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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... result is positive (abnormal ... a stand-alone test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
extensor weakness - Sign ... in patient with normal ... test characteristics ... #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology
Conductive vs Sensorineural Hearing Loss on Physical Exam
Weber Test:
 • Normal: Sound is equal bilaterally
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Conductive vs Sensorineural ... Physical Exam Weber Test ... #HearingLoss #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis #Weber ... #Rinne #Testing
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... also known as a ... Babinski sign, ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... /flaccid limbs vs ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
Increased plasma cells ... Immunoglobulin light chains as ... Testing Blood ... typing Cardiac Testing ... Doppler imaging: Normal-size
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 ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... GrepMed Recommended Text