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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... very sensitive diagnostic ... regarding the cause ... #Neurology #Clinical
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... When the diagnosis ... for any midline defects ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Infectious: Direct ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal