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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... movements; also normal ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
depressed deep tendon reflexes ... protein with a normal ... the underlying pathophysiology ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
/ Hypovolemia NEUROLOGIC ... suppression - Low-Normal ... Osteoporosis - Low bone ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential