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The Emergency Department-Focused Neurologic Examination
Steven Walton1, Michael Gottlieb2, Brit Long3
1Department of Military and Emergency Medicine, Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Abstract:
This article provides a guide to perform a focused and rapid neurologic examination in the emergency department. Though the components are discussed in detail, it is important to appreciate that not every component of the examination will be necessary for every patient. This review provides guidance for the emergency clinician to perform a focused neurologic examination to accurately diagnose potentially life-threatening conditions.

