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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 ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test if patient ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... indicators of cortical ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
as follows: the test ... affecting the cervical ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Reflex
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... Vascular/Blockage ... reflexes: Areflexia ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Vertical (22%) ... Romana's sign ... PCR + 20-90%, normal ... Confirmatory Tests ... and immunoblot (TESA
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 ... This reflex is not ... trunk is held vertically ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics