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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 ... test itself involves ... #Sign #Reflex #
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... the hand. 3) Now ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology
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 ... the patient's hand ... thought that the Hoffmann ... #Neurology #Reflex
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... neck stiffness causes ... patient's knees and ... hips to flex when ... #physicalexam #neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... neck stiffness causes ... patient's knees and ... hips to flex when ... #physicalexam #neurology
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... symptoms/signs, ... Infection • Meningitis ... #Causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Arboviruses: - West ... Photophobia • Nausea ... , photophobia, nausea ... Acute meningeal signs ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... negative Reller ... than bacterial meningitis ... HSV PCR would cause ... #Management #Meningitis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... are observed for signs