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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... decortication), abnormal ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
Positive Babinski ... extensor response is normal ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Clinical #Video ... #PhysicalExam #
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
" because the position ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
child in the prone position ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
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
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
persistent in cases ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #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 ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
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 ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds