Cerebellar Examination Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Acronym for Cerebellar Examination?
A
VANISHED
- Vertigo
- Ataxia
- Nystagmus
- Intention Tremor
- Slurred Speech
- Hypotonia
- Exaggerated Gait
- Disdiadochokinesia
2
Q
Vertigo Assessment
A
Ask the patient if they have experienced any vertigo or dizziness.
3
Q
Ataxia Assessment
A
Romberg’s Test and Gait Assessment
4
Q
Nystagmus Assessment
A
H-Pattern Eye test
5
Q
Intention Tremor Assessment
A
Finger Nose Test - May also show past pointing.
6
Q
Slurred Speech Assessment
A
Ask the patient to say “British Constitution” 3 Times.
7
Q
Hypotonia Assessment
A
Assess Tone in the upper limb
8
Q
Disdiadochokinesia Assessment
A
Rapid Alternating Hand Movement.
