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Newborn Assessment - APGAR Score

Assessment of newborn vital signs following labor via a 10-point scale evaluated
Newborn Assessment ... Assessment of newborn ... vital signs following ... develop long-term neurologic ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... Meningitis Kernig's sign ... Prakash #Kernigs #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds ... #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
response involves toe flexion ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
reflex found in newborn ... reflex" because the position ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #video #neurology
Tone - Hand Position on Physical Exam

A newborn baby’s hand is held in a fisted position
Physical Exam A newborn ... with the fingers flexed ... hand will often cause ... fisted hand is a sign ... clinical #video #peds
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... inclusions or positive ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... Retinitis (Most common cause ... #differential #signs
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Rooting Reflex on Newborn ... Physical Exam The normal ... toes will plantar flex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... clinical #video #peds
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Plantar Reflex on Newborn ... Physical Exam The normal ... toes will plantar flex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... clinical #video #peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... movements; also normal ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology