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The Golden Gate Bridge is presented as a visual metaphor for different constructs of frailty
#Geriatrics #Frailty
The Golden Gate ... for different constructs ... Frailty #Bridge #Construct
Cremasteric Reflex

The cremasteric reflex is elicited by stroking the inner part of the thigh, causing the
Cremasteric Reflex ... The cremasteric reflex ... cremaster muscle to contract ... The cremasteric reflex ... #Cremasteric #Reflex
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Sensory Motor Reflex ... Flexion Biceps Reflex ... Brachioradialis Reflex ... Extension Triceps Reflex ... NerveRoots #Levels #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Corneal reflex ... Oculocephalic reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
The following #reflexes ... each deep tendon reflex ... The reflex response ... The biceps reflex ... abdominal muscles contract
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Classification - Reflex ... #Syncope #Differential
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope - Differential ... Orthostatic syncope • Reflex ... #Syncope #LOC #differential
TREMOR
Involuntary, rhythmic, shaking movement of part of the body
Occur when muscles repeatedly contract and relax.
Classification:
1. Physiologic
muscles repeatedly contract ... and relax.
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... AnnKumfer #Syncope #differential
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reflex Syncope:
• Vasovagal: Prolonged standing, Stress, Pain
• Situational: Coughing, Sneezing, Micturition, Defecation,
Syncope - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Reflex ... SCVMCMed #Syncope #Differential