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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Track response to ... • Corneal reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Cushing's Reflex - Pathophysiology
HYPERTENSION with a reflex BRADYCARDIA
 → ↑ ICP 
 → ↓ CBF
 →
Cushing's Reflex ... HYPERTENSION with a reflex ... stim → Vagal response ... HR #Cushings #Reflex ... Pathophysiology #neurology
The inverted or paradoxical triceps reflex consists of flexion of the elbow in response to percussion
paradoxical triceps reflex ... of the elbow in response ... This response appears ... of the triceps reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... response involves ... A positive response ... Babinski #Sign #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis #Neurology
Brissaud's Sign
Brissaud's Sign, a substitute for Babinski's sign, was published only 22 days after Babinski's famous
stimulus with a response ... of the flexion reflex ... Brissauds #Sign #Reflex ... #Neurology #clinical
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... A positive response ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... A positive response ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #clinical #neurology
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
4 = determine response ... diuretics #diuresis #nephrology ... #algorithm
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

Tromner sign indicates pyramidal release.  The Tromner sign is flexion of
index finger in response ... for pyramidal response ... Tromners #Sign #Reflex ... clinical #Video #Neurology
Brissaud's Sign

If the patient did not have his toes ... is there a sign that can
the plantar skin reflex ... femoris muscle in response ... Although the reflex ... very pronounced response ... #Neurology #clinical