Spinal Cord Test-Hoffmann's sign

[DwayneEMTP]

:bootyshake:

With much love Dwayne!

[speedygodzilla]

You are right that many doctors would not know of the test and it would mean nothing to them. What test if any are paramedic and other providers trained to do on scene to determine if there may be a spinal cord issues? I know the easy do you feel this?, can you move your toes or fingers?, etc. Some medical calls that we treat may also be due to a spinal cord issue. I think a head to toe exam should include and quick test on spinal nerve and crainal nerve function when at all possible when you have the time to do a full head to toe exam.

[captainstandup]

http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/3050.html

[speedygodzilla]

http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/3050.html

I already wikipedia it to see what you guys were talking about.

[captainstandup]

I didn't know and hey, I read, attend classes and teach all of the time. Perhaps I need new books or to go back to college. I must admit really enjoying getting put in my place by some of the folks on EMT City though. Just when I think I am smart enough to actually participate in the discussions on here someone mentions something I have never heard of and makes me feel like a green rookie. Oh well I'll keep trying...............

[speedygodzilla]

I just watch too much Health Channel. It looks as if this test may not be of much use in EMS. I would love to see a set of test that we do on a routine which check for cranial nerves and spinal cord function.