Year 4 > Acute limb and back problems > Flashcards
How does radial nerve palsy present?
Sleeping with arm hanging over chair usually after drinking
Will pass by itself
Numbness is arm and thumb
How does a burst aneurysm present?
Neck stiffness
Sudden headache
Vomiting
Nausea
What is the MRC muscle power scale?
0: no contraction
1: Flicker or trace of contraction
2: Active movement, without gravity only
3: Active movement against gravity
4: Active movement against gravity and resistance
5: Normal power