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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
Abnormal (Positive ... of the leg, on plantar ... #Abnormal #Positive ... #PhysicalExam # ... reflex #pyramidal #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Positive (Abnormal) Babinski Reflex / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole
Positive (Abnormal ... causes a downward ... #Positive #Abnormal ... Clinical #Video #Signs ... #PhysicalExam
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... there is a lack of decrease ... where we may see a positive ... #physicalexam # ... #causes
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... Cauda equina- decreased ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
/L) • Mildly decreased ... Acute meningeal signs ... • Gram stain: Positive ... 90% • Culture: Positive ... #diagnosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... tendon reflexes • Plantar ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Spasticity, Extensor plantar ... - Fatigue and decreased ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
13 Dangerous Causes ... coagulopathy, decreased ... head in dependent position ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms