Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • The anatomy of the abducens nerve
  • What is meant by abducens nerve palsy
• Diagnosis
  • How to assess someone with a potential abducens nerve palsy
  • Differential diagnosis
• Management
  • Referral strategy
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How to make a diagnosis of abducens nerve palsy.
• The range of potential causes of abducens nerve palsy.
• Referral strategy for people with a possible diagnosis of abducens nerve palsy.

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