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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
A positive response ... A positive Hoffmann ... are not useful signs ... #clinical #neurology ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
the ankle jerk reflex ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... a deep-tendon reflex ... Delayed #Clinical #Video ... #Neurology #Endocrinology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
and LMN signs in ... and LMN signs to ... and LMN signs on ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... #diagnosis #management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... Treat if other signs ... risk X Stop if no indication ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #management #prophylaxis
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Symptoms and signs ... Neurocysticercosis - Bacterial ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... : Areflexia UMN
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
venous pressure, positive ... abdominojugular, reflux ... lymphatic Diagnostic ... #heartfailure #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
The Lazarus sign ... resembling the position ... after brain death diagnosis ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #criticalcare