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The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
The Chvostek sign ... stimulation of the facial ... When the facial ... of tragus the facial ... #Chvostek #Signs
Synkinetic Wrist Extension Maneuver demonstrating Radial Nerve Palsy as cause for Wrist Drop

Up up, down down.
demonstrating Radial ... cause for Wrist ... and pronation- Radial ... #Radial #Nerve ... #video #physicalexam
Chvostek sign in Hypocalcemia
The Chvostek sign is a contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles subsequent to percussion
Chvostek sign in ... of ipsilateral facial ... percussion over the facial ... nerve - is considered ... endocrinology #physicalexam
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Pathogenesis and clinical ... (inflammation blocks ... temporal bone): facial ... nerve palsy • ... pathophysiology #signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Nerves: Brainstem ... decortication), abnormal extensor ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Clonus, Spasticity, Extensor ... gastroenterologists, and social ... activity between nerve ... neurons - IV free radical
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... • Bilateral signs ... T2 signal and expansion ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... brain and/or optic nerve