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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... tone, the elbow ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics ... #tone #normal
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... traction is done ... is a sign of hypotonia ... #Leg #Traction # ... #tone #Newborn
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... due to either hypotonia ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
Newborn Arm Traction ... Physical Exam Arm traction ... is seen in hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #tone #peds #pediatrics
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
flexed at the elbow ... A normal newborn ... consistent with a lower ... central or cerebral hypotonia ... #peds #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... asymmetry and hypotonia ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow ... wrists clenched; legs