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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... age and muscle tone ... tone, the elbow ... #peds #pediatrics ... #tone #normal
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... tone. ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... #Extremity #tone ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... traction is done ... is a sign of hypotonia ... #tone #Newborn ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Popliteal Angle on Physical Exam
The popliteal angle is an assessment of the tone of
Tone - Popliteal ... assessment of the tone ... It is done one leg ... would be seen in hypotonia ... #peds #pediatrics
Tone - Heel to Ear on Physical Exam
Holding the baby’s foot in one hand, draw the
Tone - Heel to Ear ... baby’s foot in one ... hand, draw the leg ... #HeeltoEar #tone ... #peds #pediatrics
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
face is turned to one ... side, the leg and ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
fat pad (sail sign ... have at least one ... If less than one ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... #peds #Pediatrics
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
reinforce the tone ... , if the tone is ... consistent with a lower ... associated with low tone ... #peds #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... asymmetry and hypotonia ... • Examine for signs ... wrists clenched; legs ... wrists clenched; legs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... in the arms and legs ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis