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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... hypotonia/flaccid limbs ... stimulation to all four limbs
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... The limbs, the head ... and finally the limb ... Landaus #Reaction #Reflex
Spinal Cord Injury by Nerve Root Levels
Spinal Root	Sensory	Motor	Reflex
C4	Acromioclavicular Joint	Respiration	None
C5	Radial Antecubital Fossa	Elbow Flexion	Biceps Reflex
C6	Dorsal Thumb	Wrist Extension	Brachioradialis Reflex
C7	Dorsal
Sensory Motor Reflex ... Flexion Biceps Reflex ... Brachioradialis Reflex ... Extension Triceps Reflex ... NerveRoots #Levels #differential
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
The following #reflexes ... each deep tendon reflex ... of a limb can be ... that supports the limb ... hits an areflexic limb
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Classification - Reflex ... #Syncope #Differential
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
weakness in the limbs ... involves: (1) limb-onset ... LMN signs in the limbs ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... The Galant reflex ... flexion of the inner limb ... tudodaneuro #Galant #Reflex
Loss of Consciousness in Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Syncopal causes:
• Orthostatic syncope
• Reflex syncope
• Cardiac arrhythmia
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Consciousness in Syncope - Differential ... Orthostatic syncope • Reflex ... #Syncope #LOC #differential
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
immediate recovery Differential ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex ... AnnKumfer #Syncope #differential
Orthopedic Fracture Classification - Upper Limbs
Neer Classification of Proximal Humeral head Fractures:
 • 1-part
 • 2-part:
Classification - Upper Limbs ... cortical intact Monteggia ... Classification #Upper #Limbs