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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
in the supine position ... at 90°, cannot extend ... as the knee is extended ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical ... Pediatrics #Peds #neurology
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
cannot maintain extended ... hands from the extended ... position broken ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... cirrhosis #flap #neurology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) vs Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) - A Comparison Table

Clinical Features,
- A Comparison Table ... Clinical Features ... #CRAO #CRVO #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Vein #Comparison #Table
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
into a supine position ... remains in this position ... #vertigo #neurology ... #instructions #clinical ... #physicalexam #management
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex" because the position ... the same side extend ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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eyedrops, surgery #Clinical ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Ophthalmology ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
horizontal, suspended position ... the extension position ... child will be able ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Editor Note (from ophthalmology ... highlighted circle= clinical ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Management
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
occipital lobe that extends ... unable to read but able ... angular gyrus Clinical ... Alexia #Agraphia #clinical ... #neurology #diagnosis
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV

By Dr. Gutwein via @jmcchiefs

#Epley #Maneuver #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal #positional #vertigo
Benign #paroxysmal #positional ... #vertigo #neurology ... #instructions #clinical ... #physicalexam #management