Difference between revisions of "Reflex Hammer"
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| + | A '''reflex hammer''' is an actual hammer used specifically to test reflexes. If your patient screams in pain after shattering his or her [[Knee Cap|knee cap]], then reflexes are in tact.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/07/thor-spotted-crushing-reflexes-mighty-hammer/ Thor Spotted Crushing Reflexes with Mighty Hammer (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
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| + | '''Other Items in the Toolbox''' | ||
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| + | * [[Hangnail|Nail]] | ||
| + | * [[Patient Satisfaction Survey]] | ||
| + | * [[Pen]] | ||
| + | * [[Penlight]] | ||
| + | * [[Reflex Hacksaw]] | ||
| + | * [[Reflex Level]] | ||
| + | * [[Sledgehammer]] | ||
| + | * [[Tuning Fork]] | ||
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| + | '''References''' | ||
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[[Category:Internal Medicine]] | [[Category:Internal Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Neurology]] | [[Category:Neurology]] | ||
[[Category:Physical Exam]] | [[Category:Physical Exam]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 23 November 2017
A reflex hammer is an actual hammer used specifically to test reflexes. If your patient screams in pain after shattering his or her knee cap, then reflexes are in tact.[1]
Other Items in the Toolbox
References
