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Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
and Myotomes Motor ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... #sensory #motor ... #arm #physicalexam
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
seen in upper motor ... brachial plexus palsy ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
threat Cranial Nerves ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Can begin in arms ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... : Arms or legs ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... management #treatment #neurology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
persistent in cases ... type cerebral palsy ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... protein with a normal ... - Of note, normal ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
jerk, have the arm ... hypotonia and the cause ... is an upper motor ... clinical #video #peds ... #pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... pressure in the arms ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
extensors of the arms ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... : • Sensory, motor ... brain and/or optic nerve ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Sensory and/or motor ... strength & enzymes normal ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... tract, and often causes ... , Elevated AST ALT