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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... Decorticate posturing: Arms ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... for red reflex ... pressure in the arms ... #Newborn #Infant ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
are the immune ... - Causes progressive ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
extensors of the arms ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... • Infectious causes ... #differential