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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
etiology of coma Abnormal ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
Normal (Negative ... In normal adults ... causes a downward ... #Clinical #Video ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
time, and can cause ... delusions and, in some cases ... examination is usually normal ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Positive (Abnormal) Babinski Reflex / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole
Positive (Abnormal ... causes a downward ... Plantar #Positive #Abnormal ... #Clinical #Video ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... persistent in cases ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... Peds #Pediatrics #Normal
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Passive neck flexion causes ... spinal cord movement ... an involuntary reflex ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam
Seesaw nystagmus 
-> eye move in an opposed vertical fashion (one goes up while the other
a sequence of abnormal ... eye movements in ... commonly parasellar masses ... ophthalmology #clinical ... #eye #ocular #PhysicalExam
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
joint capsule cause ... MCP & passively flex ... BunnelLittler #Test #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #msk #PIP
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
If abnormal, this ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... intra-abdominal masses ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam