Nerve Conduction Studies Flashcards

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Nerve Conduction Studies

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Useful for determining between AXONAL and DEMYELINATING pathology

AXONAL:

  • Normal Conduction velocity
  • Reduced Amplitude

DEMYELINATING:

  • Reduced Conduction velocity (e.g. Guillain Barre - damage to myelin sheath)
  • Normal Amplitude
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