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Abnormal (Positive) Babinski Sign on Physical Exam

Dorsiflexion of the great toe with or without fanning of
withdrawal of the leg ... , on plantar stimulation ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... reflex #pyramidal #neurology
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... is a sign of hypotonia ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex found in newborn ... face is turned to one ... #Neck #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Newborn Physical ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... weakness, arms > legs ... life-threatening Differential ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
extension of the great toe ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... decreased muscle tone ... myelopathy - Vit B12 ... #diagnosis #neurology
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
fingertips on the plantar ... lower motor neuron disorder ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... tendon reflexes • Plantar ... • Examine for signs ... #neurology #comatose