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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
(finger flexor ... holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... thumb and/or index finger ... #PhysicalExam
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
patient's middle finger ... middle finger. ... thumb and index finger ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... video #neurology #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
holding the middle finger ... allowing the middle finger ... when there is flexion ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Trousseau's Sign of Hypocalcemia on Physical Exam

Carpopedal spasm caused by ischemia induced by an inflated blood
Trousseau's Sign ... Involves flexion ... of the wrist, thumb ... hyperextension of the fingers ... #PhysicalExam #
Trousseau's Sign in Hypocalcemia

Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with
Trousseau's Sign ... The wrist and metacarpophalangeal ... joints flex, the ... extend, and the fingers ... #Hypocalcemia #PhysicalExam
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
elicits elbow flexion ... An abnormal response ... consisting of finger ... flexion is known ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
the arms held in flexion ... and the index finger ... #Reflex #Peds #Pediatrics ... Video #Neurology #Normal ... #PhysicalExam #
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Reflex Forceful flexion ... of the fingers ... produces (Adduction, flexion ... ) INSTEAD of a normal ... hand #neurology #physicalexam
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
position with the fingers ... flexed over the ... extension of the fingers ... fisted hand is a sign ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... ) • Use POCUS ... chest: needle/finger ... shock - ↓HR, ↓BP, Abnormal ... cord injury #Pediatrics