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Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
This phenomenon ... the pupillary reflex ... regarding the cause ... #Neurology #Clinical ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... and sensitive tests ... #management #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... : • Normal: Air ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... Labyrinthitis ○ Epstein-Barr
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
acetate to help with ocular ... findings included abnormal ... Neurological defects ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
If abnormal, this ... assessment, is best ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam