Elements of the neurological examination

Introduction
The neurological examination is large, and it is difficult to figure out which aspects of the exam should be performed on each patient. One method is to have a baseline screening neurological exam, with subsequent details in patients who have a neurological complaint.

Core/screening neurological examination
This approach is slightly adapted from that proposed by Bornkamm et al.
 * Mental status
 * Level of alertness
 * Cranial nerves
 * Visual fields
 * Pupillary reflex
 * Pursuit eye movements
 * Facial strength
 * Tongue movements
 * Motor
 * Pronator drift
 * Leg drift
 * Gross strength testing
 * Sensory
 * Light touch
 * Vibration
 * Reflexes
 * Biceps reflex
 * Brachioradialis reflex
 * Triceps reflex
 * Patellar reflex
 * Achilles reflex
 * Plantar response
 * Coordination
 * Finger-nose-finger
 * Heel-to-shin
 * Rapid alternating movements of arms
 * Gait
 * Stance
 * Romberg
 * Gait
 * Tandem gait