graphic sense

Graphesthesia instructs the patient to close his eyes, and the examiner draws a geometric figure (circle, square, triangle, etc.) or number on the patient's skin with a bamboo stick or pen to see if the patient can distinguish. Before the inspection, prepare the bamboo stick or pen holder for the inspection. When checking, correctly describe to the examiner the shape of the figure that he feels. Basic information Specialty classification: Neurological examination classification: Neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: Both men and women Fasting: non-fasting Warm reminder: patients should close their eyes during the examination . Normal value A normal person can correctly identify the graphics drawn on the skin. Clinical significance Abnormal results: graphic disturbances suggest lesions above the level of the thalamus. Who needs to be examined: Patients with suspected lesions above the level of the thalamus. Precautions Pre-examination contraindications: Before the examination, prepare the bamboo stick or pen holder for the examination. Requirements during inspection: 1. Close your eyes during inspection. 2. During the inspection, correctly describe to the inspector the shape of the figure that he feels. Inspection process The patient is instructed to close his eyes, and the examiner draws a geometric figure (circle, square, triangle, etc.) or number on the patient's skin with a bamboo stick or pen to see if the patient can distinguish. Unsuitable population Unsuitable population: Patients with severe skin damage. Adverse reactions and risks No.

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