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How to examine for Collapsing Pulse an OSCE guide

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The term collapsing pulse is used to describe a pulse with a rapid upstroke and descent, and is characteristically described in aortic r...

How to examine for radiofemoral delay.an OSCE guide

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Radiofemoral delay is an important clinical sign that help to detect the coarctation of aorta How to elicit radiofemoral delay? To d...

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...

How to examine for carotid artery an OSCE guide

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The common carotid artery is palpated on the neck below the jaw and lateral to the larynx/trachea (that is mid-point between your earlobe a...

How to examine for Brachial pulse:an OSCE guide

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Brachial artery pulse is located on the inside of the upper arm near the elbow The brachial artery is palpated on the anterior aspect of...

How to examine for Radial pulse:an OSCE guide

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Radial artery pulse is located on the lateral of the wrist , it can also be found in the anatomical snuff box The radial pulse is palpa...

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...

Examination of Subcutaneous Nodule or Swelling an OSCE guide

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Elicit History Duration, mode of onset, progression, assoeiutcd pain and treatment—history. Inspection Number, site, shape, colou...

How to conduct thyroid examination an OSCE guide

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Local Examination 1. Expose the neck adequately. 2. Ensure adequate lighting. Inspection Comment on position, size, shape, surfac...

How to elicit the eye signs of thyroid disease an OSCE guide

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Following are the important eye sign in thyroid disease. 1.Exophthalmos : Unilateral or bilateral. Comment on the widened palpebral f...

How to elicit Pemberton's sign:an OSCE guide

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Pempertons sign is seen in retrosternal goitre The  patient raises both his/her arms until they touch the ears.  Hold up for sometime. ...

How to elicit Joffroy's sign an OSCE guide

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In Joffroy's sign there is a lack of wrinkling of the forehead when a patient looks up with the head bent forwards Joffroys sign is a...

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 the breast -OSCE guide

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1. Explain procedure and seek cooperation. 2. Patient is undressed upto the waist. 3. Use adequate lighting. 4. Ask patient to sit ...

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...