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Neurological examination should include the following: Examination of Cranial Nerves: 1. CN I: • History (Can you smell or any … Read More »
Neurological Examination
Neurology History Taking
Broad categories of problems encountered in neurology include: 1. Headaches 2. Altered states of consciousness 3. Seizures 4. Cranial nerve … Read More »
Gastrointestinal Examination
Gastrointestinal examination comprises of: General Physical Examination: 1. Hands: a. Erythema b. Leuconychia c. Clubbing d. Dupuytren’s contracture e. Spider … Read More »
Checklist for Posterior Chest Examination
The checklist for posterior chest examination includes the following: Observation of Surroundings: Posture: Sitting leaning forward Medications: (inhalers, nebulizers, … Read More »
Cardiovascular Examination
The cardiovascular system (CVS) examination is divided into two parts: General physical examination pertaining to the CVS Examination of precordium … Read More »
Upper GI Hemorrhage (UGIH)
UGIB is bleeding derived from a source proximal to the Ligament of Treitz. Photo by AJC1 Acute Upper G.I. Bleeding … Read More »
Chemotherapy and Radiation
Role of chemotherapy As primary curative therapy. As adjuvant treatment. As neo adjuvant treatment. As palliative chemotherapy for advanced disease. … Read More »
Chronic Leukemia
CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA HAIRY CELL LEUKEMIA CHRONIC MYLOID LEUKEMIA (CML) CML is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by … Read More »
Acute Leukemia
LYMPHOBLASTIC MYELOBLASTIC DIAGNOSIS BLOOD COMPLETE PICTURE BONE MARROW EXAMINATION a – MORPHOLOGY b – CYTOCHEMISTRY c – IMMUNOPHENOTYPING d – … Read More »
Rheumatic Fever
•Acute Rheumatic Fever: inflammatory disease with devastating sequelae •Link to pharyngeal infection with group A beta hemolytic streptococci •Continues to … Read More »