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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
chest; in the hypotonic ... infant, the elbow ... #clinical #video ... #hypotonia #hypotonic ... #peds #pediatrics
Newborn Arm Traction on Physical Exam

Arm traction is done with the baby in the supine position.
maintained at the elbow ... extension at the elbow ... is seen in hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #tone #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
on the leg is a sign ... of hypotonia. ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Neck Tone on Physical Exam
The tone of the neck can be assessed by passively rotating the
then there is hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
due to either hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Dysphagia, dysarthria, hypophonia ... Kearns-Sayre syndrome - Myotonic ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Tone - Heel to Ear on Physical Exam
Holding the baby’s foot in one hand, draw the
then there is hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
asymmetry and hypotonia ... flaccid limbs vs hypertonia ... • Examine for signs ... flexed at the elbow
Tone - Arm Recoil on Physical Exam
Arm recoil tests tone and action of the biceps. The
The hyotonic infant ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #tone #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Popliteal Angle on Physical Exam
The popliteal angle is an assessment of the tone of
would be seen in hypotonia ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics