Tremors: assessment
Evidence-based neurology checklist on tremors: assessment: History of tremor Family history of genetic disease Family history of tremor Drugs Caffeine use Alcohol use History of exacerbating and relieving factors Observation of body parts affected Observation of symmetry Observation of tremor…
History of tremor
- Family history of genetic disease
- Family history of tremor
- Drugs
- Caffeine use
- Alcohol use
History of exacerbating and relieving factors
Observation of body parts affected
Observation of symmetry
Observation of tremor during activities
Assessment of tremor frequency
Assessment of tremor amplitude: assessment tools
Assessment of tremor severity: rating tools
Assessment of associated neurological features
Investigation of tremors
Tremor differential diagnosis
References
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