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The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
asphyxia escape reflex ... child in the prone position ... few seconds, the newborn ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
This primitive reflex ... found in newborn ... " because the position ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Strength, Normal Reflexes ... Other Congenital Syndromes ... • Central Core ... #Peds #Pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... the bilateral cortex ... • Corneal reflex ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... "waiter's tip" position ... "claw hand" ± Horner ... Syndrome Wrist ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... is also a late sign ... retinoblastoma and corneal ... This reflex is not ... #Examination #Peds
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... resembling the position ... reported in some cases ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #criticalcare
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
Physical Exam A newborn ... hand will often cause ... fisted hand is a sign ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology