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S2 E068 External and Inner Ear from the PANCE Blue Print

External Ear Cerumen Impaction Ear wax built up in the external ear canal Cerumen can be impacted by the patients use of a cotton swab Clinical Presentation Routine office visit Progressive hearing loss Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Otoscope exam reveals cerumen in the ear … [Read more...] about S2 E068 External and Inner Ear from the PANCE Blue Print

S2 E067 Failing PA School

This week I'm bringing you an amazing person and an amazing interview. The interview with Alana in Episode 061 about her first failing and then passing her PANCE was so good I decided to put together another interview. This week, for the second ever interview on the PAER podcast, I have an … [Read more...] about S2 E067 Failing PA School

S2 E066 COVID-19 and the Eyeball

Vascular disorders Retinal Artery Occlusion Causes & Predisposing Factors Clot Sclerosis HTN DM Atrial Fibrillation Temporal arteritis Clinical Presentation ACUTE vision loss Partial Complete NO PAIN Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings … [Read more...] about S2 E066 COVID-19 and the Eyeball

S2 E065 Eye and Trauma and Subconscious Study Cues

Blowout Fracture A fracture of the orbit Clinical Presentation “I got my face smashed in!”EcchymosisDifficulty with vertical eye movementDiplopiaInfraorbital anesthesia secondary to trauma to the infraorbital nerveSwellingSubconjunctival hemorrhage Labs, Studies and Physical Exam … [Read more...] about S2 E065 Eye and Trauma and Subconscious Study Cues

S2 E064 Nystagmus and Retinal issues for the PANCE

Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders Nystagmus An involuntary rhythmic eye movementPatient is usually unaware that it’s happening, but may have blurred vision Causes Congenital neurological problemTraumaStrokeMultiple SclerosisInner ear inflammationAlcoholSudden head movementsLooking out a … [Read more...] about S2 E064 Nystagmus and Retinal issues for the PANCE