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Cushing's Reflex - Pathophysiology
HYPERTENSION with a reflex BRADYCARDIA
 → ↑ ICP 
 → ↓ CBF
 →
Cushing's Reflex ... HYPERTENSION with a reflex ... → ↑ Vasomotor tone ... HR #Cushings #Reflex
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex ... This primitive reflex ... found in newborn ... as the "fencing reflex ... face is turned to one
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
reinforce the tone ... predominantly flexor tone ... normal, if the tone ... associated with low tone ... associated with low tone
Hyperthermia Syndromes Comparison
Serotonin Syndrome - NMS - Malignant Hyperthermia - Malignant Catatonia
Cause - Onset - Vitals
Vitals - Muscle Tone ... - Reflexes - Mental
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity Tone ... better define the tone ... and any tone abnormalities ... LowerExtremity #tone ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam
Syncope - Cerebral hypoperfusion leading to transient lsos of consciousness causing alck of postural tone with
alck of postural tone ... Orthostatic (4-24%) • Reflex
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... The Galant reflex ... sitting, falling to one ... possible change in tone ... tudodaneuro #Galant #Reflex
Ventral Suspension Position on Newborn Physical Exam 
The baby is placed in the prone position, suspended
Suspension Position on Newborn ... maintain some flexion tone ... neck and trunk tone ... Suspension #Position #Newborn
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Corneal reflex ... Oculocephalic reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone
Grasp Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

Placement of the examiner’s finger in the palm of
Grasp Primitive Reflex ... on Newborn Physical ... One should avoid ... The grasp reflex ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam