Neurological Assessment

[EMSSam]

What does a full prehospital neuro assessment consist of?

What do you do in the field?

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[fma08]

Depends what the history tells me to look for. Big items I hit with every neuro exam are mental status, sensory/motor in the extremities and face, gait (if possible/applicable). Add in stroke signs if needed, eyes (reflexes and movements), tongue/uvula deviation, shoulder shrug... All depends on complaint and history.