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Ice-pack Test for Myasthenia Gravis - Likelihood Ratio (LR) +24 / -0.16
Ice pack's can be used
Ice-pack Test for ... Myasthenia Gravis ... effectively increasing ACh ... #Myasthenia #Gravis ... #physicalexam #neurology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... clinical #video #neurology ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
anti-ACh antibodies ... such as cogan sign ... test were negative ... include a Tensilon test ... ophthalmology #neurology
Lachman Test for ACL Injury

The patient lies supine and with the knee in ~20-30 degrees of
ACL Injury The ... with the knee in ... One hand supports ... other grasps the ... #orthopedics #sports
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... extending with all ... other toes flexing and ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis #Neurology
Pivot Shift test for Knee Instability

The patient lies supine while the examiner grasps the leg by
while the examiner grasps ... valgus stress and ... indicating likely ACL ... #ACL #Knee #Injury ... #PhysicalExam #Sports
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In short, best outcomes ... myocardial infarction, and ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... • All patients ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... #Myasthenia #Gravis ... diagnosis #management #neurology