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Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
Positive Babinski ... dorsiflexion of the big toe ... extensor response is normal ... gives way to a flexor ... #Peds #Pediatrics
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
response involves toe ... flexion, or even ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

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

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex" because the position ... face is turned to one ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Physical Exam The normal ... extension of the great toe ... toes will plantar flex ... sign” is normal ... clinical #video #peds
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
extension of the great toe ... toes will plantar flex ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... clinical #video #peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... movements; also normal ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... When the diagnosis ... Muscle tone is assessed ... #Examination #Peds