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Tests Overview Articles

Chronic subdural hematoma
The physical exam will include a full neurologic work-up to test mental functions, strength, sensation, coordination, walking, and balance. Because the symptoms and signs are often subtle, if there is any suspicion of a hematoma, a head CT or head...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2006

Specific Tests Articles

Cranial CT scan
A cranial CT scan is computed tomography of the head, including the skull, brain, orbits (eye sockets), and sinuses.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 25, 2006
Head Injury
Head injury is an injury to the scalp, skull, or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Head Injury
Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull or brain. The most important consequence of head trauma is traumatic brain injury.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
CT Scan
Computed tomography (also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical structures. With the development of modern computers, the scans enhanced digital capabilities allowed the development of computed tomography imaging (derived from the Greek tomos , meaning " to slice " ).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
CT Imaging Equipment
CT imaging equipment includes conventional, spiral, multi-slice, and electron-beam computed tomography full-body scanners, which use x rays to acquire cross-sectional images and computer workstations to reconstruct acquired image data for display on a viewing monitor or printed on film. Also referred to as computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanning equipment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
CT Scans
Computed tomography (CT) scans are completed with the use of a 360-degree x-ray beam and computer production of images. These scans allow for cross- sectional views of body organs and tissues.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Head Injury
Injury to the head may damage the scalp, skull , or brain . The most important consequence of head injury is traumatic brain injury.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
CT Scans
Computed tomography (CT) scans are completed with the use of a 360-degree x-ray beam and computer production of images. These scans allow for cross-sectional views of body organs and tissues.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body) Palpation (feeling the body with hands) Auscultation (listening to sounds) Percussion (producing sounds)
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
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