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The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
In a few seconds ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... syndrome (CES) ... cord infarct • HIV ... #syndrome #differential ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
shoulders drop back a few ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... Pediatrics #Clinical #Video ... #Neurology #Normal ... #PhysicalExam #
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
DTR’s • Onset: Few ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... roots and cauda equina ... management #treatment #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... • Onset: few days ... roots and cauda equina ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... roots -> Cauda equina ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology