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Peripheral Neurological Examination

This document provides a checklist for performing a peripheral neurological examination. The examination involves introducing yourself to the patient, assessing their gait, inspecting their limbs for abnormalities, testing tone, power, coordination and reflexes in both the upper and lower limbs, and sensation using pin prick, light touch, proprioception and vibration. The examination is completed by thanking the patient and noting that a cranial nerve and rectal examination should also be performed to fully complete the neurological assessment.

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Peripheral Neurological Examination

This document provides a checklist for performing a peripheral neurological examination. The examination involves introducing yourself to the patient, assessing their gait, inspecting their limbs for abnormalities, testing tone, power, coordination and reflexes in both the upper and lower limbs, and sensation using pin prick, light touch, proprioception and vibration. The examination is completed by thanking the patient and noting that a cranial nerve and rectal examination should also be performed to fully complete the neurological assessment.

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Checklist: The Peripheral Neurological Examination



Introduction
Introduce yourself
Wash hands
Briefly explain to the patient what the examination involves
General Observation
Assess gait
Romberg’s Test
Inspection of upper and lower limbs:
- Muscle wasting or fasciculation
- Asymmetry
- Abnormal resting posture or movements
Upper Limb
Pronator Drift
Tone
Power
Co-ordination
- Finger-nose test
- Dysdiadochokinesia test
Reflexes
- Biceps
- Brachioradialis
- Triceps
Sensation
- Pin Prick
- Light Touch
- Proprioception
- Vibration
Lower Limb
Tone
Power
Co-ordination
- Heel-shin test
- Tapping test
Reflexes
- Patella tendon
- Calcaneal tendon



- Plantar reflexes
Sensation
- Pin Prick
- Light Touch
- Proprioception
- Vibration
Completing the Examination
Thank the patient
To complete the examination:
- Cranial Nerve Examination
- Rectal Examination

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