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Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
Upper Versus Lower ... efferent limb of spinal ... reflexes, resulting ... #Comparison #Versus ... Findings #Diagnosis #Table
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
Causes of spinal ... • Extrinsic Causes ... Weakness - Lower ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
Lower motor neuron ... Similarly, the damaged lower ... neurotransmitter cause ... This lesion causes ... positive Babinski reflex
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infarction • Stable ... Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... Disorder • Spinal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
spasticity • Lower ... Cord Causes: 1 ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... Upper extremity, lower ... differential #algorithm
Causes of Dysarthria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lower Motor Neuron - Slow, Low Volume, Breathy Speech, Tongue
Causes of Dysarthria ... Lower Motor Neuron ... hyperactive gag reflex ... and Pitch • Spinal-Cerebellar ... #Causes
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Osmolar load can cause ... Common Brands: Nepro ... ↓CHO, ↑fat to lower ... #Formulations #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology