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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Sign #Reflex # ... #physicalexam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... as follows: the test ... clicking must be done ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
, turn head to one ... holding jaw over shoulder ... Peds #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam ... GrepMed Recommended Text
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... response involves toe ... A positive test, ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
The knee should ... on the leg is a sign ... Traction #Lower #Extremity ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
previous gaze position ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Physical Exam To test ... The legs should ... to the flexed position ... Recoil #Lower #Extremity ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... This reflex is not ... Muscle tone is assessed ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics