12 results
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
position of the infant's ... arms and head, ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Normal
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Pronation - C7, C8 Wrist ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... nerve in the radial ... Myotomes #diagnosis #neurology ... sensory #motor #arm
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
time, and can cause ... The nerves involved ... are trigeminal and ... facial. ... #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Nerves: Brainstem ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Decerebrate posturing: Arms ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
In infants, the ... such as the neck, wrists ... condition and its management ... #primarycare #peds ... #pediatrics #diagnosis
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 ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
compression of nerve ... - Emergency Causes ... • Spinal cord infarct ... MRI- Sagittal, axial ... #neurology
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Infant (Floppy ... Strength, Normal Reflexes ... Peripheral Weakness - Nerves ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
proximal weakness, arms ... nerve pathology ... - Repetitive nerve ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology