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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Paper Scissors - Assessment ... adduction) OK Sign ... Scissors #Nerve #Injury ... UpperExtremities #diagnosis ... #neurology
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... chest: needle/finger ... shock - ↓HR, ↓BP, Abnormal ... normothermia during assessment ... #Pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Algorithm Cardiac ... Disturbances Neurologic ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Choking Spell Injury ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... - AKI Workup Algorithm ... and Differential Diagnosis ... investigations abnormal ... clinical context and signs
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
Non-accidental Injury ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... neurology, back ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Symptoms and signs ... reflexes: Areflexia ... #neurology #differential ... #algorithm
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... always needs urgent assessment ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... #management #neurology