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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Sign #Reflex #
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... indicating cervical injury ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... #orthopedics #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... The sign is present ... Hoffmann sign is ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Checklist for the ... Evaluation of Pulmonary ... • Evaluate for signs ... shunt lesions) • Differentiate ... diagnosis #cardiology #echocardiogram
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Pathophysiology: • Severe injury ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Traumatic brain injury ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Checklist
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... site of injury ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential