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Vagus Nerve Schwannoma eliciting paroxysmal cough when palpated

The cough reflex is caused by stimulation of vagal
palpated The cough reflex ... is caused by stimulation ... video #neurology #reflex
Intact Corneomandibular (Wartenberg) Reflex

Patient with pontine hemorrhage without impaired consciousness - Left corneal stimulation triggers contralateral
Corneomandibular (Wartenberg) Reflex ... - Left corneal stimulation ... corneomandibular reflex ... This reflex consists ... produced by corneal stimulation
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
voice or noxious stimulation ... • Corneal reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... Apply a noxious stimulation
Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
leg, on plantar stimulation ... clinical #video #reflex
Babinski Response: Note upgoing great toe upon stimulation of lateral foot in patient with
upper motor neuron
great toe upon stimulation ... Foot #Babinski #Reflex
Brissaud's Sign

If the patient did not have his toes ... is there a sign that can
the plantar skin reflex ... response to cutaneous stimulation ... (plantar skin reflex ... Although the reflex ... Brissauds #Sign #Reflex
Grasp Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

Placement of the examiner’s finger in the palm of
Grasp Primitive Reflex ... because stimulating ... a hand opening reflex ... two competing reflexes ... The grasp reflex
Bilateral tonic pupils observed in the patient with Ross syndrome. 
Absence of bilateral pupillary contraction despite
despite light stimulation ... syndrome #bilateral #reflex
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
limb of spinal reflexes ... of nourishing stimulation
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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lower extremity reflexes ... bulbocavernosus reflex ... wink test - reflex ... upon pinprick stimulation