To assess nuchal rigidity in a toddler, shine an otoscope on his or her umbilicus while the child is sitting on the parent's lap. The toddler will look at the light and try to "catch" it, revealing the suppleness of the neck in the process. — PAM SCHOLL, MSN, FNP, Athens, Ohio (144-12)
A simple technique gets patients with Parkinson disease and dementia to ambulate.
A trick to help pediatric patients sit still during routine exams.
In patients with chronic headaches, ear or jaw pain, a tongue blade test can detect TMJ.
