Dysarthria

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Dysarthria

• inability / difficulty with speech due to motor problems
• to differentiate from 
  • Dysphasia, 
  • Dementia
• In short case - "Ask this patient some questions"

Examination

• observe
  • hemiparesis
• Ask
  • "Please would you tell me your name and where you are?"
  • Dysarthria
    • Bulbar Palsy
    • Pseudobulbar Palsy
    • Cerebellar
  • if no dysarthria test for Dysphasia

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