…Evidence of systemic disease or a potential embolic source Neurological assessment is central to triage. Sensory loss extending beyond the toes and, especially, any motor…

…and monitors, one who assesses and documents muscle function. Define the outcome measure before the test. Measure the size of the ptosis in millimetres, the…

…The condition is associated with falls, aspiration, pressure sores, loss of function, longer length of stay, institutional care, readmission, cognitive decline and increased mortality [3…

…local anaesthetic : distal sensation, motor function, capillary refill and pulse, and active movement of every tendon crossing the wound. A tendon injury can be painless…

…protective sheeting Hot water gives faster setting and more heat production — a risk of burns Document the distal neurovascular status before casting : sensation, motor function…

…suffered a stroke/TIA, to assess whether the embolic source is the most likely cause of the event. Echocardiographic assessment of cardiac embolic sources re