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Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Causes of Neuromuscular ... heavy metals), Critical ... Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis ... Shellfish poisoning, Meds ... #differential #
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical ... neuromuscular disorder ... - Other causes ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Tachypnea #Wheeze #Differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... Clinical Picture ... life-threatening Differential ... Clinical DX: - ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... persistent in cases ... Galant #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Passive neck flexion ... causes spinal cord ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical ... #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
trunk and leg flexion ... to stand with gravity ... Reaction #Reflex #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Ventral Suspension Position on Newborn Physical Exam 
The baby is placed in the prone position, suspended
resistance to gravity ... maintain some flexion ... Position #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Grasp Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

Placement of the examiner’s finger in the palm of
the foot will cause ... flexion and grasping ... Reflex #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics