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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
and LMN signs in ... body segment: Upper ... and LMN signs to ... and LMN signs on ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Incomplete spinal cord syndromes (ISCS)
 • Central - Small Lesion - Suspended sensory deficit, classic cape
Disproportionate motor (UMN ... deficits- greater in upper ... positive Romberg sign ... Ipsilateral weakness (UMN ... paraparesis (mixed UMN
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... are not useful signs ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... clinical #neurology #UMN
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Upper GI bleed ... Bleeding • Mallory Weiss ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
Upper Motor Neuron ... (UMN) lesions are ... However, in UMN ... UMN lesions are ... positive Babinski reflex
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower ... Causes of GI Bleed Upper ... Tear (Mallory Weiss ... Residency @CMC_IM #Upper ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... means upper motor ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Reflex #Positive
Throckmorton's Reflex on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Throckmorton's reflex is a clinical sign in which pressure
Throckmorton's Reflex ... is a clinical sign ... patients with upper ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... clinical #neurology #UMN
Throckmorton's Reflex on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Throckmorton's reflex is a clinical sign in which pressure
Throckmorton's Reflex ... is a clinical sign ... patients with upper ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... clinical #neurology #UMN
Stransky's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Stransky's sign is a clinical sign in which vigorous
Stransky's Sign ... extensor plantar reflex ... patients with upper ... #Stranskys #Reflex ... clinical #neurology #UMN