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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... Casey Albin MD @
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Wrist drop - Occurs ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... sensory #motor #arm
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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- Emergency Causes ... cord infarct • HIV ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
assessment, is best ... for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... pressure in the arms ... The hips are checked
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
hyperlactatemia are ... or diagnostic tests ... - Compartment syndrome ... and Toxins: - Metformin ... Ethylene glycol - HIV
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
if they are unable ... to flex to the ... buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the ... Femoris #clinical #video
Ely's Test for Rectus Femoris Tightness

Patient lies prone on the table. The examiner flexes the leg
if they are unable ... to flex to the ... buttock, if the hip ... raises off of the ... Femoris #clinical #video
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... and sensitive tests ... Guillain #Barre #Syndrome