Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Slow growing benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve, CN VIII Occurs in males and females equally Most often found in those between the ages of 50 and 60. The are the most common intracranial tumor Clinical Presentation Sudden onset of unilateral … [Read more...] about S2 E069 Inner Ear and Hearing Loss
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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
