What physical examination maneuvers would help you ascertain if Emil has a spinal cord compression?

 

What physical examination maneuvers would help you ascertain if Emil has a spinal cord compression?

  • Motor reflexes
  • Sensory exam of legs
  • Rectal exam
  • Heel toe gait
  • Plantar response
  • Peripheral puses
  • Straight leg raise

Fortunately, all of these physical exam maneuvers are completely normal in Emil.

You and your preceptor are fairly confident at this point that you are not dealing with a new onset spinal cord compression, but you will be sure to not forget about this in your ongoing reevaluation of Emil's status as time goes on.

Physical Examination
LOOK OUT FOR A PALLIATIVE CARE EMERGENCY: SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION.
Additional Information on Spinal Cord Compression

  • Reason for VIsit
  • History of Present Illness
  • Past Medical History
  • Social History
  • Physical Examination
  • Family History
  • Cancer Pain Management
  • The Last Days
  • Case Learning Objectives
  • References
  • Investigations
Map: Emil, Palliative Care_2 (2200)
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OpenLabyrinth
OpenLabyrinth is an open source educational pathway system

Review your pathway

  • Introduction
  • Claim Credits
  • Occupational History
  • Ask patient to come in
  • Discuss DNAR Status with the Next of Kin (Adult Son)
  • Tranfer her to another facility
  • Let Patient Know
  • fluid bolus 500mls over 5 minutes
  • Live display of Competency Mapping
  • The role of Medbiquitous
  • Cliff the sniff
  • History
  • Do you have any allergies?
  • antibacterial soap
  • Ďalej
  • List of OpenLabyrinth example cases
  • Go and see the baby
  • Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug intake
  • Start broad spectrum antibiotics and arrange a CT brain scan
  • Write the DNAR order now
  • What physical examination maneuvers would help you ascertain if Emil has a spinal cord compression?

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