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Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
pupillary defect (RAPD ... It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... pathway injury. ... #Clinical #Video
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... acts both as an afferent ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
upper motor neuron injury ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... #Reflex #Positive ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... indicating cervical injury ... clinical #hand #video ... #orthopedics #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Awareness • Injury ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
if rapid flexion ... indicative of injury ... #Clinical #Video ... PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #Reflex