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Significance of hand examination in systemic diseases

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Examination of hand reveals specific features of systemic diseases. Cold clammy hand with peripheral  cyanosis indicate shock Col...

Ataxic Gait (Cerebellar Lesion)

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This gait is also called as reeling. staggering. drunken gait This type of gait is seen in patients with cerebellar lesion and alcohol in...

How to examine for Femoral pulse:an OSCE guide

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The femoral pulse is palpated over the ventral thigh between the pubic symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine with the middle and inde...

Examination of skin lesions an OSCE guide

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1. Use good lighting: preferably natural lighting. 2. Patient is adequately exposed. 3. Comment on:                Type of the le...

Examination of a joint an OSCE guide

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Expose the Joint and the muscles acting on It. Observe and note any deformity, swelling or muscle atrophy. Palpate the Joint for synovia...

How to elicit Von Graefe's sign:an OSCE guide

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Von Graefes sign is an important eye sign in hyperthyroidism.It is elicited as follows The patient looks straight ahead. Ask the pati...

How to elicit the signs of liver cell failure an OSCE guide

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Following are the major signs of liver cell failure 1. Spider naevus 2. Asterixis or flapping tremor 3.Constructional Apraxia 4.G...

How to elicit Asterlxis or Liver Flap an OSCE guide

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Asterixis is also called as   Flapping Tremor 1. Explain procedure to the patient. 2. Ask the patient to fully extend his/her arms a...

How to examine for Spider Naevus an OSCE guide

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Spider Naevus is a sign of liver cell failure.Sometime seen in healthy Individuals also. 1. Ask the patient to adequately expose. 2....

How to examine an erythematous lesions the OSCE guide

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1. Expose the skin adequately. 2. Use natural lighting. 3. Examine lor blanching on compression with a glass slide. 4. Comment on ...

How to examine exanthematous (rash) lesions-OSCE guide

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Examination of exanthematous (rash) lesions Elicit History a. Duration of prodromal symptoms (including fever). b. Onset and progres...

How to examine a patch lesion- OSCE guide

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1 Elicit history of Itching, numbness, course of the lession. 2. Inspect and note: site. size, shape, number, margins (ill or well-defi...

OSCE guide for Hess test (tourniquet test)

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1. Expose one upper limb adequately. 2.Use adequate lighting. 3.Tie the sphygmomanometer ruff around the arm. 4.Mark out a circle o...

OSCE guide for examination of thoracic outlet syndrome

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OSCE steps for examination of thoracic outlet 1. Expose the- neck and upper torso well. 2. Palpate the supraclavicular fossae for tend...

Tuberculoma may manifest as chorea

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Chorea is defined as a syndrome characterized by abrupt involuntary movements resulting from a continuous flow of random muscle contract...

Hypertrichosis -clinical significance

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Hypertrichosis is a condition where there is excessive growth of hair in generalized or localized pattern but this is not of male pattern ...

Causes of Miosis

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Miosis is defined as Pupil size is < 2 mm Following are the common causes of miosis Old age Homer's syndrome Drugs or toxins ...

Anatomical peculiarities of 3,4,6th cranial nerve

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The 3rd cranial nerve-oculomotornerve The oculomotor nuclear complex is located in the the middbrain at the level of superior colliculus. ...