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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
Positive Babinski Reflex with dorsiflexion of the big toe after stroking the sole of the foot.
This
of the big toe ... gives way to a flexor ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Primitive #pyramidal
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
The baby will flex ... Abruptly lower the ... open, and legs flex ... opposite arm/leg flex ... Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
" because the position ... face is turned to one ... opposite side flex ... #PhysicalExam # ... video #Neurology #Peds
Lower Extremity Tone on Physical Exam
Assessing motor function of the lower extremities begins with passive range
Lower Extremity ... function of the lower ... Next, flex and extend ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
toes will plantar flex ... toes or “Babinski sign ... #Plantar #Pyramidal ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... Motor/Sensory: • Tone ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Tone - Leg Traction on Physical Exam
Leg traction is done by holding the leg by the
should maintain a flexed ... on the leg is a sign ... Leg #Traction #Lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Tone - Leg Recoil on Physical Exam
To test leg recoil, the legs are fully flexed on
legs are fully flexed ... position. ... #Leg #Recoil #Lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
aspect of the foot, flex ... , have the arm flexed ... consistent with a lower ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... clinical #video #peds