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The asphyxia escape reflex is assessed by placing the child in the prone position on the
The asphyxia escape ... In a few seconds ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... Peds #Pediatrics #Normal
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... shoulders drop back a few ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... Video #Neurology #Normal ... #PhysicalExam #
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... checked for red reflex ... absent, may be from cataracts ... This reflex is not ... Newborn #Infant #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 ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
transplantation CLINICAL ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... • Onset: few days ... protein with a normal ... - Of note, normal
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
If yes, any mention ... neuroexam - Oral ... Change in clinical ... procedures - Cataract ... stratification #diagnosis
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Chagas disease) Clinical ... : Testing The diagnosis ... Three clinical features ... toxin, use of oral ... #Achalasia #diagnosis