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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
#Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior ... #CVA #Peripheral ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... extending with all ... #Reflex #Plantar ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
 The following #reflexes are routinely tested, and the response elicited is graded from zero to
testing occurs ... bedridden, the knees ... is best elicited ... having the patient kneel ... a pin from the periphery
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
stimulation to all ... • Plantar responses ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose