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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
etiology of coma Abnormal ... movements; also normal ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... #neurology #comatose
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Positive #Abnormal ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... A positive test, ... Babinski response is normal ... #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... Exam The Moro reflex ... brachial plexus palsy ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
Cover - Uncover Test Revealing CNVI Palsy

Here the Cover-Uncover test unmasks subtle right CN VI palsy.
Cover - Uncover Test ... (Normal) 3. ... (Abnormal) This ... clinical #video #neurology ... ophthalmology #ocular #physicalexam
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... type cerebral palsy ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #Neurology ... Peds #Pediatrics #Normal
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... side of the wrist normally ... An abnormal response ... #Reflex #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Pinpoint areas ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Fecal occult blood test ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
injury • Gait is abnormal ... dysfunction • Abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... UMN Symptoms ... differential #algorithm
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Total Score = 0–42
1a—Level of consciousness
gaze 0 = Normal ... 0 = Normal ... Sensory 0 = Normal ... = No aphasia; normal ... Dysarthria 0 = Normal