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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 ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... Dr. ... #Sign #Reflex # ... Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... as follows: the test ... and the fingers are ... middle finger are ... #Neurology #Reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... or the axon of peripheral ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... and sensitive tests ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases to exclude are ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Romana's sign ... symptoms, positive serology ... Confirmatory Tests ... Thin and thick peripheral ... and immunoblot (TESA
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
reasons) and there are ... components: targeted neurologic ... if the cause is peripheral ... , Head Impulse Test ... Nystagmus, and Test
HORNY PAMELA Mnemonic for Horner’s Syndrome

Horner’s syndrome is classically associated with ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis.
either central or peripherally ... into the orbit due ... ciliary-spinal reflex ... - Loss of normal ... #Diagnosis #Neurology