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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... chest; in the hypotonic ... #Scarf #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #hypotonia #hypotonic ... #tone #normal
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
should spring back ... due to either hypotonia ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
movements; also normal ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... asymmetry and hypotonia ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... pressure in the arms ... Muscle tone is assessed ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
jerk, have the arm ... central or cerebral hypotonia ... Reflex #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics