June 12, 2024

Before Your First Time Completing a Neuro Exam

40 minutes

In this episode of Clerkship Ready – Pediatrics Dr. Jared Barkes, a Child Neurology resident at The University of Virginia, will be walking you through how to complete the neurologic exam! Throughout the episode he will cover in detail the different parts of a formal neuro exam while also providing useful tips for remembering commonly tested facts, reviewing specific examples of abnormal findings and common neurologic conditions, and offering helpful advice for completing a neuro exam on a pediatric patient. After listening to this podcast you will have all the tools necessary to shine on your first day of your neurology clerkship!

Introduction

What is the neuro exam?

Review of the “Map” of the neuro system

Cortex, Brainstem, Spinal Cord, Motor neuron

How to complete a neuro exam and what to look for!

General Assessment

Mental Status

Language

Cranial Nerves

Strength

Sensation

Coordination

Reflexes

Special consideration for pediatrics

Closing

Resources/Links:

“NeuroLogic Exam”, A complete in-depth guide of the neuro exam complete with references and videos produced by Dr. Paul D. Larsen, M.D. and Suzanne S. Stensaas, Ph.D. at The University of Utah. (https://neurologicexam.med.utah.edu/adult/html/home_exam.html).

“PediNeurologic Exam” A guide of the neuro exam for children produced by Dr. Paul D. Larsen, M.D. and Suzanne S. Stensaas, Ph.D. at The University of Utah (https://neurologicexam.med.utah.edu/pediatric/html/home_exam.html)

Medical Student Resources from the American Academy of Neurology (https://www.aan.com/tools-resources/medical-student-educational-resources).

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