can also be examined whilst ...

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Assessing the Level of Consciousness

Dr Gilberto Leung and Dr Gary Lau Subtitles in English for this video can be displayed by clicking on  (first button on the bottom right hand corner of the video). Our level of consciousness is governed by our cerebral cortex as well as the subcortical ascending ...

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Upper Limbs

Subtitles in English for this video can be displayed by clicking on  (first button on the bottom right hand corner of the video). Inspection of the Upper Limbs After adequate exposure, one should then lay the patient’s arms out comfortably. The examiner should stand at the end ...

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Lower Limbs

Subtitles in English for this video can be displayed by clicking on  (first button on the bottom right hand corner of the video). Inspection of the Lower Limbs After positioning the patient on the bed and ensuring adequate exposure, the lower limbs should be inspected as ...

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Examining the Sensory System

Subtitles in English for this video can be displayed by clicking on  (first button on the bottom right hand corner of the video). Examining the Spinothalamic Tract of the Upper Limbs Examining the Posterior Column Pathway of the Upper Limbs Examining the Spinothalamic Tract of the ...

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