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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
test itself involves ... thumb on the same hand ... #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Prehension / Adult Palmar Grasp Reflex (Abnormal)
Notice friends that the patient always "tries to grab" my
(Abnormal) Notice ... tries to grab" my hand ... more "detailed" assessment ... can see in the video ... #Adult #Neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... tumor the cord ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) may be performed by either single-photon emission CT (SPECT) or positron
axes to allow assessment ... Pharmacologic stress ... exercise stress test ... baseline EKG is abnormal ... testing involving pharmacologic
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Total Score = 0–42
1a—Level of consciousness
responds only with reflex ... your hand ... task correctly 2—Best ... #NIHSS #Score #Neurology ... #Nursing #Assessment