I think it's best to just chart the actual findings for each part of the HINTS exam, ie Head impulse testing is negative Nystagmus is not present (or describe if it is present) Test of skew is negative
That way it is very clear exactly what is happening with each part of the test. Since there are three parts of the test that is done, just document each part of the test.
I like this, and would add some clarification for the head impulse test, such as: "head impulse test is negative, with reassuring catch up saccade", or "head impulse suggests peripheral etiology" I find that using the terms "negative" and "positive" still creates some ambiguity with HINTS so its always a good idea to clarify.
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Greg N. - November 16, 2019 3:15 PM
To add clarity to the chart I write "HINTS negative WITH reassuring saccade"
Evie M. - November 21, 2019 2:47 AM
I think this is a great way to clarify - thanks!
Tyler B. - May 18, 2020 11:48 AM
I think it's best to just chart the actual findings for each part of the HINTS exam, ie
Head impulse testing is negative
Nystagmus is not present (or describe if it is present)
Test of skew is negative
That way it is very clear exactly what is happening with each part of the test. Since there are three parts of the test that is done, just document each part of the test.
Evie M. - May 20, 2020 2:25 PM
I like this, and would add some clarification for the head impulse test, such as: "head impulse test is negative, with reassuring catch up saccade", or "head impulse suggests peripheral etiology" I find that using the terms "negative" and "positive" still creates some ambiguity with HINTS so its always a good idea to clarify.