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C5
elbow flexion
biceps reflex
C6
wrist extension
biceps reflex
supinator reflex
C7
elbow extension
triceps reflex
C8
middle finger flexion
T1
little finger abdution
L2
hip flexion
L3
knee extension
L4
ankle dorsiflexion
L5
big toe extension
S1
ankle plantar flexion
ankle reflex roots
S1/S2
knee jerk roots
L3/L4
Broca’s aphasia
expressive aphasia
say words, lots of mistakes
comprehension and repetition impaired
Wernicke’s aphasia
receptive aphasia
speech is non-fluent, halting, laboured
comprehension is normal
function of kidney
Balance: water, electrolytes, acid base
Endocrine: EPO, Vit D, RAS, BP control
Excretion: waste, metabolites
LVH on ECG
R wave in V6 >25mm
R wave in V5/V6 + S wave in V1 >35mm
RVH on ECG
dominant R wave in V1
Deep S wave in V6
GCS voice
1: no response
2: sounds
3: words
4: confused
5: orientated
criteria for immediate CT spine
GCS <13 on initial assessment
Pt intubated
Ruling out needed (e.g. for surgery)
Clinical suspicion and age >65/focal neurology/high impact injury
T1DM insulin regimes
Basal bolus: OD long acting, quick at meals
Biphasic: mixed BD
T2DM insulin regime
normally OD long acting
SE of insulin
weight gain
cause of axillary (C5, C6) nerve damage
anterior shoulder dislocation
motor loss of axillary nerve damage
impaired arm abduction (deltoid)
impaired external rotation (teres minor)