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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Evaluation of a Comatose ... • Examine for signs ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Clinical Features and Vascular Territories of Stroke
Anterior circulation—anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - Contralateral leg weakness
Anterior circulation—middle
Clinical Features ... and Vascular Territories ... Contralateral face, arm ... without cortical signs ... CVA #Diagnosis #Neurology
Satellite Sign on Physical Exam

Quick and easy detection of UMN weakness - finger rolling or what
Satellite Sign on ... index) by the normal ... right index finger ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #arms #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... • Symptoms and signs ... Vascular/Blockage ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... extensors of the arms ... (pyramidal distribution ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology