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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
etiology of coma Abnormal ... movements; also normal ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... flexed at the elbow
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Exam The normal ... Babinski sign” is normal ... #Plantar #Pyramidal ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

To perform the Roos' Test abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees,
Outlet Syndrome ... to 90 degrees, flex ... the elbows to 90 ... #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Roos' Test for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Roos' Test - abduct the shoulders to 90 degrees, flex the
Outlet Syndrome ... to 90 degrees, flex ... the elbows to 90 ... #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
with 2+ being normal ... damage to the pyramidal ... The normal plantar ... In abnormal responses ... ankles in some normal
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... elicits elbow flexion ... An abnormal response ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
A normal newborn ... hyperreflexia and still be normal ... if the tone is normal ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... If abnormal, this ... This reflex is not ... the heart, the normal ... #PhysicalExam #