The Virtual Neurologic Exam: Instructional Videos and Guidance for the COVID-19 Era.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To outline features of the neurologic examination that can be performed virtually through telemedicine platforms (the virtual neurological examination [VNE]), and provide guidance for rapidly pivoting in-person clinical assessments to virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Methods

The full neurologic examination is described with attention to components that can be performed virtually.

Results

A screening VNE is outlined that can be performed on a wide variety of patients, along with detailed descriptions of virtual examination maneuvers for specific scenarios (cognitive testing, neuromuscular and movement disorder examinations).

Conclusions

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid adoption of virtual medicine will be critical to provide o

SUBMITTER: Al Hussona M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7347716 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature