Answer Page: Physical Examination -
Trigeminal Nerve Examination
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Patient Information
Explaining topic to patient
Postherpetic neuralgia (Patient.info UK)
Post-herpetic neuralgia: Overview (Nhs.uk)
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Trigeminal Nerve examination (Geekymedics.com UK)
Trigeminal Nerve Examination (Geekymedics.com UK)
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Guidelines & Articles
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Neuropathic pain: A Management UpdateĀ (Racgp.org.au)
Case Report (Trigeminal Neuralgia)Ā (Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih US)
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Tip Here:
It is important to assess all distributions of the trigeminal nerve and making the patient feel comfortable during the station.
This website has used the following for reference in preparing the contents.
Australian Medical Council (AMC) Handbook of Clinical Assessment reprinted 2018 edition
John Murtagh's General Practice 8th edition
Tally O'Conner's Clinical Examination 8th edition
The Royal Women's Hospital Victoria Australia
Gynecology by Ten Teachers 20th edition
Obstetrics by Ten Teachers 20th edition
Paediatric Handbook 10th edition
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