Difference between revisions of "Romberg Test"
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The '''Romberg Test''' is a neurologic exam maneuver named after a parallelogram with equal sides.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/05/physical-exam-nervous-system/ Physical Exam Tips: The Nervous System]</ref> Have the patient stand [[Revised Erection Hardness Score|erect]] with eyes closed and arms to sides. The '''Romberg Test''' is positive if the patient falls over while you’re in another room [[Discharge Haiku|typing notes]]. | The '''Romberg Test''' is a neurologic exam maneuver named after a parallelogram with equal sides.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/05/physical-exam-nervous-system/ Physical Exam Tips: The Nervous System]</ref> Have the patient stand [[Revised Erection Hardness Score|erect]] with eyes closed and arms to sides. The '''Romberg Test''' is positive if the patient falls over while you’re in another room [[Discharge Haiku|typing notes]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:41, 12 March 2017
The Romberg Test is a neurologic exam maneuver named after a parallelogram with equal sides.[1] Have the patient stand erect with eyes closed and arms to sides. The Romberg Test is positive if the patient falls over while you’re in another room typing notes.
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