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PERRLA
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Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation.
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A shorthand describing a normal pupillary exam, used in neurological assessment.
“Pupils are PERRLA, no focal deficits.”
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PERRLA In A Sentence
Pupils are PERRLA, no focal deficits.
Origin & Usage
Acronym of 'pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation.' The EMS variant PEARL drops accommodation.
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What does PERRLA stand for?
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation — shorthand for a normal pupillary exam.
What does PERRLA mean on a chart?
It documents that a patient's pupils look and respond normally, a reassuring finding in a neurological assessment.
What is the difference between PERRLA and PEARL?
PEARL is a common EMS variant that drops the final 'accommodation' component, covering only pupils equal and reactive to light.
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