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Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Pronator Drift Testing ... extensor weakness - Sign ... In detecting CT ... #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology
Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
newborn vital signs ... labor via a 10-point ... child will develop long-term ... neurologic damage ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Diagnostic Testing for Meningitis
History:
 • Triad: Fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status
 • Sens: 44%
Diagnostic Testing ... Non-specific Kernig Sign ... 95% Brudzinski Sign ... to 100% - VA Joint ... #testing #physicalexam
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
ulnar nerve palsy, testing ... Froment's Sign is ... compensates via MP joint ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
CT demonstrates ... can suggest the diagnosis ... proper clinical setting ... feeding vessel sign ... feeding vessel sign
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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(interstitial lung ... Musculoskeletal: joint ... #rheumatology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #testing #workup
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
In-office testing ... such as cogan sign ... neurologist was quick to point ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... CN7, parotid), CT ... Artificial tears oint ... Management #Treatment #Neurology
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Nasal polyps and signs ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... high-resolution chest CT
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Long symptom-free ... with significant neurologic ... signs or symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology