Author: Wisdom Bassey

Lumbar puncture positioning: An LP may be done with the patient sitting up straight, lying sideways, or in a prone position. Because they enable more precise measurement of the opening pressure, the lateral recumbent or prone postures are preferable over the upright position. [mfn]Cerebrospinal fluid[/mfn] (CSF) examination following lumbar puncture (LP) is a crucial diagnostic tool for a number of infectious and noninfectious neurologic conditions. Here, the methods uses, warnings, and issues related to LP in adults will be discussed. Separate discussions are made regarding the technique of LP in children and for spinal and other types of neuraxial anaesthesia.…

The names of the nerves in the skull may be remembered by using the following mnemonics: A German and a Finn were looking at some hops on the lofty summit of ancient Olympus. Oh, oh, oh, to touch and experience luxurious velvet. Any pair of nerves in the peripheral nervous system that directly links the muscles and sensory organs of the head and thorax to the brain are referred to as cranial nerves in vertebrates. There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves in higher vertebrates, including reptiles, birds, and mammals: olfactory (CN I), optic (CN II), oculomotor (CN III), trochlear…

A benign skin lesion called stucco keratosis typically appears on the feet and legs. As you age, these lesions become more prevalent. The term “condition” refers to the way the lesions appear “stuck on.” These lesions have a textured, bumpy appearance that is comparable to stucco. This condition is also known as keratosis alba. Continue reading to find out more about stucco keratosis, including what it is, how it looks, and possible treatments. Numerous small, white or grey wart-like growths or lesions are present in stucco keratosis lesions. The arms and hands can develop stucco keratosis in addition to the…

An orthopaedic assessment test for shoulder [mfn]glenohumeral instability[/mfn] is the Sulcus sign. The elbow is grasped and traction is applied inferiorly while the arm is straight and relaxed to the patient’s side.  A depression develops directly beneath the acromion in cases of excessive inferior translation. The emergence of this sulcus is encouraging. The sulcus sign measures the stability of the inferior glenohumeral. The examiner grabs the patient’s arm and pulls inferiorly when the patient is seated or standing. The test is considered successful if, when the humeral head is translated inferiorly, a dimple or sulcus emerges under the acromion. The…

What is Retardation  The term “retardation” is often used to indicate issues with human brain development that lead to intellectual disability or other types of physical or educational impairments. Retardation also refers to the prevention of something’s complete growth or development. The development of your tomato plants, for instance, might be stunted by a lack of sunshine. Retardation may also refer to a simple slowing down of pace or various forms of slowness or delays. The Latin term retardare’s origin literally translates to “to make slow, delay, hold back, or impede. Retardation types According to severity, the DSM-IV divides mental…