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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... the hip and knee flexed ... and/or there is flexion ... #PhysicalExam #Pediatrics ... #Peds #neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
newborn babies that normally ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... persistent in cases ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... neurology, back ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
trunk and leg flexion ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
the arms held in flexion ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology ... #Normal #PhysicalExam
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... like illnesses, COVID ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... diagnosis #management #neurology