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Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Infant (Floppy Newborn ... • Hypoxic-Ischemic ... Aminoglycoside Toxicity - Muscle ... Pediatrics
Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Caused by proximal muscle weakness typically seen in muscular dystrophy

#Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam
Gowers' Sign on ... Physical Exam Caused ... by proximal muscle ... neurology #clinical #video ... #pediatrics #muscular
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
on the leg is a sign ... Leg #Traction #Lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Neck Tone on Physical Exam
The tone of the neck can be assessed by passively rotating the
If the chin goes ... hypotonia of the neck muscles ... #Neck #tone #Newborn ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
hand will often cause ... fisted hand is a sign ... #Hand #tone #Newborn ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Neonatal Resuscitation - Preparation and Overview
Preparation:
 - All health professionals dealing with newborn infants should be
professionals dealing with newborn ... good colour and muscle ... Remove any wet towels ... Preparation #peds #management ... #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... is also a late sign ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #Newborn #Infant ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
reinforce the tone ... consistent with a lower ... hypotonia and the cause ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics