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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... HIT) result is positive ... all patients with ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Sign) for ACL Injury ... Normal on the right ... Positive on the ... #Sign #ACL #Injury ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
extensor weakness - Sign ... test characteristics ... Testing #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology ... #cva
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... extending with all ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Positive Drop Arm Test on Shoulder Exam - Supraspinatus Injury

Starting from 90 degrees of passive shoulder
Positive Drop Arm ... position. ... A positive (abnormal ... #Sign #Shoulder ... #PhysicalExam #
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... Sign) for ACL Injury ... Positive / Abnormal ... #Lever #Sign #ACL ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Sign) for ACL Injury ... Normal on the left ... Positive on the ... #Lever #Sign #ACL ... clinical #video #physicalexam
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
If 100%, then all ... If 100%, then all ... positive tests ... incidence in acute dz Normal ... #calculations #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential Diagnosis ... Arboviruses: - West ... Acute meningeal signs ... • Gram stain: Positive ... 90% • Culture: Positive