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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... drop - Occurs after ... spared in this injury ... the median nerve distribution ... sensory #motor #arm
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Disturbances Neurologic ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Choking Spell Injury ... #Event #ALTE #BRUE ... #Peds #Pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Awareness • Injury ... • Cough reflex ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... temperature in the distribution ... in deep tendon reflexes ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
Dermatological Conditions - Distribution ... Lichen planus - Wrists ... Extensor surfaces of arms ... site of previous injury ... dermatology #rash #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... extensors of the arms ... (pyramidal distribution ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... #differential