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Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
Reflex The plantar ... causes a downward ... response or Babinski sign ... #Video #Signs # ... PhysicalExam #pyramidal
Positive (Abnormal) Babinski Reflex / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole
/ Plantar Reflex ... causes a downward ... response or Babinski sign ... #Video #Signs # ... PhysicalExam
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... - AKI Workup Algorithm ... osmolarity If cause ... investigations abnormal ... clinical context and signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
decortication), abnormal ... • Plantar responses ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Photophobia • Nausea ... , photophobia, nausea ... Symptoms: • Acute ... meningeal signs ... established by CSF or urine
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... reflexes: Areflexia ... differential #algorithm
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... If abnormal, this ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam