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Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... by reflexive flexion ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
Abruptly lower the ... , turn head to one ... Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
Tone - Leg Recoil ... are fully flexed ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
Tone - Leg Traction ... should maintain a flexed ... is a sign of hypotonia ... Lower #Extremity ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
face is turned to one ... side, the leg and ... opposite side flex ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #Neurology #Peds
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
control of the leg ... Reposition the leg ... consistent with a lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... wrists clenched; legs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
extension of the great toe ... toes will plantar flex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... 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 ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... in the arms and legs ... Muscle tone is assessed ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... #Examination #Peds