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Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck ... Reflex (ATNR) ... " because the position ... Asymmetrical #Tonic #Neck ... video #Neurology #Peds
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
Palmar Grasp Reflex ... Rooting Reflex ... Asymmetric Tonic Neck ... Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
Hepatojugular) Reflux ... as a physical sign ... Still useful for diagnosis ... Positive reflux= ... Hepatojugular #Reflux
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... A positive response ... #Reflex #Plantar ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... • Passively flex ... flex • Sens:
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... following passive neck ... Passive neck flexion ... an involuntary reflex ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... horizontal, suspended position ... the extension position ... First the neck extension ... video #Neurology #Peds
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
- Differential Diagnosis ... : • Asthma* Positive ... Aspiration • GE Reflux ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
Cutaneous and Systemic Findings in Dermatomyositis
Cutaneous Findings:
 - Heliotrope sign and edema
 - Nail-fold changes
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- Heliotrope sign ... Poikiloderma and V-neck ... sign or shawl sign ... gastroesophageal reflux ... Dermatomyositis #Diagnosis
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
 •
Symptoms • Back/Neck ... • Decr tendon reflexes ... • Spurling's sign ... pain Lasegue's sign ... Radiculopathy #MSK #diagnosis