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Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Newborn Physical ... to stroking the lateral ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
on Newborn Physical ... to stroking the lateral ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... dysfunction to the bilateral ... cortex → Awareness ... • Corneal reflex ... • Examine for signs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... retinoblastoma and corneal ... This reflex is not
Myotonic Dystrophy
Typically presents in middle age with weakness of hands, legs and neck.
 - Mental deficiency
expressionless forehead - Lateral ... Sternocleidomastoid, Shoulder ... - inability to relax ... Dystrophy #Myotonia #Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... signs and/or symptoms ... NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... , MOG-IgG test should
Facial Bone X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
1. Look for tripod fracture
 • Find the zygoma and fan out
and track the lateral ... a break in the cortex ... be a secondary sign ... beware can also reflect ... interpretation #radiology #diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
left anterior and lateral ... Vital signs: BP ... Several of the diagnoses ... This post will focus ... secretions and should