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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... a stand-alone test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... #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
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... #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 ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential Diagnosis ... Arboviruses: - West ... tabes dorsalis, general ... Acute meningeal signs ... #neurology #meningitis
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 ... Central cyanosis ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... Angiitis of the Central ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... Pleocytosis > 100 cells ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... #management #neurology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
Enzymes - From fasting ... / Hypovolemia NEUROLOGIC ... suppression - Low-Normal ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms