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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

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