Jacqueline Lin

USC DPT c/o 2021
Social Events Coordinator

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

When working with a new patient, always remember to think about the neuroanatomical localization! Is it CNS or PNS? UMN or LMN? And don’t be afraid to flip open Brust to help brush you up with unfamiliar diagnoses! #Neuropath2020wk13 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

It’s really true that you need imaging of the brain to distinguish brain tumors! Clinical findings could be the same but what’s the cause 🤔 P.S. Don’t forget cranial nerves are peripheral 😏 #Neuropath2020wk12 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Blow the head? Use the SCAT to screen for Concussion. Referral to emergency department or imaging is not usually needed unless there are hard neurological signs! #Neuropath2020wk11 @manjiridahdul

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Patient presents to the clinic with a headache? Make sure to look at the clinical symptoms to identify primary headache syndrome! But if there are red flags SNOOP4, better get a special test!#Neuropath2020wk10 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Vertebral Dissection? MRI T2 imaging will reveal the absent flow within the artery. Make sure there’s two black dots 👀#Neuropath2020wk9 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Standardized questionnaires can be helpful when working with pediatric populations! Find a “Yes” on Toe Walking Tool? Refer out for Idiopathic Toe Walking! M-CHAT-R helps screen for Autism! @bmendonca_usc @juliehershberg #Neuropath2020wk8

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Patient present with sensory, UMN, vision involvement? Make sure to look for waxing and waning symptoms, along with a brain MRI and CSF study to rule out Multiple Sclerosis ... or Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis 👀 #Neuropath2020wk7 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Idiopathic Parkinson Disease, Atypical Parkinson, & Secondary Parkinsonism all require a clinical diagnosis! Look out for responsiveness to Levodopa or alcohol, history of falls, or findings on MRIs to rule in or out diagnoses. #Neuropath2020wk6 @juliehershberg @NoraDarak

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Suspect Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction (UVH)? Perform these tests to rule in! HIT, VNG/ENG, and Audiometric examination. 👀
#Neuropath2020wk5 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Why does Autonomic Dysreflexia typically start with lesions T6 and above? Lesions at or above T6 allow the strong, inhibited sympathetic tone to constrict the SPLANCHNIC VASCULAR BED causing systemic hypertension. #Neuropath2020wk4 @manjiridahdul @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Guillain-Barre Syndrome or Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy? So many similarities between the two 🧐 Remember w/ CIDP, you’ll see a gradual motor and sensory disturbance over 2 months. W/ GBS, there are far less relapse rates! #Neuropath2020wk3 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Notice a “tri-grooved” appearance of the tongue? 😛👅Confirm it is Myasthenia Gravis with blood work for Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies and Tensilon Test! #Neuropath2020wk2 @juliehershberg

[Jacqueline Lin @jackylinlinspt]

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy can be treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. However, it is consists of a chronic and progressive nature. Look into “supportive therapies” like PT to help manage symptoms! #Neuropath2020wk1 @juliehershberg