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Regarding Oropharyngeal Examination
docarc - 08-26-10 12:26
do we have to wear gloves while examining the oropharynx? wont it be time consuming just to wear gloves while examining the mouth?
docarc - 08-26-10 12:26
do we have to wear gloves while examining the oropharynx? wont it be time consuming just to wear gloves while examining the mouth?
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Re: Regarding Oropharyngeal Examination bingousmle - 09-21-10 08:58 docarc you dont have to do that in every case unless the case especially warrants you to ask the patient to say AH for you.. examining the LN should be fine.. if you have the notes i shared, its explained.. good luck..
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Re: Regarding Oropharyngeal Examination adonis123 - 09-27-10 02:47 
posted by docarc on 08-26-10 12:26
do we have to wear gloves while examining the oropharynx? wont it be time consuming just to wear gloves while examining the mouth?
do we have to wear gloves while examining the oropharynx? wont it be time consuming just to wear gloves while examining the mouth?
U don't have to wear any goves.That just consumes one's time.Ask the patient to do Aah and have a look inside the mouth with the help of a torch.
Good Luck!
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Re: Regarding Oropharyngeal Examination bingousmle - 09-27-10 13:17 yes i completely agree... once you are in the room the time just flies ... i think the examination part has to be very focused in itself.
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Re: Regarding Oropharyngeal Examination bingousmle - 09-30-10 10:41 yeah these details are indeed important to note before going for the exam, because time is the major factor in managing a case on step 2 cs
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Re: Regarding Oropharyngeal Examination babbu5508 - 09-30-10 11:17 hmmm...any tips for managing the time in step 2cs exam..or any such regularly faced problems...might help many on the forum..
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