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Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... flexion of the knees ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... with an upper motor ... #Reflex #Plantar ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Triple Flexion Reflex (TFR) on Neurological Examination

Triple flexion reflex (TFR) is a sign of upper motor
Triple Flexion Reflex ... Triple flexion reflex ... (TFR) is a sign ... of upper motor ... Triple #Flexion #Reflex
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
Reflexes - Deep ... Tendon Reflexes ... Then strike the patellar ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
and Myotomes Reflexes ... : • Knee - L2 ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #leg #physicalexam