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Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
causes of Facial ... Nerve Palsy. ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Radial Nerve Anatomy and Function
The Radial nerve is the nerve of elbow, wrist and digital extension.
Radial Nerve Anatomy ... • Thus a PIN palsy ... • As a degenerative ... PIN) palsy recovers ... #diagnosis #neurology
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
, T1 (median) Reflexes ... nerve in the radial ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
and LMN signs in ... and LMN signs to ... and LMN signs on ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... activity between nerve
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Nerves: Brainstem ... horizontal movements; also ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... Can begin in arms ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... : Arms or legs ... management #treatment #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... nerve pathology ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
mastoid cavity as ... mastoid air cells are ... nerve palsy • ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... with peripheral nerve ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... extremity, facial ... #management #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
fontanelle is also ... a late sign of ... for red reflex ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis