by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
A. Peripheral visual field (a) wiggling fingers (b) counting fingers (c) white pin B. Central visual field (a) red pin Examination Technique: visual fields are assessed by confrontation , i.e. the examiner compares the patient’s visual field to their own and assumes...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
Light entering the eye travels along the optic nerve to the pretectal region of the mid brain to cause pupillary constriction through the visceral motor and short ciliary nerve components of the ocular motor nerve. Examination Technique: observe for ptosis. observe...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
Fundoscopy is the assessment of the fundus using an ophthalmoscope Examination Technique: dim the lights. ask the patient to fixate on a distant target. approach the patient from the side. examine the optic nerve and surrounding...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
Examination Technique: each eye is tested separately. test best corrected vision using eyeglasses. any patient with uncorrected visual acuity of less than 20/20 should be examined with a pinhole. Improvement of vision through a pinhole indicates that the error is...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
Examination Technique: stimulant should be non-irritating. test one nostril at a time with the opposite side occluded. patient should not be able to see the stimulus. cloves ideal stimulant since it preserves it’s scent. alternative stimuli at bedside could include...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 11, 2015 | Cranial Nerves Exam
Examination Technique: the examiner places themself approximately 1 meter in front of the patient. ask the patient to look to each side, up and down following an “H” pattern. pursuit: ask the patient to follow a target such as your finger or a pen with...
