18/02

Question 1

What is the threshold for thrombectomy and thrombolysis in stroke?

Answer 1

Thrombolysis should be done within 4.5hrs of symptoms onset

Thrombectomy should be done within 6 hrs

Question 2

What are features of bells palsy?

Answer 2

LMN facial nerve palsy involving the forehead

Can also get post auricular pain, dry eyes, altered taste

Question 3

What is the mangement of bells palsy?

Answer 3

Commence oral prednisolone within 72hrs of symptom onset

Eye care with lubricants and artificial tears

Question 4

What is the pattern of inheritance of charcot marie tooth syndrome?

Answer 4

Autosomal dominant